10 Hidden Details In Disney Animated Movies That Redditors Spotted
Disney and the animated studio it owns, Pixar, are known for their incredible movies. Not only are the storylines fun and complex, but the animation is top-notch. With so many animated features under both companies' belts, animators have been known to leave a few Easter eggs or hidden details in their movies as subtle shoutouts.
It can be hard to recognize these small details, but some Reddit users have spotted quite a few impressive ones that aren't talked about very often. From Toy Story to Encanto, these eagle-eyed fans spotted incredible details.
Just as the title states, Merida is one of the most courageous characters in Disney's Brave. Her tale of growth and triumph is inspiring throughout the movie. And while the film had a more serious tone to it, there were subtle, light-hearted details that fans noticed.
The credits are a place fans shouldn't ignore if they're interested in small gems, details, or Easter eggs. Aeyrie shared that at the end of the credits for Frozen, a hilarious snippet is added by the Disney team.
It states: "The views and opinions expressed by Kristoff in the film that all men eat their own boogers are solely his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The Walt Disney Company or the filmmakers." While most of Kristoff's quotes made fans swoon due to his admiration for Anna, his quote on booger-eating is a funny second.
Luisa Madrigal was one of the most likable characters in Disney's Encanto. She was strong, she was goal-driven, and she was an amazing family member.
In one scene, Luisa looks over her shoulder and it doesn't appear to be much but Reddit Sophsoph12 noticed the finer details on her skin. "In Encanto you can see the hairs on the back of Louisa's neck. Thought the 'Animators React' crowd would love those little details. Amazing how far animation has come," they wrote.
Some would say that Encanto is the new Frozen because of its catchy songs and heartwarming story about the unity of a family. However, diehard Frozen fans continue to watch the movie to catch any small details they may have missed in their first watch.
Golfball0921 told fans that they could catch a crossover of sorts when the gates to the kingdom are opened. "Rapunzel and Flynn make an appearance after Anna opens the gates," the Redditor wrote. Rapunzel and Flynn are from Disney's Tangled, but it looks like they're in the same universe as Arendelle.
When Prince Naveen visits Dr. Facilier to get his fortune read in The Princess and the Frog, Fanofeverything2003 wrote, "In The Princess and the Frog (2009), Naveen’s fortune card has him on a lily pad in the front and frogs on the back."
The significance of the lily pad comes later when Naveen and Tiana are transformed into frogs and go on a mission to get their normal lives back. The detail of the lily pad was a warning that Prince Naveen missed.
The success of Finding Nemo led to a sequel 13 years later, Finding Dory. In the sequel, Dory is on a mission to find her family as her memory improves, thanks to Marlin and Nemo's help. While some say Finding Nemo was better than Finding Dory, both have incredible storylines.
In one scene of Finding Dory, Dory is stuck in a lab at the Marine Life Institute. Numerous-Lemon wrote, "In Finding Dory (2016), you can see the picture of Darla from Finding Nemo (2003) at the Marine Life Institute." Darla was the dentist's daughter in Finding Nemo, which means that Darla's parents could potentially work at the institute.
Just like other Disney movies, Moana is another animated movie with Easter eggs hidden within. Numerous-Lemon spotted another detail in the Disney fandom — The Little Mermaid's flounder!
"In Moana (2016), you can see Flounder from The Little Mermaid (1989) during 'You're Welcome,' they wrote. A small detail like this was a nice shoutout to another ocean-based Disney movie.
The Toy Story franchise is a big one for Easter eggs. However, it looks like objects from Toy Story are popping up in other Disney movies as well.
MaybeMaybeMaybeok wrote, "I found the ball from Toy Story (1995) in Luca (2021)!" and shared a photo for proof. The photo is an aerial view of the characters riding their bikes through the small Italian town and on top of one of the roofs is the ball from Toy Story. This ball's bright colors and star make it unforgettable, which is why so many fans look for it in Disney movies.
In Wall-E, Wall-E proved that life was capable on Earth when he found a small plant growing in a refrigerator. To keep the plant alive, he put it in an old boot and kept it with him. Wall-E holding this boot was a significant part of the movie, so fans noticed it right away when it appeared in Pixar's Inside Out.
cpt_appropriate wrote, "The boot from Wall-E (2008) makes an appearance in Inside Out (2015)." In the scene, Bing Bong holds the boot by his trunk before discarding it.
The dentist in Finding Nemo isn't the most likable character due to him taking wild fish and keeping them as pets for his office, but it looks like he has a unique education.
In another small detail spotted in Finding Nemo, Russian_Bagel said that "the dentist attended the 'Pixar University School of Dentistry.'" The diploma can be seen on the wall of the dentist's office.