Details embedded in film scenes have delighted fans immensely.
Interesting Details in Disney Animated Films That Not Everyone Knows
Animated films have always been an essential part of everyone’s childhood. However, as people grow up, many fans discover that filmmakers have embedded countless hidden details in various scenes.
From characters from other films to a real-life café… below are some surprising details that even those who have watched these films multiple times might have difficulty spotting.
1. Little Red Riding Hood in Shrek
In a scene from the third installment of the Shrek series, fans can spot a character resembling Little Red Riding Hood. In this animated film, she is even said to have affections for Prince Charming.
2. Scar’s Claws in The Lion King
In The Lion King, Scar is known as the villain with a fierce appearance. This lion bears a scar that matches his name and is also the only lion with visible claws in every frame he appears. This is believed to symbolize that Scar is always ready to attack his enemies at any moment.
3. Timon and Pumbaa in Leroy & Stitch
Another character from The Lion King, Timon and Pumbaa, is seen making an appearance in the unrelated film Leroy & Stitch (2006). It is known that their scene occurs just before the final battle between Stitch’s cousins and the Leroy army.
4. The Café in Monsters, Inc.
In Monsters, Inc., the main characters Sully and Mike walk past the Hidden City Café. In reality, this café is a real location situated in Richmond, California. In 1994, several famous Pixar directors visited there to discuss ideas for iconic animated films such as A Bug’s Life, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, and WALL-E.
5. Mulan’s Eyes
Mulan is one of the most beloved female characters from Disney. However, few notice that at the beginning of the film, Mulan has long eyelashes (a common technique used by animators to signify femininity). Conversely, when she disguises herself as a man, her long eyelashes disappear. The moment she is discovered to be a woman, Mulan’s eyelashes instantly return to their length.
6. The Caviar Box in Ratatouille
In Ratatouille, the scene in the food storage room at Gusteau’s restaurant shows a caviar box behind the rat. If you zoom in on this box, you can see that it has a Nemo label, which is believed to be a nod to Pixar’s famous film Finding Nemo.
7. The Numbers in Monsters, Inc.
In the film Monsters, Inc., at the end of the training simulation process, the control panel of the company displays the sequence of numbers 510:732:3000. Fans of the series discovered that this is actually the phone number for Pixar Animation Studios at the time the film was released.
