Question 1

Why was New Orleans chosen as the setting for The Princess and the Frog?

Accepted Answer

Directors John Musker and Ron Clements wanted an American setting instead of traditional European fairy tale locations, and New Orleans' colorful history made it the obvious choice. They spent 10 days there researching.

Question 2

Which classic Disney films influenced The Princess and the Frog's animation style?

Accepted Answer

The animation was influenced by Lady and the Tramp (1955) for city scenes and Bambi (1942) for bayou scenes, which the directors considered "the peak of animation in the classic Disney animation style."

Question 3

What is the story of The Princess and the Frog about?

Accepted Answer

A waitress desperate to fulfill her dream of owning a restaurant sets on a journey to turn a frog prince back into a human, but faces the same problem after kissing him.

Question 4

What hidden Aladdin reference appears in The Princess and the Frog's opening song?

Accepted Answer

During "Down in New Orleans," someone shakes a carpet out a window - the same magic flying carpet from Aladdin (1992), which was also directed by Ron Clements and John Musker.

Question 5

Which major film festivals and awards recognized The Princess and the Frog?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival (2009) and received awards/nominations at the Black Reel Awards, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards (all 2010).

Question 6

What unique vocal achievement does this Disney musical have?

Accepted Answer

It's the first Walt Disney Animation Studios musical since Beauty and the Beast (1991) where all voice actors perform both speaking and singing parts.

Question 7

Which classic Disney films influenced the animation style of The Princess and the Frog?

Accepted Answer

The city scenes were influenced by Lady and the Tramp (1955), and the bayou scenes by Bambi (1942), which the directors considered "the peak of animation in the classic Disney animation style."

Question 8

What hidden Aladdin reference appears in the opening credits?

Accepted Answer

During the opening song "Down in New Orleans," someone shakes a magic flying carpet out a window - the same carpet from Aladdin (1992), which was also directed by Ron Clements and John Musker.

Question 9

Why was New Orleans chosen as the setting for this fairy tale?

Accepted Answer

Since most traditional fairy tales are set in Europe, directors John Musker and Ron Clements wanted an American setting. They chose New Orleans for its colorful history and spent 10 days there researching.

Question 10

Which festivals and awards recognized The Princess and the Frog?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Berlin International Film Festival in 2009 and received recognition at the Black Reel Awards, Golden Globes, and Academy Awards in 2010.

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