Walt Disney Studios Animated Features

Beauty & the Beast - Stained Glass

The Latin motto on the Beast's stained glass window reads Vincit Qui Se Vincit, which translates into English as He Conquers Who Conquers Himself.

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Beauty & the Beast - Bell Jar Hidden Mickey

The handle topping the bell jar creates a Hidden Mickey in this scene (early in the movie, before the title). Later in the movie, the bell jar's handle isn't completely round.

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Beauty & the Beast - She's Nothing Like the Rest of Us

To emphasize Belle's uniqueness, the animators dressed Belle in bright blue, making her stand out from the other townspeople and the autumn colors.

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Beauty & the Beast - Road Sign

As Maurice and Felipe try to find their way, two of the routes on the road sign read Anaheim and Valencia.

Built in former orange groves, the original Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, California.

Valencia, California is home to California Institute of the Arts, commonly known as CalArts. The school founded by Walt and Roy Disney, has trained most of the directors and animators working at Walt Disney Studios and Pixar Studios.

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Beauty & the Beast - Column Hidden Mickey

As Maurice enters the Beast's chateau, the Ionic column to the left of the door is topped by a Hidden Mickey.

Beauty & the Beast - Tree Trunk Hidden Mickey

As Belle and the Beast share a moment playing in the snow, the mottled bark on the tree trunk (to the right of Belle's hand) creates a Hidden Mickey.

Beauty & the Beast - The Cowardly Lion

The Beast is unhappy with his reflection, a look inspired by the Cowardly Lion's visit to the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz (1939).