Fantasia

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A vintage movie theater auditorium showcasing the early Fantasound speaker system, highlighting the innovative immersive audio technology of the 1940s.

Behind the Scenes

What is Fantasound and how did it evolve cinematic sound?

For the premiere of Fantasia on November 13, 1940, Disney engineers deployed up to 54 individual speakers and eight separate audio tracks.

Victor Ren·April 12, 2026