10 Interesting Facts You Probably Missed in These Animated Movies
1. Up: A High Adventure
During Ellie’s funeral scene, Carl wears a bow tie instead of a regular tie. This is likely because Ellie used to tie his ties for him, hinting that Carl never learned how to do it himself.
2. Toy Story
When Buzz Lightyear tries and fails to fly, landing in Sid’s sister’s room, there’s a decapitated doll named Marie Antoinette, a nod to the infamous French queen who met the same fate.
3. The Road to El Dorado
In one scene, a character is seen chewing gum, which reflects the pre-Hispanic practice by the Mayans and Aztecs of chewing sap to clean their teeth and stave off hunger and thirst.
4. Anastasia
In the song “In the Dark of the Night” during Rasputin’s scene, you can hear gunshots in the background—a chilling reference to the way the Romanovs were executed in real life.
5. Monsters vs. Aliens
Did you notice the badge on General Monger’s coat? It features Shrek’s face, leaving us to wonder how these movies might be connected.
6. Beauty and the Beast
In the final battle between Gaston and The Beast, you can see a skull reflected in Gaston’s eyes, foreshadowing his imminent death.
7. Coco
Everyone loves Dante, the quirky Xoloitzcuintle from Coco, but did you notice that in the Land of the Dead, the cobblestones are shaped like bones? This detail hints that Dante is Miguel’s spiritual guide from the very beginning.
8. Mulan
After the Mongols destroy the village, no more songs are heard in the film. The creators did this intentionally to create a darker, more somber atmosphere for the story’s conclusion.
9. Aladdin
When the market vendor threatens to cut off Jasmine’s hand for taking an apple, you can see several marks on the table—likely from other thieves who have stolen from him before.
10. Pinocchio
You might remember Figaro, the adorable cat from Pinocchio, but did you notice that he has his own little bed and litter box? How cute is that?
And just like that! Now you know this 10 new interesting facts that we are sure you won’t miss if you re-watch any of these movies.
This article was written originally in Spanish by Nayely Párraga in Cultura Colectiva
