5 Curiosities of Walt Disney's Films

Are you a fan of Walt Disney movies? This compilation of X curiosities will surely surprise you.

Every 15th of December, on the occasion of the anniversary of Walt Disney's death, the followers of the famous entertainment company remember its creator. Today we do it with an article in which we tell some curiosities and secrets of the company's history.

The Rescue of Snow White

During the production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937), Disney had to mortgage his house to finance the film. Fortunately, it was a resounding success and it saved the company from bankruptcy.

The Wicked Witch of the West from Wizard of Oz was to be inspired by Snow White's Queen Grimhilde

The Wicked Witch of the West, before having a green face and warts, was imagined very similar to Queen Grimhilde from Snow White. Thus, actress Gale Sondergaard accepted the role only to later turn it down when the character, who was eventually brought to life by Margaret Hamilton, was converted.

Easter Eggs in Frozen

In the movie Frozen (2013), brief appearances of Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Tangled can be seen at Elsa's coronation. These types of cross-references are known in the audiovisual industry as Easter eggs.

Pizza Planet Van

The Pizza Planet van, which first appeared in Toy Story (1995), is now a recurring element in many Pixar and Disney films. Searching for it has become a favorite pastime for fans of these animated films.

Posthumous Oscar

Walt Disney has received more Oscars than any other person in history. After his death in 1966, he was posthumously awarded 4 honorary Academy Awards.

These are just some of the curiosities and secrets hidden in the films and life of Walt Disney, the great master of animation who has enamored generations and generations.

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