11 Historical Details That Disney Movies Intentionally Ignore
For more than a century, The Walt Disney Company has been taking people on journeys to dream kingdoms and wonderlands in their classic movies. Disney has captivated us with its engaging animation, meaningful stories, and fantastic music from the debut cartoon "Steamboat Willie" (1928) to the latest movie "Encanto" (2021).
But do you know that Disney has been criticized in the past for distorting the facts of Pocahontas' story? They have disregarded the horrors of slavery and discrimination.
Of course, to create children's stories, Disney makes the original stories simpler and more understandable. Therefore, the stories about heroes and villains, and the triumph of Good over Evil have become the theme in most Disney films. As the result, there have been a few details in which Disney films have been historically inaccurate.
Even if there are mistakes there, they do not prevent us from enjoying our favorite movies. After all, rather than learning about history, the majority of Disney fans are delighted to experience nostalgia. No matter what the mistakes are, we still love Disney! Scroll down to discover 11 historical errors that you might have missed in your favorite Disney films!
Native Americans captured John Smith, but they did not hold him for very long. Nevertheless, while in captivity, he spent time with Pocahontas, and they were teaching each other language. She did eventually wed an Englishman, but his name was John Rolfe, and their union was the first one to be officially recorded between a European and a Native American.
Though, if they’ve made this part historically correct, Elsa would probably have been killed. So we believe swords are all right.
However, in fact, the thought was what never come to mind to a person who has been living on the street at the time. It's because those who were poor since they were born would never have any chances to change their life. They knew this and probably they couldn't imagine or dream of a different life.
Moreover, Hercules was given the chance to marry Megara after he overcame their competitors by King Creon of Thebes, who was her father.
But do you know that Disney has been criticized in the past for distorting the facts of Pocahontas' story? They have disregarded the horrors of slavery and discrimination.
Of course, to create children's stories, Disney makes the original stories simpler and more understandable. Therefore, the stories about heroes and villains, and the triumph of Good over Evil have become the theme in most Disney films. As the result, there have been a few details in which Disney films have been historically inaccurate.
Even if there are mistakes there, they do not prevent us from enjoying our favorite movies. After all, rather than learning about history, the majority of Disney fans are delighted to experience nostalgia. No matter what the mistakes are, we still love Disney! Scroll down to discover 11 historical errors that you might have missed in your favorite Disney films!
#1 Mulan's parents agreed with her plan to pose as a man, and no one in the army knew that she was actually a woman
Source: Mulan / Walt Disney Pictures
Source: Mulan / Walt Disney Pictures
Source: Mulan / Walt Disney Pictures
#2 Pocahontas and John Smith didn't fall in love with each other
Source: Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World / Walt Disney Pictures
Native Americans captured John Smith, but they did not hold him for very long. Nevertheless, while in captivity, he spent time with Pocahontas, and they were teaching each other language. She did eventually wed an Englishman, but his name was John Rolfe, and their union was the first one to be officially recorded between a European and a Native American.
Source: Pocahontas II: Journey to a New World / Walt Disney Pictures
#3 The characters in "Frozen" should have guns
Source: Frozen / Walt Disney Pictures
Though, if they’ve made this part historically correct, Elsa would probably have been killed. So we believe swords are all right.
#4 The dancing of Aurora and Philip in the final scene was inappropriate
Source: Sleeping Beauty / Walt Disney Productions
#5 Tiana couldn't marry Naveen or open a restaurant
Source: The Princess and the Frog / Walt Disney Pictures
#6 In "Atlantis: The Lost Empire", extinct animals are shown for a reason
Source: Atlantis: The Lost Empire / Walt Disney Pictures
#7 Jasmine’s clothing doesn’t fit into the era
Source: Aladdin / Walt Disney Pictures
#8 Aladdin's dream was not suitable
Source: Aladdin / Walt Disney Pictures
However, in fact, the thought was what never come to mind to a person who has been living on the street at the time. It's because those who were poor since they were born would never have any chances to change their life. They knew this and probably they couldn't imagine or dream of a different life.
#9 The origin of Hercules is not exactly as described
Source: Hercules / Walt Disney Pictures
Moreover, Hercules was given the chance to marry Megara after he overcame their competitors by King Creon of Thebes, who was her father.
#10 Hercules killed Megara and their children
Source: Hercules / Walt Disney Pictures
#11 In Dinosaur, lemurs couldn't raise the dinosaur
Source: Dinosaur / Walt Disney Pictures
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