Destination D23 2025 packed the house for “A Goofy Movie: 30 Stand‑Out Years.”, The session was hosted by Disney legend Don Hahn and featured director Kevin Lima, Disney Legend Bill Farmer (Goofy), and Jason Marsden (Max). Fans cheered familiar lines, sang along to Powerline hooks, and soaked up new behind‑the‑scenes stories.
Music that Still Slaps
The soundtrack set the film’s pulse. “Stand Out” and “I2I” brought the crowd to its feet again. Speakers noted that the team first approached Prince to voice Powerline. When that fell through, his producer suggested Tevin Campbell, whose vocals defined the role and the movie’s pop edge. The songs still fuel park days and fan playlists.
Animation Deep Cuts
Artists revisited choices that give the movie its charm: bold color blocking, expressive character poses, and road‑trip staging that keeps scenes moving. The team highlighted how the concert finale “I2I” demanded complex lighting cues, multi‑layer effects, and choreography reference footage to nail Powerline’s stage moves.
Heart of the Story
At its core, the movie plays out as a father-and-son road trip with stakes that you feel. Max wants independence. Goofy wants a connection. The panel underlined how small gestures—a fishing cast, a shared dance step—carry big weight. That balance keeps new generations hooked.
Powerline on the Big Stage
Powerline isn’t just a character; he’s the movie’s cultural anchor. The panel traced how concert staging, light rigs, and dancer silhouettes built a believable superstar. Fans know the choreography by heart. Many did it in the aisles.
Fan Legacy
The audience’s stories told the impact. School talent shows. Graduation playlists. Park‑day road trips scored to “Stand Out.” The movie became a touchstone for kids of the ’90s and a discovery for their kids now. That intergenerational loop is pure Disney magic.
We Loved the Breakout!
This panel nailed the formula: celebrate the music, honor the craft, and remember the heart. Thirty years on, A Goofy Movie still feels current. It’s the rare film that lets a joke and a tear share the same frame—and both win.
