Disney is opening up its studios to the public for the first time in nearly seven decades for special screenings of its new animated movie.

Walt Disney Studios in Burbank will show “The Princess and the Frog” at its theater from Nov. 25 to Dec. 13. The last time the public was let in was for a special showing of the 1940 movie, “Fantasia.” Walt Disney had the theater built just in time for the movie viewing, according to a Disney press release.

The cost ranges from $20 to $50 per person, depending on the seats and package for “The Princess and the Frog” premiere events.

Tickets went on sale last week after the announcement. Carman Knight, a Disney studios spokeswoman, declined to release information about ticket sales.

“We’re welcoming families to our Studio to see where Walt Disney made real movie magic,” said Dick Cook, chairman of the Walt Disney Studios in a prepared statement. “Our Studio is not open to the public, so it’s an unprecedented opportunity for Disney fans to experience a movie right here on the Disney lot where we’ve filmed Disney classics like ‘Mary Poppins,’ ‘Princess Diaries,’ ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ and many more.”

“The Princess and the Frog” opens nationwide Dec. 11

“The Princess and the Frog” marks Disney’s return to hand-drawn animation, after years of hit movies made with computer animation. Disney’s last hand-drawn movie was the 2004 “Home on the Range.”

Disney has been hyping the new “Princess” movie with this studio event, new merchandise and an upcoming parade-like show at Disneyland. Last week, the first 30 minutes of the unfinished film was shown to audience members at the D23 Expo, a Disney fan convention.

To buy tickets or find out more, go to the Disney “The Princess and the Frog” Web site.