10 Seriously Secret Disney Movie Easter Eggs You Probably Missed

10. Mickey & Friends Can Be Glimpsed In The Little Mermaid

Cameo_9_-_Mickey,_Donald_and_Goofy_in_The_Little_Mermaid You probably know The Little Mermaid for its touching story about a fish-girl who trades her beautiful singing voice for the chance to prance about on the land for a while and flirt with a prince she fancies (that's my own synopsis), though you might not have been aware that Disney mascot Mickey Mouse, best friend Donald Duck and their buddy Goofy can be glimpsed hanging out at the bottom of the ocean for a brief moment during the film's opening sequence. When King Triton makes his way into the palace riding a giant clam (you can't make this stuff up), it's possible to briefly glimpse the iconic trio awaiting Ariel's concert. You might find yourself asking why they're there, or - better yet - how they're there, being non-mermaids and all. How does that happen, exactly? Huh? And then you take a deep breath and swallow the pills the doctor gave you and you write the next entry on the list for the nice people to read (breathe breathe breathe)...
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