Disney world isn't just princesses and fairy tales; it's also personal stories, the rise of an empire, and some pretty cool facts stemming from it all. And if you're as huge of a fan as we are, you'll find these Disney facts thoroughly entertaining and enlightening, too.
Rest assured that these facts about Disney will leave no stone unturned as we go from the very beginnings of the animation studio to the present times. From such interesting pieces of information as the studio's very first logo to specific drawing techniques to some statistics (the fun kind, of course), these fun Disney facts will surely give something new even to the most dedicated fans. For instance, did you know that Disney owns a cruise ship line or that the legendary spaghetti scene from The Lady and The Tramp almost didn't happen? Can you imagine the world without it? Neither can we! So, you get the gist - the stories about Disney are endless, and so are the Disney world facts. But, all the better for us - more stuff to oooh and ahhh about!
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#1 The Spaghetti Scene From Lady And The Tramp Almost Never Happened
In fact, Walt found it to be silly, thinking that no dog would ever share their food with another. Because of this, the scene almost got scrapped if not for animator Frank Thomas' persistence.
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#2 Merida Is The Second Disney Princess To Not Have An American Accent
The first princess without an American accent is Princess Aurora. She had a British accent.
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#4 Disney Animators Often Hide Other Classic Characters In The Background Of Certain Scenes
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#5 All Screams In Monsters, Inc. Were Supplied By The Children Of The Animators
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#6 The Early Concept Of Inside Out Included Over 27 Different Emotions
Before the final five characters were settled upon in Inside Out, there were 27 emotions in the running! The roster included Pride, Greed, Irritation, Shame, Gloom, Love, Ennui, Hope and even Schadenfreude.
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#9 Each Pixar Film Holds An Easter Egg That Features The Code A113
A113 (pronounced A-One-Thirteen) is the classroom number used by character animation students at the California Institute of the Arts. Many of its alumni (including Pixar staff) have used the number in their professional works. It is said to appear in some way, shape, or form in every Pixar film.
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#10 For 2 Years, Walt Disney Was The Only One Who Could Produce Colored Films
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#13 Zootopia Originally Intended To Revolve The Story Around Nick Wilde Instead Of Judy Hopps
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#15 A Hyena Researcher Once Sued Disney
One biologist felt so strongly about the portrayal of hyenas in The Lion King, that they sued Disney studios for defamation of character!
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#16 Voice Actors Of Mickey Mouse And Minnie Mouse Married In Real Life
The couple, though, kept their personal romance private. They did not want their marriage to color how Disney fans viewed Mickey and Minnie, who have never officially married. Once, radio host Paul Harvey asked them to share their romantic story with his “The Rest of the Story” listeners, Farmer recounts. They refused. That would have drawn the spotlight away from their characters.
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#17 Mickey Mouse Became The First Animated Character To Get A Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame
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#18 Disneyland Banned His Theme Park Employees From Growing Facial Hair
This was one the Disney's aesthetic - 'a fresh, clean, and approachable' look, ensuring that every guest feels comfortable with the entire cast. This way, Walt wanted to emphasize the importance of the show and not the individual.
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#19 Belle’s Blue Dress Is Meant To Symbolize Her Role As An Outsider
The color blue gives a bit of power to a character - the color of yearning and wishes, resembling the sky. So, although it symbolizes an outsider, the color is also a mean to empower these on-screen ladies!
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#20 The Girl Who Voiced Boo In Monsters Inc Had Difficulty Staying Still For Her Lines
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