Ways To Watch Disney’s “Once Upon A Studio”

An all-star ensemble of beloved characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios come together in Once Upon a Studio for a joyful, entertaining and emotional reunion as they assemble for a spectacular group photo to mark Disney’s 100th anniversary.

Once Upon a Studio is a tribute to over 10 decades of artists and artistry from Disney Animation brings together an all-star cast of animated superstars in an all-new animated short that is packed with joy, laughter and emotion. Featuring 543 characters from more than 85 Disney feature-length and short films, Once Upon a Studio welcomes heroes and villains, princes and princesses, sidekicks and sorcerers – in all-new hand-drawn and CG animation – to celebrate 10 decades of storytelling, artistry and technological achievements.

Written and directed by Dan Abraham and Trent Correy and produced by Yvett Merino and Bradford Simonsen, Once Upon a Studio makes its debut in South Africa and select countries across Africa from 16 October.

Ways to watch:

  • Disney+: South African Subscribers can watch from 09:00 CAT on 16 October.
  • Disney Channel, DStv Channel 303: From 16:55 CAT on 16 October, and will air throughout October.
  • e.tv, free to air exclusive broadcaster: On 16 October at 18:20 CAT
  • Openview: On 16 October on the following channels (all times CAT):
    • eExtra: 17:50
    • eSeries: 18:15
    • eToonz: 18:50
    • eReality: 18:50
    • eMovies: 19:50
    • eMovies Extra: 19:50
    • ePlesier: 20:00

​​Debut Date: October 16, 2023
Written & Directed by: Dan Abraham, Trent Correy
Produced by: Yvett Merino, Bradford Simonsen
Original Score Composed by: Dave Metzger

About The Walt Disney Company EMEA: 
The Walt Disney Company has been in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for over 80 years and employs thousands across the region. Between Disneyland Paris and its other iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, 20th Century Studios and ESPN, The Walt Disney Company EMEA entertains, informs and inspires millions of consumers in more than 130 countries through the power of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is currently available in 60 markets across EMEA.