Once Upon a Studio
2023 · short film · G · 9 min · ★ 8.3 · 81% critics
Made for a major studio anniversary, this short gathers a huge lineup of classic animated favorites inside the studio for a single group photo. As the characters mingle and jostle for their place, the simple setup becomes a fast, feel-good celebration of Disney’s history and the memories tied to it.
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Streaming on Disney+.
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Details
- Years
- 2023
- Release date
- 2023-09-24
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
- Runtime
- 9 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 81/100
- TMDB rating
- 8.3/10 (433 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a quick, heartfelt Disney anniversary tribute packed with familiar faces and nostalgia; Not for you if you dislike cameo-driven celebrations or want a deeper story like Toy Story 3.
Pros: big character reunion; warm nostalgic vibe; sweet celebratory moments | Cons: very thin story; cameo overload for some; too short for depth
Themes
- live action and animation
- dedication
- short film
- cgi-live action hybrid
Cast & crew
Chris Diamantopoulos
as Mickey Mouse (voice)
Kaitlyn Robrock
as Minnie Mouse (voice)
Tony Anselmo
as Donald Duck (voice)
Bill Farmer
as Goofy / Pluto (voice)
Jim Cummings
as Baloo / Winnie-the-Pooh (voice)
Auliʻi Cravalho
as Moana (voice)
Kristen Bell
as Anna (voice)
Anika Noni Rose
as Tiana (voice)
Raymond S. Persi
as Flash (voice)
Jim Meskimen
as Eeyore / Merlin (voice)
Directed by Dan Abraham, Trent Correy