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The Owl House - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
References to "Gravity Falls"
Due to the involvement of Alex Hirsch, numerous nods to "Gravity Falls" are scattered throughout the series. Dipper's iconic pine tree hat can be seen among Eda's human treasures, and a picture of Bill Cipher appears on King's board of demons, leading to extensive fan theories about a shared universe.
Amphibia Crossovers
"The Owl House" shares many subtle nods with its contemporary Disney Channel show, "Amphibia." A newspaper article about Anne Boonchuy's disappearance can be seen in one episode, and in "Amphibia," a blurred image of the Owl House appears on a monitor, suggesting a friendly connection between the production teams.
Howl's Moving Castle Homage
The episode "Hooty's Moving Hassle" is a direct reference to the Studio Ghibli film "Howl's Moving Castle." In the episode, Hooty literally makes the Owl House grow legs and walk, similar to Howl's magical castle. Lilith's nickname for Hooty, "Hootsifer," is a pun on the fire demon Calcifer.