(May 9, 2009) – NOW WITH ANNOTATIONS [FINALLY]! 
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I’ve been wanting to do this for a long time, and these past two weeks I’ve had some spare time, and decided to spend it on this simple video.
Before anyone starts getting into me saying that these aren’t references, then I’ll clarify: Kevin Lima (director) has said himself that every detail in “Enchanted” is a reference to past Disney animation. These are most of the ones that I found (the ones not listed in articles but featured in this video were all found by me!)
Some additional explanation:
3) At first, I thought that Edward swings Giselle around three times in reference to the three times it’s been used in a Disney movie (TLM, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin)- but then I did the entire scene, and almost everything fit in simultaneously. I’m pretty convinced.
4) Pretty obvious. Most articles say that Giselle sings to her statue like Ariel does, but Ariel never sings to the statue, she just flirts.
7) I’m not too sure about this one.
Didn’t catch this, but I wish I had!
10) I’m so proud to be the only one (as far as I know) to have found this. In all the scenes in Robert’s apartment, a stuffed animal of a sheepdog sits on one of his couches. Who else could it be referring to?
11) It’s not probably not specifically for Ursula, but just a reference to all the villains. If I remember correctly, The Queen (from Snow White), Lady Tremaine (from Cinderella) and Maleficent (from Sleeping Beauty) do it, as well.
12) Jodi Benson (the voice of Ariel), who has a small role (rather than a cameo like Paige O’Hara [Belle] and Judy Kuhn [Pocahontas]) as Robert’s secretary. In case anyone was wondering, I got the behind-the-scenes footage of Jodi from the second disc of TLM’s Platinum Edition.
14) I didn’t catch onto this the first time I saw it, but as far as I know, I’m the only one who did. I actually really like this one.
ADDITIONAL FINDINGS:
There were two scenes in the film that I feel are extremely similar to scenes in TLM, but did not include them:
- Giselle falls asleep on Robert’s couch; I thought this was very similar to the scene were Ariel falls asleep while Sebastian explains how to get Eric to kiss her
- When Edward and Giselle leave on their date, the dialog between Robert and Morgan is EXTREMELY similar to the scene before the last in TLM, with Triton and Sebastian; both talk about how much they’re going to miss “her”.
- (contributed by TimeKaiser) Nathaniel chases Pip in the diner, like how Sebastian is chased by Chef Louis in the kitchen.
So, all I have left to say is that I hope you all enjoyed watching this as much as I enjoyed making it. This is just one of the many reasons why I love Enchanted so much, but of course- The Little Mermaid will always hold that special place in my heart. I hope to do more “Enchanted vs. ___” in the future!
Resources:
“Created By: theCombuster” Font: http://lathronaniron.deviantart.com/art/True-Love-s-Kiss-Font-76403453
Part of Your World Instrumental: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL37hKxUBcA
As always, Enchanted and The Little Mermaid belong to Disney- I’m just a big fan.
Not found by me:
Sitting on rock: http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=42900
Seashells: http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2007-11-22-enchanted-homage-side_N.htm
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also giselle’s …
also giselle’s wedding dress in the beginning is very simillar to ariel’s at the end. The sleeves are bigger than their heads! heehee
I like The Little …
I like The Little Mermaid, it’s more classic than a animation-rl movie
the part in the ” …
the part in the “true love’s kiss” song is really similar to sleeping beauty with the owl and the animals standing on top of each other and stuff..
there were a few i …
there were a few i didn’t notice there, but you missed how their wedding dresses were almost identicle
Enchanted has Amy …
Enchanted has Amy Adams in it; Enchanted wins.
P.S. all the people …
P.S. all the people who are saying that Disney is “ripping off” are dumb. They purposefully did those things to pay homage to their previous princess classics like Snow White, Little Mermaid, Sleeping Beauty etc. Disney does these things ALL the time. For example, in The Shaggy Dog, Tim Allen’s character says TO INFINITY AND BEYOND because in real life he plays the voice of Buzz Lightyear. Get it?
ha, i noticed most …
ha, i noticed most of these ESPECIALLY the Jodi Benson part. Judy Kuhn, the singing voice of Pocahontas also makes a small cameo appearance
*claps* I love …
*claps* I love hidden mickeys. Enchanted is such a cute movie and I love the way they incorporated the allusions rather seamlessly into the film. I noticed about half of those. MAX! I didn’t see him. You are very good.
Off-hand I can think of one Beauty and the Beast reference , but you’ve probably already spotted it. Can’t wait to see some of your future videos.
wow. i never even …
wow. i never even bothered to think about it.
woah! I didn’t …
woah! I didn’t notice some of these! XD This is pretty funny XD
i wouldn’t say …
i wouldn’t say disney has been ripping the classics off but making them and changing them to suite thier needs. I mean after all a little mermaid that dies at the end isn’t going to sell it to the kids. I like most of the disney princesses but i think some don’t get enough attention like most. for instance you don’t see pocahontas a whole lot or even jasmine and those were just two of my faves! anyhoo…
i actually thought enchanted was cute, but a bit on the ditzy side. LOL
I noticed the …
I noticed the themes. And I also noticed that in the soap opera Beauty and the Beast is playing. <33 I like the tributes Enchanted plays, it’s cool.
well they sorta did …
well they sorta did that on purpose, and not just with ariel. it had other disney princess magic that they “stole.”
this movie I guess is supposed to represent all of the disney princess movies because it’s the anniversary or something?
this movie was real cute
this is so cool
this is so cool
This movie is ment …
This movie is ment to be like that. However, Disney has been ripping off classic fairy tales since Snow White.
WOW.
Never noticed …
WOW.
Never noticed that before!
lol.
Although i did know Jodi Benson was Ariel and in Enchanted.
wow i was looking …
wow i was looking through past comments and laughing at the different people saying that Disney was ripping off the classics…!!!
Why would Disney rip off Disney…???
I thought it was common knowledge that this was a film with loads of classic Disney references…!!! Its funny that people are complaining its like giving out about Not another teen movie or epic movie…!!! Love the vid by the way cant believe i didnt notice the elevator music…!!!
number 8 ha ha
12 …
number 8 ha ha
12 wow!
You’re welcome
You’re welcome
thank you!
thank you!
Uh…yeah. What she …
Uh…yeah. What she said.
The actress who …
The actress who plays Belle (I forget her name) has a cameo as the woman in the soap opera Nathaniel and Edward watch.
Judy Kuhn (sp?) who voiced Pocahontas is the pregnant woman with kids who says ‘You’re too late’ to Edward when he’s looking for Giselle.
Hope that helped
Enchanted is a …
Enchanted is a GREAT movie, and I love how it gives tribute to the OLDER Disney-movies.
where is belle and …
where is belle and pocahontas voices in the film, i’ve looked but i can’t find them
Well done..
Well done..