The disc or card is attached to two strings on each side. Other animation inventions include the English Thaumatrope (1825) which is "a disk or card with a picture on each side. The attraction also displays other early animation inventions such as the Greek urn that date back to 500 BC as well as the Magic Lantern (1659), an early type of image projector, which was invented in the Netherlands. "A colorful mural wraps around the left side of the room charting early animation inventions." This room has on display an original multiplane camera which was used in the production of the film Bambi. Īfter guests pass the outdoor wait area, they enter the pre-show room. Additionally, in front of the building near the wait area, there is a collection of golden statues of various Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Dumbo, Mulan and Donald Duck to name a few. Through combining theatre presentations with interactive exhibits, the Art of Disney Animation takes guests on a trip from the historical world of previous Disney animation techniques to "the creation of modern-day Disney characters." The iconic Sorcerer's Hat is the perfect way to usher guests into the building and start this experience. The Art of Disney Animation allows guests to learn about Disney creations with the help of a Disney animator and Mushu, the mischievous dragon from Disney's 1998 film Mulan.