| Animation Courtyard |
| Through the famed arch of MGM Studios is the Animation Courtyard. Here, Disney allows visitors to witness the process that is taken to create animated masterpieces. The main attractions in Animation Courtyard are as follows: |
| The Magic of Disney Animation This is a tour of the Disney animation studio. This is where Disney animators created such classics as The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Mulan. There's also a short film featuring Robin Williams and Walter Cronkite that explains how animation is created. The film and the tour together takes about 35 minutes. Voyage of the Little Mermaid Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a show starring real actors as Ariel and Prince Eric, and puppetry. Also, there is video footage, and great lighting, sound, and special effects. The show is entertaining, and is a really good way to cool off during the day. Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage! If you like the Disney children's programs, you'll love this show. It features Rollie Pollie Ollie, Bear in the Big Blue House, and others entertaining live on stage. Warning, this is based on a children's program. If you go in the show, expect just that. Otherwise, a great show. |