{"id":396031,"date":"2026-09-10T17:36:15","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/396031\/"},"modified":"2026-09-10T17:36:15","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T17:36:15","slug":"pictures-first-look-the-magic-of-disney-animation-at-hollywood-studios-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/396031\/","title":{"rendered":"Pictures: First look \u2014 The Magic of Disney Animation at Hollywood Studios \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Scenes from a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios, Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14. (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham and \u00e2\u0080\u009cFrozen\u00e2\u0080\u009d character Olaf teach...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3028f-2_dd3b03.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham and \u201cFrozen\u201d character Olaf teach guests the principles of sketching animation during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Guests are welcomed to a preview of The Magic of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0351f-2_cd87e1.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Guests are welcomed to a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Stitch causes chaos during a preview of The Magic of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1007f-2_685d23.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Stitch causes chaos during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A guest checks out one of the interactive galleries during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1574f-2_fd5ecb.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A guest checks out one of the interactive galleries during a  preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\u00e2\u0080\u009cFrozen\u00e2\u0080\u009d character Olaf teaches guests the principles of sketching animation...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3189f-2_415801.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\u201cFrozen\u201d character Olaf teaches guests the principles of sketching animation during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toddler-sized Disney dogs Bolt and Dalmatians in a tug of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3703f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toddler-sized Disney dogs Bolt and Dalmatians in a tug of war over a bone during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Disney Imagineering Senior Producer Jackie Herrera answers questions during a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1919f-2_95ec00.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disney Imagineering Senior Producer Jackie Herrera answers questions during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Posters from legendary Disney animated movies on display during a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1492f-3.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Posters from legendary Disney animated movies on display during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham and \u00e2\u0080\u009cFrozen\u00e2\u0080\u009d character Olaf teach...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-pano1-disney-animation_0006-Pano.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham and \u201cFrozen\u201d character Olaf teach guests the principles of sketching animation during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An exterior view at a preview of The Magic of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0070f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An exterior view at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg and \u00e2\u0080\u009cFrozen\u00e2\u0080\u009d character Olaf teach...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3257f-2_8c8754.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg and \u201cFrozen\u201d character Olaf teach guests the principles of sketching animation during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation  at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A toddler-sized Meeko from \u00e2\u0080\u009cPocahontas\u00e2\u0080\u009d in the courtyard during a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_4162f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A toddler-sized Meeko from \u201cPocahontas\u201d in the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A \u00e2\u0080\u009ccolor script\u00e2\u0080\u009d for the film Pocahontas on display during...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1677f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A \u201ccolor script\u201d for the film Pocahontas on display during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toddler-sized characters in the courtyard during a preview of The...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_4106f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toddler-sized characters in the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Show Director Matthew Hamel answer questions during a preview of...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1179f_a474c2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Show Director Matthew Hamel answer questions during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Signage for the Drawn To Wonderland playground at a preview...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_2196f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Signage for the Drawn To Wonderland playground at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"An Emmy on display during a preview of The Magic...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_1457f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>An Emmy on display during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A toddler-sized Abu from \u00e2\u0080\u009cAladdin\u00e2\u0080\u009d keeps an eye on the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3829f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A toddler-sized Abu from \u201cAladdin\u201d keeps an eye on the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A display honoring the Feature Animation Florida division that operated...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0955f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A display honoring the Feature Animation Florida division that operated from 1989 to 2004 at the park during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Disney Animation panelists answer questions at a preview of The...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0435f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Disney Animation panelists answer questions at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. From left, Alex Gonzalez, Eric Goldberg, Dan Abraham, Danny Handke and Jackie Swisher. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A toddler-sized Zazu from \u00e2\u0080\u009cThe Lion King\u00e2\u0080\u009d keeps an eye...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3869f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A toddler-sized Zazu from \u201cThe Lion King\u201d keeps an eye on the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg answers a question during a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0477f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Eric Goldberg answers a question during a panel discussion at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A toddler-sized Lucifer from \u00e2\u0080\u009cCinderella\u00e2\u0080\u009d keeps an eye on young...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_3913f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A toddler-sized Lucifer from \u201cCinderella\u201d keeps an eye on young guests in the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham answers a question during a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0547f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham answers a question during a panel discussion at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"The Cheshire Cat from Disney's 1951 animated classic Alice in...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_2173f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The Cheshire Cat from Disney&#8217;s 1951 animated classic Alice in Wonderland during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Creative Director Danny Handke answers a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0593f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Creative Director Danny Handke answers a question during a panel discussion at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A toddler-sized Tito and Oliver keep an eye on a...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_4033f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A toddler-sized Tito and Oliver keep an eye on a prop hot dog in the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Walt Disney World Vice President of Park Operations, Development &amp;...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0635f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Walt Disney World Vice President of Park Operations, Development &amp; Industrial Engineering Jackie Swisher answers a question during a panel discussion at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Toddler-sized characters in the courtyard during a preview of The...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_4205f-2.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Toddler-sized characters in the courtyard during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham, left, with Walt Disney Imagineering...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.orlandosentinel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/TOS-L-disney-animation_0848f.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns=\" http:=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham, left, with Walt Disney Imagineering Senior Creative Director Danny Handke and Walt Disney World Vice President of Park Operations, Development &amp; Industrial Engineering Jackie Swisher, answers a question with during a panel discussion at a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 30<\/p>\n<p>Legendary Disney animator Dan Abraham and \u201cFrozen\u201d character Olaf teach guests the principles of sketching animation during a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios,  Wednesday, September 9, 2026.  The interactive attraction honors the achievements of Walt Disney Animation over the years and opens to guests Sept. 14.   (Joe Burbank\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"#\" class=\"icon-enlarge mng-gallery-fullscreen-expand\" aria-label=\"Expand fullscreen slideshow\">Expand<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Scenes from a preview of The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios, Wednesday, September 9, 2026.&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":396032,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[23143,2659,28,9571,1335,139,141,140,2411,106],"class_list":["post-396031","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-orlando","tag-bay-lake-county","tag-disney-world","tag-florida","tag-lake-buena-vista","tag-orange-county","tag-orlando","tag-orlando-headlines","tag-orlando-news","tag-theme-parks","tag-things-to-do"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396031","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=396031"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/396031\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/396032"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=396031"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=396031"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=396031"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}