"Encanto" Movie Creators Reveal 60 Facts and Behind-the-Scenes Secrets of the Incredible Film Through Their Tweets

Disney's Encanto has stayed in the spotlight long after its release, thanks to its music, visuals, and the way it turned the Madrigal family into a cultural obsession. Now that the film has been made available for free, even more viewers are revisiting the story and the details hidden inside it.

At the center of the movie is Mirabel, the only member of her family without a magical gift, just as the miracle that protects their home begins to crack. That setup leaves plenty of room for secrets, emotional turns, and a lot of behind-the-scenes curiosity.

Cast, crew, animators, and the director have shared plenty of Twitter posts about how Encanto came together, and the details are surprisingly fun. Here are 60 facts and behind-the-scenes moments that show how much work went into the film.

#1 Mirabel with her detective work version.

#2 Dark rides and theme parks inspired shots.

#3 Eponine counterpoint energy.

#4 "Belle" from Beauty and the Beast inspired.

#5 Mirabel narrating the backstory.

#6 Dos Oruguitas to Family Madrigal.

#7 The Abuela section of the opening.

#8 Abuela sings to the tune of Dos Oruguitas.

#9 Encanto and its beautiful story.

#10 A real-life married couple as animators of Alma and Pedro's scene.

#11 My wife and I as a shot reference for young love and giggles.

#12 The moment when Abuela and Abuelo connect for the first time.

#13 Had to become three princesses at once.

#14 One of the movie's hit songs, "We Don't Talk About Bruno."

#15 The anxiety of screwing up the verse part.

#16 The very first audition.

#17 Mariano's family walking to the casita.

#18 Preproduction, Mirabel and the House.

#19 Great new words.

#20 Line that got cut out.

#21 Tarzan as a source for capturing high-action moments.

#22 Adorable details of Antonio's desk and chair.

#23 Favorite joke that was improvised.

#24 Bruno's artwork on the walls.

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#25 The first draft.

#26 The finale was originally 7 minutes long.

#27 Extended moment with Mirabel's parents.

#28 Longer first draft.

#29 First draft of Abuela's entrance.

#30 The characters and their unique personalities.

Featuring Dolores.

#31 Mirabel's gesture.

#32 Attention to detail.

#33 Survived all revisions.

#34 "Worth a shot" by Maui in Moana.

#35 Loved the song so much.

#36 Wife as a model for Isabela's graceful pose.

#37 A quick swap off-screen.

#38 Surface Pressure bridge first draft.

#39 First draft of the end.

#40 First animation dialogue test.

#41 Standing and singing donkeys.

#42 Discarded couplet of Surface Pressure.

#43 "Waiting on a Miracle."

#44 Done after the first take.

#45 Dolores' squeak.

#46 First song ever written from beginning to end in Spanish, "Dos Oruguitas."

#47 12-person choir to record vocals.

#48 Zoom link for the team to listen to the recording of Encanto's score.

#49 Three-dimensional object?

#50 Naturalistic eye shader was newly employed for Encanto.

#51 What they were dancing to at the family party.

Antonio, Pepa, and Felix

#52 The candle's eternal flame.

#53 Mirabel's skirt.

#54 How big are those palm trees in Casa Madrigal?

#55 "Real doors in Colombia are just as magical."

#56 A fan's appreciation for details.

#57 "To help us heal."

#58 The credits.

#59 "The toughest but most rewarding aspect of my work."

#60 Amazing team.

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