Question 1

What was the code phrase Disney employees used when Walt Disney was approaching?

Accepted Answer

Disney employees used the code phrase "Man is in the forest" when Walt Disney was coming down the hallway.

Question 2

How did Disney animators solve the problem of drawing Bambi's father's antlers accurately?

Accepted Answer

They made a plaster cast of real antlers, filmed it from all angles, and rotoscoped the footage onto animation cels to overcome the complex perspective challenges.

Question 3

Which film was actually Walt Disney's personal favorite animated feature, contrary to popular belief about Bambi?

Accepted Answer

Walt Disney's personal favorite animated feature was Dumbo (1941), not Bambi, as evidenced by his introduction on Dumbo's 1955 television debut.

Question 4

What unusual casting decision did Walt Disney make for the young animal voices in Bambi?

Accepted Answer

Walt Disney insisted on using actual children to voice the young animals instead of adults mimicking youngsters, which was unusual for the time.

Question 5

How was the character of Thumper created based on a child actor's audition?

Accepted Answer

Peter Behn's audition voice was loved by Disney animators despite a casting director's criticism, leading to the creation of Thumper largely based on his vocal performance.

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