Overview
- Construction walls were removed and the reimagined courtyard became accessible to guests after a soft opening that shows up in on‑site reports from May 20.
- The space is themed to evoke the real Burbank studio lot with a Sorcerer Mickey hat, Pluto’s Corner signage, large movie posters, a character Walk of Fame in the pavement, and added trees and seating.
- Walt Disney Imagineering released a behind‑the‑scenes video showing an orchestra recording original background music and senior music director Brett Swain explaining how layered music and effects will guide guest movement and set mood across zones.
- Disney Jr. Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Live! is scheduled to debut in the courtyard on May 26 with multiple daily performances and the production has already seen soft openings reported on site.
- The Magic of Disney Animation building remains closed for now and will open later this summer as a multi‑department experience with character meet‑and‑greets, an Olaf‑led drawing show, an art gallery, a theater presentation, and an indoor playground.