Disney Debuts Holiday Short About a Boy and an Invisible Horse

The live-action film follows a boy who puts on a cowboy hat and believes he has found an invisible horse. His school friends ridicule him, but the story takes an unexpected turn. Woody from Toy Story and Elsa from Frozen appear in cameos.

Disney says the short is part of its “Make the Holidays Magic” campaign, which brings together seasonal entertainment, experiences and gifts, as well as initiatives supporting children and families. The company’s chief marketing and brand officer, Asad Ayaz, said the campaign includes a partnership with Make-A-Wish to help grant wishes to children and families.

Lee Jury, Disney’s senior vice president of marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Africa, described the film as warm and visually inventive. He said Disney’s holiday shorts celebrate storytelling’s ability to bring people together.

Wilson directed Paddington in Peru and has made holiday commercials for British retailer John Lewis, as well as advertisements for Apple, AT&T and Ikea. Disney’s previous seasonal shorts included The Boy & The Octopus and Best Christmas Ever, directed by Taika Waititi. The Invisible Horse is available to stream on Disney+ and to watch online.