In the Pixar film universe, the Pizza Planet truck, which we first see in “Toy Story” (1995), was a constant in the studio’s films, but fans of these animated films noticed the presence of a code: “A -113”.
The ‘A-113’ code enigma in Disney and Pixar films
In the world of Disney and Pixar animated films there is a wink that is constantly repeated: the code A-113. This mysterious number appears in important scenes in productions such as “Finding Nemo”, “Toy Story”, “Cars”, “The Incredibles”, “A Bug’s Life” and “Ratatouille”.
For years, conspiracy theories have swirled around its meaning, but the truth is simpler than we thought.
A-113 is nothing but the room number at the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts), where many Pixar animators studied, according to information on the Disney Latino website.
What started as an inside joke between graphic designers and character animation students became a tribute to their school and a way for alumni to recognize each other’s work, CBR reports.
This little “easter egg” has become something of a signature for Pixar animators. Over the decades, they have camouflaged their special mark in animated films.
In which Disney and Pixar movies does the code ‘A-113’ appear?
In “The Princess and the Frog”, the code appears on the tram that Tiana is about to board. Look carefully and you’ll find the code in a cutscene.
In the movie ‘Finding Nemo’, you will see this key on the dentist’s camera taking pictures of Marlin before taking Nemon away.
In “Toy Story”, the code “A-113” appears on the minivan of the mother of Andy, the boy who has Buzz and Woody.
When Flik comes to town in ‘Bugs’, you can see this numbering on one of the boxes that simulate walls.
When Miguel is in the Land of the Dead in “Coco,” the number shows up at the Family Complaints office, in the scene where Mom Imelda complains about not being able to cross over on Day of the Dead.
After sneaking into a control room and seeing which cells are consuming the most energy, Elastigirl discovers that Mr. Incredible is on level A1 in cell 13 in “The Incredibles”.
Even in “Elements,” Pixar’s latest film, the numbering appears in a Wade scene.
In what other movies have you seen the Disney and Pixar ‘A-113’ key?
Source: univision
Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
