From the Oh My Disney blog
Are you a good liar? We think we’re kind of great at it–not that we’ve had that much experience or anything–we look at it as a kind of fine art. Things we’re not so good at: guessing when other people are lying. We’re kind of gullible; we think it’s charming. Anyways, today we’re putting your skills to the test. Below will be four facts about some of your favorite Disney movies. Three will be true, one will be a lie. See if you can identify the lie and claim Disney movie knowledge world domination (it’s a real thing, look it up… okay, don’t look it up, but you can trust us… or can you?).
1. Who Framed Roger Rabbit:
a. The liquid the toons dread is called “Dip!”
b. Roger works for ACME Studios
c. The toons all live in Toontown
d. Bob Hoskins’ character is named Eddie Valiant
2. Aladdin:
a. The Sultan’s throne is shaped like an elephant
b. Aladdin’s clothing was modeled after MC Hammer’s
c. Jafar has to obtain the Sultan’s ruby to enter the Cave of Wonders
d. Iago was originally written with Danny DeVito in mind.
3. Alice in Wonderland:
a. The caterpillar Alice meets is “exactly three feet tall”
b. The White Rabbit’s watch runs two days slow
c. “Twinkle Twinkle Little Bat” is said by the Doormouse
d. The croquet mallets were originally ostriches
4. Mary Poppins:
a. Mr. Banks works at Dawes, Tomes, Mousely, Grubbs Fidelity Fiduciary bank.
b. The studio originally wanted Cary Grant to play Bert
c. The “Bird Lady” was based on a real person.
d. Winifred Banks’ middle name is Penelope
5. The Lion King:
a. Pumbaa means “Dusty” in Swahili
b. Scar is the only lion with a black mane
c. James Earl Jones was first cast as Scar but had to drop out
d. “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” was almost cut, Elton John saved it
6. The Little Mermaid:
a. Flounder shows Ariel the Eric statue as a birthday gift
b. Animators had to create a new color for Ariel’s tail
c. Sebastian’s first name is really Horatio
d. Ursula’s contract is binding “For All Eternity”
7. Pocahontas:
a. Meeko the raccoon was originally going to be a wild turkey
b. The color red is used sparingly in the film until the battle sequences
c. The name of John Smith’s ship is “Susan Constant”
d. Mel Gibson (voice of John Smith) also recorded line for other male bacground characters
8. Pirates of the Caribbean:
a. Gibbs’ first name is Joshamee
b. Keira Knightley was 17 at the time of filming
c. Geoffrey Rush signed on to the project because Pirates is his favorite Disneyland attraction
d. The dust used in the fighting scenes is chocolate powder
9. Beauty and the Beast:
a. The proprietor of the town’s asylum is name Monsieur D’Arque
b. Cogsworth’s official job at the castle is “Majordomo”
c. Lumiere’s character is based on Maurice Chevalier
d. Beauty and the Beast was nominated for 5 Academy Awards
10. Peter Pan:
a. The Darling parents are named George and Margaret
b. Marilyn Monroe was rumored to be the Live-Action mode for Tinker Bell
c. Wendy, Michael, and John live in Bloomsbury
d. Peter Pan’s hideout is located at “Hangman’s Tree”
ANSWERS:
1. b. Roger works for ACME Studios
2. c. Jafar has to obtain the Sultan’s ruby to enter the Cave of Wonders
3. d. The croquet mallets were originally ostriches
4. d. Winifred Banks’ middle name is Penelope
5. c. James Earl Jones was first cast as Scar but had to drop out
6. a. Flounder shows Ariel the Eric statue as a birthday gift
7. d. Mel Gibson (voice of John Smith) also recorded line for other male bacground characters
8. c. Geoffrey Rush signed on to the project because Pirates is his favorite Disneyland attraction
9. d. Beauty and the Beast was nominated for 5 Academy Awards
10. a. The Darling parents are named George and Margaret
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