Unveiling The Genius: 15 Hidden Gems In Disney Movies That Totally Make Sense

Exploring Disney's Magic: Discovering the Clever Secrets Hidden in Disney Movies that Make Them Even More Awesome!

Davy

• Published in Disney
• April 25, 2024

Experience the nostalgia of Disney classics like "The Lion King," "Beauty and the Beast," and "The Little Mermaid" with a delightful twist! Dive into the enchanting world of Disney once again as we uncover hidden gems and tiny details in these beloved films, courtesy of the wonderful community at r/MovieDetails on Reddit.

Whether you're reliving cherished childhood memories or sharing the magic with your own kids, get ready to be amazed by the clever secrets hidden in Disney movies that make them even more special.

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In "The Little Mermaid," when Ariel rescues Eric from drowning and sings to him, she is backlit, giving the appearance of dark brown or black hair. This detail adds credibility to Eric's belief that the dark-haired human version of Ursula was the woman who saved him.

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In "Zootopia," there's a clever visual pun where a buck (male deer) is shown riding a buck (dollar bill), playing on the double meaning of the word "buck."

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In "Tangled," the lantern that Rapunzel releases back into the sky is the one lit by her true parents, the queen and king. It stands out because it bears the royal symbol of the sun, distinguishing it from the others.

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In "Lilo & Stitch" (2002), the adoption paper signed by Nani for Stitch is actually a thank-you letter from the directors and producer to the individuals who contributed to the making of the film.

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In "The Princess and the Frog," during a scene where Tiana is heading to her second job, the Magic Carpet from "Aladdin" appears as the floor rug being shaken out by an old lady.

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In "Zootopia," Nick's handkerchief was originally part of his Scout uniform from when he was a cub.

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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, "Alice in Wonderland" (1951) and "Peter Pan" (1953), which Disney would later go on to animate, are seen on the shelf.

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In "The Jungle Book" (1967), there was an initial plan for The Beatles to voice the Vultures. The band's manager collaborated with Disney to develop the characters, but John Lennon ultimately rejected the idea. However, the Vultures retained their appearance and Liverpool accents, while the musical style shifted to a barbershop quartet.

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In Disney's "Pinocchio" (1940), there's a small "sand box" next to Figaro's bed, but it's only visible in one shot.

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In Disney's "The Rescuers" (1977), Orville the Albatross is portrayed using a runway and needing a running start before taking off. This reflects the real-life behavior of albatrosses, who also require a running start due to their large size and weight.

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In "Saving Mr. Banks" (2013), keep an eye out for the special Oscar that Walt Disney received for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."

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In Disney's "Cinderella" and "Alice in Wonderland," the characters of the Fairy Godmother and the Red Queen were portrayed by the same actress across both the original animated versions and their respective live-action remakes. Verna Felton provided the voices for both characters in the originals (1950, 1951), while Helena B. Carter took on both roles in the remakes (2010, 2015).

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In "Zootopia," Nick hesitates when asked if he's ever been arrested, initially marking "yes" before crossing it out.

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In Disney's "Hercules" (1997), when the Fates inform Hades that "In 18 years precisely, the planets will align ever so nicely," they depict six planets. However, ancient Greeks were only aware of five planets (in addition to Earth) visible to the naked eye.

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In Disney's "Tangled," when Mother Gothel says "I love you most" to Rapunzel, instead of kissing her forehead, she kisses Rapunzel's hair. This subtle action symbolizes Mother Gothel's obsession with Rapunzel's magical hair, which is the source of her youth and beauty.

Davy