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(@acetate)
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Has anyone else heard of this attraction being closed in DHS .? I read a report on the site WDW New Today, that said it was being shut down. Let me know. I loved that place when it was an actual animation studio. I was also wondering with so many attractions being closed at a small park, would Disney lower the admission price for the day? Thanks in advance.


 
Posted : June 24, 2015 6:30 pm
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The talks are valid... Doesn't mean 100% it is closing though... Just assume nothing is safe and not be shocked when closures happen...

Lower the admission price? Nope... They would probably raise it...


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Posted : June 24, 2015 6:43 pm
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There's hardly anything to do there right now. I skipped that park last time we went.


 
Posted : June 24, 2015 8:12 pm
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Oh no! I hope not. We quite enjoy your time there, and really, they need to start the revamp of DHS before closing anything else.


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Posted : June 24, 2015 8:51 pm
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I love TOT, RNR and the old Hollywood side. Grin The RNR shop needs some new merchandise though!! :(


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Posted : June 25, 2015 11:04 am
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acetate;2461909 wrote: I was also wondering with so many attractions being closed at a small park, would Disney lower the admission price for the day? Thanks in advance.

Thanks for the chuckle..

They won't lower the price, in fact all the rumors point to an increase. This new ticketing scheme is a price increase, much the same way unbundling park hoppers and no expiration was.


 
Posted : June 25, 2015 10:19 pm
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I remember the days that it was a real animation studio too! I was about 12 years old and was in total awe! Now our trip isn't complete without participating in the animation class. We have all of our sketches from over the years. I can't imagine a trip without them!


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Posted : June 26, 2015 2:37 am
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I thought it was all storage anyways.


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Posted : June 27, 2015 9:20 pm
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It is ultimately a failure of Disney management that people did not even know what was there.


 
Posted : June 28, 2015 11:42 am
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I love the Animation Academy where you get to draw the characters. Hope that doesn't close.


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Posted : June 28, 2015 9:27 pm
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The kiddo wanted to draw, we never found it. Just long waits for Mickey and Baymax.


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Posted : June 29, 2015 11:22 am
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I just read that it is official, that it will be closing July 12.


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Posted : June 29, 2015 6:08 pm
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The Magic of Disney Animation Meet and Greets are supposedly closing July 18th...Yet Disney has confirmed Magic of Disney Animation is closing July 12...

One Man's Dream is rumored to close around this time as well... Nothing concrete on that just yet...


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Posted : June 29, 2015 8:16 pm
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An official announcement has been made to the local media:

The Magic of Disney Animation attraction to close in July

WOFL FOX 35 ORLANDO
Jun 29, 2015

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.- The Walt Disney Company confirms to FOX 35 News that The Magic of Disney Animation attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort will close permanently on July 12. The nearby Animation Gallery will close in late August.

In a statement to FOX 35, Disney said, "Work is underway on a new experience and we look forward to sharing more information in the future."


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Posted : June 29, 2015 10:23 pm
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acetate;2461915 wrote: There's hardly anything to do there right now. I skipped that park last time we went.

We haven't been there since Oct 2013 for the same reason and we have been to Orlando 3 times since that trip. Rockin Rollercoaster is one of my favorite rides but I can't bring myself to spend the money for that park.


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Posted : June 30, 2015 12:04 am
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