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Have you seen Disney’s Moana? We bet you didn’t notice the hidden Aladdin references

Only die-hard Aladdin fans will have noticed the Genie's lamp and magic carpet

DISNEY fans were introduced to a whole new world when Moana hit cinemas late last year.

Moana follows the adventures of a spirited teenager who sails out on a daring mission to prove herself a master wayfinder and fulfil her ancestors’ unfinished quest.

 Moana is the latest Disney box office smash, exciting kids and parents alike
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Moana is the latest Disney box office smash, exciting kids and parents alikeCredit: AP:Associated Press

During her journey, Moana meets the once-mighty demi-god Maui, and together, they traverse the open ocean on an action-packed voyage.

But in true Disney fashion, the film has paid tribute to another of its much-loved classics: Aladdin.

“The talented artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios love to hide inside jokes and references to other movies, called Easter eggs,” Auli’I Cravalho, who voices the title character, told .

 Moana and once-mighty demi-god Maui traverse the open ocean together
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Moana and once-mighty demi-god Maui traverse the open ocean togetherCredit: Disney
 The Genie's lamp from Aladdin is hidden in Tamatoa's pile of treasure
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The Genie's lamp from Aladdin is hidden in Tamatoa's pile of treasureCredit: Disney

Blink and you might miss it hidden gems include the Genie’s lamp – amongst Tanatoa’s pile of treasure – and the magic carpet on the beach.

But that’s not the only Disney crossover.

A key character from Frozen has also been hidden inside a Moana scene – but did you spot it?

 Aladdin's magic carpet pops up during one of the beach scenes
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Aladdin's magic carpet pops up during one of the beach scenesCredit: Disney

It takes place in the Tamatoa sketch where the big crab sings ‘Shiny’ and Maui steals back his magical hook.

The hook allows Maui to transform into various animals.

He tries to change into his classic Giant Hawk form, but he’s a bit out of practice and ends up morphing into a variety of creatures.

 Sven the reindeer from Frozen also makes an appearance
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Sven the reindeer from Frozen also makes an appearanceCredit: Disney

He turns into a fish, a shark and an iguana before changing into Sven, the adorable reindeer from ice classic.

It’s a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it moment as he quickly changes back into his normal self.

A Disney fan has claimed that Tangled, Frozen and The Little Mermaid are all linked.

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