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Once Upon a Studio
Once Upon a Studio

Once Upon a Studio

September 24, 2023· 0h 9m
Cinemagraphs Score8.3

Created for Disney's 100th anniversary, the short features Mickey Mouse corralling a gallery of legendary Disney characters for a group photo.

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15 reviews·Last updated 1mo ago
Peak Moment

Mickey approaches Walt Disney's photograph in a private moment

10.0at 5m
Lowest Moment

Goofy accidentally falls and breaks the camera into pieces

7.5at 7m
Biggest Swing

The temporary disappointment when Goofy breaks the camera quickly transforms into the most magical moment as characters unite to sing and fix everything together.

Once Upon a Studio builds steadily from a charming premise to deeply emotional peaks, particularly Mickey's tribute to Walt Disney. Despite minor criticisms about voice acting and some formulaic elements, reviewers overwhelmingly praised it as a genuine love letter to Disney's legacy. The short successfully balances nostalgia with technical achievement, leaving most viewers moved to tears by its heartfelt celebration of 100 years of Disney animation.

15 reviews analyzed|Sources: Imdb
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Disney Animation Studio employees finish their work day
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Mickey Mouse comes to life from his production cel
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Disney characters interact in charming ways throughout the building
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Mickey approaches Walt Disney's photograph in a private moment⬆ Peak moment
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All Disney characters gather in the lobby for the anniversary photo
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Goofy accidentally falls and breaks the camera into pieces⬇ Lowest moment
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Jiminy Cricket leads the final song line before the group photo
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Closing tagline thanks all who imagined, laughed, and dreamed
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