LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (March 12, 2026) – Beginning this summer, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be welcomed onto a reimagined studio lot as Animation Courtyard officially transforms into The Walt Disney Studios – a newly designed outdoor space inspired by the iconic Walt Disney Animation Studios campus in Burbank, California.
The transformation officially opens May 26, alongside the debut of Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live!, a brand‑new family stage show staying beyond Cool KIDS’ SUMMER and bringing music, movement and interactive fun to the heart of the park.
Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! Debuts May 26
It’s time to Mousekedance! Inspired by Disney Jr.’s global hit series “Mickey Mouse Clubhouse+,” the all‑new Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! invites families to step into a playful party at the Clubhouse with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Daisy and Pluto.
Filled with original songs, high‑energy dance numbers and interactive moments, the show encourages guests of all ages to clap, sing and move along as Mickey and friends bring the Clubhouse to life in a joyful celebration designed especially for younger audiences.
The Walt Disney Studios Courtyard Comes to Life
Beyond the show, the newly reimagined Walt Disney Studios courtyard offers guests a refreshed outdoor environment featuring shaded seating, playful landscaping and whimsical design details inspired by the legendary animation campus in Burbank. Designed as a place to relax, snack, explore and discover spontaneous fun, the courtyard sets the stage for a creative, family‑friendly experience rooted in the artistry and legacy of Disney animation.
Walt Disney Animation Studios artists and Walt Disney Imagineers have worked hand‑in‑hand to bring the wonder, nostalgia and storytelling of Disney animated films into the heart of the courtyard in immersive and unexpected ways.
Coming Later: The Magic of Disney Animation
Opening later this summer, The Magic of Disney Animation will invite guests inside the former Star Wars: Launch Bay building for an immersive animated experience inspired by the real‑world Walt Disney Animation Studios. Drawing inspiration from the Emmy Award‑winning short film “Once Upon a Studio,” the space imagines what happens when characters take over.
Topped with Mickey’s iconic Sorcerer Hat, the experience will feature playful moments around every corner, including “Drawn to Wonderland,” an imaginative indoor playground inspired by Disney Legend Mary Blair’s original Alice in Wonderland concept art, as well as Olaf Draws!, a reimagined animation academy hosted by Olaf; Off the Page!, where Disney characters step out of the artwork for unforgettable encounters; an enchanted art gallery where portraits come to life; and the Once Upon a Studio Theater, celebrating the artistry, creativity and storytelling behind Disney Animation.
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