
26. Ancient Callback
‘Aladdin’ is one of Disney’s most popular animated movies. It drew from ancient legends and became one of the most notable films of its era. Most people don’t think about historical accuracy when they watch it. But Aladdin has some surprising hidden movie details that reveal excellent research (via Common Sense Media).
One of these saw Aladdin throw an apple at his beloved Jasmine when he is courting her. In ancient times this was a real symbolic gesture of love. Apples represent fertility and have clear romantic allusions. It’s nice to see this feature in a children’s story because it offers more meaning.