Learn to Draw with Olaf at The Magic of Disney Animation. Do you want to build a drawing? Disney Animation fans of all ages will soon have the chance to learn from one of the most lovable snowmen ever created. When The Magic of Disney Animation opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in late summer 2026, guests will be invited into an all-new interactive experience called Olaf Draws!, where Olaf himself will guide aspiring artists through the magic of bringing beloved Disney characters to life. With encouragement from Josh Gadand legendary Disney animators, this charming new offering is sure to inspire the next generation of storytellers.
Learn to Draw with Olaf!
Step inside a brand-new Animation Academy experience where creativity, imagination, and a little bit of snowman magic come together.
In Olaf Draws!, everyone’s favorite warm-hug-loving snowman serves as your cheerful host, welcoming guests into a beautifully reimagined animator’s studio inspired by one of Olaf’s most memorable scenes from Once Upon a Studio. Sitting at an animator’s desk, brought to life as a state-of-the-art Audio-Animatronics figure, Olaf joyfully introduces guests to the art of character drawing.
A Creative Experience for the Whole Family
Guests of all ages will be invited to take a seat and follow step-by-step instructions from some of Disney Animation’s most talented artists. Children can spark their creativity at whimsical sleigh-themed tables, while adults and longtime Disney fans will feel as if they have stepped directly into the studio where the magic happens.
Josh Gad recorded all-new dialogue for the experience, infusing Olaf with his signature optimism, humor, and curiosity.
“I’m so thrilled that a whole new generation of kids can dream of becoming animators one day and can actually begin their journey right there on the studio lot,” Gad shared.
Learn to Draw Beloved Disney Animated Characters
Because Olaf humorously admits he cannot draw on his own, he calls upon Disney’s legendary animators and directors to guide each lesson.
Characters guests may learn to sketch include:
- Mickey Mouse, with Dan Abraham, director (Once Upon A Studio, Baymax!)
- Minnie Mouse, with Hyun Min Lee, animator (Frozen 2, The Princess and the Frog)
- Donald Duck, with Austin Traylor, animator (Once Upon A Studio, Moana 2)
- Genie, with Eric Goldberg, animator (Aladdin, Hercules)
- Moana, with Samantha Vilfort, story artist (Encanto, Zootopia 2)
- Stitch, with Fawn Veerasunthorn, director and head of story (Wish, Raya and the Last Dragon)
- Olaf, with Trent Correy, director (Once Upon A Studio, Frozen 3)
- Ursula, with Michael Woodside, animator (Big Hero 6, Encanto)
- Judy Hopps & Nick Wilde, with Byron Howard director, (Zootopia, Zootopia 2)
Each class offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the artists who helped bring these iconic characters to life.
Where Art Springs to Life
The creative journey continues throughout The Magic of Disney Animation.
Guests will first explore an enchanting gallery filled with beautiful Disney artwork. With a little pixie dust, favorite characters may suddenly spring to life through exclusive animated effects.
The adventure then continues into the Once Upon a Studio Theater, where guests can watch the Emmy Award-winning short film in a dedicated space celebrating more than 100 years of Disney Animation history. Enhanced effects and hidden character appearances throughout the theater make the experience even more magical.
Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Late Summer 2026
Disney Animation artists and Walt Disney Imagineers are collaborating to transform the entire courtyard into an immersive tribute to Disney storytelling and creativity.
Families, aspiring artists, and lifelong Disney fans will be able to experience Olaf Draws! and the all-new Magic of Disney Animation beginning in late summer 2026.
Olaf Draws! is more than a drawing class. It is an invitation to step inside the world of Disney Animation and discover how imagination becomes art. Whether you are sketching Mickey Mouse for the first time or fulfilling a lifelong dream of learning from Disney’s legendary artists, this heartwarming new experience promises to inspire creativity in every guest. And with Olaf cheering you on every step of the way, your artistic journey is guaranteed to begin with plenty of laughter and maybe even a warm hug.
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