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Once Upon a Studio

2023

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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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising3/5
  • Death of a character1/5
  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Kindness & empathy4/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising3/5
Why this rating?

The film inherently promotes the Disney brand and its long history of intellectual properties.

Death of a character1/5
Why this rating?

The film is dedicated to a late employee, Burny Mattinson, and mentions his passing, but it is handled with respect.

Romance1/5
Why this rating?

Classic established couples like Mickey and Minnie are shown together briefly.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

There is no scary content; the atmosphere is joyful and whimsical.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

No violence is present; characters are simply gathering for a photo.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience1/5
Why this rating?

Courage is not a primary theme, but characters show initiative to solve the problem.

Creativity & curiosity4/5
Why this rating?

A brilliant display of animation imagination, blending different eras and styles.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Features a vast, diverse range of characters created by the studio over the last century.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Provides a brief historical look at the breadth of Disney's animation styles and characters.

Kindness & empathy4/5
Why this rating?

Kindness and cooperation are the driving forces of the plot.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong themes of creativity, legacy, teamwork, and expressing gratitude for shared experiences.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

Mickey organizes the gathering, and characters cooperate to repair the broken camera and help Goofy. Their teamwork and appreciation are positive, though the brief ensemble limits depth.

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  2. Did products, possessions, or buying things matter to the story? What message did that send?
  3. Which choice in Once Upon a Studio would you have made differently, and why?
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