Immerse yourself in the world of Disney animation! "Photography allowed in all areas" - Kyushu's first event experience report (Fukuoka City Museum)

2025.11.01

[Writer] Hakata Aya.

Hello! I'm Hakata Aya, a writer who loves hot information about Fukuoka.

This time, we will introduce the fully immersive event "Disney Animation Immersive Experience," which will start touring Japan in Roppongi, Tokyo in April 2023 and finally make its first appearance in Kyushu on October 13, 2025!

Get goosebumps with excitement! Enter the world of the movie at the "Disney Animation Immersive Experience" (Fukuoka City Museum)

The Disney Animation Immersive Experience is a completely new event that allows you to experience everything from early Disney animation masterpieces to the latest hits in a way that makes you feel as if you're inside the movie. This event is only being held in Fukuoka in Kyushu.

Fukuoka City Museum "Disney Animation Immersive Experience"

Witness Simba's birth on the savanna, go to Zootopia with Judy Hopps, ride a magic carpet with Aladdin and Jasmine, and enter a mysterious house filled with magical powers with Mirabelle...

You can immerse yourself in the world of Disney with the powerful images on the giant screen and the immersive music.

The venue is the special exhibition room of the Fukuoka City Museum in Momochihama, Sawara Ward, Fukuoka City.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Fukuoka City Museum exterior

Image: Hakata Aya

Even before you enter the venue, chairs are set up that will make you feel like a lovely princess, so you can enjoy taking photos right away!

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Venue Entrance

As soon as you step inside the venue, you'll find yourself in a fantastical blue space, making you feel as if you're under the magic of Disney!

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Entrance

What's great about this event is that you are allowed to take photos and videos in all areas! However, the use of flash photography, selfie sticks, and other photography aids is prohibited. Please note that there is a two-minute limit on the videos shown on the giant screen. However, you can stop the video and take another one. Make sure to follow the rules and have fun.

At the entrance, there is a photo booth featuring "Steamboat Willie," the origin of Disney, where you can take a photo of yourself riding on a steamboat with Mickey Mouse. It's a moment that really builds up anticipation for the upcoming exhibits.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Photo Spot

And finally, we head to the main exhibition area, the giant screen!

The left and right walls are covered in giant screens, and the floor reflects the light from the screen. It's wider than a movie screen, so it feels like you're being enveloped, creating a truly impressive experience!

The same content is displayed on either side, so it is recommended to choose the side that is more open.

The front is the center of the image, but I found it easier to see from the corner, as I could see the whole venue.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Screen

The video was specially edited for this event and is divided into two parts, A and B, each about 20 minutes long.

Mickey appeared on stage and the video for Part A began. The classic song "Circle of Life" played, and the show moved on to the touching scene of Simba's birth from "The Lion King." Then, along with "Try Everything," the show moved on to "Zootopia." The excitement only intensified.

Next came "Aladdin." Along with the famous song "A Whole New World," a journey through the sky unfolded across the screen. You felt as if you were really inside the movie, flying through the night sky with Aladdin and Jasmine on a magic carpet.

Characters connected to "Peter Pan" and "Big Hero 6" appear one after another in the sky. It's fun to see not only characters from the main works, but also a mix of animation footage from new and old works.

The final scene is the famous scene from "Tangled" where the lanterns rise into the sky! It's so fantastical that even non-fans are sure to be enchanted.

In the B section, you'll also see footage from recent hit movies such as "Moana" and "Frozen." The final soap bubble performance is also a must-see!

It's so exciting that the 40-minute video flies by! 　The powerful large screen images and soothing music bathed my entire body, giving me goosebumps!

You can also take a photo of yourself and the screen, taking care not to disturb other people. Fans will love being able to capture footage of their favorite scenes and characters.

The Villains Room: A room filled with fascinating villains

"Villains Room," which focuses on the villains who are essential to the story, is also a powerful experience on the big screen!

I am also drawn to the charm of villains, such as Ursula from "The Little Mermaid," the Witch from "Snow White," Gaston from "Beauty and the Beast," Scar from "The Lion King," and Hades from "Hercules."

There is a mechanism on the floor that moves in response to the movement of your feet, so be sure to pay attention to that as well.

Fukuoka City Museum "Disney Animation Immersive Experience" Villains Room

Check out the studio's history and the unknown behind-the-scenes stories of the animators!

In addition to the thrilling experience on the giant screen, there are plenty of exhibits that allow you to gain a deeper understanding of the world of Disney animation!

By flipping over the storyboard panels, you can see the process from the original drawings to the finished product, as well as famous lines.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Storyboard

In addition, in the area where the "Animator's Desk" was recreated, you could imagine the place where an animation work is born. It was a valuable experience to learn about the background of the work.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Animator's Desk

American posters for all 62 feature-length animated films spanning 100 years are also on display.

There are some fresh pieces that you don't often see in Japan! It might be interesting to look for pieces from the year you were born.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Poster

In front of the exit of the venue, there is a "drawing corner" where you can experience what it's like to be an animator.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Drawing Booth

The event introduces easy drawing tips that anyone can follow, and you can take home a picture of your favorite character. It's sure to captivate adults as well as children!

Plenty of photo spots

One of the attractions of the Disney Animation Immersive Experience is the abundance of photo spots.

There are photo booths featuring themes such as "Beauty and the Beast" and "Zootopia," allowing you to immerse yourself in the world and enjoy taking photos with the characters.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Beauty and the Beast

You can even take a photo riding on Big Hero 6's back and feel like the main character, Hiro!

Fukuoka City Museum "Disney Animation Immersive Experience" photo spot

There are also plenty of original goods!

One of the highlights of the exhibition is the "Special Goods Shop" which has a wide selection of original Disney Animation Immersive Experience merchandise. There are also limited edition products that can only be purchased here!

*Products are limited and may be sold out. You cannot use the goods shop alone.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Merchandise Corner

These are the Maison de Fleur FANTASIA Satin Frill Tote Petit Bag (left photo, 6,800 yen) and the Maison de Fleur FANTASIA Side Pocket Tote Bag (right photo, 7,000 yen), which were created in collaboration with the brand Maison de Fleur. They feature Mickey Mouse as the sorcerer's apprentice from the movie Fantasia, and are very cute.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Bag

The "Drawstring Bag" (1,320 yen) has famous scenes from various Disney movies printed on it. Find your favorite one.

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Drawstring Bag

This is a Mickey Mouse plush toy (2,772 yen). The pants are blue!

Fukuoka City Museum "Disney Animation Immersive Experience" merchandise

Other items include the "Background Art Tote Bag" (3,300 yen),

There are many goods on display, including the "Clear Bookmark" (330 yen).

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Bookmark

There will also be a special "Fukuoka venue exclusive special project"!

Only paid weekday visitors will receive a random "Fukuoka Venue Original Sticker (6 types in total, not for sale)" on a first-come, first-served basis each day. The stickers are small enough to be attached to smartphones (W80mm x H60mm).

Disney Animation Immersive Experience Original Sticker

This special event is packed with content, including video works, explanations, and photo spots, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the world of Disney!

Be sure to experience this moving experience. Advance ticket purchases are recommended, so if you're interested, check it out early! (Text by Hakata Aya.)

<Disney Animation Immersive Experience Overview>
Date: October 13, 2025 (Monday) - February 1, 2026 (Sunday)
Hours: 9:30-17:30 (last entry at 16:30)
Venue: Fukuoka City Museum Special Exhibition Room (3-1-1 Momochihama, Sawara-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture)
Closed: Mondays *However, the museum will be open on November 3rd (Monday, national holiday), 2025, November 24th (Monday, national holiday), and January 12th (Monday, national holiday), 2026. Closed on November 4th (Tuesday), 2025, November 25th (Tuesday), and January 13th (Tuesday), 2026. *Closed from December 28th (Sunday), 2025 to January 5th (Monday), 2026 during the New Year holidays.
Tickets: [Weekdays] Adults 2,500 yen, Junior and senior high school students 1,700 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 800 yen [Weekends and holidays] Adults 2,700 yen, Junior and senior high school students 1,900 yen, 4 years old to elementary school students 1,000 yen
*Free for children under 3 years old *To enter at the "junior high and high school student" rate, you must present a student ID or student handbook. *Those who hold a physical disability certificate, mental disability health and welfare certificate, or rehabilitation certificate must also purchase a ticket to view the exhibit. However, one person aged 18 or over may enter for free as a "caregiver."

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