This is great news! I have really fond memories of the original attraction, and yes I do remember watching animators working on Lilo & Stitch. I can't remember if it was before or after the film was released, but at one point there was a presentation where one of the animators demonstrated how to draw Stitch. I found it utterly fascinating to watch. When we went back for our honeymoon in 2002 I got a Mickey animation cel which I still treasure.
It's kind of funny thinking back on it, but as a teen I was always the one dragging my family into this attraction because they found it boring. I don't think I ever missed it when I was at the park, though.
I feel like Hollywood Studios has often struggled to find its identity with its constant mish-mash of IPs. Perhaps this is a small step towards grounding the park once again in its studio roots and adding a little cohesion to its theme.
Thanks for sharing your memories. I remember enjoying the original animation attraction as well and being fascinated to watch actual animators at work.
This is great news! I have really fond memories of the original attraction, and yes I do remember watching animators working on Lilo & Stitch. I can't remember if it was before or after the film was released, but at one point there was a presentation where one of the animators demonstrated how to draw Stitch. I found it utterly fascinating to watch. When we went back for our honeymoon in 2002 I got a Mickey animation cel which I still treasure.
It's kind of funny thinking back on it, but as a teen I was always the one dragging my family into this attraction because they found it boring. I don't think I ever missed it when I was at the park, though.
I feel like Hollywood Studios has often struggled to find its identity with its constant mish-mash of IPs. Perhaps this is a small step towards grounding the park once again in its studio roots and adding a little cohesion to its theme.
Thanks for sharing your memories. I remember enjoying the original animation attraction as well and being fascinated to watch actual animators at work.
Same for me. I am happy to see something new happening in that area. It felt really dead last year when I was there.
Right. And weird to have the Star Wars exhibit there. Especially with Galaxy's Edge around the corner.