Dreamy handmade effects bring classic Disney magic to its new short film

Disney’s latest short film is an homage to practical magic. Once a Princess, Always a Princess, created by Disney and ad agency Fallon, debuted on August 17 for World Princess Week. It’s a four-minute-long tale about the joy of childhood friendship and play, set both in a modern city and the fantastical imaginations of its two protagonists. Aside from the touching story at its heart, the film shines because of its sets: Every single effect was made almost entirely practically (meaning no…