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Disney Premieres Taika Waititi Holiday Short 'Best Christmas Ever' on Disney+ With John Goodman

The film anchors Disney’s seasonal “Make Someone’s Holiday Magic” campaign, leading into an interactive Times Square activation on Nov. 12 and a broader Holiday Magic Tour.

Overview

  • Now streaming on Disney+, the three‑minute short is also reported to be available on YouTube for a limited time.
  • John Goodman voices the central character Doodle, with renowned animator Eric Goldberg advising alongside Untold Studios, hungryman, and adam&eveDDB.
  • The story follows a young girl whose drawing springs to life at Christmas, offering a compact, family‑friendly tale without revealing key turns.
  • Disney will invite fans to submit doodles via QR code or in person at the Disney Store Times Square on Nov. 12 to be animated on a nearby billboard.
  • The release continues the annual Taika Waititi holiday‑short format, features a gentle rendition of “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” for Toy Story’s 30th anniversary, and includes subtle Disney/Pixar Easter eggs.