{"id":401475,"date":"2026-09-16T13:02:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:02:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401475\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T13:02:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:02:10","slug":"disney-creates-animation-props-for-theme-park-attraction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401475\/","title":{"rendered":"Disney creates animation ‘props’ for theme park attraction"},"content":{"rendered":"

An unassuming spot in the Magic of Disney Animation<\/a> attraction at Disney\u2019s Hollywood Studios<\/a> is good for a browse and a chuckle. The Treasures Untold area is both amazingly creative \u2026 and ridiculous.<\/p>\n

In the small room that leads to the building\u2019s gift shop exit are displays of relics from Disney animated films through the years. So, what we have here are props \u2026 from fictional characters \u2026 seen in full-length cartoons \u2026 now in three-dimensional form. It\u2019s kinda meta and kinda kooky to see acorns courtesy of Chip and Dale.<\/p>\n

For extra zing, each item has a placard saying that it is \u201con loan\u201d from a character, flanked by a photo and a quote.<\/p>\n

The selected items span the decades. Here are five examples that left an impression during early visits to the attraction, which officially opened on Monday.<\/p>\n

\"ScenesTwo of Ariel’s finds are showcased within the attraction. (Dewayne Bevil\/Orlando Sentinel)
\nCollection\u2019s complete?<\/p>\n

On loan from Ariel of \u201cThe Little Mermaid\u201d<\/a> fame, we see a snarfblatt and dinglehopper, which may prompt a snort. While we landlubbers might call them a tobacco pipe and a fork, respectively, the film\u2019s Scuttle character explains them with some undersea misinformation. Although these items don\u2019t appear in the lyrics to \u201cPart of Your World,\u201d<\/a> we hummed about whozits and whatits galore the rest of the day.<\/p>\n

Quote: \u201cLook at the stuff! Isn\u2019t it neat?\u201d<\/p>\n

Cricket match<\/p>\n

Disney reached way back into its imaginary archives for the conscience badge earned by Jiminy Cricket in 1940\u2019s \u201cPinocchio,\u201d<\/a> thanks to the Blue Fairy. It\u2019s official, 18-karat and attached to a swatch of Jiminy\u2019s outfit. Disney frequently strives to keep proportions right \u2014 the sizing of the 50th-anniversary statues comes to mind \u2014 but in this case, this would be one mega cricket.<\/p>\n

Quote: \u201cOh, I think it\u2019s swell.\u201d<\/p>\n

Hooked<\/p>\n

A more modern, out-of-the-display-case thinking features Maui\u2019s magic fish hook from \u201cMoana.\u201d<\/a> It stands in the corner, about 6 feet tall with ornate designs.<\/p>\n

Quote: \u201cYou\u2019re welcome!\u201d<\/p>\n

Do the hustle<\/p>\n

Near Jiminy\u2019s budget is a set of Pawpsicles, a curious if delicious museum piece\/frozen treat on loan from Nick Wilde in \u201cZootopia.\u201d<\/a> They come in a cooler with Niceberg Frozen Treats branding, and wouldn\u2019t they be a viable alternative to Disney\u2019s popular Mickey Bars?<\/p>\n

Quote: \u201cIt\u2019s called a hustle, sweetheart.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"ScenesThe glass slipper fits right into the new animation-based display at Hollywood Studios. (Dewayne Bevil\/Orlando Sentinel)
\nNonsensical shoes<\/p>\n

We would file Cinderella\u2019s<\/a> glass slipper in the \u201cno-brainer\u201d category for this display. It has its own case and is lovingly lighted while also resting on a royal purple pillow.<\/p>\n

Quote: \u201cWhy, it\u2019s like a dream. A wonderful dream come true.\u201d<\/p>\n

Elsewhere<\/p>\n

Select other small moments contained within the Magic of Disney Animation attraction:<\/p>\n

The Emmy won for the \u201cOnce Upon a Studio\u201d<\/a> short gets the glass-slipper treatment nearby. (The 9-minute film is shown in the attraction\u2019s theater.)<\/p>\n

Miniature movie posters for Disney\u2019s 64 animated features are displayed nearby, plus one for No. 65 \u201a \u201cHexed,\u201d<\/a> which comes to theaters Nov. 25. Among the voice actors featured are Rashida Jones<\/a>, Jodie Foster<\/a>, Hailee Steinfeld<\/a>, Alan Tudyk, Walton Goggins and Tracey Ullman.<\/p>\n

\"ScenesLook up for more animation “props” inside the Magic of Disney Animation attraction, which opened to the public Monday. (Dewayne Bevil\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n

There are more props-of-sorts on a shelf in a hallway, explained as lost and found, but items are labeled like in the Treasures Untold area. One obvious one: the black cauldron from \u201cThe Black Cauldron.\u201d<\/a><\/p>\n

We hate to list air-conditioning as a plus to this attraction, but, wow, it was working and appreciated on opening day. That covers the theater, meet-and-greets, Enchanted Gallery and the Olaf Draws activities. Plus there are seating areas for the general recharging of batteries for humans and devices.<\/p>\n

dbevil@orlandosentinel.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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