23 Small Details In Disney Movies That Will Surprise You

Disney movies have a way of rewarding repeat viewings, because the more you watch, the more tiny details start to pop out. Some are hidden in the background, some are blink-and-you-miss-it cameos, and some are the kind of clever little touches that make longtime fans smile.

This roundup pulls together 23 small Disney details from across Pixar and Disney classics, from character crossovers to visual jokes and subtle animation choices. A few of them are so easy to miss that even devoted fans may have watched the scene dozens of times without noticing.

If you love spotting Easter eggs, this list has plenty to catch your eye. Read on for the little Disney moments that make these movies even more fun to revisit.

1. Did you know that Sulley from Monsters, Inc. makes a cameo in Brave?

He appears as a wood carving, which is so cute!

2. A baby Moana is briefly shown in Wreck-It Ralph 2.

3. In Atlantis, King Nedakh was the only one who looked at the crystal as Atlantis sank. It's the reason he is blind.

4. Colette from Ratatouille has a burn scar on her forearm. It's quite common for people who work in kitchens.

5. Dory's dad has a color pattern that resembles a receding hairline.

6. Nani from Lilo and Stitch has a poster of Mulan.

7. We have a post about Aladdin.

8. Dinoco is a logo typically seen in Pixar movies.

9. Totoro makes an appearance in Toy Story 3.

10. Nemo is also in Toy Story 3. You have to look carefully to spot him.

And if you like spotting odd details, 81 Visual Anomalies That Will Leave Your Logic Spinning In The Mud is basically made for you.

11. The magic carpet from Aladdin makes a cameo appearance in Moana.

12. The creators behind Buzz Lightyear's batteries are the same ones who created Wall-E.

The batteries used to power Buzz Lightyear are made by the same fictional company that built Wall-E.

13. Rapunzel from Tangled touched the lantern that her parents released from the palace.

You can tell by looking at its design. It's the only one designed with the royal seal.

14. Have you ever wondered why Phil said only two words? Well, here's the answer.

15. The tracks of airplanes are also tire tracks.

16. In Paris, there's a restaurant called Gusteau's, which inspired the restaurant in Ratatouille.

17. In Toy Story 3, Andy has wallpaper that appears in Monsters, Inc. and is used for practicing camouflage.

18. Gloves are a signal that a character is a villain.

19. In the movie The Incredibles, look at the last digits on Mirage's business card.

You'll realize it's spelled "SUPRHRO" when you use a regular phone keypad. It's a great Easter egg, considering that many characters in the film are superheroes.

20. Mother Gothel from Tangled kisses Rapunzel's hair, not her forehead.

21. Pixar is famous for creating heartwarming and unforgettable short films.

See those titles? They're their creations.

22. Wall-E creates a statue of EVE using junk.

23. The flux capacitor you see in Back to the Future can also be found in The Polar Express.

Some of these details are so small that they almost disappear into the background.

That is exactly what makes Disney Easter eggs so fun to hunt for.

A few of these are the kind of references fans only notice after pausing the scene.

And once you spot one, it is hard not to keep looking for the next.

Want more “wait, what?” moments like the receding hairline pattern on Dory’s dad? Check out Small Moments That Prove The World Is Still Full Of Surprises.