Are there any Easter eggs in Moana?

Did you catch them? Just about every Disney movie has references to other Disney classics, and Moana is no exception. Seriously, it's jam-packed with easter eggs from all of your faves, including Frozen, The Little Mermaid, and Aladdin. Prepare to be mind blown.

Is the Tangled flower in Moana?

Did you notice this Easter Egg in Disney's Moana? The Easter Egg appears after Maui and Moana part ways from Te Fiti the movie cuts to a scene of dead flowers. It is here the Tangled reference can be found. Look to the lower left hand corner to see the Magical Golden Flower from Tangled bloom.

Is the turtle in Moana Crush or Squirt?

Squirt and Crush

In the beginning of the movie, the little sea turtle is Squirt and in the water you see Crush, as well.

What cameos are in Moana?

'Frozen' and 'Big Hero 6' also make appearances in the oceanic adventure.

Did Moana actually died at the beginning of the movie?

Already this has our backs up. “Moana actually died in the storm at the beginning of the movie. Maui is her guardian angel, who was tasked to take her to 'Te Fiti', which stands for heaven in the movie. “The whole movie was about her journey to the afterlife.”

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What does Te Fiti stand for?

"Te Kā" means "the burning one" in Maori. The development name for Te Kā/Te Fiti, "Te Po", means "the dark one" in the same language.

Is Moana and Frozen connected?

According to Reddit user Petertwnsnd, there are actually at least two connections to the kingdom of Arendelle and tale of Frozen *woven* into Moana (literally)...but they're hard to spot. See, one of the tapestries in Moana actually contains an embroidered image of the snow monster that guards Elsa's castle.

Was Rapunzel in Frozen?

Eagle-eyed viewers of Frozen may have noticed a split-second cameo in the film by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider from Tangled (above).

How did Moana's grandmother get the heart?

Tala telling the story of Maui and Te Fiti to Motunui's youth. Tala begins the film with an opening narration detailing the day Maui flew to the mother island, Te Fiti, and stole her life-giving gem heart in an act of supposed heroism.

What is on tamatoa's shell?

Tamatoa is a giant blue crab with yellow towards the tip of his claws. He now has 9 legs (used to have 10, but his leg was ripped off by Maui). He has gold and treasure on his shell and was the stealer of Maui's fish hook, which he placed in the center of his shiny treasure.

Is Maui a Sven?

Maui transforms into Sven from "Frozen."

In a scene where Maui tries to become a giant bird, he shuffles through several transformations first. For a split second, he turns into Sven, the beloved reindeer from Disney's "Frozen."

What are the monsters in Moana?

The Sloth monster is a minor villain in Disney's 2016 Moana. It lives in Lalotai. The Sloth Monster is purple with a masked-like face and appears to have multiple arms, ended in clawed hands.

Is the movie Moana based on a true story?

Although Moana is from the fictional island Motunui some 3,000 years ago, the story and culture of Moana is based on the very real heritage and history of Polynesian islands such as Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, and Tahiti.

How did Mother Gothel know the song?

One day, an old woman named Mother Gothel was singing softly to herself during one of her walks along a craggy hillside. She looked down and discovered the Golden Flower. Just as she was about to pluck the flower from the ground, she noticed that it was glowing.

Is Tarzan Elsa and Anna's little brother?

Tarzan isn't Anna and Elsa's brother. "Tarzan" codirector Chris Buck shut down theory started years ago at a 20th anniversary panel for the film at D23 Expo, which Insider attended. "Tarzan's parents are not Anna and Elsa's parents," said Buck Sunday night at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Is Rapunzel Anna's cousin?

Frozen's Elsa and Anna are Rapunzel's cousins

Continuing the family theme, Rapunzel and Eugene are very clearly seen arriving at Elsa's coronation in Frozen. Considering they don't live in Arendelle, as Tangled is set in Germany, some people think they must be on the VIP invite list.

Who was the 5th spirit before Elsa?

While other people in that scene appeared only in her memories, she actually heard her mother's voice singing to her. The only explanation for this is that Iduna was previously the fifth spirit, and thus her spirit still lies within Atohallan.

Is Moana a Pocahontas?

Historical issues aside, Pocahontas was a highly successful Disney film both musically and visually. The main difference between Moana and Pocahontas would be the former film's lack of a love interest.

Is Anna also the fifth Spirit?

The directors have confirmed that Elsa and Anna are both the fifth spirit, as in that their bond is what united the Enchanted Forest and Arendelle, though Elsa is still considered the OFFICIAL fifth spirit.

Why didnt Maui's parents want him?

According to Maui, they took one look at him after his birth and decided they didn't want him as they refuse to bear the difficulties of raising a child. As such, they threw him into the ocean like he was nothing, though he was saved by the gods, who raised him to become a demigod to provide gifts for humanity.

What does Moana whisper to te ka?

“Let her come to me,” Moana says calmly, referring to Te Ka, as she holds the goddess Te Fiti's glowing green heart in her hand. If she fails to restore it and end the darkness that's consuming her homeland, her people will die. Suddenly, the ocean parts and Te Ka tears down the path, angry and desperate.

Is Te Fiti a real goddess?

Is Te Fiti Based On a Real Legend? Yes and no. Te Fiti does not exist in Polynesian mythology, but there is a goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes called Pele. Some fans are speculating that Pele is Te Fiti's real-life legend counterpart.