The Good Dinosaur: 22 Easter Eggs & References You Probably Missed

1. The Jungle Book Ending

Like The Lion King, there are a number of similarities between The Good Dinosaur and The Jungle Book. Obviously in general terms you have the story of a child becoming friends with different species entirely and finding himself, but there are more specific references. First off both Arlo and Mowgli are washed away from their families by rivers; Forrest Woodbush has a caguely King Louie like fascination with what he deems magical; and of course the endings of both films see the revelation that humans are probably better off growing up around their own kind. Did you spot any other Easter Eggs, References or in-jokes in The Good Dinosaur that deserve mention here? Share your own finds below in the comments thread.
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