New Holiday Short Directed by Taika Waititi Released by Disney

Disney has just released a heartwarming new holiday short called A Disney Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever, and it’s directed by the talented Taika Waititi who won an Academy Award. This charming short, which you can now watch on Disney+ and online, features the voice of Disney Legend John Goodman as the character Doodle.

The story revolves around a little girl whose doodle magically comes to life on Christmas Day after Santa mistakes the drawing for a wish. The bond that forms between the girl and her animated friend is at the heart of this magical tale, capturing the essence of friendship, family, and imagination that makes the holiday season so special. The short ends with a call to action for viewers to “Make Someone’s Holiday Magic,” as part of Disney’s holiday campaign this year.

The animation of A Disney Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever was advised by Eric Goldberg, an animator from Walt Disney Animation Studios known for creating beloved characters like the Genie from Aladdin. The short film is a follow-up to last year’s Emmy-nominated A Disney Holiday Short: The Boy & The Octopus, also directed by Taika Waititi.

John Goodman, an iconic voice in the world of animation, lends his talent to the character Doodle in this short film. His work with Disney has brought to life many beloved characters like Sulley from Monsters, Inc. and Pacha from The Emperor’s New Groove. According to Goodman, being part of Disney stories is special because they capture the timeless essence of fun and heart.

To celebrate the release of A Disney Holiday Short: Best Christmas Ever, Disney is inviting fans to join in the magic at Times Square, where they can create their own doodles and see them come to life on a billboard using a QR code. This interactive experience is a unique way to spread holiday joy in New York City.

As we approach the holiday season, Disney is encouraging fans to make someone’s holiday magical in their own way. Whether it’s visiting a Disney theme park, watching classic movies on Disney+, or enjoying new premieres like A Very Jonas Christmas Movie, there are many ways to celebrate with Disney this holiday season. To learn more about spreading holiday magic, visit Disney.com/HolidayMagic.