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7 quirky Disney facts

Disney Renaissance (Aladdin-Lion King) and not so Disney Renaissance (Pocahontas).  I love ’em all. Here’s some quirky facts about some of my faves.

1. Jackie Chan voiced Mulan’s Shang in a Chinese version of the film.

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Disney’s Mulan

2. Tiana is left handed.

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Disney’s The Princess and the Frog

3.Aladdin was based off of Tom Cruise (looks), Michael J. Fox (personality), and M.C. Hammer (style).

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Disney’s Aladdin

4. Pocahontas’ mother’s spirit(embodied by the swirling wind) was originally embodied by a guiding star.

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5. It took a lot for Beast to become ugly enough. He went through several character sketches before his final look was decided on.

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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast

6.Rapunzel was the only Disney “princess” to have super powers.

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Disney’s Tangled

7.Merida went through a total of 22 wardrobe changes.

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Disney’s Brave