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| Wonderful World of Animation | |
|---|---|
| Disney's Hollywood Studios | |
| Area | Hollywood Boulevard |
| Status | Operating |
| Opening date | May 1, 2019 (original)[1] August 1, 2021 (reopening) |
| Closing date | May 13, 2020 (original) |
| Replaced | Disney Movie Magic andStar Wars: A Galactic Spectacular |
| Ride statistics | |
| Attraction type | Fireworks spectacular and multimedia show |
| Theme | Animation |
Wonderful World of Animation is a nighttime show atDisney's Hollywood Studios. The show is a celebration of all Disney animation (includingPixar), beginning withMickey Mouse. It premiered on May 1, 2019, as part of the park's 30th anniversary celebration, replacingDisney Movie Magic.
It was originally set to close on May 13, 2020, but it closed early on March 16, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, and was replaced by an updated version of Disney Movie Magic.
An updated version of the show returned on August 1, 2021, as part of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary celebration.
The show kicks off with a tribute to the beginning of Disney animation,Mickey Mouse, followed by segments highlighting a number of animated feature films, includingSnow White and the Seven Dwarfs,Sleeping Beauty,The Little Mermaid,Beauty and the Beast,Aladdin,Lilo & Stitch,Finding Nemo,The Incredibles,Frozen,Big Hero 6,Zootopia,Cars 3,Coco andRalph Breaks the Internet. There is also aDisney Villains segment, highlighted by Tamatoa,Hades, andYzma.