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Hong Kong Disneyland Launches Draw & Meet Experience at Animation Academy for Pixar Summer Fest
On June 12, Hong Kong Disneyland introduced a fresh twist to its long‑standing Animation Academy: a Draw & Meet program that lets visitors sketch a Pixar icon and then pose with a life‑size version of that character. The offering runs through August 31 on Main Street, U.S.A., and is part of the park’s broader Pixar Summer Fest.
The Animation Academy, which has welcomed guests since the park opened in 2005, now incorporates a character meet‑and‑greet. Signs outside the attraction list class times and display the Pixar character that participants will draw and later meet. For this summer’s festival, the lineup includes Rex, Lotso, and Bullseye from the Toy Story franchise.
Each session lasts roughly thirty minutes and is conducted in Cantonese, though the large projection of the artist’s table allows non‑Cantonese speakers to follow along. After completing their sketch, guests move to a neighboring area where the chosen character stands against a colorful Pixar backdrop, ready for photo‑ops. The setup encourages guests to pose with the character and capture the moment.
To preserve the keepsake, visitors can purchase a Disney Friends Draw & Meet Photo Folder at Town Square Photo. The folder holds both the drawing and the photo, creating a tangible memory of the experience.
Pixar Summer Fest, running until August 31, also features the Pixar Pals Spectacular and the Turning Red 4Town show. The resort’s event page lists these attractions and promotes them through official social media channels.
The Draw & Meet initiative reflects Hong Kong Disneyland’s strategy to deepen guest engagement during the summer season. By combining creative workshops with character encounters, the park seeks to enrich interaction with Pixar’s beloved franchises.
The Animation Academy’s concept is not unique to Hong Kong. Similar attractions exist at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure, and Walt Disney Studios Park. The Hong Kong version has been adapted to local expectations, incorporating Cantonese language and large visual aids.
This character meet‑and‑greet aligns with Disney’s broader push to embed interactive experiences in its theme parks. The model follows other Disney venues where guests can draw or create items and then meet characters tied to those creations.
While the current roster is limited to the three Toy Story characters, the park has not announced plans to expand it beyond the present offerings.
All guests attending Pixar Summer Fest can participate in the Draw & Meet program. The attraction’s schedule is posted on the park’s website and can be viewed in real time. Park staff encourage visitors to check the schedule before arriving to secure a spot in their preferred class.
The initiative has been well received, with visitors praising the chance to blend artistic activity with a memorable character interaction. User‑generated content from the experience appears on the park’s social media channels, though no official statements have been released regarding attendance numbers or revenue impact.
In short, Hong Kong Disneyland’s Animation Academy now offers a Draw & Meet experience featuring Rex, Lotso, and Bullseye during the Pixar Summer Fest. The program couples a thirty‑minute drawing lesson with a character meet‑and‑greet and is part of a broader summer lineup that includes the Pixar Pals Spectacular and Turning Red 4Town show. The experience runs until August 31 on Main Street, U.S.A., with additional merchandise options available at Town Square Photo. The park continues to promote the event through its official website and social media, and guests are encouraged to plan their visit around the scheduled classes and shows.
The Animation Academy, which has welcomed guests since the park opened in 2005, now incorporates a character meet‑and‑greet. Signs outside the attraction list class times and display the Pixar character that participants will draw and later meet. For this summer’s festival, the lineup includes Rex, Lotso, and Bullseye from the Toy Story franchise.
Each session lasts roughly thirty minutes and is conducted in Cantonese, though the large projection of the artist’s table allows non‑Cantonese speakers to follow along. After completing their sketch, guests move to a neighboring area where the chosen character stands against a colorful Pixar backdrop, ready for photo‑ops. The setup encourages guests to pose with the character and capture the moment.
To preserve the keepsake, visitors can purchase a Disney Friends Draw & Meet Photo Folder at Town Square Photo. The folder holds both the drawing and the photo, creating a tangible memory of the experience.
Pixar Summer Fest, running until August 31, also features the Pixar Pals Spectacular and the Turning Red 4Town show. The resort’s event page lists these attractions and promotes them through official social media channels.
The Draw & Meet initiative reflects Hong Kong Disneyland’s strategy to deepen guest engagement during the summer season. By combining creative workshops with character encounters, the park seeks to enrich interaction with Pixar’s beloved franchises.
The Animation Academy’s concept is not unique to Hong Kong. Similar attractions exist at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure, and Walt Disney Studios Park. The Hong Kong version has been adapted to local expectations, incorporating Cantonese language and large visual aids.
This character meet‑and‑greet aligns with Disney’s broader push to embed interactive experiences in its theme parks. The model follows other Disney venues where guests can draw or create items and then meet characters tied to those creations.
While the current roster is limited to the three Toy Story characters, the park has not announced plans to expand it beyond the present offerings.
All guests attending Pixar Summer Fest can participate in the Draw & Meet program. The attraction’s schedule is posted on the park’s website and can be viewed in real time. Park staff encourage visitors to check the schedule before arriving to secure a spot in their preferred class.
The initiative has been well received, with visitors praising the chance to blend artistic activity with a memorable character interaction. User‑generated content from the experience appears on the park’s social media channels, though no official statements have been released regarding attendance numbers or revenue impact.
In short, Hong Kong Disneyland’s Animation Academy now offers a Draw & Meet experience featuring Rex, Lotso, and Bullseye during the Pixar Summer Fest. The program couples a thirty‑minute drawing lesson with a character meet‑and‑greet and is part of a broader summer lineup that includes the Pixar Pals Spectacular and Turning Red 4Town show. The experience runs until August 31 on Main Street, U.S.A., with additional merchandise options available at Town Square Photo. The park continues to promote the event through its official website and social media, and guests are encouraged to plan their visit around the scheduled classes and shows.
