Disney California Adventure Park · Operating · 2001
Animation Academy
Drawing class · Hollywood Land
A walk-in drawing class with Disney artists — learn to sketch a character step-by-step inside Hollywood Land's animation courtyard.
At a glance
Key facts for Animation Academy.
Type
Show
Status
Operating
Subtype
Drawing class
Opened
2001
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Animation Academy.
Ride profile
Show · Drawing class
- family
- interactive
- show
Experience
Drawing class
Specs source: disneyland.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Animation Academy.
Timeline
2001
Animation Academy opens
Background
Animation Academy has taught guests to draw Disney characters since the park opened in 2001. Short hosted sessions still rotate characters inside the Animation Building complex in Hollywood Land.
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