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The Magic of Disney Animation is now open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the first published character schedules reveal an important catch: the meet-and-greet day can end hours before the park closes.
Inside The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios
Disney’s official attraction page presents the Roy E. Disney Animation Building as a collection of animation-inspired experiences rather than a conventional ride.
- Drawn to Wonderland: an indoor Mary Blair-inspired play space based on Alice in Wonderland.
- Off the Page: character rooms styled after different animation departments.
- Olaf Draws: a guided drawing activity starring Olaf.
- Once Upon a Studio Theater: a presentation of the animated short with effects extending into the room.
- Enchanted Gallery: animated portraits and references from Walt Disney Animation Studios films.
Magic of Disney Animation Character Meet-and-Greet Times
WDWNT reports that the opening-day My Disney Experience schedule started the Off the Page characters at 9 a.m. Chip ‘n’ Dale, Goofy, Mulan, and Rapunzel were listed through 6:30 p.m.; Donald, Daisy, and Stitch were listed through 6:15 p.m.
Outside in Animation Courtyard, Pluto was scheduled periodically from park opening through 4:20 p.m. Unannounced characters such as Suzy and Perla have also appeared, but those surprise sightings are not a guaranteed daily lineup.
These are opening-day listings, not permanent hours. Character schedules can shift with the building’s operating window, staffing, and day-of conditions. Search for the specific character in My Disney Experience before crossing the park for one meet.
Magic of Disney Animation Hours and Olaf Draws Queue
The current Disney calendar lists long opening-period days before the posted window changes to 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. beginning September 28. That later schedule would remove the building as an Early Entry or late-evening option unless Disney adjusts it again.
WDWNT reports that Olaf Draws uses a virtual waitlist joined in person at the experience, not through My Disney Experience. Ask about the current process early if drawing is a priority; capacity and return times can change.
Why This Hollywood Studios Experience Matters for Families
Hollywood Studios has needed more indoor, low-pressure space for younger children. Drawn to Wonderland provides a weather-resistant break, while the drawing activity, gallery, theater, and character rooms give mixed-age groups choices without a height requirement.
The tradeoff is time. Each component can have a separate wait, and the characters do not all finish at the same hour. Choose the one or two experiences that matter most before entering so the building does not swallow the next dining or Lightning Lane return time.
How to Plan The Magic of Disney Animation
- Check the building hours and each desired character in My Disney Experience on the day of the visit.
- Ask about Olaf Draws before committing to a long character line.
- Treat roaming characters as a bonus, not a reservation.
- Use our Hollywood Studios guide to balance the building with rides and scheduled shows.
Which part would your family visit first: the characters, drawing class, or indoor play space? Tell us on the Peter the Pirate Facebook page.
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