Since being founded in 1923 in the United States, Disney has firmly established itself by consistently producing excellent films in terms of both quality and revenues. As a result, its animated movies appeal to audiences of all ages and become the beautiful childhood of many people.
Classic movies like Tangled, Beauty and the Beast, or The Little Mermaid are very familiar to Disney fans. However, I’m sure there are still a lot of details and interesting facts embedded in those works that you haven’t noticed. For instance, did you know that of all Disney princesses, Rapunzel is the only one with green eyes? Or do you know the prototype for our beautiful mermaid, Ariel? These facts are so cleverly incorporated into the films by Disney filmmakers that even the most attentive viewers cannot find out.
Go down the page to explore 14 fascinating details you may miss in your beloved Disney animated movies. And if you discover any other interesting facts, let us know in the comment section below!
#1 Of all Disney princesses, only Mulan and Jasmine wear pants.
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Disney princesses often dress in gorgeous evening gowns or beautiful dresses, only Mulan and Jasmine confidently wear their pants.
#2 “Pocahontas” is the only movie with a heroine that was based on a real story
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You might be wondering that, isn’t “Mulan” also based on a real story? However, Mulan is just a character from an ancient Chinese poem and her existence is still uncertain.
#3 Mickey and Minnie Mouse voice actors get married in real life
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A happy ending from the movie to real life!
#4 WALL-E was named after Disney himself
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WALL-E, our beloved robot from Disney’s most romantic animated film, is named after Disney’s legendary founder – Walter Elias ‘Walt’ Disney.
#5 Tiana is the only Disney princess who has an official job
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The ladies in Disney movies are usually princesses, queens, or little girls living with their parents, and it seems that the talented chef Tiana is the only one with a real job.
#6 Little Brother – the dog from “Mulan” appeared in “Tarzan”
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Do you realize that the stuffed toy dropped from the professor’s bag is Little Brother? Such a fascinating easter egg!
#7 Dug appeared as a shadow in a scene of “Ratatouille”
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Another interesting cameo! It seems that Disney filmmakers really love to make connections among their films.
#8 Hans from “Frozen” becomes a wanted criminal in “Big Hero 6”
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I’m sure you don’t notice this detail, do you?
#9 Simba’s roar is more like a tiger than a lion
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It seems that the Disney filmmakers thought that the lion’s roar was too quiet, so they decided to replace it with the roar of a tiger.
#10 The Beatles are the inspiration of the vultures from “The Jungle Book”
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Interesting fact you might miss: Did you know that The Beatles was invited to voice these vultures? However, John Lennon refused this offer on behalf of the whole band.
#11 Eeyore and Optimus Prime from “Transformers” are voiced by the same person
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Peter Cullen is the person who contributed to the success of these two characters with his charming voice.
#12 Ariel from “The Little Mermaid” was based on actress Alyssa Milano
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Alyssa Milano became the prototype for the mermaid, Ariel, when she was only 11 years old. Who would have thought that 11-year-old Alyssa Milano would later be a world-famous actress with her role of Phoebe in the Charmed TV series?
#13 In the end, Disney decided to give The Beast the physical traits of seven different animals
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Isn’t this fact enough to surprise all of you? With this meticulousness and creativity, no wonder why “Beauty and the Beast” achieved such a resounding success!
#14 Rapunzel is the only Disney princess who has green eyes
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The typical eye color of Disney princesses is usually blue or brown, however, Rapunzel was drawn with green eyes.
