Question 1

What unusual situation occurred during filming at Mount Rushmore that Disney had to address?

Accepted Answer

Disney's shooting schedule displaced the local Hill City High School prom held at Mount Rushmore. Disney paid for transportation to a new location, door prizes, and scholarships for valedictorians.

Question 2

What historical inaccuracy is pointed out about Buckingham Palace in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ben Gates says Queen Elizabeth II isn't at Buckingham Palace because there's no flag at the pole. In reality, there's always a flag—either the Royal Standard or Union Jack—and this hasn't happened since 1997.

Question 3

What unexpected document appears in Riley Poole's book during the movie?

Accepted Answer

The document briefly seen in Riley Poole's book is an autopsy report for Marilyn Monroe, referencing conspiracy theories about her death.

Question 4

What special preparation was needed for the University of Maryland filming location?

Accepted Answer

After a half inch of snow fell the night before filming, the crew used fire hoses to melt the snow on McKeldin Mall and nearby locations for continuity.

Question 5

What historical figures' handwriting was specially recreated for the film?

Accepted Answer

Experts were brought in to match the handwriting of Abraham Lincoln, Queen Victoria, and Calvin Coolidge for the movie.

Question 6

How did Disney accommodate a local high school prom displaced by filming at Mount Rushmore?

Accepted Answer

Disney paid for the prom by providing transportation to Rapid City, door prizes, and scholarships for valedictorians after the shooting schedule displaced Hill City High School's annual prom at the location.

Question 7

What historical inaccuracy about Buckingham Palace's flag protocol is pointed out in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ben Gates incorrectly states Queen Elizabeth II isn't at Buckingham Palace because there's no flag at the pole, but there's always a flag—either the Royal Standard if she's in residence or the Union Jack if she's not.

Question 8

What real-life conspiracy document briefly appears in Riley Poole's book?

Accepted Answer

Riley Poole's book briefly shows Marilyn Monroe's autopsy report, referencing conspiracy theories that she was murdered due to an affair with President John F. Kennedy.

Question 9

What unusual method did the crew use to maintain continuity after unexpected snow at the University of Maryland?

Accepted Answer

After a half-inch of snow fell before filming at the University of Maryland, the crew used fire hoses to melt the snow on McKeldin Mall and nearby locations for continuity.

Question 10

What historical figures' handwriting did experts recreate for the film?

Accepted Answer

Experts were brought in to match the handwriting of Abraham Lincoln, Queen Victoria, and Calvin Coolidge, as stated in the DVD commentary.

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