Watch: Disney’s Holiday Short ‘The Invisible Horse’ by Dougal Wilson

Watch: Disney’s Holiday Short ‘The Invisible Horse’ by Dougal Wilson

by Alex Billington
November 9, 2026
Source: YouTube

“Make the holidays magic.” Disney has debuted a brand novel 2026 holiday tiny film titled The Invisible Horse, which is now available for streaming via YouTube (see below) or on Disney+. The Invisible Horse is a 3-minute tiny directed by the same filmmaker who recently made the Paddington Bear adventure sequel Paddington in Peru. In this story, Jack, a boy who believes he’s outgrown the magic of Christmas, is drawn into an adventure by a mysterious “unseen horse” that comes to his rural home. But can he tame it? When this strange unseen creature enters his life at Christmas, Jack is drawn into an adventure that rekindles his imagination and brings him closer to his family. It’s a story about finding wonder when you least expect it, and a reminder that the most meaningful holiday memories often begin with a little belief. Starring Reilly Greenwood, with Mya Poole, Christina McInulty, Bryce Martel, Valeria Jaraiz, Tajhana Taylor. I really like the way they include Woody from Toy Story into this story even though it’s a live-action tiny about a kid living on a ranch. Hard to verify if they used any AI to make this – hopefully not. Otherwise, it seems like a clever holiday ad that’s so much better than the AI slop churned out by corporations nowadays.

Thanks to Disney for posting this tiny on YouTube. Their intro: “Just when Jack begins to think he’s too old for Christmas, he ends up befriending an invisible creature that reminds him of what makes Christmas so magical. The short follows Jack and his unlikely companion on a journey to rediscover the magic of the holidays.” The Invisible Horse is a tiny film directed by the English filmmaker Dougal Wilson, director of the sequel Paddington in Peru, plus many other music videos, tiny films and commercials previously. Made by the ad agency adam&eveTBWA for Disney. Asad Ayaz, Disney’s Chief Marketing & Brand Officer states: “Disney has long been part of the traditions, memories & moments that make the holiday season so special for families around the world. This season, we’re bringing the best of Disney together to give families more ways to make the holidays magic: a trip they’ll talk about for years, a new favorite to watch together, the perfect gift under the tree and, for the children and families who need it most, a wish come true.” 🎁 The film is made in partnership with Make a Wish Worldwide to support the program. More info at Disney.com.

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