That is an interesting question as I noticed different reactions among my friends and family. I have my family scattered in Polynesia: Cook Islands, NZ and Tahiti but most of my friends are from Tahiti. Because Polynesia is big, there is no unique culture or mythology. read more
But Lasseter was clear: the project would not go any further until Musker and Clements actually went to Polynesia, marking the beginning of a process that makes Moana one of Disney’s most culturally authentic endeavors yet. read more