It’s Behind the Scenes Sunday here at The DIS, where we like to peel back to the curtain and take a sneak peek at the inner workings of how our favorite Disney experiences came to be. This week, we are checking out an interview with James Ford Murphy, the creator of Disney and Pixar’s LAVA, who shares more information about how the idea came to be in honor of the 10th Anniversary. As a fellow lover of the Hawai’ian islands, this short has always been near and dear to my heart. The longevity of this story and song is evident in its cultural popularity as it resonates with new audiences as each year rolls over. Hear more from James Ford Murphy now:
With the new Island Tower addition to Disney’s Polynesian Villas & Bungalows rising in the distance during construction, Disney Files Magazine Editor Ryan March catches up on the shores of Seven Seas Lagoon with longtime friend James Ford Murphy, writer and director of Disney and Pixar’s LAVA, now celebrating its milestone 10th anniversary. The filmmaker reflects on the film’s enduring impact, explains how his sister’s wedding helped inspire the volcanic love story, and performs – on the very instrument he played in the short – the film’s unforgettable song.
Disney Music – LAVA (Official Lyric Video from LAVA)
If, like me, seeing that had you longing to watch the original, don’t worry; I got you!
Zoë Wood is a travel writer from Sydney, Australia. Since her first visit to Disneyland at the age of 6, she has spent her years frequently visiting Disney Parks and traveling around the world.
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