Lunch & Learn – Behind the Glass: Disney’s Animation in Florida

Fri Feb 06 2026 at 12:00 pm to 01:00 pm UTC-05:00

65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL, United States, Florida 32801 | Orlando

Orange County Regional History Center
Publisher/HostOrange County Regional History Center
Lunch & Learn \u2013 Behind the Glass: Disney\u2019s Animation in Florida
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Get an in-depth look at Walt Disney Feature Animation Florida, the studio that once brought movie magic to life right here in Central Florida. From 1989 to 2004, guests at Disney-MGM Studios could watch animators create beloved characters in real time. This presentation traces the studio’s evolution – from theme park attraction to the creative force behind Mulan and Lilo & Stitch – and explores how its artists helped shape Disney’s legacy. Presented in conjunction with our special exhibition Animationland, this program celebrates the imagination and innovation that defined this small but mighty studio.
About the Speaker
Katie Kelley, the History Center’s curator of exhibitions, has nearly a decade’s experience in leadership positions in museum education, overseeing programming in school services, public engagement, outreach, camps, and volunteer initiatives. She holds a master’s degree in public history from the University of Central Florida, with a research focus in Florida history. Her career in museums spans nearly two decades and includes experience in historic sites and art, science, and history museums.
Participate online or in person. Closed captioning available online.
History Center Members: Free
General Public: $5
History Center Members with lunch: $12
General Public with lunch: $17
Lunch must be ordered by 9 a.m. on Thursday, February 6.
Please call 407-836-8580 with questions.
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