Animation Academy

theBIGyowski · Post by **theBIGyowski** » Mar Wed 18, 2009 2:21 pm

On my last trip to WDW I got to take part in the Animation Academy. I think I have seen someone post on here about it, but was wondering if you guys wanted to share which character you got to draw and maybe post an image of it. I am working on getting mine scanned in so I will provide a picture later.

My character though was Goofy!

spodie · Post by **spodie** » Mar Wed 18, 2009 4:07 pm

My sister and I discovered the Animation Academy on our last trip and LOVED it!! We spent much of our day at DHS there and got to draw Goofy, Minnie, Donald (twice!), Stitch, Pooh, Pluto and maybe one more. After I drew each one, I took a picture of it and I have them on my computer at home - I'll post them when I get home tonight.

I also loved it because between classes, we were able to get pictures with a bunch of characters with usually no line! We got pictures with the Incredibles, Frozone, characters from Robin Hood, Jafar, Bolt, Mary Poppins, Geppetto, the Evil Queen, and the Queen of Hearts. It was really nice because they joked around with us a lot more since there weren't tons of people waiting to see them.

AtticBride · Post by **AtticBride** » Mar Wed 18, 2009 9:37 pm

My father and I took part in the Animation Academy in 2005 and we had a blast! We got to draw Donald and I think they turned our alright for a couple of first timers. But, if we had known we could have stayed longer, we would.

Post by **Dr. Ravenscroft** » Mar Wed 18, 2009 10:13 pm

QuickGold from over at WDWtoday podcast loves that place. I think he did and interview with a guy that used to work there, let me see if I can find it.

http://www.wdwtoday.com/article.php?sto ... 8071522877

It is the Timmy episode.

spodie · Post by **spodie** » Mar Thu 19, 2009 9:58 pm

Here are a couple of mine that I drew last trip:

PopCentury2007 · Post by **PopCentury2007** » Mar Fri 20, 2009 8:17 am

spodie, that Goofy is great!

theBIGyowski · Post by **theBIGyowski** » Mar Fri 20, 2009 9:55 am

Here is my Goofy! I had so much fun. Can't wait to get back down there and try some other characters! I grew up wanting to be a Disney animator...so this was a dream come true for me!

Goofy

yodiwan1 · Post by **yodiwan1** » Mar Fri 20, 2009 11:20 am

we did it like 4 times last trip, and the artist gave us a copy of an earlier drawing! its now our fav. Disney spot.

spodie · Post by **spodie** » Mar Fri 20, 2009 2:10 pm

PopCentury2007 wrote:spodie, that Goofy is great!

Thanks!

boilerbabe · Post by **boilerbabe** » Mar Sat 21, 2009 11:21 am

Wow, those are some impressive drawings! My DH and I discovered that spot when we were there 10/07. We absolutely LOVED it! I thought our drawings turned out good, but not as professional as the ones I've seen on here.

When we were there, it was still MGM, so our paper is now a treasured souvenier!

dwellsbct · Post by **dwellsbct** » Mar Sun 22, 2009 1:47 pm

I think Disney uses brain washing and mind control because I know I don't draw well and both times I have attended this "class" I drew amazingly well. I'll have to see if I can post my drawings.

rmorton50 · Post by **rmorton50** » Mar Mon 23, 2009 5:13 pm

These drawings are GREAT. I'm going to try it next time. June 13! here I come!

SerenityNow · Post by **SerenityNow** » Mar Mon 30, 2009 10:34 am

Is this activity first come first serve or are reservations required?

theBIGyowski · Post by **theBIGyowski** » Mar Mon 30, 2009 10:57 am

SerenityNow wrote:Is this activity first come first serve or are reservations required?

There is a small queue for it inside of "The Magic of Disney Animation" area. I want to say it is right next to the area designated for character meetings and photos. You might have to wait if the queue is full...but I think it is definitely worth it. You get to draw your very own Disney character and take it home with you...for free!

SerenityNow · Post by **SerenityNow** » Mar Mon 30, 2009 12:05 pm

We'll definitely add this to our plans. Thanks for the info!!