People Share 30 Hidden Details In Disney Movies That You Might Have Never Noticed
The keen-eyed movie buffs of Reddit are revealing the small hidden details that you might have missed in Disney movies.
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A lot of us grew up watching classic Disney movies like The Little Mermaid or Aladdin, and can hardly imagine our childhoods without them. And even though you might feel like you know these movies by heart, the truth is that they're full of hidden little details that you might have never noticed. And the keen-eyed movie buffs of Reddit were kind enough to reveal them.
The users of the r/MovieDetails subreddit are sharing the small yet important details that you might have missed in Disney movies, and you'll be surprised to see how much work went into them. Check out some of the most interesting ones in the gallery below, and don't forget to read our previous post about the hidden details in Pixar movies here!
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In Moana, a villager foreshadows the chicken's unsuccessful attempt to consume Maui.
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In Disney's Mulan (1998) - Mulan is told "A girl can bring her family great honor in one way...by striking a good match." Both of Mulan's victories over the Huns involved lighting explosives.
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Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" (2002) used watercolor backgrounds, exclusively. The studio had some financial failures and was doing ambitious things elsewhere, so they left the filmmakers to their own devices, off at the Florida studio. The only other watercolor films are Dumbo and Snow White.
Image source: Djammer
In Disney's 'Aladdin', the Genie sings "Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves, Scheherazade had a thousand tales." Scheherazade actually had One thousand and one Arabian tales, but one of them was the tale of Aladdin.
Image source: _Raines_
Chicha from The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) is the first pregnant female character to appear in a Disney animated feature film, according to the DVD commentary. She’s also one of the first mother characters in a Disney film not to be killed off or villainized.
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In Aladdin, Genie wears a Hawaiian shirt and Goofy hat near the end of the film as a tribute to Robin Willams’ outfit in the 1989 short “Back To Neverland” that was filmed for Disney’s MGM Studios.
Image source: Joe_Smith_Actionwear
In Disney’s Princess and The Frog (2009),Tiana’s dad received the DSC (Distinguished Service Cross)—the US Army’s second highest award for valor. During WWI African-American soldiers often did not receive America’s highest recognition for bravery—the Medal of Honor.
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In Disney’s Hercules (1997) the Fates tell Hades "In 18 years precisely the planets will align ever so nicely", but only show 6 planets. The Greeks were only aware of 5 planets (plus Earth) which they could see with the naked eye.
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In Disney’s “The Lion King” The line “What do you want me to do? Dress in drag and do the hula?” was improvised by Timon’s voice actor Nathan Lane. The director liked the line so much, he decided to make a scene for it.
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Whenever Maui changes into an animal on Moana, the hook shows up somewhere on his body.
Image source: djublonskopf
In The Lion King, the lions retract/extend their claws as needed (even in subtle moments) ... but Scar's claws are always out.
Image source: Tokyono
The Incredibles (2004) features a cameo by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two legendary Disney animators who worked on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
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At the end of “Frozen”, Disney included a statement about Kristoff’s belief that all men eat their own boogers.
Image source: TheSpartanKing1
In Disney's Princess and the frog, the wallpaper where Dr. Facilier's shadow is, turned to cross bones.
Image source: bcdubbs382
The Jungle Book (1967) The Vultures were originally going to be voiced by The Beatles. The band manager met with Disney and they created the images but the idea was vetoed by John Lennon. Their look and Liverpool dialects stayed, but the song was switch to a barbershop quartet.
Image source: vcorgi
In Aladdin, the Genie writes Aladdin’s order from right to left, which is how Arabic would be actually written.
Image source: spicy_memays
In Zootopia, Nick first answers "yes" when asked if he's ever been arrested, and then crosses over it.
Image source: TheCutestOfBeans
In Disney’s Tangled, after Mother Gothel says “I love you most” to Rapunzel instead of kissing her forehead Mother Gothel kisses Rapunzel’s hair, which is her source of youth.
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At the end of Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille (2007) Anton Ego is a little bit fatter. This is especially poignant since he states, "I don't like food, I love it... if I don't love it I don't swallow."
Image source: WillNowHalt
In Zootopia, Nick's handkerchief was part of his Scout uniform from when he was a cub.
Image source: Tokyono
In Saving Mr Banks (2013), you can see the special Oscar that Walt Disney won for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
Image source: The_Civil_Soldier
In Disney’s The Rescuers (1977), Orville the Albatross is seen using a runway and requires a running start before taking flight. This is because albatrosses in real life also require a running start due to their significant size and weight.
Image source: TheWonderObservatory
In Disney's CINDERELLA and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, the same actress played the Fairy Godmother and the Red Queen in both the original animation and the live-action remake: Verna Felton voiced both women in the originals (1950, 1951), while Helena B. Carter played both women in the remakes (2010, 2015).
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In Pinocchio (1940) When Jiminy Cricket opens a book to tell the story of Pinocchio at the beginning of the film, two other books which Disney would later go on to animate are on the shelf. Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Peter Pan. (1953)
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In Disney's Pinocchio (1940), Figaro has a little "sand box" next to his bed that is only visible in one shot.
Image source: Scaulbylausis
In The Princess and the Frog, when Tiana is going to her second job, the Magic Carpet from Aladin is the floor rug an old lady is shaking out.
Image source: ktr327
Zootopia - a buck on a buck.
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In Tangled, the lantern that Rapunzel lofts back into the sky is the one lit by the queen and king (her true parents). It was the only one with the royal symbol of the sun on it.
Image source: overhead_albatross
In Hercules (1997) when Hercules first walks into Phil's cabin he hits his head on the mast of the Argo. In the original myth, Jason, the captain of the Argo, was killed when the mast hit his head.
Image source: HellotoHorse
In Lilo & Stitch (2002) Stitch’s adoption paper Nani signs is actually a thank you letter from the directors and producer to the people who helped create the film.
#1
Image source: missjardinera
In Moana, a villager foreshadows the chicken's unsuccessful attempt to consume Maui.
#2
Image source: Thrillegitimate
In Disney's Mulan (1998) - Mulan is told "A girl can bring her family great honor in one way...by striking a good match." Both of Mulan's victories over the Huns involved lighting explosives.
#3
Image source: 1ightsaber
Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" (2002) used watercolor backgrounds, exclusively. The studio had some financial failures and was doing ambitious things elsewhere, so they left the filmmakers to their own devices, off at the Florida studio. The only other watercolor films are Dumbo and Snow White.
#4
Image source: Djammer
In Disney's 'Aladdin', the Genie sings "Well, Ali Baba had them forty thieves, Scheherazade had a thousand tales." Scheherazade actually had One thousand and one Arabian tales, but one of them was the tale of Aladdin.
#5
Image source: _Raines_
Chicha from The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) is the first pregnant female character to appear in a Disney animated feature film, according to the DVD commentary. She’s also one of the first mother characters in a Disney film not to be killed off or villainized.
#6
Image source: 1upgamer
In Aladdin, Genie wears a Hawaiian shirt and Goofy hat near the end of the film as a tribute to Robin Willams’ outfit in the 1989 short “Back To Neverland” that was filmed for Disney’s MGM Studios.
#7
Image source: Joe_Smith_Actionwear
In Disney’s Princess and The Frog (2009),Tiana’s dad received the DSC (Distinguished Service Cross)—the US Army’s second highest award for valor. During WWI African-American soldiers often did not receive America’s highest recognition for bravery—the Medal of Honor.
#8
Image source: beerbellybegone
In Disney’s Hercules (1997) the Fates tell Hades "In 18 years precisely the planets will align ever so nicely", but only show 6 planets. The Greeks were only aware of 5 planets (plus Earth) which they could see with the naked eye.
#9
Image source: karlamsloki
In Disney’s “The Lion King” The line “What do you want me to do? Dress in drag and do the hula?” was improvised by Timon’s voice actor Nathan Lane. The director liked the line so much, he decided to make a scene for it.
#10
Image source: zub74
Whenever Maui changes into an animal on Moana, the hook shows up somewhere on his body.
#11
Image source: djublonskopf
In The Lion King, the lions retract/extend their claws as needed (even in subtle moments) ... but Scar's claws are always out.
#12
Image source: Tokyono
The Incredibles (2004) features a cameo by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, two legendary Disney animators who worked on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).
#13
Image source: pogbahimovic
At the end of “Frozen”, Disney included a statement about Kristoff’s belief that all men eat their own boogers.
#14
Image source: TheSpartanKing1
In Disney's Princess and the frog, the wallpaper where Dr. Facilier's shadow is, turned to cross bones.
#15
Image source: bcdubbs382
The Jungle Book (1967) The Vultures were originally going to be voiced by The Beatles. The band manager met with Disney and they created the images but the idea was vetoed by John Lennon. Their look and Liverpool dialects stayed, but the song was switch to a barbershop quartet.
#16
Image source: vcorgi
In Aladdin, the Genie writes Aladdin’s order from right to left, which is how Arabic would be actually written.
#17
Image source: spicy_memays
In Zootopia, Nick first answers "yes" when asked if he's ever been arrested, and then crosses over it.
#18
Image source: TheCutestOfBeans
In Disney’s Tangled, after Mother Gothel says “I love you most” to Rapunzel instead of kissing her forehead Mother Gothel kisses Rapunzel’s hair, which is her source of youth.
#19
Image source: mandydchew
At the end of Disney/Pixar’s Ratatouille (2007) Anton Ego is a little bit fatter. This is especially poignant since he states, "I don't like food, I love it... if I don't love it I don't swallow."
#20
Image source: WillNowHalt
In Zootopia, Nick's handkerchief was part of his Scout uniform from when he was a cub.
#21
Image source: Tokyono
In Saving Mr Banks (2013), you can see the special Oscar that Walt Disney won for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
#22
Image source: The_Civil_Soldier
In Disney’s The Rescuers (1977), Orville the Albatross is seen using a runway and requires a running start before taking flight. This is because albatrosses in real life also require a running start due to their significant size and weight.
#23
Image source: TheWonderObservatory
In Disney's CINDERELLA and ALICE IN WONDERLAND, the same actress played the Fairy Godmother and the Red Queen in both the original animation and the live-action remake: Verna Felton voiced both women in the originals (1950, 1951), while Helena B. Carter played both women in the remakes (2010, 2015).
#24
Image source: ill_jill
In Pinocchio (1940) When Jiminy Cricket opens a book to tell the story of Pinocchio at the beginning of the film, two other books which Disney would later go on to animate are on the shelf. Alice in Wonderland (1951) and Peter Pan. (1953)
#25
Image source: isestrex
In Disney's Pinocchio (1940), Figaro has a little "sand box" next to his bed that is only visible in one shot.
#26
Image source: Scaulbylausis
In The Princess and the Frog, when Tiana is going to her second job, the Magic Carpet from Aladin is the floor rug an old lady is shaking out.
#27
Image source: ktr327
Zootopia - a buck on a buck.
#28
Image source: Dimwit0
In Tangled, the lantern that Rapunzel lofts back into the sky is the one lit by the queen and king (her true parents). It was the only one with the royal symbol of the sun on it.
#29
Image source: overhead_albatross
In Hercules (1997) when Hercules first walks into Phil's cabin he hits his head on the mast of the Argo. In the original myth, Jason, the captain of the Argo, was killed when the mast hit his head.
#30
Image source: HellotoHorse
In Lilo & Stitch (2002) Stitch’s adoption paper Nani signs is actually a thank you letter from the directors and producer to the people who helped create the film.DE
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