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Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana
Tales of a Disney Animation Director
Author: Ron Clements, John Musker
Narrator: Ron Clements, John Musker
Unabridged: 19 hr 23 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Random House Audio
Published: 10/13/2026
Categories: Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography, Arts & Entertainment, Performing Arts, Animation
Includes:
Bonus Material
Synopsis
From Ariel to Moana, discover the visionary filmmaker behind 45 magical years of Disney animation in this audiobook, including a bonus PDF featuring select full-color archival artwork and photos.
Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies, including The Fox and the Hound, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog, among others.
Now he shares behind-the-scenes stories, animation Easter eggs, and fun facts from his 45 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios, including:People who directly worked on & influenced the filmsResearch trips and selection of artists, voice cast and songwriters in preparation for the filmsScreenwriting, character development and world-building processesFrom storyboards, technical innovations, voice recording and animation to final framesEarly screenings (reaction to feedback and resulting changes)Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons and growing the Disney legacy
Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana is a fun and magical memoir sure to delight every Disney fan!
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF featuring additional behind-the-scenes material from a variety of projects, offering a closer look at how they evolved.
Ron Clements is a key filmmaker (along with co-writer and co-director John Musker) responsible for some of the most beloved animated Disney movies, including The Fox and the Hound, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog, among others.
Now he shares behind-the-scenes stories, animation Easter eggs, and fun facts from his 45 years at Walt Disney Animation Studios, including:People who directly worked on & influenced the filmsResearch trips and selection of artists, voice cast and songwriters in preparation for the filmsScreenwriting, character development and world-building processesFrom storyboards, technical innovations, voice recording and animation to final framesEarly screenings (reaction to feedback and resulting changes)Press tours, debuts, receptions, awards seasons and growing the Disney legacy
Making Disney Magic . . . from a Mermaid to Moana is a fun and magical memoir sure to delight every Disney fan!
* This audiobook edition includes a downloadable PDF featuring additional behind-the-scenes material from a variety of projects, offering a closer look at how they evolved.