was nightmare before christmas always disney

Disney purchased the rights to "The Nightmare Before Christmas" in 1993, so it has been under the Disney umbrella for many years now. However, the original film was not produced by Disney, and it was actually produced by Tim Burton and his production company, "Skellington Productions." So while "The Nightmare Before Christmas" is now a part of the Disney franchise, it has its own unique history and roots that make it a distinct part of the holiday film canon.