{"id":5709,"date":"2024-04-01T17:37:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T17:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/?p=5709"},"modified":"2024-04-02T09:48:28","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T09:48:28","slug":"disney-movie-set-in-polynesia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/","title":{"rendered":"Moana: The Disney Movie Set In Polynesia You Cannot Miss Out!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A puzzle has taken the global Disney lovers for a ride, this time, into the islands of Oceania! We are talking about the Eugene Sheffer Puzzle published on October 20, 2023. After a couple of misses, the clue that matched the most to the query of which <\/span>Disney movie set in Polynesia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was Moana. This 2016 Disney film celebrated the multiple cultures of these Oceanian islands. It also chronicled the events of \u201cThe Long Pause\u201d and how Moana\u2019s journey prompts the islanders to explore the depths of the high seas again.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, why is Moana back in the news? What is so special about the Polynesian culture that Moana celebrates? Is it accurate? We have answers to all your queries! Let us give you a glimpse of the same &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e38367b5007\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e38367b5007\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/#Which_Disney_movie_set_in_Polynesia\" >Which Disney movie set in Polynesia?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/#Why_is_Moana_back_in_the_news\" >Why is Moana back in the news?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/#What_is_Moanas_storyline\" >What is Moana\u2019s storyline?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/#Celebrating_Polynesian_culture_through_Moana\" >Celebrating Polynesian culture through Moana\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/#How_accurate_is_Moana\" >How accurate is Moana?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/disney-movie-set-in-polynesia\/#Parting_thoughts\" >Parting thoughts\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_Disney_movie_set_in_Polynesia\"><\/span><b>Which Disney movie set in Polynesia?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5713\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5713\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5713\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disney-movie-set-in-Polynesia.webp\" alt=\"Disney movie set in Polynesia\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disney-movie-set-in-Polynesia.webp 1440w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disney-movie-set-in-Polynesia-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disney-movie-set-in-Polynesia-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disney-movie-set-in-Polynesia-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Disney-movie-set-in-Polynesia-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5713\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Vanity Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The film Moana, created by the Walt Disney Animation Studio uses Polynesian islands as its backdrop. This fantasy musical was also marketed under the name &#8211; Oceania or Vaiana in some markets. Though the film is set against the fictional Motunui island, visually and geographically, this island is close to Samoa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The backdrop setting of this film extends over 2000 years, but, the stark semblance is resonated in the dwellings used in the movie (similar to Samoan fale) and the presence of tattoos (Samoan tatau). The 2016 movie follows the journey of the teenage heroine across the ocean (with Maui &#8211; the demigod) to save her people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_Moana_back_in_the_news\"><\/span><b>Why is Moana back in the news?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5715\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5715\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dwayne-johnson-as-maui-in-moana.jpg\" alt=\"dwayne johnson as maui in moana\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dwayne-johnson-as-maui-in-moana.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dwayne-johnson-as-maui-in-moana-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dwayne-johnson-as-maui-in-moana-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dwayne-johnson-as-maui-in-moana-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/dwayne-johnson-as-maui-in-moana-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: People<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you know already about the <\/span>Disney movie set in Polynesia, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is only natural that you would want to know the hullabaloo about this movie. After all, was it just a puzzle that sent the world into a tizzy, or is there more? Well, the fact of the matter is &#8211; Moana is getting a sequel! The studio announced that the sequel will hit the theatres in November 2024 (November 27, 2024 &#8211; tentative schedule).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s more? This will be a live-action film, to be helmed by director Thomas Kail (the Tony Awardee), with Dwayne \u2018Rock\u2019 Johnson once again stepping into the shoes of <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/M%C4%81ui\">Maui<\/a> &#8211; the demigod.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As per the latest reports from the Studio, this live-action flick will also celebrate the Polynesian culture and the South Pacific islanders\u2019 traditions, through the vision of this feisty young woman, as she craves to chart her path.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Moanas_storyline\"><\/span><b>What is Moana\u2019s storyline?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Categorically speaking, this film set 2000 years into the past, against the backdrop of modern Tahiti &#8211; showcases the brave story of Moana, and her feats. The daughter of Motunui\u2019s chief, she has to return the heart (the pounamu stone, back to Te Fiti. Though the Motunui people never traveled across the reef, however, Moana takes up the responsibility and sets sail on the high seas. Maui, the demigod is her companion. By the end of the <a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/korean-movies-on-netflix\/\">movie<\/a>, Moana rediscovers the ancestral roots that directly link her to the wayfinders.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span>Disney movie set in Polynesia<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> celebrates Moana\u2019s true identity as the symbol of \u2018ocean, sea, or expanse of water,\u2019 a favorite with the Polynesian community. The character also stands for &#8211; independence and resilience, especially as a Black woman!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Celebrating_Polynesian_culture_through_Moana\"><\/span><b>Celebrating Polynesian culture through Moana\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5717\" style=\"width: 940px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5717\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/celebrating-polynesian-culture-in-moana.jpg\" alt=\"celebrating polynesian culture in moana\" width=\"940\" height=\"470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/celebrating-polynesian-culture-in-moana.jpg 940w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/celebrating-polynesian-culture-in-moana-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/celebrating-polynesian-culture-in-moana-768x384.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: LDS Daily<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let us now look into how this film celebrates the Polynesian culture through its setting &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the film, the island tribe is set against the<a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/hawaiian-outfit-for-women-the-trends-and-the-imperial-impact\/\"> Hawaiian<\/a> culture, with elements of Polynesian and Samoan features.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The attire of the characters, set in grasses and flowers, resonates with the beauty of Samoan clothing. Closely speaking, Moana\u2019s headdress, is similar to Taupou\u2019s outfit (female entity, chieftain\u2019s daughter, elevated to a high rank to care for the people).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Long Pause, which has been the critical part of this <\/span>Disney movie set in Polynesia, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">primarily put forth that &#8211; this pause occurred due to insufficient technology that forbade the individuals settled in Western Polynesia to venture eastwards.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motunui, the fictional homeland of Moana, closely places itself on the current real-world location of Niue. At the same time, Te Fiti is a direct hint to the current Tahiti islands.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This film\u2019s vivid imagination also celebrates the legend of Maui. According to the mythical tales, Maui, with his giant fish hook, lifted the islands from the depths of the sea and planted an eel onto the ground that sprouted the coconut trees. He also commanded the sun to slow down to increase the span of the days. These tales have been weaved into the lyrics of \u201cYou\u2019re Welcome\u2019 performed by Dwayne Johnson (the voice artist behind Maui).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are some of the strongest Polynesian cultural influences that this Disney movie has emulated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_accurate_is_Moana\"><\/span><b>How accurate is Moana?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5716\" style=\"width: 1440px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5716\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/polynesian-culture-found-in-moana.webp\" alt=\"polynesian culture found in moana\" width=\"1440\" height=\"960\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/polynesian-culture-found-in-moana.webp 1440w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/polynesian-culture-found-in-moana-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/polynesian-culture-found-in-moana-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/polynesian-culture-found-in-moana-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/polynesian-culture-found-in-moana-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Vanity Fair<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite what the naysayers have to say when the studio decided to pitch a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/where-can-i-watch-maze-runner\/\">Disney<\/a> movie set in Polynesia <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; they looked to incorporate certain \u2018tenets\u2019 of the multicultural Polynesian society. It is the event of \u201cThe Long Pause\u201d and Moana\u2019s fiery journey across the high seas that takes center stage here. As per critics, the film has almost depicted aspects like &#8211; the \u201cLong Pause\u201d event, the demigod Maui, and the story of Te Fiti (the relic) with utmost authenticity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though certain elements had to be eliminated to maintain the flow of this movie, without a doubt, the studio has cherry-picked the myths and lore to create the storyline. For those of you, who would like to take a look at this culture and its significance, Moana can be a fantastic highlight.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parting_thoughts\"><\/span><b>Parting thoughts\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disney has always celebrated the cultures of multiple communities through its films. From setting the Sultan\u2019s Palace in Aladdin in tow with the Taj Mahal to picking up the Chateau de Chillon, Switzerland for the setting of Little Mermaid &#8211; Disney has done it all! This time, the <\/span>Disney movie set in Polynesia, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moana, celebrates the warmth of the Oceania islands and the folk tales that permeate that quaint locale. Grossing a massive $643 million worldwide, Disney\u2019s Moana did manage to uphold the charm that the South Pacific held. With its sequel ready to be made, for those of you, who haven\u2019t had a look at the original, it is time you check it out. It is available on Disney Hotstar, Amazon Prime and Apple TV.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the latest updates and exciting news like this, keep visiting the website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A puzzle has taken the global Disney lovers for a ride, this time, into the islands of Oceania! 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