Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Teases Possible 2D Comeback

Winnie the Pooh and friends—Piglet, Tigger, Eeyore, and Rabbit—gather outdoors under the Disney Animation logo.

Walt Disney Animation Studios may bring back 2D animation among experimentation with different styles. Will Disney Use 2D Animation Again? Chief Creative Officer Jared Bush discussed animation styles in an interview with TheWrap at Annecy International Animation Film Festival. He repeated comments he had made to Variety about needing a “deep narrative reason” to switch … Read more

Auli’i Cravalho Returning for ‘Moana 2’

A woman with short black hair is smiling and standing outside. She is wearing a black sleeveless top and layered necklaces, giving off a subtle Moana vibe. The background shows green foliage and trees.

Auli’i Cravalho, the actress who voiced Moana in the 2016 film, is officially on board for the sequel, according to Deadline. Voice of Moana Returning for Sequel Deadline confirms that the actress is, “definitely” coming back to voice Moana for the sequel film. In a surprise announcement during the Q1 2024 earnings call in February, … Read more

NEW ‘Wish’ Movie Merchandise Collection Arrives At Walt Disney World

On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, we found a variety of new merchandise celebrating Disney’s upcoming animated feature, “Wish.” We found these items in different stores on property, including Disney Traders at EPCOT and Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom. Asha Plush Doll – $26.99 Asha the 17-year-old protagonist of the film, is seen … Read more

Walt Disney Animation Studios Production Workers Vote to Unionize

Strange World characters

The majority of Walt Disney Animation Studios production workers have voted to unionize with IATSE this Wednesday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Walt Disney Animation Studios Workers Vote to Unionize Out of 68 total voters, 63 voted in favor of joining The Animation Guild a.k.a. TAG (IATSE Local 839), and five voted against in a … Read more

Disney100 ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Short Now Playing in Disneyland Park

During our recent trip to Disneyland Resort, we saw that the Disney100 animated short, “Once Upon a Studio” is playing for guests inside the Opera House on Main Street, U.S.A. ‘Once Upon a Studio’ Now Playing at Disneyland A sign outside the Opera House shows a poster for the new animated short, with various Disney … Read more

Listen to ‘This Wish’ From Disney’s ‘Wish’ Movie Sung by Ariana DeBose

Asha wishing on a star with Valentino in "Wish"

Disney has released the complete song “This Wish” performed by Ariana DeBose from their upcoming film “Wish.” More songs from “Wish” will be released every Wednesday until the film’s theater release on November 22. Disney Releases First Song ‘This Wish’ from ‘Wish’ Movie Listen to “This Wish” and read the lyrics in the video below. … Read more

‘Disney Animation Immersive Experience’ Coming Soon, First Stops in Toronto & Cleveland

Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the Immersive Van Gogh experience, has teamed up with Walt Disney Animation Studios to create the “Disney Animation Immersive Experience.” The experience will debut at Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto in December 2022 before moving to Cleveland in February 2023. It’s described as “a sensory experience like no other that promises … Read more

Walt Disney Animation Studios Reportedly In Production on “Encanto” from Byron Howard and Jared Bush; Music by Lin-Manuel Miranda

What if everyone had magical powers… except you? That’s the idea behind Encanto, a new film reportedly in production at Walt Disney Animation Studios. The DisInsider reported details about the film on Wednesday. Details were scant about the plot, but supposedly the film will be set in Brazil and will be about a family who … Read more

PHOTOS: Anna and Elsa Debut New “Frozen 2” Costumes at Character Close-Up Meet & Greet in Disney California Adventure

Anna and Elsa are now sporting brand-new looks with the debut of Frozen 2 at their Royal Welcome meet and greet in the Animation building at Disney California Adventure. All day, the internet has been clamoring over divisive Frozen 2 reviews, spoilers, and of course, Anna and Elsa’s new costumes. Many believed that the costumes Anna … Read more