Off the Page — Local services in Anaheim

Off the Page animation shop is CA adventure's novelty name to Wonderground gallery in downtown Disney. Inside is a vast array of Disney prints, books, and other souvenirs.

They have two animator's desks set up and you can watch at least one of them in action if you happen to go there at the right time. You can also look through a book and have a special drawing or painting made just for you for a pretty pricey fee but they are great works. You would pay in advance and then come back at the designated pickup time.

As I was browsing through the various prints I came across a beautiful 14 x18 of Winnie the Pooh surrounded by all his friends. I knew I had to have it for my best friend. The print had white matting around it.

When I went to purchase it the lady asked me if I wanted it in bubble wrap to protect it or have it shipped.I declined thinking I could fit it in the front of my suitcase and that did work. Had it not, then I was told I could combine my purchases in a store in downtown Disney and have it sent from there.

You can also purchase figurines, jewelry, watch bands, and trading pins here.

My girlfriend was thrilled to get this print since she had never seen anything like it before. This is a great shop if you love the art of animation since it is at the exit of the...

This shop has stuff like pins, small statues, books, art prints, art sketches, frames, etc. Most of the stuff here you can find throughout DLand. They usually have an artist here that does sketches on the spot. I'd come here to watch some sketching or buy sketches.

SERVICE: When I came here, two DLand staff members helped me and both were super.

Patrick - he was the artist when i visited. Although he was sketching at the time, he took the time to talk about their sketch program. He appeared to have his hands full with work but I also saw him take a break from his current job to handle a request from a customer that had just dropped by.

Jordan - she assisted me when I was looking for a sketch. Jordan went out of her way to see if my request could be made possible. I think she tracked down two people (from who knows where in the park) just to find a solution. Just awesome!

WHERE: California Adventure - When u walk down Buena Vista, make a left at Carthay Theatre and you will see the place a little...

I discovered that store during my visit in Disney California Adventure last summer, and this is the place to be if you're looking for a personalized sketch! I am personally a huge fan of the hyenas from The Lion King, so i made up my mind for a sketch featuring Shenzi, Banzai and Ed ! At first, i was a bit concerned about how long it might take to be completed, since it was already 7pm, and it was my last day in the U.S. before returning to France... Well, not only the sketch was done in less than one hour and thirty minutes, but the artist herself was also very nice and pleasant to speak with! She was herself a fan of Whoopi Goldberg (who voiced Shenzi in The Lion King), and really knew her subject! The sketch itself was absolutely gorgeous, and is now proudly displayed...