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Episode Synopsis
Donkeys, cuckoo-clocks, and a ship-eating whale named Monstro; that's just a taste of what to expect from the 1940 Walt Disney animated film, Pinocchio.
We will also chat about some fun movie facts, the initial and current audience reception, Disney park attractions inspired by the story, as well as any controversies relating to the film. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our ratings. Will you agree or disagree with us?
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. Taunton, P. (2017, August 31). Back to School: Why the book strap was the most ridiculous, confounding answer to the backpack. 2. FANDOM (n.d.). Honest John and Gideon. Wickedpedia. 3. Piazza, B. (n.d.). What Does the Name "Pinocchio" Mean in Italian? The Fairytale Has a Rich History in Italia. 4. Dictionary.com, LLC (n.d.). Pinocchio. Dictionary.com. 5. Anderson, C. (2016, September 28). Reimagining Jiminy Cricket. The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog. 6. RICCOBON, G. (2021, November 29). Things Only Adults Notice In Pinocchio. 7. Donald, A. (2022, July 7). Why 1940's 'Pinocchio' Is Still Disney’s Most Terrifying Movie. 8. Facebook. (2015, September 4). The Time 11 Drunk Little People Ruined a Disney Premiere - Weird Hollywood. 9. The Disney Film Project. (2010, May 5). The Reception of Pinocchio. Disney Film Project. 10. Rahman, H. (2022, September 11). I Watched Disney's Original "Pinocchio" For The First Time, And I'll Never Be The Same Again. 11. G. S. (2018, March 29). THE DARKEST PARTS OF PINOCCHIO THAT NOBODY TALKS ABOUT. 12. Disney (n.d.). Pinocchio Village Kitchen. Shanghai Disney Resort. 13. Disney (n.d.). Pinocchio Daring Journey. Tokyo Disney Resort. 14. Disney (n.d.). Pinocchio Village Haus. Walt Disney World. 15. Disney (n.d.). Storybook Land Canal Boats. Disneyland. 16. Fandango (n.d.). Pinocchio. Rotten Tomatoes. 17. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Pinocchio. IMDb. 18. Nash Information Services, LLC. (n.d.). Pinocchio (1940). The Numbers. 19. IMDB.com, Inc. (n.d.). Pinocchio (1940). Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro. 20. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Adventures of Pinocchio. Wikipedia. 21. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). Pinocchio (1940 Film). Wikipedia.
We will also chat about some fun movie facts, the initial and current audience reception, Disney park attractions inspired by the story, as well as any controversies relating to the film. Be sure to stay until the end to hear our ratings. Will you agree or disagree with us?
Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok @WhenUWishUponAPodcast to find out more about this film, this episode, and all things Disney!
Sources: 1. Taunton, P. (2017, August 31). Back to School: Why the book strap was the most ridiculous, confounding answer to the backpack. 2. FANDOM (n.d.). Honest John and Gideon. Wickedpedia. 3. Piazza, B. (n.d.). What Does the Name "Pinocchio" Mean in Italian? The Fairytale Has a Rich History in Italia. 4. Dictionary.com, LLC (n.d.). Pinocchio. Dictionary.com. 5. Anderson, C. (2016, September 28). Reimagining Jiminy Cricket. The Walt Disney Family Museum Blog. 6. RICCOBON, G. (2021, November 29). Things Only Adults Notice In Pinocchio. 7. Donald, A. (2022, July 7). Why 1940's 'Pinocchio' Is Still Disney’s Most Terrifying Movie. 8. Facebook. (2015, September 4). The Time 11 Drunk Little People Ruined a Disney Premiere - Weird Hollywood. 9. The Disney Film Project. (2010, May 5). The Reception of Pinocchio. Disney Film Project. 10. Rahman, H. (2022, September 11). I Watched Disney's Original "Pinocchio" For The First Time, And I'll Never Be The Same Again. 11. G. S. (2018, March 29). THE DARKEST PARTS OF PINOCCHIO THAT NOBODY TALKS ABOUT. 12. Disney (n.d.). Pinocchio Village Kitchen. Shanghai Disney Resort. 13. Disney (n.d.). Pinocchio Daring Journey. Tokyo Disney Resort. 14. Disney (n.d.). Pinocchio Village Haus. Walt Disney World. 15. Disney (n.d.). Storybook Land Canal Boats. Disneyland. 16. Fandango (n.d.). Pinocchio. Rotten Tomatoes. 17. IMDb.com, Inc. (n.d.). Pinocchio. IMDb. 18. Nash Information Services, LLC. (n.d.). Pinocchio (1940). The Numbers. 19. IMDB.com, Inc. (n.d.). Pinocchio (1940). Box Office Mojo by IMDbPro. 20. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). The Adventures of Pinocchio. Wikipedia. 21. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. (n.d.). Pinocchio (1940 Film). Wikipedia.
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