AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AGES!

The Disney Animation: Immersive Experience in Nashville is a one-ofa-kind attraction that allows visitors to step into the world of Disney animation and learn about the art and technology behind some of the most beloved animated films of all time. Walt Disney Animation Studios have collaborated with Lighthouse Immersive Studios, the producers of the blockbuster Immersive Van Gogh, to develop Disney Animation: Immersive Experience, which is now showing at the Lighthouse ArtSpace venue minutes from downtown Nashville and across North America.

Creating iconic animated stories for all ages for nearly a century, Walt Disney Animation Studios joined forces with North America’s top creator of experiential projection exhibitions to present the music and artistry within Disney Animation’s canon of films — from hits of today like Encanto, Zootopia, and Frozen, to all the classics including The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Pinocchio. Audiences will feel like they have entered the incredible worlds of beloved Disney characters and become one with them.

The 360-degree immersive setting takes visitors on a journey through the history of Disney animation, from their very earliest, groundbreaking features to the latest computer-animated films. Along the way, guests can learn about the techniques and technology used to create these films, as well as the artists and animators who brought them to life. “The collaboration with Lighthouse Immersive is a first for Disney Animation,” said Clark Spencer, President, Walt Disney Animation Studios and twotime Academy Award®-winner (Encanto, Zootopia). “It’s a dream to bring the best of animated storytelling together with the top experts in the immersive art experience.”

As Lighthouse Immersive founder, Corey Ross said, “Like so many of us, I have a life-long love of Disney films and it was quite a nostalgic rush seeing those films come to life at Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto during the world premiere of Disney Animation: Immersive Experience I’ve grown up with these characters and worlds since childhood and so has my family. The work lends itself brilliantly to the immersive experience.” Ross also captures the excitement both Disney and Lighthouse Immersive feel for the project as he describes how it begins: “Just imagine journeying through Zootopia with Judy Hopps, diving to the ocean floor with Ariel, flying on a magic carpet with Aladdin, and stepping into Casita with Mirabel and the family Madrigal. This is where the Disney Animation: Immersive Experience will take you.”

The moment patrons walk in the door, they are transported into the magical world of Disney Animation Studios’ vaults as they follow a swirling pixie dust ‘wish trail’ through the galleries, where they encounter rarely-seen exhibits from Walt Disney Animation Research Library, including a series of animator’s character sketches, introductions to some of the amazing animators behind the legacy, and more. Additional interactive features within the projection show include responsive projection design that moves with the audience and custom bracelets that light up in sync with the projections and are based on the audiences’ movements through the galleries. In a particularly showstopping moment, the Gazillion Bubbles special effects team fills the 500,000 cubic feet of galleries with bubbles.

For additional information about this unique multisensory exhibition or to purchase tickets, visit disneyimmersive.com

Tickets start at $39.99 with additional options for Family & Friends, Premium, VIP, and Platinum ticket pricing, which includes extra perks like skip-the-line, VIP souvenir laminate, an interactive wristband, and a Disney animation print. It is definitely worth a visit to experience the fun, creativity, and inspiration that Disney Animation Studios and Lighthouse Immersive have produced for audiences of all ages to enjoy!