Animation Courtyard officially opens in less than one week, but walls have already come down revealing what’s been going on for the past several months. Let’s take a look around the new space.

Walls Down at Animation Courtyard

Animation Courtyard permanently closed in September 2025 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to be reimagined into a new area called The Walt Disney Studios. The iconic archway was demolished shortly after closing.

Work has been ongoing for the last several months. Walls partially came down/were moved late in April. A brick sign with the new name “The Walt Disney Studios” sits in a planter.

There are several small character details throughout the courtyard, including birds perched on the facade of the studio.

Several more sit in the grass, next to the benches, and on top of beams.

There is more green space and seating, including an area surrounded by greenery.

The street sign has Dopey Drive, Mickey Avenue, Animation, Multiplane,and Ink & Paint,

Pictured above is Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live signage and outdoor queue, with the Hollywood Tower Hotel in the back.

The Studios Store sign features Abu.

Pavement near The Magic of Disney Animation featuring character autographs and handprints.

Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! will open on May 26 while The Magic of Disney Animation will open at a later date. Inside The Magic of Disney Animation, guests will meet characters, learn to draw with Olaf (instead of live artists), and play on an Alice in Wonderland playground.

Restrooms are located in the back still.

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