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Every time the iconic Disney castle logo has been changed for a movie
Every time the iconic Disney castle logo has been changed for a movie
Jason GuerrasioSep 12, 2020, 17:42 IST
The text went from "Walt Disney Pictures" to just "Disney" beginning with "The Muppets" release.Disney
The opening of every Disney movie has featured a logo in the shape of Cinderella's castle since 1985.
But there have been times when the logo has been drastically altered to fit the theme of the movie.
The live-action "Mulan" is the latest to do that, as it opens with the castle at Shanghai Disneyland.
Here are the 48 other times it has occurred.
Cinderella's castle has become an iconic opening image in every Disney movie. Often accompanied by the musical arrangement of "When You Wish Upon a Star" from "Pinocchio," it's one of the brand's most famous symbols.
It began with the 1985 movie "Return to Oz," in which white lines behind a purple background formed the shape of Cinderella's castle with the words "Walt Disney Pictures" appearing at the bottom.
Since then, the logo has evolved into its CGI-animated form today in which the castle is backlit by a setting sun. The only word that appears is "Disney."
But there have been times over the decades when the castle has been drastically altered or replaced to represent the feel of any given movie.
The live-action release of "Mulan" is the latest example. The castle before the film is the one that's at Shanghai Disneyland.
Here's a rundown of all 48 times the Disney castle opening has been changed in a movie:
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"Toy Story" (1995)
The logo for the 1995 release of "Toy Story."
Disney
"Meet the Deedles" (1998)
The "Meet the Deedles" logo was to look like it was under water.
Disney
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"I'll Be Home for Christmas" (1998)
1998's holiday movie "I'll Be Home for Christmas."
Disney
"Tarzan" (1999)
A jungle background appears in the logo for "Tarzan."
Disney
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"Inspector Gadget" (1999)
"Inspector Gadget" features the logo's first bold change.
Disney
"Fantasia 2000" (1999)
Outer space is shown at the start of "Fantasia 2000."
Disney
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"Recess: School's Out" (2001)
The main characters of "Recess: School's Out" are featured in the logo of the movie.
Disney
"Atlantis: The Lost Empire" (2001)
The logo got an aged underwater look for "Atlantis: The Lost Empire."
Disney
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"Snow Dogs" (2002)
An icy logo is featured in "Snow Dogs."
Disney
"Return to Never Land" (2002)
Tinker Bell shows up in the logo for "Return to Never Land."
Disney
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"Lilo & Stitch" (2002)
The logo is abducted by a green beam in "Lilo & Stitch."
Disney
"The Country Bears" (2002)
The logo is given a wooden look for "The Country Bears."
Disney
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"The Jungle Book 2" (2003)
A blue fabric is behind the logo for "The Jungle Book 2."
Disney
"The Lizzie McGuire Movie" (2003)
The logo for 2003's "The Lizzie McGuire Movie."
Disney
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"Teacher's Pet" (2004)
The logo gets the hand drawn treatment in "Teacher's Pet."
Disney
"Home on the Range" (2004)
The logo is branded in "Home on the Range."
Disney
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"Chicken Little" (2005)
The logo goes 3D animated in "Chicken Little."
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"The Shaggy Dog" (2006)
A dog house appears in the logo for "The Shaggy Dog."
Disney
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"The Wild" (2006)
The arc just can't seem to get all the way across the logo in "The Wild."
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006)
The logo has a big change for "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest."
Disney
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"The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause" (2006)
The logo is revealed in a snow globe in "The Santa Clause 3."
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"Enchanted" (2007)
After the logo is shown in "Enchanted" we are pulled quickly into a window at the castle.
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"Bedtime Stories" (2008)
The logo becomes a flip book in "Bedtime Stories."
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"Race to Witch Mountain" (2009)
The logo forms into a mountain in "Race to Witch Mountain."
Disney
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"Tron: Legacy" (2010)
The logo for "Tron: Legacy."
Disney
"Mars Needs Moms" (2011)
The sky turns red in the logo for "Mars Needs Moms."
Disney
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"Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" (2011)
There are a lot of changes in the logo in "On Stranger Tides," including mermaids jumping out of the water.
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"Prom" (2011)
The logo is given a collage feel in "Prom."
Disney
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"The Muppets" (2011)
The text went from "Walt Disney Pictures" to just "Disney" beginning with "The Muppets" release.
Disney
"John Carter" (2012)
The logo got a shade of red for the release of "John Carter."
Disney
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"Frankenweenie" (2012)
The logo in a spooky black and white for "Frankenweenie."
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"Oz the Great and Powerful" (2013)
The logo was in black and white and made up to be music box in "Oz the Great and Powerful."
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"Planes" (2013)
The logo becomes a watchtower in "Planes."
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"Saving Mr. Banks" (2013)
Things get old school for "Saving Mr. Banks."
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"Into the Woods" (2014)
The logo for "Into the Woods."
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"Maleficent" (2014)
The castle of Stefan opens "Maleficent."
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"Cinderella" (2015)
The castle becomes more realistic in "Cinderella."
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"Tomorrowland" (2015)
The logo in "Tomorrowland."
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"The Finest Hours" (2016)
Logo in "The Finest Hours" got a gold tint look.
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"The Jungle Book" (2016) / "The Lion King" (2019)
The logo for 2016's "The Jungle Book" and 2019's "The Lion King."
Disney
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"Beauty and the Beast" (2017)
The beast's castle in "Beauty and the Beast."
Disney
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales" (2017)
The logo for "Dead Men Tell No Tales."
Disney
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"A Wrinkle in Time" (2018)
The trippy logo in "The Wrinkle in Time."
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"Incredibles 2" (2018)
The logo in "Incredibles 2."
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"Christopher Robin" (2018)
The logo in "Christopher Robin" is similar to the animation in the Winnie the Pooh books.
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"Mary Poppins Returns" (2018)
Logo in "Mary Poppins Returns."
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"Noelle" (2019)
Santa's sleigh makes an appearance in the logo for "Noelle."
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