10+ Intriguing Details About Disney Princesses That You May Have Not Noticed The First Time

Nothing truly beats the classics. Even though Disney has consistently provided us with excellent films packed with lessons and interesting characters throughout the years, the older ones featuring our favorite Disney princesses resonate differently. They are the films we never tire of watching, even as we grow into adulthood, and we would honestly still choose them for a comfort movie night if given the chance.

These Disney princesses and characters were our first role models in life. Although they weren't necessarily great examples due to their naivety and, most of the time, cluelessness about life and love, they were still our role models nonetheless. As kids, we always wanted to wear their beautiful gowns and dresses, and we even wished to have the power to talk to animals just like Cinderella.

We're happy that they all achieved their happily-ever-after, but they didn't reach that conclusion easily; there were a lot of obstacles along the way, primarily caused by their equally iconic villains. They had to endure enchantments, curses, and a great deal of manipulation.

Even though they overcame these challenges, there were many heartbreaking moments in their respective films that we may or may not have noticed. Just take a look at some of the most subtle yet poignant details shared by people online:

1. Elsa's Parents Created Her Prison Cell

"The type of chains Elsa has on were obviously made for her. However, Hans could not have made them because he had no idea that covering Elsa's hands would stop her powers and also didn't have the resources at the time to make them. The only people who could have known this were her parents. Elsa's parents made a cell specifically for their daughter in case she got out of control." - u/_BindersFullOfWomen_Disney

2. In Cinderella, A Window Shadow Creates A Cage

"In Cinderella, when she enters her Stepmother’s room, the shadows make it look like she is in a cage." - u/grasshopper_joDisney

3. Elsa's Breath Isn't Visible In The Cold

"In Frozen, when Hans confronts Elsa in the prison, you can see the condensation of his breath. However, Elsa’s breath does not show any condensation." - u/rachelmarylDisney

4. Being Against The Light Made Ariel Appear Like Vanessa

"In The Little Mermaid, when Ariel rescues Eric from drowning and sings to him, she is backlit, making her hair appear dark brown or black. This makes it even more believable that Eric thinks the dark-haired human version of Ursula was the one who rescued him." - u/owlingthrough2Disney

5. It Was Always The Hair

"In Disney’s Tangled, after Mother Gothel says, 'I love you most' to Rapunzel, instead of kissing her forehead, Mother Gothel kisses Rapunzel’s hair, which is her source of youth." - u/TheCutestOfBeansDisney

6. Jasmine Wouldn't Be The First Person To Lose A Hand

"In Aladdin, when Farouk catches Jasmine stealing and grabs her hand, you can see cuts in the wood of his stand, indicating how many hands he has cut off before." - u/bwmamanamedshaDisney

7. Rapunzel's Tears Being Able To Heal, Just Like In The Original Tale

"In Tangled, Rapunzel’s tears heal Eugene, similar to the original story where her tears help her prince regain his vision after being blinded." - u/knitter_boi420Disney

8. When Mulan Finds "A Girl Worth Fighting For"

"In Mulan, shortly after the song 'A Girl Worth Fighting For,' Mulan finds a girl who is truly worth fighting for." - u/Wil-HimbiDisney

9. Esmerelda's "Death" Changes The Color Palette

"In Hunchback of Notre Dame, when Esmerelda is presumed dead and Quasimodo is heartbroken, the colors become darker, creating a sadder mood. However, when Judge Frollo opens the door and is about to stab Quasi, the colors shift to red, symbolizing danger." - u/Mark_LevinsDisney

10. Tiana's Father Wasn't Able To Receive A Medal Of Honor

"In Disney’s Princess and The Frog, Tiana’s dad received the DSC (Distinguished Service Cross)—the US Army’s second highest award for valor. During WWI, African-American soldiers often did not receive America’s highest recognition for bravery—the Medal of Honor." - u/Joe_Smith_ActionwearDisney

11. Rapunzel Tries To Save Mother Gothel Despite Her Betrayal

"In Tangled, there's a split second in which Rapunzel reaches out desperately to save Mother Gothel—even after she stabs Eugene! It's so quick you might miss it, but it highlights the significant impact that long-term emotional abuse can have." - u/schrodingers_cat42Disney

12. Merida's Family Is Split Just Like The Old Kingdom's Four Brothers

"In Brave, the four brothers between whom the Old Kingdom was split were three identical twins and an older sibling, just like Merida and her brothers." - u/TheFfrogDisney

13. Cinderella's Dress Was So Grained In The Blu-Ray Version That It Erased A Lot Of Details

"The Blu-ray version of Disney’s Cinderella has been so scrubbed of grain that it removed some of the line work within certain scenes." - u/JaxerfpDisney

14. Belle Preferred To Be Locked Up Than To Be With Gaston

"In Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Belle was willing to be locked up for the rest of her life with the Beast to save her father, but she was unwilling to be stuck with Gaston for the rest of her life to save her father." - u/susie_graceDisney

Disney never fails to hit us right in the feels, and even years or decades later, when we finally rewatch their films, we still discover many fascinating details we failed to notice the first time we watched them. It's like finding extra Easter eggs along the way!

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