Weekend Trivia: 50 Films, 50 Questions


On Twitter this evening, we played a fun game of 50 questions. That is, I posed one trivia question for each of Disney's 50 full-length animated feature films, from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to Tangled. For those who don't engage in Twitter, or those of you who may have missed it, I've decided to include the full list of questions here. Do your best, and come back to this post tomorrow night to find the answers in the comments.

1) Which of the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White doesn't sport a beard?

2) Pinocchio was based on a story by whom?

3) What are the names of the wine-drinking god and his mount in Fantasia?

4) In what state does the story of Dumbo take place?

5) Over whom does Bambi become twitterpated?

6) What is the name of the mail plane featured in a segment of Saludos Amigos?

7) Name the Three Caballeros & what country they are each from?

8) Which Disney feature includes the animated Peter and the Wolf?

9) Fun & Fancy Free was "hosted" by Jiminy Cricket and what live action personalities?

10) According to the segment in Melody Time, who was responsible for creating the Rio Grande?

11) Who were the celebrity narrators of each segment in The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad?

12) What job does the Fairy Godmother ask Major to do for Cinderella's trip to the ball?

13) What does the Mad Hatter determine is wrong with the pocket watch in a sequence from Alice in Wonderland?

14) The actor who played Bill, the lizard with a ladder, in Alice in Wonderland provided the voice for what character in Peter Pan?

15) To what name does Tramp answer when he pays a visit to Tony's Restaurant in Lady and the Tramp?

16) What is the signature color of each of the good fairies in Sleeping Beauty?

17) What are the first names of Cruella's henchmen, the Baduns, in 101 Dalmatians?

18) During the Wizards' Duel in The Sword in the Stone, what do the rules say are "off limits?"

19) In The Jungle Book, what does King Louie describe as "man's red flower?"

20) What is the name of the little mouse voiced by Sterling Holloway in The AristoCats?

21) What character narrates the tale of Robin Hood?

22) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was compiled from three featurettes with what individual titles?

23) In The Rescuers, the character of Mr. Snoops was inspired by what real Disney author and historian?

24) What had been the working title of the film The Great Mouse Detective?

25) What is Taran's occupation in The Black Cauldron?

26) Since I've been asking the questions in chronological order of each film's original release date, #26 is actually The Great Mouse Detective, so... What film should have been the subject of question #24?

27) Who wrote the song "Once Upon a Time in New York City" for the opening of Oliver & Co?

28) What actor from The Love Bug provided a voice for a character in The Little Mermaid?

29) Music from The Rescuers Down Under is prominently featured in what Walt Disney World theme park?

30) According to production notes, what is the name of the prince in Beauty and the Beast?

31) What character from an earlier film is seen in the tower of toys the Sultan is building in a scene from Aladdin?

32) What is the name of Simba's mother in The Lion King?

33) What two characters in Pocahontas were voiced by David Ogden Stiers?

34) What are the names of the three gargoyles who serve as Quasimodo's companions in The Hunchback of Notre Dame?

35) What character in Hercules is voiced by Paul Shaffer from the David Letterman show?

36) What male pseudonym does Mulan adopt when she joins the army?

37) What does Tarzan mistakenly associate with the word "Clayton?"

38) What images accompany the music of "Pines of Rome" in Fantasia 2000?

39) What creatures were cast as the antagonists in Dinosaur?

40) The Emperor's New Groove was originally conceived as a different story under what title?

41) What sci-fi legend portrayed Kida's father in Atlantis: The Lost Empire?

42) What is Lilo & Nani's surname in Lilo & Stitch?

43) Where do Jim and the crew ultimately find the treasure in Treasure Planet?

44) What totem was chosen for Kenai's brother, Sitka, in Brother Bear?

45) According to the lyrics of a song from Home on the Range, Alameda Slim wears what size chaps & underpants?

46) Why did the aliens come to Earth in Chicken Little?

47) What school does Lewis attend in Meet the Robinsons?

48) What substance does Bolt blame for sapping his powers?

49) What is the name of the band with which Louis plays at the conclusion of The Princess and the Frog?

50) Byron Howard, Co-Director of Tangled, started his Disney career in the early '90s with what theme park role?

Okay, there you have it. That's a lot of questions. Some easy. Some hard. Good luck, and remember to check back here tomorrow night for the answers. I'll post them in the comments below.

4 comments:

  1. Here are the answers to this weekend's trivia questions. How did you do?

    1) Which of the Seven Dwarfs in Snow White doesn't sport a beard? DOPEY

    2) Pinocchio was based on a story by whom? CARLO COLLODI

    3) What are the names of the wine-drinking god and his mount in Fantasia? BACCHUS & JACCHUS

    4) In what state does the story of Dumbo take place? FLORIDA

    5) Over whom does Bambi become twitterpated? FALINE

    6) What is the name of the mail plane featured in a segment of Saludos Amigos? PEDRO

    7) Name the Three Caballeros & what country they are each from? DONALD DUCK (United States), JOSE CARIOCA (Brazil), PANCHITO (Mexico)

    8) Which Disney feature includes the animated Peter and the Wolf? MAKE MINE MUSIC

    9) Fun & Fancy Free was "hosted" by Jiminy Cricket and what live action personalities? EDGAR BERGEN (w/ Charlie McCarthy & Mortimer Snerd), LUANA PATTEN (from So Dear to My Heart & Song of the South)

    10) According to the segment in Melody Time, who was responsible for creating the Rio Grande? PECOS BILL

    11) Who were the celebrity narrators of each segment in The Adventures of Ichabod & Mr. Toad? BING CROSBY (Ichabod) & BASIL RATHBONE (Toad)

    12) What job does the Fairy Godmother ask Major to do for Cinderella's trip to the ball? COACHMAN (Major is the horse)

    13) What does the Mad Hatter determine is wrong with the pocket watch in a sequence from Alice in Wonderland? IT'S 2 DAYS SLOW

    14) The actor who played Bill, the lizard with a ladder, in Alice in Wonderland provided the voice for what character in Peter Pan? MR. SMEE (Bill Thompson was the voice actor)

    15) To what name does Tramp answer when he pays a visit to Tony's Restaurant in Lady and the Tramp? BUTCH

    16) What is the signature color of each of the good fairies in Sleeping Beauty? FLORA/PINK, FAUNA/GREEN, MERRYWEATHER/BLUE

    17) What are the first names of Cruella's henchmen, the Baduns, in 101 Dalmatians? HORACE & JASPER

    18) During the Wizards' Duel in The Sword in the Stone, what do the rules say are "off limits?" DISAPPEARING & IMAGINARY CREATURES

    19) In The Jungle Book, what does King Louie describe as "man's red flower?" FIRE

    20) What is the name of the little mouse voiced by Sterling Holloway in The AristoCats? ROQUEFORT

    21) What character narrates the tale of Robin Hood? ALAN-A-DALE (voiced by country singer Roger Miller)

    22) The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh was compiled from three featurettes with what individual titles? WINNIE THE POOH & THE HONEY TREE, ... BLUSTERY DAY, ... TIGGER TOO

    23) In The Rescuers, the character of Mr. Snoops was inspired by what real Disney author and historian? JOHN CULHANE (author of definitive books on Fantasia & Fantasia 2000)

    24) What had been the working title of the film The Great Mouse Detective? BASIL OF BAKER STREET

    25) What is Taran's occupation in The Black Cauldron? PIG KEEPER

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  2. 26) Since I've been asking the questions in chronological order of each film's original release date, #26 is actually The Great Mouse Detective, so... What film should have been the subject of question #24? THE FOX AND THE HOUND

    27) Who wrote the song "Once Upon a Time in New York City" for the opening of Oliver & Co? HOWARD ASHMAN (lyrics) & BARRY MANN (music) - It was performed by Huey Lewis.

    28) What actor from The Love Bug provided a voice for a character in The Little Mermaid? BUDDY HACKETT (Scuttle)

    29) Music from The Rescuers Down Under is prominently featured in what Walt Disney World theme park? EPCOT (It plays as one of the Fountain of Nations shows in Innoventions Plaza)

    30) According to production notes, what is the name of the prince in Beauty and the Beast? ADAM

    31) What character from an earlier film is seen in the tower of toys the Sultan is building in a scene from Aladdin? BEAST

    32) What is the name of Simba's mother in The Lion King? SARABI

    33) What two characters in Pocahontas were voiced by David Ogden Stiers? RATCLIFFE & WIGGINS

    34) What are the names of the three gargoyles who serve as Quasimodo's companions in The Hunchback of Notre Dame? VICTOR, HUGO & LAVERNE

    35) What character in Hercules is voiced by Paul Shaffer from the David Letterman show? HERMES (the messenger god)

    36) What male pseudonym does Mulan adopt when she joins the army? PING

    37) What does Tarzan mistakenly associate with the word "Clayton?" THE SOUND OF GUNFIRE

    38) What images accompany the music of "Pines of Rome" in Fantasia 2000? WHALES

    39) What creatures were cast as the antagonists in Dinosaur? CARNOTAURS

    40) The Emperor's New Groove was originally conceived as a different story under what title? KINGDOM OF THE SUN

    41) What sci-fi legend portrayed Kida's father in Atlantis: The Lost Empire? LEONARD NIMOY

    42) What is Lilo & Nani's surname in Lilo & Stitch? PELEKAI

    43) Where do Jim and the crew ultimately find the treasure in Treasure Planet? AT THE PLANET'S CORE

    44) What totem was chosen for Kenai's brother, Sitka, in Brother Bear? THE EAGLE

    45) According to the lyrics of a song from Home on the Range, Alameda Slim wears what size chaps & underpants? XXXXL & TEN GALLON

    46) Why did the aliens come to Earth in Chicken Little? IN SEARCH OF ACORNS

    47) What school does Lewis attend in Meet the Robinsons? JOYCE WILLIAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL (a reference to William Joyce, author of the book A Day with WIlbur Robinson, upon which the film was based)

    48) What substance does Bolt blame for sapping his powers? STYROFOAM (specifically packing peanuts)

    49) What is the name of the band with which Louis plays at the conclusion of The Princess and the Frog? THE FIREFLY FIVE PLUS LOU (a play on Firehouse Five plus Two, a band made up of several early Disney Animators)

    50) Byron Howard, Co-Director of Tangled, started his Disney career in the early '90s with what theme park role? TOUR GUIDE (He was a guide at The Magic of Disney Animation tour at Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida. After several attempts, he finally landed a job in the Animation Studio. When the Florida Studio closed in 2003, Byron was relocated to the Disney Animation Studios in Burbank, CA.)

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  3. 60%... less than I would've hoped!

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  4. Great trivia! I only got 12 whole and about five other partial answers, but it was a lot of fun. Thanks!

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