Here Disney animators demonstrate the process of animation in the Animation Academy, and hands-on attractions in the Sorcerer's Workshop let kids (and adults, too) create their own Disney characters.


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1. Hollywood Land

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California’s biggest factory of dreams is presented here in miniature, with soundstages, movable props, and – of course – a studio store. A Guardians of…

2. Disney California Adventure

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Disneyland resort's larger but less crowded park, Disney California Adventure celebrates the natural and cultural glories of the Golden State but lacks…

4. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree

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Tractor-towed trailers swing their way around the 'dance floor' at Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree, named after Tow Mater from the Cars movie. It's sort a…

5. Grizzly Peak

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Grizzly Peak is broken into sections highlighting California’s natural and human achievements. Its main attraction, Soarin’ Around the World, is a virtual…

6. Cars Land

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This land gets kudos for its incredibly detailed design based on the popular Disney Pixar Cars movies. Top billing goes to the wacky Radiator Springs…

7. Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters

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Italian roadster Luigi from the Cars films orchestrates a dance in his back yard. Humans ride inside cars choreographed to classic retro tunes like Mambo…

8. Soarin' Around the World

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After checking in at the Grizzly Peak Airfield, fasten your seat belt and take off (as if hang gliding) before a giant, 80ft projection screen that really…