# Disney themed attraction developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/disney-themed-attraction-developments > Updated: 2026-09-11T16:21:41.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 4. As the September 14, 2026, opening of ‘The Magic of Disney Animation’ at Disney’s Hollywood Studios approaches, final operational details have emerged. The attraction, which replaces the former Animation Courtyard and Star Wars Launch Bay, is inspired by the short film ‘Once Upon a Studio’ and features four distinct areas: ‘Olaf Draws!’, ‘Drawn to Wonderland’, ‘The Once Upon a Studio Theater’, and ‘Off the Page!’. Specific logistics for ‘Olaf Draws!’, which features an Audio-Animatronic Olaf, indicate the use of a unique in-person virtual queue. Unlike standard Disney virtual queues accessible via the My Disney Experience app, guests must physically visit the attraction location to sign up. Once registered in person, guests will receive a text message when it is their turn to participate. This requirement is expected to influence guest strategies within the park. Initial operating hours for the experience are scheduled from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, though these will shift to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM starting September 28. Alongside the structured attraction, Disney has confirmed that roaming character interactions in the Walt Disney Studios Lot courtyard—featuring characters such as Donald Duck and Rapunzel—will remain a permanent fixture to provide a ‘vintage Disney’ feel. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Disney's Hollywood Studios to debut The Magic of Disney Animation The Magic of Disney Animation returns to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 14, featuring the new Olaf Draws experience which requires in-person sign-ups for its virtual queue. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-to-debut-the-magic-of-disney-animation ### 2026-09-09: Disney’s Hollywood Studios to open The Magic of Disney Animation The Magic of Disney Animation opens September 14 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, featuring new experiences like Olaf Draws! and a permanent return of roaming character interactions. 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disney-reveals-details-for-new-hollywood-studios-animation-experience ### 2026-09-05: Disney's Hollywood Studios prepares for new animation attraction Disney's Hollywood Studios has begun cast member previews for 'The Magic of Disney Animation', scheduled to open on September 14, featuring multiple themed experiences and character encounters. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/disneys-hollywood-studios-prepares-for-new-animation-attraction ### 2026-09-02: Walt Disney Imagineering reveals details on new themed attractions Walt Disney Imagineering reveals details on new attractions, including the Animators Office at Hollywood Studios and the development of World of Frozen at Disneyland Paris. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/walt-disney-imagineering-reveals-details-on-new-themed-attractions --- Cite as: Disney themed attraction developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/disney-themed-attraction-developments