50 Fun Facts About Disney Trivia for Kids

In Frozen, what is the name of the kingdom that Elsa accidentally traps in eternal winter?

Arendelle is the Scandinavian-style kingdom Elsa rules; after her ice powers are revealed at her coronation, she flees and leaves it frozen in midsummer.

What is the name of Kristoff's reindeer in Frozen?

Sven is Kristoff's loyal reindeer, a carrot lover whose 'voice' Kristoff supplies himself in the film.

In Moana, what kind of being is Maui, voiced by Dwayne Johnson?

A shape-shifting demigod, Maui can turn into a hawk, a shark or a lizard with his magic fish hook; he stole the heart of the island goddess Te Fiti.

Encanto is about the magical Madrigal family, who live in which country?

Colombia's mountains and coffee country inspired Encanto's setting; the Madrigals live in a hidden valley there, and Mirabel alone has no magical gift.

What is the name of the Madrigal family's living, magical house in Encanto?

Casita, Spanish for 'little house', is alive — its tiles and shutters move to help the family — and was created by the miracle candle when Abuela Alma fled her village.

In Toy Story, what kind of toy is Woody?

A cowboy doll with a pull-string that says 'There's a snake in my boot', Woody is Andy's favourite toy until a flashy new arrival shows up.

What does Buzz Lightyear believe about himself when he first arrives in Andy's room?

That he is a real Space Ranger is Buzz's firm belief — he thinks he has crash-landed on a strange planet — which is why he keeps trying to fly.

What kind of fish are Nemo and his dad Marlin?

Clownfish like Nemo and Marlin live safely among the stinging tentacles of sea anemones; their forgetful friend Dory is a regal blue tang.

Where do Marlin and Nemo live at the start of Finding Nemo?

The Great Barrier Reef, off the coast of Australia, is where Marlin and Nemo's sea-anemone home sits before Nemo is scooped up by a diver.

In The Lion King, who is Simba's evil uncle who wants the throne?

Scar, Mufasa's jealous younger brother, causes the wildebeest stampede and then tricks Simba into thinking his father's death was his fault so the cub runs away.

Which wise mandrill presents baby Simba to the animals at Pride Rock?

Rafiki is the kingdom's shaman and adviser; he presents the newborn cub at Pride Rock and later helps grown-up Simba find his way home.

What is the name of Aladdin's pet monkey?

Abu is Aladdin's kleptomaniac monkey sidekick; they steal bread together in the Agrabah marketplace before Aladdin finds the lamp.

Which comedian voiced the Genie in the 1992 film Aladdin?

Robin Williams improvised much of the Genie's rapid-fire dialogue, and his performance helped make Aladdin the highest-grossing film of 1992 worldwide.

In The Little Mermaid, what kind of animal is Sebastian?

A crab with a Jamaican accent, he is King Triton's court composer and adviser, and he sings Under the Sea.

Who is the sea witch that Ariel makes a deal with in The Little Mermaid?

Ursula, the tentacled sea witch, takes Ariel's voice in exchange for three days as a human to win a kiss from Prince Eric.

Which of these is NOT one of Snow White's seven dwarfs?

Jolly is not a dwarf: the real ones include Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful and Sneezy, and the name closest to Jolly is Happy.

Which dwarf in Snow White never speaks and only communicates with sounds and gestures?

Dopey, the youngest-looking and clumsiest dwarf, never says a word; he communicates with mime, whistles and grins, and gets a kiss from Snow White.

In Pinocchio, which little character acts as the wooden puppet's conscience?

Jiminy Cricket is appointed Pinocchio's official conscience by the Blue Fairy and sings When You Wish Upon a Star, which won the Oscar for Best Original Song.

What does Cinderella's Fairy Godmother turn into a carriage?

A pumpkin becomes Cinderella's glittering coach, while the mice become horses; her horse Major becomes the coachman and the dog Bruno the footman.

What is special about Dumbo the elephant?

He can fly using his ears, which are so enormous the other elephants mock him; his only real friend besides his mother is Timothy the mouse.

How many puppies does Cruella de Vil try to steal in 101 Dalmatians?

Fifteen puppies — Pongo and Perdita's whole litter — are snatched by Jasper and Horace after Cruella's offer to buy them is refused; 84 bought puppies make up the rest of the 99.

In Peter Pan, why is Captain Hook so afraid of the crocodile?

It ate his hand and wants the rest: Peter cut off Hook's hand and fed it to the crocodile, which liked the taste and follows him everywhere, ticking from the clock it swallowed.

What was the movie Tangled originally going to be called?

Rapunzel was the working title for years; Disney renamed the 2010 film Tangled, reportedly so it would appeal to boys as well as girls.

In Coco, what instrument does Miguel secretly teach himself to play?

Guitar is the instrument Miguel builds and practises in secret, copying old films of his idol Ernesto de la Cruz, because his family has banned music.

Which Mexican holiday inspired the Pixar film Coco?

Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is the holiday when families honour their ancestors with marigolds and ofrendas; Miguel crosses into the Land of the Dead that night.

How many emotions live inside Riley's head in Inside Out?

Five emotions — Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust and Anger — run the control room in Riley's head in the 2015 film; more arrive in the sequel.

In Cars, what is the name of the forgotten Route 66 town where Lightning McQueen gets stranded?

Radiator Springs, a faded Route 66 town in fictional Carburetor County, is where Lightning McQueen befriends the rusty tow truck Mater and learns to slow down.

In Monsters, Inc., what does the city of Monstropolis use to make its electricity?

Children's screams, collected by scarers like Sulley through closet doors, power Monstropolis — until the monsters discover that laughter is far more powerful.

How many eyes does Mike Wazowski have?

One big green eye is all Mike Wazowski has; he is Sulley's best friend and scare assistant at the factory.

In Up, how does Carl make his house fly?

With thousands of helium balloons tied to his chimney, Carl lifts the house and sets off for Paradise Falls in South America, a promise he made to his wife Ellie.

What was Mickey Mouse almost called before Walt Disney's wife suggested a better name?

Lillian Disney thought Mortimer sounded too stuffy.

Which 1928 cartoon with synchronized sound gave Mickey Mouse his famous debut?

Steamboat Willie premiered in New York on 18 November 1928, the date Disney treats as Mickey's birthday; Walt Disney himself supplied Mickey's squeaky voice in the early years.

In Zootopia, what kind of animal is the rookie police officer Judy?

A rabbit from the farming town of Bunnyburrow, Judy becomes Zootopia's first bunny police officer and teams up with a sly fox con artist, Nick Wilde.

Remy, the star of Ratatouille, dreams of becoming a chef in which city?

Paris is where Remy ends up, in the kitchen of Gusteau's restaurant, after being swept through the sewers; being a rat makes cooking in a fancy kitchen a problem.

Stitch from Lilo & Stitch is officially known by which experiment number?

626 is Stitch's designation — Experiment 626, created by the mad scientist Dr. Jumba Jookiba — before Lilo adopts him, thinking he is a dog.

On which Hawaiian island does Stitch crash-land at the start of Lilo & Stitch?

Kauai, where Lilo lives in the town of Kokaua, is where Stitch's stolen spacecraft crashes; knocked out on the road, he is taken to an animal shelter, where Lilo finds him.

Where did Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Disney's first full-length animated film, get its story?

The German fairy tale was published back in 1812.

Which two friends visit the surface with Ariel to watch Prince Eric's birthday party?

Flounder and Sebastian go up with Ariel to watch the fireworks on Prince Eric's ship, though Sebastian only follows to keep her out of trouble.

What event is Andy's family preparing for throughout Toy Story?

Moving house is the backdrop to Toy Story: Andy's birthday party is held early because the family is about to move, and the toys fear being lost in the move.

What does the fairy godmother warn Cinderella about the stroke of midnight?

All the magic ends at the last stroke of midnight, the fairy godmother warns; Cinderella runs off so fast she leaves a glass slipper behind on the palace steps.

In Bambi, what kind of animal is Bambi's friend Flower?

A skunk, Flower got his name when Bambi mistook him for a flower in the meadow; the little skunk was so flattered that he kept the name.

In Beauty and the Beast, Lumière has been turned into which household object?

A candelabra is what Lumière, the castle's maître d', became under the enchantress's curse; Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts and Chip turned into a mantel clock, a teapot and a teacup.

In Mulan, what kind of creature is Mushu?

A dragon, tiny and wisecracking and voiced by Eddie Murphy, Mushu is a disgraced former family guardian who helps Mulan to win back his place among the ancestors.

In Tarzan, what kind of animal is his nervous friend Tantor?

An elephant, Tantor is a jumpy worrier who frets about germs and danger; Tarzan's other best friend is the gorilla Terk.

In The Jungle Book, what kind of animal is Mowgli's laid-back friend Baloo?

A bear, Baloo sings The Bare Necessities and promises Mowgli he can stay in the jungle, while the wise panther Bagheera keeps trying to lead him to the Man-Village.

In Big Hero 6, what was Baymax built to be?

A healthcare robot is what Tadashi, Hiro's older brother, built Baymax to be — an inflatable 'personal healthcare companion' — in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo.

What kind of creature is WALL-E's pet, Hal?

A cockroach named Hal is WALL-E's only companion on an Earth abandoned by humans 700 years earlier, until the probe robot EVE arrives.

Brave, the story of Princess Merida, is set in the highlands of which country?

Scotland's medieval Highlands are the setting; Merida was the first Disney Princess created by Pixar, and the film's working title was The Bear and the Bow.

In The Incredibles, what is the name of the baby of the family?

Jack-Jack is the baby, who turns out to have a whole grab-bag of powers; the family live in a quiet suburb of Metroville, where dad Bob misses his superhero days.

In Finding Dory, how many limbs does Hank the grumpy octopus have?

Seven limbs make Hank a 'septopus', as Dory notes, having lost a tentacle; he helps Dory at the Marine Life Institute in exchange for her tag so he can stay in an aquarium.