Disney Orlando closes it's doors for someone else to open

A group of Disney Orlando animators announced they've formed Project Firefly Animation Studios. The new 2D and 3D studio will be based in the Universal Studios Florida back lot. Project Firefly has original projects in development for theatrical and video release.

The co-founding partners' credits can be seen on such films as BROTHER BEAR, LILO & STITCH, MULAN, TARZAN, THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME, THE LION KING, POCAHONTAS, HERCULES, TREASURE PLANET and FANTASIA/2000.

Due to the financial benefits outsourcing of animation has become more prevalent in the industry. Project Firefly is a full service animation studio providing 2D and 3D animation and artwork for theatrical and video releases, television series, commercials, interactive/Internet media, children's books and educational films.

{ps.} I don't think they have focussed on their core business plan and I feel they are spreading themselves a little too thin with so many services to offer. There are always ambitious intentions at first but the key to success is to conquer one service and maintain that standard first. I look forward to their first animated project, hopefully before they've started producing their plush toy range.