From Snow White to Moana, Walt Disney's creations have enchanted generations. This Disney trivia quiz covers classic animated films, iconic characters, unforgettable songs, and behind-the-scenes facts. Whether you grew up watching Disney or just love the magic, these 10 questions will test how well you know the House of Mouse.
Q: When did the original Disneyland open?
A: Disneyland in Anaheim, California opened on July 17, 1955.
Walt Disney World in Orlando (Florida) opened later, on October 1, 1971. Today Disney operates six resort complexes worldwide, including parks in Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Shanghai.
Q: Was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs really the first animated feature film?
A: Yes — it was the first full-length cel-animated feature film in cinema history.
Many industry insiders predicted it would fail and nicknamed it 'Disney's Folly.' Instead, it grossed over $8 million during its original run (equivalent to over $140 million today) and earned an honorary Academy Award consisting of one full-size Oscar and seven miniature ones.
Q: Who composed the music for 'A Whole New World' in Aladdin?
A: The music was composed by Alan Menken, with lyrics by Tim Rice.
Alan Menken is the prolific Disney composer behind The Little Mermaid, Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Hercules, Tangled, and Enchanted — earning him 8 Academy Awards.
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) was the first full-length Disney animated feature film, and the world's first cel-animated feature film.
Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida opened on October 1, 1971. The original Disneyland in Anaheim, California opened on July 17, 1955.
The snowman's name is Olaf. He is created by Elsa and Anna and dreams of experiencing summer.
Aladdin (1992) won the Academy Award for Best Original Song for 'A Whole New World,' composed by Alan Menken with lyrics by Tim Rice.
Ariel trades her singing voice to the sea witch Ursula in exchange for three days as a human with legs.