Blog 1/10: The Magic Behind the Movies
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Blog 1/10: The Magic Behind the Movies
Welcome to the first blog in our magical series of ten! Disney has enchanted us for generations with its iconic films. But did you know that behind those colorful animations and cheerful songs are often special stories and facts? Today we dive into the magic behind the films. Get ready for surprising facts and secrets that even the biggest Disney fans don't know yet!
1. Walt Disney's favorite character was Goofy.
Walt Disney loved Goofy the most. His clumsy, charming demeanor always brought a smile to his face and provided endless inspiration.
2. Mickey Mouse was almost called Mortimer Mouse.
The name “Mickey Mouse” comes from Walt’s wife, Lillian. She thought “Mortimer” was too formal and convinced Walt to choose a friendlier name.
3. “Frozen” is the highest-grossing animated film of all time.
Grossing more than $1.2 billion, “Frozen” broke records and remains one of Disney's most beloved productions.
4. The roar in “The Lion King” is actually a tiger.
Although Simba is a lion, the sound designers felt a tiger roar sounded much more powerful. An unexpected choice, but one that works!
5. Ursula from “The Little Mermaid” is based on drag queen Divine.
Ursula's flamboyant style and personality are directly inspired by Divine, a legendary figure in the drag scene.
6. In “Aladdin,” the Genie has over 60 different voices and accents.
Robin Williams, who voiced the Ghost, brought his character to life with an unprecedented range of voices, from celebrities to historical figures.
7. Belle reads a book about Aladdin.
In “Beauty and the Beast” we see Belle reading a story that closely resembles the adventures of Aladdin, even before that film came out. A clever reference to future stories!
8. The spots on Pongo from “101 Dalmatians” were drawn by hand.
The animators carefully placed each spot, making each frame unique - a huge task for a film with so many dogs!
9. The clock in “Cinderella” stops at midnight.
The iconic clock that strikes 12 stands still for a minute, but in the animation it is actually already 12:01. A small detail that stands out if you look closely!
10. Mickey Mouse's first words were “Hot dogs!”
Mickey first spoke in the 1929 animated short “The Karnival Kid.” His enthusiastic “Hot dogs!” was a huge hit.
A Magical Closure
Thanks for reading this first blog in our series of ten! We hope you enjoyed this journey into the magic behind Disney movies. What fact did you find most surprising? Let us know in the comments or message!
Stay tuned for the next blog in this series: "Park Secrets You Need to Know" (Blog 2/10). In this blog, we'll take you behind the scenes of the most magical places in the world. See you soon, and keep feeling the magic!
