Get the tissues at the ready! Disney unveils its heartwarming Christmas advert focusing on a sister welcoming her newborn sibling to the family (with the help of Mickey Mouse!)

• Disney’s 2022 festive advertisement is a heart-warming tribute to sibling bonds  
• In the ad, character Ella adjusts to the arrival of her newborn sibling at Christmas
• Ella at first struggles to deal with changing traditions while her mum is pregnant
• But upon her mother’s return home with the newborn, Ella is instantly pleased 

Believe it or not, it’s that time of year again, when your TV screens will be filled with festive commercials as retailers race to the bag the title of best Christmas advert.

And one of the first to be launched is Disney’s – with its heart-warming tribute to sibling bonds that will be sure to get you in the festive spirit.

Disney’s three-minute animated short follows on from 2020 and 2021’s offerings – in which viewers first saw Lola and her granddaughter Nicole bonding over Christmas, before a grown-up Nicole and her children, Max and Ella, welcomed stepfather Mike into their home.

This year’s global ad – which once again supports long-standing partner, Make-A-Wish – welcomes another new addition as it follows youngest child Ella adjusting to the arrival of her newborn sibling.

Disney’s three-minute animated short follows on from 2020 and 2021’s offerings – in which viewers first saw Lola and her granddaughter Nicole bonding over Christmas, before a grown-up Nicole and her children, Max and Ella, welcomed stepfather Mike into their home. Pictured, Nicole and Ella

This year’s global ad – which once again supports long-standing partner, Make-A-Wish – welcomes another new addition as it follows youngest child Ella (pictured) adjusting to the arrival of her newborn sibling

Ella at first struggles to deal with changing Christmas traditions while her mother is pregnant, and is comforted by a beloved glow in the dark Mickey Mouse soft toy, which was passed down to her from her brother Max. Pictured, the baby sibling

Ella at first struggles to deal with changing Christmas traditions while her mother is pregnant, and is comforted by a beloved glow in the dark Mickey Mouse soft toy, which was passed down to her from her brother Max.

But upon her mother’s return home with the newborn, Ella is instantly taken with the baby and gifts the soft toy to her new sibling.

The advert is played to the emotive soundtrack A Little More, which is sung by Jessica Darrow, who voiced Luisa Madrigal in Encanto, and was penned exclusively for the production.

This year’s instalment, titled ‘The Gift’, marks the final advert to be released as part of the brand’s festive retail campaign, ‘From Our Family To Yours’, in support of children’s charity Make-A-Wish.

Disney is encouraging fans all over the world to join in and donate to Make-A-Wish and will match all qualifying donations up to $100,000, helping to grant even more wishes. 

But upon her mother’s return home with the newborn, Ella is instantly taken with the baby and gifts the soft toy to her new sibling

The advert is played to the emotive soundtrack A Little More, which is sung by Jessica Darrow, who voiced Luisa Madrigal in Encanto, and was penned exclusively for the production

To give a gift of hope and joy to children living with critical illnesses this holiday season, viewers can donate to the charity through shopDisney at checkout or via Make-A-Wish International at worldwish.org/disney.

Disney’s first ever Christmas advert ‘Lola’ was released in 2020; fans were introduced to Nicole and her grandmother, Lola, and watched how their bond deepened as festive traditions were passed down through the generations.

Last year’s sequel, ‘The Stepdad’ followed a grown-up Nicole and her own children, Max and Ella, who welcomed stepfather Mike into their home. 

At the heart of the story was a very special storybook that celebrated the magic that small moments like reading together creates for families.

Both the 2020 and 2021 adverts reached over 184million views worldwide combined – and this year, the family prepare for another festive period and the touching arrival of a new baby.

This year’s instalment, titled ‘The Gift’, marks the final advert to be released as part of the brand’s festive retail campaign, ‘From Our Family To Yours’, in support of children’s charity Make-A-Wish

Both the 2020 and 2021 adverts reached over 184million views worldwide combined – and this year, the family prepare for another festive period and the touching arrival of a new baby

Sarah Fox, VP Marketing & Comms, Disney Consumer Products, EMEA, said: ‘For the last three years millions have watched our characters in our “From Our Family To Yours” animated series, as they spend time together building connections and making memories. 

‘We set out to create a family unit that would resonate with audiences world-wide. We are truly grateful for the support we have received for this festive campaign and hope that families and fans enjoy this fitting, heart-warming final instalment of the trilogy.’

A collection of products inspired by the advert, including the glow in the dark Mickey Mouse soft toy by Simba, are available for fans to purchase at selected retailers.

‘The Gift’ has been developed and produced by Disney’s Consumer Products, Gaming & Publishing creative team, led by Angela Affinita, Director of Brand Marketing and Creative, in partnership with Flux Animation Studios in New Zealand.

Star of Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Oscar-winning 2021 film Encanto, Jessica Darrow, performs the emotive soundtrack A Little More – penned exclusively for the advert by LA-based songwriters PARKWILD, Sofia Quinn and Rose Tan.

Jessica said: ‘The holidays hold such a special place in my heart and what better way to come together with family and loved ones than through the joy of music? 

‘It was such a wonderful song to perform, and I can’t wait for everyone to see the heart-warming story which concludes this inspiring trilogy.’

Since 2020, Disney will have committed support worth more than $4 million as part of ‘From Our Family To Yours’ to Make-A-Wish and its network of affiliates around the world. 

The support, made up of financial donations, media value and gifts in-kind, is a contribution to Disney’s ongoing 40-year partnership to help Make-A-Wish in their mission to grant life-changing wishes for children living with serious illnesses.

Luciano Manzo, President and CEO at Make-A-Wish® International, said: ‘We’re proud to be continuing our long-standing partnership with Disney and delighted that fans can continue to get involved by giving a gift of hope and joy to children with critical illnesses, helping us grant even more life-changing wishes.’

Watch Disney’s 2022 ‘From Our Family To Yours’ festive advert supporting Make-A-Wish® on Disney UK YouTube: https://youtu.be/v5l0XINFQao

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