19 Annoying Plot Holes In Disney Movies That Still Do Not Make Any Sense

Disney movies have a way of sticking with people long after childhood, and not just because of the songs. Once you rewatch them as an adult, the little details start to stand out, and some of them are hard to ignore.

From Ariel’s missing voice to Cinderella’s glass slippers and the strange logic in films like The Lion King and Mulan, fans have pointed out plenty of moments that do not quite add up. These are the kinds of plot holes that spark debate, especially when a movie has been watched over and over again for years.

Here are 19 Disney movie details that still leave people scratching their heads.

1. Ariel who seemed to forget that she could write when her voice was stolen from her.

"Maybe the biggest one of all—we know that Ariel can read and write since she signs Ursula's contract. Why doesn't she search for a quill and parchment, or even WRITE IN THE SAND, when she meets Prince Eric?"

tammyakeliat, Buzzfeed

2. To be fair, it's kind of challenging to be told not to do something but doing it anyway.

"Despite being told NUMEROUS times not to go to the West Wing in the castle, WHY does Belle go anyway—and then act surprised when the Beast is mad at her for doing so?!?"

cmc1114, Buzzfeed

3. The thing about Genie and wishes...

"The Genie's magic doesn't *QUITE* hold up. When Aladdin wishes to be a prince, Genie just gives him the clothing and a parade. But when Jafar wishes to be Sultan, Genie upends the monarchy. HUH?"

Mary Beth Kepshire, Facebook

4. Mulan and her magic cloth that could remove her makeup in one swift motion

"A smaller one, but troubling nonetheless—how was Mulan able to wipe her makeup off with her sleeve in one smooth motion?"

jelly_mints, Buzzfeed

5. That portrait indeed does not look like an 11-year-old boy.

"The timeline in Beauty and the Beast seems to be totally messed up. For starters, the Beast is cursed when he is a young boy (probably about 11 years old)—yet there's a human portrait of him in the castle as a young man! We need answers."

Dani Dymond, Facebook

Some of these details are easy to overlook until you watch the movies again.

6. Honestly, why?

"Despite the fact they're both dogs, Goofy wears clothes and walks/talks, while Pluto walks on all fours and barks. What?!"

laurencrabtre, Buzzfeed

7. The glass slippers not disappearing in Cinderella

"Everything that the Fairy Godmother transformed reverted back to its original state at the stroke of midnight—except Cinderella's glass slippers. Why didn't they turn back?"

1999, Buzzfeed

8. She's the man!

"Was Mulan really *THAT* good at dressing in drag that she fooled the entire Chinese army into thinking she was a man? That includes Shang, who interacted with her face-to-face!"

tammyakeliat, Buzzfeed

And once one plot hole stands out, it is hard not to notice the rest.

It’s giving the same energy as the AITA fight over friends repaying hidden vacation costs.

9. A jerk move

"And then let's talk about how Shang abandoned Mulan in the snow AFTER she saved his life and the Chinese army. What a jerk move—WHY was he such an asshole?"

wuraolaolagunju, Buzzfeed

10. Anteaters showing up in The Lion King

"Why do anteaters (which are native to SOUTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA) show up during 'I Just Can't Wait To Be King' in The Lion King, which takes place in AFRICA?!"

DoesTheThing, Buzzfeed

11. With romance in her mind, she could have not been able to think about anything else!

"Why didn't Cinderella keep her chill when she heard Prince Charming was looking for her? If she had kept her cool, her Stepmother wouldn't have locked her up!"

katyatatianaa, Buzzfeed

12. They were just making the whole process a lot more difficult and slower.

"On that note, why did Prince Charming have to search far and wide for Cinderella and check EVERY single woman's foot in the kingdom? If he was searching for the love of his life, wouldn't he at least have remembered her facial features and that she was blonde?"

grimleyfinley, Buzzfeed

That is the kind of thing fans love to point out years later.

13. The million dollar question that has been bugging us ever since

"OK, another Cinderella question: If the glass slipper was such a perfect fit, then why did it fall off in the first place?"

kimw4567, Buzzfeed

14. Maybe they were too caught up with their own village?

"Additionally, the castle is just a short distance from Belle's village. Did none of the villagers notice the building descend into disrepair in just a few short years?"

Tara Toma, Facebook

15. It's Elsa, she can survive it

"OK, this is just a matter of practicality—if Elsa built an all-ice castle, wouldn't that mean her bed was just a block of ice? WHAT ABOUT HER TOILET? It just doesn't seem comfortable!"

staringsarah, Buzzfeed

16. It's a valid emotion, though!

"Swinging back to Ariel. King Triton is LEGIT scary when he discovers her grotto. Why is he SO angry when he destroys her prized possessions?"

Kat Kitty Korova, Facebook

17. Buzz dilemma

"Buzz *THINKS* he's a Space Ranger in Toy Story, but freezes up like the rest of the toys whenever a human is in their presence. What gives?"

samstryker, Buzzfeed

18. Actually, though, she didn't know any better.

"Why does Snow White eat food from a damn stranger?!?! SHE SHOULD KNOW BETTER!"

grimleyfinley, Buzzfeed

19. And live a Happily Ever After!

"And finally, how the HELL do some Disney characters fall in love and marry each other after barely knowing one another?"

kelson352, Buzzfeed

Some of these are actually quite forgivable, but some truly make us wonder why they were overlooked in the first place. One way or another, though, Disney movies have been a huge part of our childhood, and even though the stories may not be perfect in all aspects, they are still equally magical and special to most of us.

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Disney fans will probably keep debating these forever.

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