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Magic of Disney Animation
Location: Animation Courtyard.
Ride Type: Tour outlining how animation occurs.

Seeing as the Studios are a real television and film studio, Disney created the Magic of Disney Animation to showcase just how an animated feature is made.
Ride Overview
Our Rating(Out of 5):
Presentation
A watered down version of the previous versions of this attraction that still entertains, at the cost of education.
4
Guest Appeal
Everyone has thought at one point "How do they do that?" and here's the answer. Nothing here to frighten anyone except rival companies.
4.5
Disney Nazi Rating
 Over the years its quality of educational value has dimenished.
4
Teen Rating
The film starring Mushu should be fairly interesting to teens. Overall, it should be fairly entertaining.
3
Lasting Appeal
Desite the watered down version that exists today, this is an attraction that's worth seeing now and again.
2
OVERALL RATING(not an average)
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Disney Nazi Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Teen Rating: 4 out of 5
Fastpass: N/A
Expected Wait: 10 minutes
When to go: In the morning, or after 4pm.

Other Ratings:
ThemePark Insider: 9 out of 10
LaughingPlace.Com: 3 out of 4
The Disney Info Page: 5 out of 5
Bob Sehlinger: 3.5 out of 5
Full Description: Disney has created a live tour to showcase how animation really happens. A new film has been developed, starring Mushu (of Mulan fame), that outlines the basics of animation to give everyone a framework. This film is mildly entertaining and has a few laughs.

During the film, which interacts with the Disney artist, the artist will "talk" with Mushu and explain various elements of animation to the crowd. Once the demonstration is over, guests walk down a corridor and can view art from various Disney films, both new and old, and see how scenes are created along the wall of the corridor. After this gallery, guests have the option of going to the Animation Academy, where guests can draw their own Disney inspired cartoons, experience some kiosk-based entertainment, meet characters from a current Disney film, or exit through the Animation Gallery, which is a glorified gift shop.

Comments: This attraction has had more changes than the Tower of Terror, as it's been retooled numerous times. The current version is meant to mimic that of the version shown at Disneyland. Due to the closing of the Florida based animation studio, the main attraction here, which was seeing real animators at work, is gone now. The animator who demonstrates various elements of animation still shows you how animation happens, but it's not quite the same.

The new film, starring Mushu, is entertaining, however, the two films that used to be shown on this attraction, were more entertaining in my opinion, but the Mushu film still has some good laughs. Mostly, this attraction is usually a major commercial for their next movie. Be aware that you will be walking the entire time and although you will be seated for portions, most of it is walking so keep it in mind.

The wait time is usually no more than 10 or 15 minutes. If you arrive just as they've sent in a group, you'll have to wait the full 15 minutes or so for the next group. It's probably best to just leave and come back later in the day and see how much longer until the next tour.

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