20 Frightening Disney Theories That Will Leave You Haunted For Days
Most of the time, Disney films feature a vibrant or happy-go-lucky story, often with a princess finding her other half and the two defeat the powerful villain together. However, behind these colorful stories may lie some disturbing and dark secrets you might not know of.
Many Disney enthusiasts believe that the House of Mouse movies we see on TV are only the tip of the iceberg. A popular Reddit threat discussed about the wildest Disney theories ever, with thousands of comments speculating the dark side of the studio’s movies. The scary thing is, when you think about it, some of these theories actually make sense.
Of course, it’s better to take these theories with a grain of salt, since none of them are officially confirmed by the House of Mouse. However, these 15 bizarre Disney theories still make a fun read for us fans, but be careful, as you may never see Disney movies in the same way again.
#1. Peter Pan kidnaps children to Neverland.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
“Peter Pan is a story about how you're not supposed to trust the fay. Think about it, he spirits kids off to Neverland. Or they never have to grow up or come back home. You aren't supposed to go with him because you lose your family. Like how you're not supposed to follow the will of the wisps.” u/Shigeko_Kageyama
#2. Or he may be the angel of death.
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“This is another plausible depiction, since Peter possesses inhuman abilities like flying and is immortal. When children die, Peter will be there to guide them to heaven, which is Neverland.” u/Dogplantmom97
#3. Gaston shot Bambi’s mom.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact location where Bambi’s mom was shot, but the background looks eerily similar to the snowy setting in Beauty and the Beast. Besides, Gaston’s home is full of elk antlers and trophies, so this theory makes a lot of sense.” u/Mikeavelli
#4. Jar Jar Binks’s true identity.
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“That Jar Jar Binks is actually Sith and his clumsiness is all just a clever ploy to cause mayhem for the Jedi.” u/SkallyG
#5. The secret behind Kristoff’s coat.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
"In the movie Frozen, Kristoff's coat is made of reindeer skin. For those who are unfamiliar with or have forgotten the names of the characters, Kristoff is the man Anna dated, and Sven is the reindeer."
"Kristoff's best friend is a reindeer, and he is dressed in reindeer skin. The ice harvesters must have murdered Sven's mother, leaving a baby Sven for Kristoff to care for and the pelt for him to wear. This explains why Sven and Kristoff are so close, and why Kristoff still wears the same pelt. The smell reminds Sven of his mum." u/Goatmanthealien
#6. Peter Pan & The Little Mermaid crossover.
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"Ariel's mother was killed by Captain Hook and his crew. The mermaids in Peter Pan obviously have had some traumatic experiences with the pirates, and in The Little Mermaid Ariel's mother is nowhere to be found.”
“It's not a stretch to extrapolate that these movies could take place in the same universe, and if so that Ariel's mother could have had a run-in with the Jolly Roger. That also could further explain Triton being so extremely protective." u/HoopOnPoop
#7. Alice’s adventure isn’t actually so wonderful after all.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
“Alice wandered off and found a bunch of users who just kept getting her higher and higher.” u/danihilation
#8. Why Frollo is afraid of gods.
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“Judge Frollo made a deal with the devil to get his position and the reason he is afraid of god is because being in an area near him will cause his soul to burn.” u/MCRFan0
#9. The Beast is actually a murderer.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
“That the Beast from “Beauty and the Beast” killed some of his servants because of a brief scene revealing torn apart furniture and several other inanimate objects.” u/Kandy_669
To which u/Sockbasher replied:
“That was from his initial transformation when he was still dazed and confused. I would totally rip a painting apart if it started talking to me.”
#10. Snow White’s ending is actually quite tragic.
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“Snow White actually died and Prince Florian is the angel of death. In the end, they ride off on his pale horse to a castle in the sky. That’s why the dwarves can’t come with her.” u/MissMcNoodle
#11. The Lion King’s dark twist.
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“I think Scar would have definitely mated with Sarabi and Nala.”
“Think about it. Simba was gone for like 3 years. In lion pride, the lead male would breed with multiple lionesses to make sure his line is intact. Sarabi was the previous queen and Nala was a prime choice as a young female. Scar for sure had ample opportunity to continue his line.” u/Marquis_de_Skiatook
#12. It's all parts of a big Multiverse.
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"The mirror from Snow White, Alice Through the Looking Glass, and Beauty and the Beast are all shards of the same enchanted mirror that broke apart years ago and were scattered throughout the realm." u/wavyrocket
#13. I can show you the (post apocalyptic) world.
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"Aladdin takes place in a post-apocalyptic future. In one scene of Disney's Aladdin, Genie calls Al's clothes "so last century." Genie was trapped in the lamp for 10,000 years, so there is no way he could have known about the fashion trends that could have happened whilst he was in the lamp.
This means the latest Genie could have been trapped in the lamp during the third century. If he spent 10,000 years in the lamp, it is then at least 10,300 AD when he gets out. Aladdin takes place in the future, or to be more exact, a post-apocalyptic world where only Arabic (and some Greek) survived. So much time has passed that the name Arabia has been corrupted into Agrabah." u/deleted
#14. This one goes well with the Gaston theory.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
"Bambi's mom wasn't just killed by a hunter. She was killed by a poacher. There's a hunting scene right before winter where the whole family escapes. That was hunting season. You don't hear a single gunshot during the winter because it's off-season. Bambi's mom was killed in early spring by a poacher." u/lllSnowmanlll
#15. Elsa truly has let things go too far this time.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
"Elsa caused a major famine when she froze Arendele during summer, effectively killing all the crops and animals. Thousands died." u/FlojoRojo
#16. It's a canon event.
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"Lilo is responsible for her parent's death because she failed to bring Pudge the fish a sandwich." u/monorail_pilot
#17. Well that explains the magic.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
"That Elsa isn't really Anna's (biological) sister, but rather is Rapunzel's." u/kenj0418
#18. You know, I'm something of a prince myself.
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"Aladdin's dad was the king of thieves which would make Aladdin the prince of thieves. This would mean that his wish to be a prince in the first movie was unnecessary." u/JeanRalfio
#19. Justice for Hans.
Source: Walt Disney Studios
"The trolls in Frozen are responsible for Hans being evil. They wanted Kristoff to marry Anna so they used their magic to turn Hans into a monster who just wanted to marry Anna for her castle and title. The creators of Frozen even said that Frozen II would redeem Hans (but that obviously didn’t happen)." u/GainHealMark
#20. What is this, a crossover episode?
Source: Walt Disney Studios
"Anna and Elsa's parents sailed away in order to attend Rapunzel and Eugene's wedding in Tangled. On the return trip home it was Ursula who caused the shipwreck. I think in at least one version of this theory they actually survive by being washed ashore, where the Queen eventually gives birth to Tarzan." u/pipboy_warrior
Which Disney theory above is the most disturbing of all to you? Let us know in the comments.