Rare Behind The Scenes Photos From Your Favorite Animated Disney Movies

Our favorite animated Disney movies didn’t just spring into existence. A whole bunch of talented people had to draw the characters and the settings, voice the characters, record music, and even pose as reference models.

We’ve dug deep into the Disney archives to bring you images that will change the way you look at Snow White or Peter Pan. You’ll never watch The Little Mermaid the same way again. Keep reading to see what life was really like for the kids on the set of Mary Poppins (yes, I know only a portion of that movie was animated).

Disney Draws The OG Bambi

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This is the one and only Walt Disney sketching three-month-old fawns, Bambi and Faline. These adorable baby deer were brought into the studio to help animators capture their look and movement.

When Faline got a bit older, she used her lady deer charm to lure an older buck to the studio. That buck was great inspiration for adult Bambi.