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Back in 2024, legendary Disney animator and director, Ron Clements announced his memoir, titled Making Disney Magic … from a Mermaid to Moana: Tales of a Disney Animation Director. Originally set to be released in 2025, the book was delayed and will now finally be released this fall.
What's Happening:
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in 2024, Ron Clements announced the writing of his memoir, Making Disney Magic … from a Mermaid to Moana: Tales of a Disney Animation Director.It was originally announced to be released in July 2025, but the date came and went without the memoir's release.Now, we finally have a new release date for the book, which is will be released on October 13, 2026.This robust and illustrated memoir by a 45-year iconic filmmaker reveals his journey to discover his own voice, to hone his strengths, and to become a key storyteller and a pivotal leader at Walt Disney Animation Studios for more than four decades. An engaging story of 40 magical years of Disney animation, featuring nearly 500 museum-quality, full-color pages and 1,000+ pieces of archival artwork and photos.The corners of this smaller-than-typical coffee table book also serve as an animation flip-book celebrating Disney characters from the 1970s–2010s.As a key filmmaker of some of the most beloved Disney movies of all time, Ron Clements shares his 40-year history at Walt Disney Animation Studios. His armchair-worthy memoir meets coffee table art book is an honest, fun, and eye-opening ride sure to delight every Disney fan!The book will include a foreword from Clements’ long-time collaborator, John Musker.Pre-order Making Disney Magic … from a Mermaid to Moana: Tales of a Disney Animation Director now from Amazon and other fine retailers.We learned more about Clement's memoir during a special appearance aboard last year's Disney Vacation Club Member Cruise.
Movies that Ron features in his book include:
MoanaThe Princess and the FrogTreasure PlanetHerculesAladdinThe Little MermaidThe Great Mouse DetectiveThe Fox and the HoundPete’s DragonThe Rescuers Pinocchio