The creatives behind Walt Disney Animation's 'Wish' discuss the project's origins and explain a few of its best allusions to the studio's 100-year legacy.

Even the very concept of the movie is a nod to Disney lore. Wish follows a 17-year-old named Asha who lives in the Mediterranean kingdom of Rosas, a land where the king is known to grant wishes.

And so, here we are.” ‘Bambi’ “I’m a Star” is a musical number that occurs shortly after Asha wishes on a star-filled sky and makes friends with Star, a bubbly ball of energy.

Things To Do ‘Wish’ has lots of Disney star power Asha, voiced by Ariana DeBose, makes a friend and a powerful ally in Star in “Wish.” (Courtesy of Disney) ...

Our heroine is 17-year-old Asha, who longs to become an apprentice to the king. King Magnifico is a sorcerer who has the power to grant wishes, yet only does so sparingly, using undefined criteria.

So, to make sure her friends and family's wishes come true, Asha takes matters into her own hands. Like many Disney characters before her, she wishes upon a star.

(He doesn’t speak except in a small squeak, like a squeegee.) With Star’s help, Asha and her friends hatch a plan to infiltrate Magnifico’s castle and return his wishes to their rightful owners.

Arriving as Disney celebrates its 100th year, Walt Disney Animation Studios' enjoyable 'Wish' -- about the importance of holding onto one's dreams -- pays homage to its own history | Movie review ...