Mickey Mouse in the food
Here’s another difficult-to-find Mickey Mouse nod in a contemporary Disney film. A visually stunning screen depicts children and their food from above in the 2000 film The Emperor’s New Groove. However, the food in those bowls appears to be a little strange…
Close inspection reveals a very simplified Mickey Mouse shape; three black dots, one of which is larger and could be a nose. Is it a coincidence? We doubt it.
Taking a jab at Six Flags
In the world of amusement parks, Disney and Six Flags have long been fierce rivals. So it’s only natural that Disney will poke fun at their rivals in the best way they know how: through their films.
Maurice is lost in the woods and discovers these signs in this scene from Beauty And The Beast. Anaheim, a real Disneyland location, is indicated by a sign pointing to a bright path. However, a sign pointing down a dark, scary road reads Valencia, a Six Flags attraction.