Disney has been celebrating its 100th anniversary all year – from an endless selection of merchandise to special shows and exhibits inside the parks. However, the magic doesn’t stop there. Disney Animation Studio’s latest trailer has arrived by “Once Upon A Studio” – a short film celebrating its centennial anniversary.
The short film will premiere on October 15, 2023, on ABC, during “The Wonderful World of Disney: Disney’s 100th Anniversary”. Directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy, this short is said to be a “love letter to Disney Animation”. Featuring 543 characters from beloved Disney animated movies and around 40 original voices returning for the short, this is a short that Disney fans will not want to miss.
What is “Once Upon A Studio About”?
An all-star ensemble of beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios come together for a joyful, entertaining and emotional reunion as they assemble for a spectacular group photo to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary.
7 Things To Know About “Once Upon A Studio”
- Disney Legends Burny Mattinson is featured in the short as a cameo.
- Songwriter/composer Richard Sherman played “Feed The Birds” in Walt’s old office for the film.
- Original voices such as Jodi Benson, Paige O’Hara, and Josh Gad return to reprise their roles.
- Director Trent Correy confirms no AI was used for any voices.
- All animations are brand new, whether hand-drawn or CG.
- The short will be available on Disney+ on October 16, 2023
- “Once Upon A Studio” will play ahead of Disney’s Wish in November
Our reaction and thoughts on the trailer:
