Join Mulan (1998) Co-Director Tony Bancroft and his twin brother Tom Bancroft, character designer of Mushu, for a virtual program behind the making of the film, including production, casting, music, research, and story development.
Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. In this eight-week course, students work with paper cut-out animation and experiment with a new concept each week. Budding animators will develop a strong foundation, continue to build their...
Join best-selling author Maria Isabel Sánchez Vegara for a Virtual Storytime of Little People, BIG DREAMS: Earth Heroes. Hear the stories of three environmental heroes—Jane Goodall, Greta Thunberg, and David Attenborough—and how they pursued their dreams to help conserve the natural world.
Spring has sprung and the hills are again full with flowers. Celebrate Earth Day with a fun and interactive workshop with nature artist John Muir Laws and learn how to block in the basic shapes, foreshorten flowers, and use watercolor or colored pencils to bring out the beauty in your own nature...
With any trip to the Disney Parks, an early, vital decision to make is where to stay. The Parks have a wide variety of accommodations available, each with its own unique and enchanting theme. From deeply forested cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort to the tiki torches that lead you into Disney...
Join Academy Award-winning sound designer Gary Rydstorm as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from feature films Jurassic Park (1993), Toy Story (1995), Hercules (1997), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Finding Nemo (2003), and Disney·Pixar short films Lifted (2006) and Toy Story Toons...
Join Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Dave Reynolds as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from writing A Bug’s Life (1998), Tarzan® (1999), The Emperor’s New Groove (2000), and Finding Nemo (2003).
In this two-week class, students examine how drawings and story come together in the art form of comics. Join us as we explore the history of comics, visual storytelling, characters, and the craft of silent comics. Students will use techniques such as gesture, silhouette, page layout, and story...
From body shape to color scheme and clothing, every piece of a character gives the viewer insight about who they are. Join us for this two-week intensive class as we learn what it takes to design memorable and original characters, diving further into shape language, silhouette, and costume design...
Synchronized musical scores have seamlessly blended with cinematic imagery for nearly a century. Whether music has served as inspiration for abstract and experimental sequences or has followed and amplified a narrative, it has become an essential element within the art of animation. Join us in this...
The written word carries immense weight and meaning, especially in the unique art form of poetry. Whether a poem is written in limerick, haiku, or sonnet, words can illustrate an image. In this two-week class, learn about rhythm, typography, and how to visually represent and bring to life the...
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In many films, the audience is introduced to a...
Comics and storyboarding share a unique connection in how to tell sequential visual stories. In this two-week class, students will discuss the history and evolution of each form and their similarities and differences. Students will learn about transferring scripts to boards and panels, gesture...
This year, the attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure—based on Disney•Pixar’s feature film Ratatouille (2007)—is scheduled to open at the France Pavilion at World Showcase in EPCOT. As we follow our favorite little chef through his latest journey, we will also look at the history of other famous...
This year, the attraction Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure—based on Disney•Pixar’s feature film Ratatouille (2007)—is scheduled to open at the France Pavilion at World Showcase in EPCOT. As we follow our favorite little chef through his latest journey, we will also look at the history of other famous...
In World Showcase, guests eat delectable dishes from around the world. Join us as we explore various cultural dishes and traditions as we learn how to animate a character munching on their meal. Using principles such as anticipation, arcs, and exaggeration, create believable jaw movements that shows...
In World Showcase, guests eat delectable dishes from around the world. Join us as we explore various cultural dishes and traditions as we learn how to animate a character munching on their meal. Using principles such as anticipation, arcs, and exaggeration, create believable jaw movements that shows...
In 1983, a small purple dragon named Figment made his debut and joined the list of many famous animated Disney dragons. Figment, originally from the Journey Into Imagination attraction in EPCOT, made appearances in many educational short films and has become an iconic mascot for the Park. Follow...
In 1983, a small purple dragon named Figment made his debut and joined the list of many famous animated Disney dragons. Figment, originally from the Journey Into Imagination attraction in EPCOT, made appearances in many educational short films and has become an iconic mascot for the Park. Follow...
Walt Disney World Resort is no stranger to stories that go beyond our galaxy, and the forthcoming attraction Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT will be no exception. Join us as we take a closer look at intergalactic worlds, the evolution of space in animation, and aircraft. Explore...