Wonderful World of Animation

Wonderful World of Animation is a nighttime show at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The show is a celebration of all Disney animation (including Pixar), beginning with Mickey Mouse. It premiered on May 1, 2019, as part of the park's 30th anniversary celebration, replacing Disney Movie Magic.

Wonderful World of Animation
Disney's Hollywood Studios
AreaHollywood Boulevard
StatusOperating
Opening dateMay 1, 2019 (original)[1]
August 1, 2021 (reopening)
Closing dateMay 13, 2020 (original)
ReplacedDisney Movie Magic and Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
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Attraction typeFireworks spectacular and multimedia show
ThemeAnimation

It was originally set to close on May 13, 2020, but it closed early on March 16, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and was replaced by an updated version of Disney Movie Magic.

An updated version of the show returned on August 1, 2021, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.

Summary

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The show kicks off with a tribute to the beginning of Disney animation, Mickey Mouse, followed by segments highlighting a number of animated feature films, including Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Lilo & Stitch, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Frozen, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Cars 3, Coco and Ralph Breaks the Internet. There is also a Disney Villains segment, highlighted by Tamatoa, Hades, and Yzma.

Show scenes

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References

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  1. ^ "Exciting Details on New Experiences Coming to Disney Parks Announced at D23's Destination D Mickey Mouse Fan Celebration". Disney Parks Blog. November 17, 2018. Archived from the original on March 17, 2019.
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