"Aladdin," the Disney classic, was released 25 years ago this past weekend and the film's stars took to social media to pay homage to the film's characters and the impact the animated classic had on fans.
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"Genie turned 25 yesterday. Little brother turns 26 today. Life is full of reminders that time passes so very fast," she wrote. "Now, excuse me while I go reenact this with my baby brother’s face."
Genie turned 25 yesterday. Little brother turns 26 today. Life is full of reminders that time passes so very fast....
— ZeldAAARGH Williams (@zeldawilliams) November 25, 2017
Now, excuse me while I go reenact this with my baby brother’s face. pic.twitter.com/QDjqb7K2bk
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Scott Weigner, who voiced the titular character, also posted on Twitter, tagging and writing to his co-star, "Hey Princess @MissLindaLarkin can you believe #Aladdin was released 25 years ago today? I’d lie to you about being a prince just to fly you around the world on a Magic Carpet all over again."
Hey Princess @MissLindaLarkin can you believe #Aladdin was released 25 years ago today? I’d lie to you about being a prince just to fly you around the world on a Magic Carpet all over again ???? pic.twitter.com/DwtsJUGqzM
— Scott Weinger (@ScottWeinger) November 25, 2017
Lea Salonga, the voice behind some of Jasmine's songs, added her own thoughts on the anniversary.
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Seeing the artwork brings back so many wonderful memories. #Aladdin25 https://t.co/CUv3dEiVrr
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) November 27, 2017
A dazzling place I never knew!!! #Aladdin25 https://t.co/iU91HQmJ2h
— Lea Salonga (@MsLeaSalonga) November 25, 2017
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But the stars weren't the only ones posting. Disney Animation shared inside clips and concept art for fans to see how the animation came together.
"You ain’t never seen a scene like this! Feast your eyes on this original cleanup animation of the Genie from 'Friend Like Me,'" the official Disney account said.
You ain’t never seen a scene like this! Feast your eyes on this original cleanup animation of the Genie from “Friend Like Me” #Aladdin25 pic.twitter.com/UdZ1IF6RHk
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) November 25, 2017
See a whole new world in a whole new way - rough animation of Aladdin and Jasmine soaring, tumbling, freewheeling. #Aladdin25 pic.twitter.com/59SnonzVEc
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) November 25, 2017
Diamonds in the rough: visual development artwork from early concept to final design of Agrabah and the Cave of Wonders. #Aladdin25 pic.twitter.com/VlcZ5OV4J2
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) November 25, 2017
One more look at the making of "Aladdin?" Wish Granted! These visual development pieces explore early looks at character designs for Aladdin, Iago, the Genie and Jafar! #Aladdin25 pic.twitter.com/gc1so0oJwI
— Disney Animation (@DisneyAnimation) November 26, 2017
Here are some other celebratory tweets!
It's been 25 years of wishes granted. Happy Anniversary Aladdin! pic.twitter.com/yaWEswaJJp
— Disney Movie Rewards (@Disney_DMR) November 25, 2017
Celebrating the shining, shimmering, splendid 25th anniversary of #Aladdin today ? #Aladdin25 pic.twitter.com/PcVTAqbVRI
— Disney Music (@DisneyMusic) November 25, 2017
It's been 25 years since the world premiere of the animated feature, Aladdin! We celebrated by reminiscing with the #AladdinLondon cast pic.twitter.com/og3CmVInjl
— Aladdin The Musical (@AladdinLondon) November 24, 2017
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