Gold Member: $799 (+$3 Processing Fee) per ticket.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET) in the link provided.
Step into the heart of Disney magic with Walt’s Animation Experience—a one-of-a-kind journey through the legacy and future of animation. This exclusive experience begins at the historic Original Animation Building, where the golden age of Disney artistry came to life. Walk the same halls as legendary animators and storytellers, explore authentic offices preserved in time, and gain a rare glimpse into the creative spaces where timeless classics were born.
Next, you'll visit the iconic Ink & Paint Department, still active today and carrying on a tradition of craftsmanship that spans generations. Here, you won’t just observe—you’ll participate. Guests will have the opportunity to ink and paint their very own animation cel, guided by experts in the field. This hands-on experience ends with a personalized cel to take home as a cherished keepsake.
Following a morning immersed in Disney's rich past, you'll enjoy a delightful lunch on the Studio Lot, soaking in the atmosphere where creativity never sleeps.
In the afternoon, the tour takes a leap into the present at the current Walt Disney Animation Studios. Explore this vibrant, state-of-the-art campus where the legacy continues, and discover how today’s animators are building on Walt’s vision with cutting-edge storytelling and technology. It’s a celebration of where animation has been—and where it’s going.
From pencil sketches to pixels, this is the ultimate journey through Disney animation—past, present, and future.
DETAILS
This experience includes:
- A tour of the original animation building on The Walt Disney Studios Lot
- A tour of the Ink & Paint department
- Inking & Painting experience with the Ink & Paint artists
- Lunch at The Walt Disney Studios Lot
- A tour of the Walt Disney Animation Studios building
- Hand inked & painted cel (by you!)
Please note: Some portions of the tour require access via navigation of narrow walkways and uneven terrain. Please also note that due to the historical nature of some tour elements and locations, ECV vehicles are not permitted.
You are advised to carefully read the details of the tour itinerary before purchasing a tour ticket. The tour itinerary may not be suitable for all guests—including guests with disabilities—due to terrain/local conditions, the nature of the activities, or otherwise. Neither our staff nor our contractors may physically assist guests who need or may need assistance during the tour or with respect to any aspect of the tour. All guests are strongly encouraged to consult with their personal physician before purchasing a ticket for the tour. Please contact us about specific tour itinerary questions at GuestRelations@D23.com.
In order to provide the best experience, if you require any dietary accommodations, please send them to GuestRelations@D23.com prior to Wednesday, June 3, 2026. After this date, we may not be able to accommodate any dietary requests.
NOTES
Ticketing Terms and Conditions:
- D23 Gold Members may reserve a ticket for themselves and up to one (1) guest for this event.
- The D23 Gold Member must possess a valid, individual event ticket to be admitted. The Gold Member must be a present participant in the experience.
- Ticket quantities are extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To purchase a ticket, D23 Gold Members must log in using their valid D23 Member account credentials.
- Tickets are non-transferable and must be used by the individual named at the time of purchase.
Age Requirements:
- D23 Gold Members and their guests must be 18 years or older to partake in this experience.
Entry Requirements:
- All D23 Members must present a valid D23 Membership card (physical or digital via the D23 App) along with a valid event ticket at check-in.
- D23 Members and their guest over the age of 18 may be required to show a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket.
- Failure to present a valid membership card, a corresponding ticket, and a valid government-issued ID matching the name on their ticket may result in denial of admission without refund or further obligation by D23.
Event Conduct and Restrictions:
- Unauthorized video or audio recording of any kind during the presentation and/or screening is strictly prohibited.
- D23 reserves the right to deny admission or remove any individual who fails to comply with event rules, disrupts the event, or violates the terms and conditions of participation.
- To ensure a safe and enjoyable experience, all D23 Members and guests attending this D23 event are expected to adhere to the stated Disney rules (as applicable, and, including without limitation, with respect to Guest Courtesy Policies) found here.
Any ticketed Members or their guest who do not personally attend the event, forfeit their place, as well as all experiences, benefits, and gifts associated with the event. D23 Members must be present or guests will not gain admittance to the event.
All D23 events are subject to change without notice. All ticket sales are final. There are strictly no cancellations or refunds regardless of reason (including, without limitation, due to illness, change in travel plans, etc.) and tickets are not transferable.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: Permission to Film/Photograph/Record:
Disney Worldwide Services, Inc., and its parent, affiliated, and subsidiary companies (collectively, “Disney”), and its vendors, contractors, agents and/or assigns (collectively with Disney, “Producer”), may be taking photos, filming and/or making other recordings at this location during the event you will be attending. By entering the premises for the event, for yourself and on behalf of any children accompanying you, you: (i) irrevocably consent to and authorize Producer to photograph you, make audio and/or video recordings of you in whatever medium, and use such photographs and recordings for all purposes (including advertising and promotions) in all media, now known or hereafter devised, worldwide, in perpetuity, and in any language without notice, attribution, permission or payment; and (ii) acknowledge all such photographs and/or recordings will be the sole property of Disney.