As early as next month, you can bring home the high-flying fun and adventure of Walt Disney Animation’sĀ MOANA. It’s no secret that the film was unsurprisingly one of our biggest obsessions this year and now it’s sailing home with a demi-god sized assortment of extras.
The film will be issued in both 2D and 3D formats and, as always, the Blu-ray release is the only way to maximize your dollar and get the full range ofĀ bonus extras.
Bonus Features
Blu-ray 3D, Blu-ray & Digital 3D/HD/SD:
- Theatrical Short Film: āInner Workingsā ā With introduction by the filmmakers, is the story of the internal struggle between a manās pragmatic, logical side and his free-spirited, adventurous half. Created by a small team at Walt Disney Animation Studios in a unique, fast-paced style that blends CG and traditional hand-drawn animation, the short explores the importance of finding balance in daily life.
- Maui Mini-Movie: āGone Fishingā ā When Maui decides itās time to take charge of the ocean and catch his next meal, Moana must show him the error of his ways ⦠with a little help from her friends!
- Voice of the Islands ā An in-depth look at how Pacific Island people and cultures inspired the filmmakers to create the story of āMoana.ā
- Things You Didnāt Know About ā¦
- Meet the stars of āMoanaā in this dynamic Q&A featuring Dwayne Johnson, newcomer Auliāi Cravalho, and famed animation directors Ron and John.
- Meet the musical team behind āMoanaā in this fascinating Q&A featuring Opetaia Foaāi, Mark Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Island Fashion ā Find out how costume designer Neysa BovĆ© took on the unique challenge of creating costumes using materials and techniques native to the islands of Oceania.
- They Know the Way: Making the Music of āMoanaā ā Musicians Opetaia FoaāI, Marc Mancina and Lin-Manuel Miranda take us on a personal journey through their involvement in the movie and how it changed their lives.
- Fishing for Easter Eggs ā Dive deep into the ocean and fish for the Easter Eggs hidden by the animators at Walt Disney Animation Studios.
- The Elements of ⦠ā This series of four mini-docs explores the technical achievements behind some of the ground-breaking effects used in the film.
- Mini Maui ā Meet āMini Maui,ā Mauiās tattoo sidekick. Animated by legendary hand-drawn animator Eric Goldberg, we explore how the 2D world collides with CG animation to bring the demigodās tattoos to life.
- Water ā In the movie, the ocean is a character. This piece explores how the water is given a personality, along with the technical feats of creating a believable ocean landscape farther than the eye can see.
- Lava ā Te KÄ is a creature made of lava, smoke and fire. This piece dives into the challenges of making an animated creature of massive scale brought to fiery life by character, technical and effects animators.
- Hair ā One of the greatest technical achievements of the film was the animation of the beautiful, curly hair on Moana and Maui. Take a look at the hair-raising detail that goes into animating each strand, adding performance to the movie that has never been seen before.
- Deleted Song: āWarrior Faceā ā With introduction by songwriter Lin-Manuel Miranda.
- Deleted Scenes ā Ron and John introduce the following deleted scenes: Race the Wind/Ties that Bind; Discussing Moanaās Future; Under the Sea; Grandmotherās Warning/Legend of Maui; Education of Moana; Father, Daughter, Boat; and Canoe Race.
- Music Video: āHow Far Iāll Goā ā Performed by Alessia Cara.
- āHow Far Iāll Go Around the Worldā ā Multi-language reel of the song āHow Far Iāll Go.ā
- Audio Commentary ā With directors Ron and John.
DVD:
- Theatrical Short Film: āInner Workingsā
- Music Video: āHow Far Iāll Goā
- Audio Commentary
MOANA sails home digitally on February 21 and on Blu-ray/DVD March 7. Additionally, the upcomingĀ MOANA: SING-ALONGĀ engagement comes ashore in theaters nationwide January 27, 2017.



