#FIRSTLOOK: DISNEY ANIMATION: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE

We’ve been to many of these immersive experiences in Toronto but this one hit us in the feels! Toronto is so lucky to get to host the world premiere of DISNEY ANIMATION: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, kicking-off December 21, 2022 through March 19, 2023 at One Yonge Street.

The experience will take place in nine cities including:

• Toronto
• Denver 
• Cleveland 
• Detroit 
• Boston 
• Nashville 
• Columbus 
• Minneapolis 
• San Antonio

Also, a Tokyo leg is on the horizon for the experience.

DISNEY ANIMATION: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE is a first-time collaboration between Lighthouse Immersive and Disney Animation, with Oscar-winning Producer J. Miles Dale leading the Creative Team. David Korins, whose credits include HAMILTON, was responsible for never-before-seen interactive lobby elements that guests can enjoy before or after entering the gallery.

Featuring 60,600 frames of video, 600,000 cubic feet of projections and 90,000,000 pixels, this is a must-see for any lover of Disney Animation. Guests are immersed into a gorgeous world of projections spanning Disney‘s canon of hits from classics like The Lion King, Bambi, Snow White and Cinderella, to game-changers like Encanto, Frozen and Moana.

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This more so than previous productions at the venue are geared towards the family and it is timely that this is launching over the Holidays. Children ran about with glee at our preview, truly a happy place. I admit, I teared-up seeing some of my favourite Disney Animation moments mashed-up and presented to such emotional poignancy.

Dale admits to us he still tears-up a bit when partaking in the experience, a true testament to the lasting power of Disney‘s storytelling. Also in attendance were the likes of stars Andrew Phung, Amanda Brugel and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.

The experience takes place over about 40 minutes with lots of interesting display pieces and fun facts to read about. And the Gift Shop is actually amazing with everything from apparel to diningware, toys and books. Perfect gift ideas for kids, big and small.

Learn more about DISNEY ANIMATION: IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE here.

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong)