This article was originally published in March 2022.
Easter eggs are those hard-to-find references hidden in movies by directors and producers for keen-eyed fans to uncover and enjoy.
In 1937, Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) released “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.” It was the first full-length animated feature and was the first time Disney included an Easter egg in a film: a hidden Mickey Mouse logo that appeared several times throughout the movie.
Since then, Disney has built a rich cinematic history, which also includes Easter eggs featuring Disney movie characters or references in other Disney movies. We’ve gathered a list of those clever moments from the company’s animation “renaissance” period that make fans smile.
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“The Little Mermaid” – 1989
Mickey, Donald, and Goofy can be seen amongst a crowd when Seahorse Herald introduced King Triton and Sebastian.
“Aladdin” – 1992
The Genie found Sebastian from “The Little Mermaid” hiding in his Royal Recipes book when he was changing Aladdin’s image from thief to prince.
“The Lion King” – 1994
Jock, the Scottish terrier from “Lady and the Tramp” can be seen amongst a pack of hyenas at the end of “The Lion King” when Scar tells Simba that the hyenas think Scar is king.
“Hercules” – 1997
Scar from “The Lion King” appeared as an overcoat for Hercules when an artist was painting an image of Hercules on a vase.
“Tarzan” – 1999
Turk, the gorilla can be seen playing with spoons on top of Mrs. Potts and Chip from “Beauty and the Beast.”
