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...
Walt Disney originally wanted to create an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow in Florida, utilizing new ideas about urban design and city planning. Join us as explore the original ideas of EPCOT and other futuristic communities, then become the architect and designer of your very own...
While inside the Park, one of the most notable objects to be seen are the cabs of the nearby Disney Skyliner transportation system, hovering above and lifting travelers to their next destination. Join us in this workshop where we look at various gondolas throughout history, and learn how to create a...
Successful animators have a comprehensive understanding of basic animation techniques and principles. This eight-week course focuses on one of these concepts each class by working traditionally with pencil and paper and also with paper cut-outs. Budding animators will develop a strong foundation...
Join Academy Award®-nominated screenwriter Tab Murphy as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from writing Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996), Tarzan® (1999), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Brother Bear (2003).
We invite you and your family to celebrate Lunar New Year with a Virtual Storytime of Mulan’s Lunar New Year with Author Natasha Yim. In this special presentation, learn about Mulan’s family traditions and the history behind the festive annual celebration.
Celebrate Galentine's or Valentine’s Day with a glamorous presentation with Bésame Cosmetics Founder and Makeup Historian Gabriela Hernandez. Learn about the extensive research behind Bésame's exclusive Disney limited-edition collections, including Disney Snow White – The 1937 Collection (July 2017)...
Love is in the air at The Walt Disney Family Museum! Join us for a live virtual event highlighting Disney romances, including the twitterpated tales of three iconic couples: Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Marc and Alice Davis, and Walt and Lilly Disney. In addition, learn to make three delicious cocktails...
Join animator Ron Husband as he shares behind-the-scenes stories from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ The Little Mermaid (1989), Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), The Lion King (1994), Pocahontas (1995), Fantasia 2000 (1999), Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001), and Treasure Planet (2002).
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In the 1960s, Walt Disney worked on a plan called the “Florida Project” which included an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT. The unique concept for this urban city featured futuristic technologies and different ways of living, and would change as the years progressed. Join us...
In the 1960s, Walt Disney worked on a plan called the “Florida Project” which included an Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, or EPCOT. The unique concept for this urban city featured futuristic technologies and different ways of living, and would change as the years progressed. Join us...
Walt Disney always had an eye on the future and technological advancements. When initially planning his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, also known as EPCOT, near Orlando, Florida, he envisioned an ideal city that would utilize clean and quick transportation. Join us in this workshop as...
Walt Disney always had an eye on the future and technological advancements. When initially planning his Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow, also known as EPCOT, near Orlando, Florida, he envisioned an ideal city that would utilize clean and quick transportation. Join us in this workshop as...
As the first female Imagineer hired in a creative role, Harriet Burns began her career at The Walt Disney Studios in 1955 as a set painter on Mickey Mouse Club before joining WED Enterprises in the Model Shop. In this special presentation, hear from Burns’ daughter, Pam Burns-Clair, and...
In the midst of World War II, a group of American soldiers captured a German spy and discovered a plot to create a master-race of horses by stealing a band of Lipizzaner white stallions. What ensues is a covert rescue mission, recreated by Walt Disney in his 1963 film Miracle of the White Stallions...
Join us as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of Walt's groundbreaking symphonic masterpiece Fantasia (1940) with themed entertainment and activities, including video tours and interviews with three special guests: animation historian and Academy Award®-winning filmmaker John Canemaker, animation...
Please join us for a special holiday treat—the one-and-only Santa J Claus reading “T’was the Night Before Christmas,” answering your questions for Old St. Nick, and sharing his own favorite Disney memories.
Background design is an important part of the storytelling process as it helps give context to the narrative by showing the world in which the characters live. Although not the main focus, backgrounds can amplify and fully immerse an audience. We will discuss industry-standard practices as students delve into perspective fundamentals. Students gain an understanding of overlap, depth, and atmospheric perspective, then apply these concepts to design a layered background.
Walt Disney was a storyteller whose characters captivated audiences through their unique personalities and distinct designs. Students will learn the fundamentals of character design through the use of shape language, silhouette, and personality traits, and uncover the creative process towards developing unique and memorable characters.
The Walt Disney Studios pioneered storyboarding—an innovative way to convey an artist’s vision and the film’s story for those around them. Join us in this School Experience as we delve into timing, camera angles, camera shots, and how to plan out a visual project in a sequential and visual form. Students will then take on the role of a storyboard artist as they envision their own version of a scene from a script.