2024 Disney Quiz: 10 Magical Trivia Questions About the Magic Kingdom

Halle Bailey was cast as Ariel in Disney’s live-action remake of The Little Mermaid, set for release on May 26, 2023. She is best known as half of the R&B duo Chloe x Halle with her sister Chloe Bailey. She also stars as Sky Forster on Grown-ish, an ABC spin-off of Black-ish. She is the first Black actress to play Ariel in a Disney adaptation of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. Get the essential Little Mermaid trivia facts here.

According to director and executive producer Ali Selim, Marvel’s Secret Invasion intro sequence was designed by Method Studios using artificial intelligence. The opening credits show a watercolor rendering of Secret Invasion’s key players and themes. The series follows Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) as he uncovers a covert invasion by the shapeshifting Skrull population on Earth. The AI-generated credits sparked backlash online and criticism that the controversial technology might cost artists their jobs. The series debuted on Disney+ on June 21, 2023.

On Oct. 16, 1923, Walt Disney, alongside his brother Roy Disney, put pen to paper, signing contracts with Margaret Winkler, a New York cartoon distributor. These contracts were the very foundation of what would become The Walt Disney Company. These contracts led to the creating of the “Alice Comedies,” a series about a real-life girl named Alice adventuring in a cartoon wonderland. Disney introduced Mickey Mouse with “Steamboat Willie” five years later, in 1928.

Anxiety is the new character in Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2,” voiced by Maya Hawke. She joins Riley’s brain’s emotional lineup in the sequel to the 2015 hit film. The “Inside Out 2” trailer set the record for the biggest animated trailer launch in Disney history, with 157 million views, including 78 million on TikTok, within 24 hours. The film hits theaters on June 14, 2024.

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson voiced the larger-than-life demigod in Disney’s “Moana,” released in 2016. His performance helped “Moana” sail past $680 million at the global box office and into the hearts of Disney fans everywhere. In February 2024, Disney surprised fans with the announcement that “Moana 2” would be released in November. A live-action remake of “Moana” is also in the works, with Johnson returning as Maui. Auli’i Cravalho, Moana’s original voice, will not reprise her role in the live-action version but will serve as executive producer.

In a decision that surprised those who hadn’t read the rulebook cover to cover, the BBFC adjusted “Mary Poppins” from a U to a PG rating in February 2024 for “discriminatory language.” Specifically, the term “Hottentots” was used twice in the film to refer to chimney sweeps with soot-covered faces, a term historically used by Europeans in a derogatory manner towards the Khoikhoi people of South Africa. This change occurred as the film was poised to return to cinemas on its 60th anniversary.

Blue Ivy Carter, the daughter of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Jay-Z, voices Kiara in Disney’s 2024 prequel, “Mufasa: The Lion King.” This film serves as both a backstory to the iconic character Mufasa and a star-studded family affair, with Blue Ivy making her film debut alongside her mother, who voices ahm… her mother. Set to premiere in theaters on December 20, this movie explores Mufasa’s early days, showing the origins of many beloved characters.

In 2024, the earliest versions of Mickey and Minnie Mouse, as depicted in “Steamboat Willie,” along with Tigger from “The House at Pooh Corner,” entered the public domain. This happened after their 95-year copyright term expired. Entering the public domain means that these characters can now be used in new creative works without permission from Disney or the rights holders.

Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is sharpening his claws for a spectacular return in “Deadpool 3,” slicing through the barrier between Fox’s X-Men universe and the glittering realm of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Not since 2009’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” have we seen this dynamic duo, with Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Jackman’s Wolverine set to redefine buddy-cop dynamics and superhero style. Slated for theatrical release on July 26, this film is not just a reunion but a resurrection of Jackman’s Wolverine, ensuring that his “Logan: Legacy” death remains untouched while still giving fans another chance to see their favorite mutant in action.

In 2017, Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Orlando dedicated an entire park area to the “Avatar” film’s fictional world of Pandora. The area, called Pandora: The World of Avatar, features rides, attractions, and experiences based on the film’s characters and locations.