In 1923, a 21-year-old Walt Disney moved to Hollywood to start his animation studio. He chose the West Coast over the capital of animation, New York City, because his brother, Roy, was in Los Angeles recovering from tuberculosis. By 1926, Walt had hired legendary animator Ub Iwerks and opened the Walt Disney Studio. For decades, Walt and his studio pumped ...

What can the judge say to Disney, except, “You’re welcome!” The House of Mouse was handed a massive victory when a Los Angeles jury ruled that the company did not steal the idea for its 2016 hit film Moana. And now, Disney can move on from the Moana drama and figure out how they want to continue the Polynesian princess’s story without ...

A lawsuit filed against Disney is moving forward. Related: Confirmed: ‘Harry Potter’ Reboot Breaks Cardinal Rule of the Original Films Disney is now facing off against writer and creator Buck Woodall in court following a lawsuit claiming Disney stole materials to create its Moana franchise. Buck Woodall filed a copyright lawsuit in January 2025, claiming Disney stole key ideas from ...

EPCOT’s International Flower & Garden Festival is known for its breathtaking topiaries, colorful floral displays, and delicious outdoor kitchens. In 2025, the festival is adding something extra special for fans of Disney’s Moana—brand-new topiaries featuring Moana, Maui, Heihei, and Pua! Moana Takes Center Stage For the first time ever, Moana characters will have their own topiary display at the festival. ...

Days before the Thanksgiving premiere of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Moana 2 (2024), Walt Disney World Resort brought a new version of the Polynesian Disney Princess to EPCOT. Moana (2016) has practically taken over The Walt Disney Company. Conceived initially as a Disney+ series, executives decided to upgrade Moana 2 to a feature film after seeing what Walt Disney Animation Studios had planned. Although ...

Eight years ago, Disney introduced audiences to its first Polynesian princess in Moana. Moana lives on the island of Motunui, which is slowly dying. She dreams of traveling off the island and finding a way to save her people. Moana’s father — who is the Chief — forbids her from leaving, but Moana learns that her ancestors were seafaring people. ...

Disney fans are in for a treat as Disney Parks prepare to debut a refreshed Moana costume for meet-and-greet experiences across multiple locations worldwide. In anticipation of Moana 2, Disney’s Polynesian wayfinder will showcase a vibrant new look, set to debut on November 24 at Disney California Adventure, EPCOT, and Disneyland Paris. Hong Kong Disneyland will join the excitement with ...

On November 27, just one day before Thanksgiving, audiences around the world will flock to movie theaters to see Disney’s highly anticipated sequel, Moana 2. And Disney has big hopes for the animated movie. Moana 2 will see Auli’i Cravalho return as the voice of the titular Polynesian princess, and Dwayne Johnson will return as the voice of the demigod Maui. ...

Walt Disney World Resort has set new plans for a water flume log ride that could replace Tiana’s Bayou Adventure. Here’s what we know and why this could replace an already let-down of a ride. Disney World Opens Tiana’s Bayou Adventure With Evacuations and Extension of Problems Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a log flume ride at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney ...

Moana 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the original film, is currently in development at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Fans of the first movie are eagerly awaiting this new installment, which promises to take viewers on another epic animated musical journey. Building upon the success of the original Moana, the sequel is set to explore an expansive new voyage, following ...