Animation Courtyard is a themed area located within Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. The area is designed to showcase the art of animation and the process of creating animated films, featuring a variety of attractions and experiences that are centered around Disney’s animated characters and movies.
Animation Courtyard features several attractions such as the Walt Disney Presents, an attraction that takes guests on a journey through the history of Disney animation, and the Sorcerer’s Hat, a giant hat-shaped structure that serves as the icon of the area.
The area also features several live entertainment options such as the Disney Junior Dance Party, a live show featuring popular Disney Junior characters, and the Disney on Broadway Concert Series, featuring performances from Broadway productions of Disney musicals. The area also includes dining options such as the Disney Junior Play ‘n Dine at Hollywood & Vine, a character dining experience featuring Disney Junior characters, and the Hollywood Scoops, an ice cream shop.
Your complete guide to each of the rides, attractions, restaurants and shows, past and present in Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios’ Animation Courtyard area.
Below is a rundown of everything you can find in this land. click on a listing to find out a ton more details about it.
Disney Junior – Live on Stage! was an interactive children’s show presented inside Soundstage 5 in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Designed primarily for preschool-age guests, the approximately 22-minute production combined live hosting, music, sing-alongs, dancing, colorful puppets, and simple theatrical effects. Most families sat together on the floor rather than in traditional … Read more
Disney Junior Dance Party! was an interactive stage show created for the youngest visitors to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Presented inside Soundstage 5 in Animation Courtyard, the attraction traded traditional theater seating for an open dance floor, allowing preschool-age guests to stand, move, sing, and play along with familiar television characters. Parents could sit on the … Read more
Doug Live! was a live stage show that used to take place at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park (formerly known as Disney-MGM Studios). The show was based on the popular animated TV series “Doug,” which aired on Nickelodeon and later on Disney’s One Saturday Morning programming block. The show debuted in 1999 and was performed … Read more
Here Come the Muppets was a short-lived but historically important live stage show at Disney-MGM Studios. Presented in the theater that later became home to Voyage of the Little Mermaid, the attraction brought Jim Henson’s characters into a Disney theme park setting through a combination of full-size walk-around costumes, pre-recorded dialogue, musical performances, and the … Read more
The Soundstage Restaurant was a restaurant that was located at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park at Walt Disney World Resort. The restaurant was themed around a movie studio soundstage and offered American cuisine.It was located near the park’s main entrance and served as a quick service restaurant where guests could grab a bite to eat … Read more
Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney World is a captivating and immersive experience that transports visitors to a galaxy far, far away. Nestled within the iconic Hollywood Studios park, this attraction is a must-visit for fans of the Star Wars saga. As you enter the Launch Bay, you step into the heart of the Star … Read more
The Little Mermaid – A Musical Adventure is a live stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, located in the former Voyage of the Little Mermaid theater in Animation Courtyard. Officially opened on May 27, 2025, the production is a fully reimagined theatrical retelling of Disney’s 1989 animated classic, replacing the long-running Voyage of the Little … Read more
The Magic of Disney Animation was a beloved attraction located in Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that celebrated the artistry and history of Walt Disney Feature Animation. Opening with the park in 1989 as Disney-MGM Studios, the attraction originally functioned as both a guest experience and a working animation facility, giving visitors a rare … Read more
“Voyage of the Little Mermaid” is a beloved and enchanting attraction located in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios. This immersive experience transports guests into the magical underwater world of Disney’s classic animated film, “The Little Mermaid.” It’s a must-visit for fans of Ariel, Flounder, Sebastian, and all the beloved characters from the undersea kingdom of Atlantica. … Read more
Walt Disney Presents is a captivating attraction located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This immersive experience takes guests on a journey through the extraordinary life and visionary legacy of Walt Disney himself, offering a unique insight into the man behind the magic. As guests enter the attraction, they are transported back in time to the early … Read more