16 Times Disney Fans Discovered Easter Eggs In Their Favorite Films

Disney movies have been a beloved staple of many childhoods for generations. From timeless classics like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty to newer hits like Frozen and Moana, these movies have captivated audiences young and old. But what most fans don't realize is that these movies are chock-full of hidden details and Easter eggs, waiting to be discovered by the most eagle-eyed of viewers.
From subtle nods to other Disney movies to hidden references to real-life people and places, these Easter eggs are a testament to the incredible attention to detail that goes into creating these iconic films. For Disney fans, finding these hidden gems can be a thrilling experience, making each rewatch of their favorite movies even more exciting. So, prepare to be amazed as we take a closer look at 16 of the most exciting Easter eggs hidden in your favorite Disney movies.

#1 “In Coco (2017), Miguel’s dog, Dante, is named after the horse of his idol, Ernesto de la Cruz, in one of his famous films.”

Source: © Coco / Pixar Animation Studios and co-producers

#2 “In Lilo and Stitch (2002) you can see a postcard of the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.”

Source: © Lilo & Stitch / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

#3 “In Mulan (1998), the main character touches her hair a lot because the animators noticed that the actress who voiced the character, Ming-Na Wen, did the same thing while recording. So they added this wink to the warrior.”

Source: © Mulan / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers, © FayesVision / WENN.com / agefotostock / East News

#4 “In Soul (2020), a statue in the Hall of Memories resembles the famous Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse sculpture found at Disneyland in California.”

Source: © steven lozano / Unsplash, © Soul / Pixar Animation Studios and co-producers

#5 “In Encanto, the multicolored water is inspired by a real place in Colombia... the Caño Cristales River. This is commonly called the ’River of 5 Colors’ or the ’Liquid Rainbow’ and it is known for its striking shades of color.”

Source: © Encanto / Walt Disney Animation Studios and co-producers, © riverriver / Depositphotos.com

#6 “In Encanto (2021), when Abuela asks for music and Agustín plays the piano, the beginning of En Barranquilla Me Quedo, a famous salsa song by Colombian musician Joe Arroyo, can be heard.”

Source: © Encanto / Walt Disney Animation Studios and co-producers

#7 “In Ratatouille (2007), Colette rides a ’Calahan’ brand motorcycle. This is a reference to Sharon Calahan, the film’s director of photography.”

Source: © Ratatouille / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

#8 “I found Goofy and Mickey in The Little Mermaid (1989)”

Source: © The Little Mermaid / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

#9 “Chicha, from The Emperor’s New Groove (2000), is the first pregnant woman to appear in a Disney animated film, according to the DVD commentary.”

Source: © The Emperor's New Groove / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

#10 “The Incredibles (2004) includes an appearance by Frank Thomas and Ollie Johnston, 2 legendary animators who worked on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937).”

Source: © The Incredibles / Pixar Animation Studios and co-producers, © Frank and Ollie / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

#11 " I found Toy Story’s ball in Luca (2021)"

Source: © Luca / Pixar Animation Studios and co-producers

#12 “In Pinocchio (1940), Figaro has a small sandbox next to his bed that is only visible in one scene.”

Source: © Pinocchio / Walt Disney Pictures and co-producers

#13 “Frozen (2013) features accurate Norse runes.”

Source: © Frozen / Walt Disney Animation Studios and co-producers

“Disney consulted with Jackson Crawford, a leading international expert on Old Norse. He made several minor changes to the plot and trained voice actor Robert Pine, who played the bishop in the coronation scene and delivered a speech in the Norse language.”

#14 “In Encanto (2021), in the song We Don’t Talk About Bruno, the umbrellas are the colors of the Colombian flag. The yellow ones are even a different size to reflect the wider stripe of this color on the flag.”

Source: © Encanto / Walt Disney Animation Studios and co-producers

#15 “In Big Hero 6 (2014), in the scene where Hiro and Baymax are at the police station, the desk of the sergeant they are talking to has pictures of Ester, the animal control officer, and Bolt, the dog, from the movie Bolt (2008).”

Source: © Big Hero 6 / Walt Disney Animation Studios and co-producers, © Bolt / Walt Disney Animation Studios and co-producers

#16 “In Inside Out (2015), the letters on the cards shown in Riley’s ’Imagination Land’ include her family, they don’t have the typical faces. Her father is the king, her mother the queen, and she has an R for Riley.”

Source: © Inside Out / Pixar Animation Studios and co-producers