Fantasyland is filled with wondrous curiosity symbolized by the very merry celebration of the Mad Tea Party attraction. Inspired by Walt Disney’s Alice in Wonderland (1951), guests take a whirlwind of a ride in oversized tea cups. Join us as we “pour” into the 70th anniversary of the beloved film...
Deep in Adventureland lies an outpost in which lively voyages transport guests down winding jungle rivers featuring flora and fauna from around the world. Embark with us on a journey through the history of Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise and animated river boats, then animate a boat traveling down a...
Deep in Adventureland lies an outpost in which lively voyages transport guests down winding jungle rivers featuring flora and fauna from around the world. Embark with us on a journey through the history of Magic Kingdom’s Jungle Cruise and animated river boats, then animate a boat travelling down a...
When it comes to putting on a spectacular hoedown, the musical performances of the Country Bear Jamboree attraction—featuring 18 unique and spirited Audio-Animatronics® bears singing and playing instruments—are unlike any other. Tune up the band with us as we delve into the world of Disney bears and...
When it comes to putting on a spectacular hoedown, the musical performances of the Country Bear Jamboree attraction—featuring 18 unique and spirited Audio-Animatronics® bears singing and playing instruments—are unlike any other. Tune up the band with us as we delve into the world of Disney bears and...
Famously used by the Fairy Godmother and Tinker Bell, magical wands are a staple of Disney’s fantasy storytelling. With the wave of a wand, Fairy Godmothers-in-Training transform young guests at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Join us as we explore how wands have been used throughout Disney Parks, Resorts...
Famously used by the Fairy Godmother and Tinker Bell, magical wands are a staple of Disney’s fantasy storytelling. With the wave of a wand, Fairy Godmothers-in-Training transform young guests at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Join us as we explore how wands have been used throughout Disney Parks, Resorts...
With 225 Audio-Animatronics® birds, flowers, and tiki figures performing memorable songs, Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room evokes a Polynesian paradise. Join us in this workshop as we examine the history of the attraction and famous animated tropical bird characters, then design and sculpt a three...
Walt Disney knew that at the heart of every animated film is a well-told story. Join us on this School Experience as we investigate the basics of narrative structure, establishing interesting and dynamic plots, and creating internal and external challenges that can impact a character’s journey. Students will then develop their own short story.
Discover how Walt Disney encouraged his staff to experiment with special effects technology to make animation more compelling and realistic, and how the resulting advancements inspired the industry as a whole. Students will experiment with a miniature multiplane set up—focusing on design elements that will explore how depth is created in animation—then animate their own characters and props to create a silent stop-motion short film.
Before the use of cels, paper cut-out figures were a common form of animation. Join us as we create paper creations with simple shapes and designs using construction paper and glue, then animate our creations to make our own silent stop-motion short films.
Animators often start their journey with a piece of paper, a pencil, and their own imagination. We will explore the traditional practices and principles of hand-drawn animation. With a few simple techniques, students will bring their drawings to life in the same way that animators in the 1930s did.
Create fun and unique art pieces with a painting technique involving small dots, patterns, and colored paints. Students will learn about impressionism and gain a basic understanding of color filling, shading, and tints to create a cohesive art piece.
When creating theme parks, designers and architects apply their creative minds and technical ingenuity to design ambitious projects. Students will plan their own innovative theme parks using creative thinking, problem solving, and teamwork. They will create their theme park’s rides, shows, food options, and more all within their provided budget, and see if they can run a successful park!
The Ink and Paint Department was an invaluable part of the animation process, especially with the addition of color to animated films. In this School Experience, students will learn about the relationship between colors, and how color theory utilizes both art and science in color mixing to achieve a particular visual effect.
How we travel around the world—in trains, cars, planes, and rockets—has evolved exponentially over the past century as new innovations have been developed. Join us as we explore various modes of transportation, and use colors and shapes to create and design our own scenes with two-dimensional trains and railcars.
When a young Dina Babbitt—then Dina Gottliebová—arrived at the Auschwitz concentration camp during World War II, she was petrified but determined to protect herself and her mother from the wrath of the Nazis. She used her artistic talents to paint a mural of one of her favorite films, Snow White and...
Join as we examine the history of Magic Kingdom’s beloved Haunted Mansion attraction, its many ghostly inhabitants, and other famous spirits within the animated world. Then using 2D hand-drawn animation, create your own levitating ghost.
Join as we examine the history of Magic Kingdom’s beloved Haunted Mansion attraction, its many ghostly inhabitants, and other famous spirits within the animated world. Then using 2D hand-drawn animation, create your own levitating ghost.
Join us as we explore the history of this spooky attraction and other famous ghostly locations in animation. Using drawing fundamentals, size and scale, and aesthetic themes, try your hand at designing your own terrifying and eccentric hotel.