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9 facts you might not know about the making of Disney's animated movie 'Wish'
9 facts you might not know about the making of Disney's animated movie 'Wish'
Kirsten AcunaJan 15, 2024, 02:59 IST
Asha and Star in "Wish."2023 Disney
"Wish" is Disney Animation's 62nd full-length feature.
Here's what we learned about the making of the new movie from the directors and a behind-the-scenes book.
Disney's newest animated movie, "Wish," contains dozens of Easter eggs and nods to the classics before it, but it also contains real-world references.
Earlier this month, Business Insider spoke with the directors, producers, and an associate production designer to learn more about the making of the movie.
We also checked out the behind-the-scenes book, "The Art of Wish."
From how Princess Diana inspired attire in the movie to the military watchtower that informed King Magnifico's castle, here's what you may not know about "Wish."
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"Wish" is supposed to be the origin story of the Disney wishing star seen in several movies.
"Wish" tells the origin story of Disney's wishing star, named Star.2023 Disney
There are over 100 Disney Easter eggs in "Wish."
Asha wears a cloak inspired by the Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella" in "Wish."Disney Animation
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Asha's seven friends are inspired by Snow White's dwarves, right down to their names.
Each of Asha's friends is inspired by one of the seven dwarfs from "Snow White."Disney Animation
Star's face is inspired by Mickey Mouse.
Star's face is inspired by Mickey Mouse's soft features.2023 Disney; The Walt Disney Company via Getty Images
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Asha's shoes are a reference to Princess Diana's wedding slippers.
Princess Diana's wedding slippers inspired the look of Asha's shoes in "Wish."Disney; Anwar Hussein/Getty Images; William Thomas Cain/Getty Images
King Magnifico's castle is inspired by a military watchtower in Spain.
King Magnifico's castle is inspired by a military watchtower in southern Spain.2023 Disney; Wolfgang Kaehler/LightRocket via Getty Images
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The Wishing Tree that Asha sits in is a nod, in part, to Walt Disney.
The Wishing Tree is a nod to Walt Disney's Dreaming Tree.2022 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
A larger-than-life storybook was created for "Wish" similar to those created for "Snow White" and "Sleeping Beauty."
The animated book for "Wish" is seen next to the prop book used when filming "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs."Disney; Kirsten Acuna/Business Insider
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Asha's grandpa, Sabino, is inspired by legendary Disney animator Milt Kahl's work.
Sabino was inspired by characters before him like Georges Hautecourt from "The Aristocats."Disney Animation