Giving a theater and its big-screen lineup a fun makeover at Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

 

PROJECT OVERVIEW

Back in the day, this theater was stuck on a Star Wars loop. It needed a facelift, pronto! Armed with mood boards straight out of Hollywood and a team of creative wizards, we plunged headfirst into the excitement. As the Story and Writing Lead, I spearheaded the development of the entire experience within (and beyond, from start to finish) the theater, crafting a brand-new script for a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short, and everything in between!

MY ROLE

  • Story Development: Led the creative vision for the rebrand, focusing on the magic of animated TV and classic Disney storytelling.
  • Writing: Penned the original cartoon short script and worked with Disney TV Animation to perfect it. Also wrote marketing and communication materials for the project launch.
  • Theater Design: Worked with art directors, concept artists, and interior and lighting designers to create a space inspired by Disney’s most magical mouse.
  • Naming: Created the name and tagline for the cartoon short.

RESULTS & IMPACT

  • The theater and big-screen attraction brought a burst of energy to the existing space, like a splash of pixie dust!
  • This new offering promises an exclusive treat, with the cartoon short available only at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
  • It’s become the go-to attraction for guests of all ages, seamlessly blending the joy of Disney Parks with the whimsy of Disney Animation.

Vacation Fun! + Mickey Shorts Theater

An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie

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Show description: A “Reel” Good Time
Get star struck at Disney’s Hollywood Studios when you join your best pals for a one-of-a-kind animated short featuring everyone’s favorite mouse and his leading lady.

Everything at this Hollywood theater is inspired by Mickey and Minnie – from fun, colorful architecture and framed movie posters, to hidden surprises just waiting to be discovered. The show, Vacation Fun, celebrates Mickey and Minnie’s favorite vacation memories, with never-before-seen animation mixed with clips from favorites like Panda-monium, Couples Sweaters, Potatoland, Croissant de Triomphe, Entombed, Dumb Luck, Al Rojo Vivo, Yodelburg and Outback at Ya!.

After the show, step into life-sized recreations of Mickey’s world and pose for a vacation photo with family and friends.

Post-Show (Attraction Exit) Photo Ops

Before the After

Behold, the “before” picture of this theater, pre-my-brilliance! It was like the set of a B-movie horror flick—dark, dusty, and desperately in need of a makeover. Let’s just say, if theaters could talk, this one would’ve been screaming for help. But fear not, because I swooped in like a caped crusader to save the day, armed with creativity, flair, and a dash of movie magic. Everything above is the jaw-dropping “after” shot!