History ShoutOut / OnceUponATime

* Baelfire’s Storybrooke counterpart being named “Neal Cassidy” shares a similar name to Neal Cassaday, a member of the of the 1950s Beat Generation. He was known, like the character sharing his name, to have stolen cars and for his charm along with being thr real-life model for the [[Literature/OnTheRoad Dean Moriarty]] character.

* When Lancelot presents chimera as a food source, Emma asks if it's like turducken; a dish consisting of de-boned chicken stuffed into de-boned duck and then stuffed into a de-boned turkey.

* Lancelot's epitaph on [[spoiler:Charming's mother]], "God in His mercy, lend her grace", is a direct quote from Lancelot's words on seeing the dead title character in Creator/AlfredLordTennyson's poem ''The Lady of Shalott''.

* Sir Lancelot is nicknamed “The Leviathan,” a biblical creature.

* The way Hades can can change his hair into blue flames is a direct reference to ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}''.

* The episode title shares the same name as the score from the ''Frozen'' soundtrack that plays during the climax.
* While Emma is trapped in the ice cavern with Elsa, she asks her how she can stand how cold it is. Elsa's response: "It never bothered me."
* When Anna meets Charming in the Enchanted Forest, the alias she gives is Joan, which references the painting of UsefulNotes/JoanOfArc in the Arendelle palace she talked to in "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?".

* ''WesternAnimation/TheHunchbackOfNotreDame''

* [[WordOfGod According to show creators]] Adam Horowitz and Edward Kitsis, the inspiration for this episode came from Music/TheRollingStones, in particular the title “Child of the Moon,” which came from the B-Side to their single ''Jumping Jack Flash'', and the design for Anita’s den.

* Regina quips "who loves Music/DefLeppard lyrics that much?" in refernce to her cursed persona Roni having Def Leppard tattoos. Later in the conversation, Zelena says "pour some sugar on me", a reference to the Def Leppard song "Pour Some Sugar On Me".

[[AC: Marvel]]

* Mickey's sorcerer's hat can be seen inside the Sorcerer's Mansion.

!!The Snow Queen

[[AC: Marvel]]

* Rumple has Thor's hammer (!)

* The Sorcerer's Apprentice, in late December 1966, mentions that Isaac's predecessor as Author recently passed away, insinuating that the previous Author was actually Walt Disney himself.

!!Kansas
* Zelena's house and farm was the same one used as Hank and Emily's house and farm in ''{{Series/TinMan}}''

* Emma talks to Regina through a door, just as Anna did to Elsa in ''WesternAnimation/{{Frozen|2013}}''. Given that this is a ''Frozen''-inspired season, it's appropriate.
* Rumpelstiltskin and Belle recreate the ballroom dance from ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast'', complete with clothes and music.
* The house where Rumpelstiltskin and Belle are staying has [[WesternAnimation/{{Fantasia}} Mickey's sorcerer's hat]] inside.

* Firstly, the episode title is the same as the song from the ''Frozen'' soundtrack that plays during the climax.

* When Anna meets Charming in the Enchanted Forest, the alias she gives is Joan. As in, the painting of Joan of Arc in the Arendelle palace she talked to/looked up to in "Do You Want to Build a Snowman?".
* Once again someone talks to Regina through a door: Henry. This time she opens it.

'''Neal:''' Yeah, they made [[WesternAnimation/Mulan1998 a movie]] about you. It's actually pretty good.\\

* Episode’s named after a Music/BruceSpringsteen song.

[[AC: ''Series/StarTrekTheOriginalSeries'']]
* Dr Whale says "I'm a doctor, not a vet!"

* The [[Literature/TheWonderfulWizardOfOz Wicked Witch of the West]] makes her first appearance.

!!The Tower
[[AC: Other]]
* Titular Literature/{{Rapunzel}} makes her appearance.

!!Quiet Minds
* The shot where Emma and the gang get ready for a fight with the lost boys is lifted directly out of ''Film/{{The Avengers|2012}}''.

!!“Dark Hollow”

* ''WesternAnimation/PeterPan''
** The teddy bear dressed in pink on the keychain of the Home Office agent’s car is the same one that Michael Darling clutches.
** How Henry meets Wendy.

* Where Wendy lies to Henry on behalf of Pan claiming that because magic is dying so is sh, being connected to its fate so to speak and Pan convinces Henry it’s up to him to save Wendy is like in ''Film/TheNeverEndingStory'', the Empress too is dying because of lack of faith and belief in the human world, and that it would take Bastion to save her

!!“Think Lovely Thoughts”

!!“Save Henry”
[[AC: Creator/{{Disney}}]]
* ''Film/{{Tron}}''
** Regina mentions Henry playing ‘''Space Paranoids''.’

* When Rumpelstiltskin tells Neal that Peter Pan destroyed his father is similar to a scene in ''Film/ANewHope''.
* Furthermore, the revelation that [[spoiler:Peter Pan is actually Rempelstiltskin’s father]] is similar to scene in ''Film/TheEmpireStrikesBack''.

!!The New Neverland
[[AC: Other]]
* Medusa is based on a [[Myth/ClassicalMythology Gorgon of the same name]] from the ''Perseus'' myth.
** The way she's portrayed (having a snakelike tail, and living in an old ruin with pillars for the heroes to hide behind) is straight out of ''Film/{{Clash of the Titans|1981}}''.

!!“Going Home”

'''Neal:''' Yeah, they made a movie about you. It's actually pretty good.\\

* Time of Henry’s birth is given as 8:15.

* Titular Literature/PeterPan finally makes his debut.
** Peter Pan also takes the place of the [[Literature/ThePiedPiperOfHamelin Pied Piper]].

!!“Lost Girl”

* ''WesternAnimation/PeterPan''
** Emma notes Captain Hook's appearance in the animated film as sporting a "waxed mustache and a perm."
*** In the book, he is repeatedly stated to look like [[UsefulNotes/CharlesII King Charles II]]
* ''WesternAnimation/TheSwordInTheStone''
** Behind the opening title, a sword’s ebbed into the stone.

* A sword being ebbed in stone behind the opening title is like {{Excalibur}} from Myth/ArthurianLegend.
* When Hook threatens the Hooded Lost Boy, he makes mention of what he did to [[Film/{{Hook}} Rufio]].
* Emma talks about growing up with the childhood fictional tale of a heroic Literature/PeterPan.
* There’s Regina’s use of a [[Franchise/StarWars telekinetic chokehold]].

!! “Quiet a Common Fairy”
[[AC: Creator/{{Disney}}]]
* ''[[Series/WaltDisneyPresents The Wonderful World of Disney]]''
** As alluded in the opening sequence, Tinker Bell and her likeness flies up and touches the show logo, causing it to erupt into fireworks.

[[AC: Other]]
* Tinker Bell from ''Literature/PeterPan'' and Little John of the Myth/RobinHood ballad first appears.

* An item that looks suspiciously like [[ComicBook/TheMightyThor Thor's hammer Mjölnir]] in Rumple's emergency cache.

!!“Nasty Habits”
[[AC: Creator/{{Disney}}]]
* ''WesternAnimation/SillySymphonies''
** The Sheriff of Hamelin is exactly dressed like the Mayor in the ''Pied Piper'' segment.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''
** How Neal escaped Neverland.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}''
** When Neal uses a sea shell to lure a large squid

* Rumpelstiltskin yelling out for Baelfire, echoing Michael's crying out for his son

!!“Good Form”
[[AC: Creator/{{Disney}}]]
* ''WesternAnimation/PeterPan''
** Liam's directions to Neverland were "the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning" in the flashback, quoting Peter's directions to Wendy.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Hercules}}''
** Pegasus is mentioned by Captain Liam as a legendary horse whose feathers were used to create a magic veil in allowing their ship to fly into the sky.

* ''Literature/PeterPan'' novel is mentioned.

!!“Ariel”

* ''Film/OzTheGreatAndPowerful''
** Regina mentions the evil munchkins' dirt road.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}'', ''WesternAnimation/AladdinTheReturnOfJafar'', ''WesternAnimation/AladdinTheSeries'' & ''WesternAnimation/AladdinAndTheKingOfThieves''
** Eric states he will be exploring the great deserts between his kingdom and Agrabah

** Character here shares the same name as the protagonist as well as her prince being named ‘Eric.’
*** Regina disguises herself as Ursula.
*** Both the statue of Ursula and Regina's disguise are similar to the animated version although much slimmer.
** The ‘Under the Sea’ dance shares the same name of the song sung by Sebastian the crab.
** Ariel collecting random human objects.

** Like Prince Eric, Ariel saves Snow White from drowning.
** Ariel learning what a fork is.
** Both Ariel and Eric mentioning a ship wreck where they first met.

** Regina taking away Ariel’s voice as well as calling her a little mermaid.

* Both Ariel Prince Eric appear, based on the nameless mermaid and prince from ''Literature/TheLittleMermaid''.

* Making her only debut in this episode, Queen Eva is based on the Queen from ''Literature/SnowWhite''.
** Her name, her [[TooGoodForThisSinfulEarth pure, kind-hearted, saintly nature]] (though somewhat subverted by her past self seen in the next episode), her coughing blood into a handkerchief like a tuberculosis victim, and her TearJerker deathbed scene are all highly reminiscent of the character Eva from ''Literature/UncleTomsCabin''.
* References to ''Literature/PeterPan'' were hinted at in this episode when Baelfire/Neal alluded to having a youthful appearance, his knowledge of Hook's ship and his stay in Neverland.

* King Xavier is based on the King from ''Literature/{{Rumpelstiltskin}}''.
* When [[spoiler:Cora invades Gold's shop]], Neal/[[spoiler:Baelfire]] takes up a sword to stand alongside Prince Charming and Emma to defend Rumpelstiltskin, the mannerism in which he holds his sword screams ''Franchise/KingdomHearts'' where he holds the blade the same way Riku, Vanitas and Master Xehanort hold their Keyblades.

** A bus bench features an advertisement for fictional corporation ENCOM
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Aladdin}}''
** Of the three magic laws, Emma only refers to magic is not capable of bringing back the dead or making someone love.

** Again, Kurt and Owen’s last name being ‘Flynn’
** The ending of the episode: [[spoiler: The younger Flynn is pushed into the portal going back to the safety of the "real" world, while the elder one is forced into a HeroicSacrifice and the younger ForcedToWatch while his dad is drug off to his death.]] Really, the whole plot of the episode reads like a ''Film/TronLegacy'' alternate universe fanfic whipped up by Creator/StephenKing
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Tangled}}''
** Though not probable but ‘Flynn’ is the first name alias of the male protagonist.

** “Owen” is even the name of Luke Skywalker’s uncle.

* ''WesternAnimation/{{Mulan}}''
** The Dragon showcases his ability to draw smoke from his nostrils.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{Pinocchio}}''
** Blue Fairy grants August a chance to become a real boy again.
* ''WesternAnimation/{{The Little Mermaid|1989}}''
** Tamara uses a shell-like mirror to see Neal and August talk.

* August’s prized possession is a necklace that bears the image of a whale, referencing the “Terrible Dogfish” from ''Literature/TheAdventuresOfPinocchio''.

[[AC: Creator/{{Disney}}]]
* ''WesternAnimation/BeautyAndTheBeast''
** Rumpelstiltskin shows Belle the library in his home, similar to what the Beast did.
** In the Enchanted Forest, Belle wears is similar dress to the one in the ballroom scene.

* Folk hero RobinHood of the same legend as well as Lady Marian and the Sheriff first appear.

!!“The Evil Queen”

** When changing Regina back into the Queen, Rumpelstiltskin says “so sad, so true,” a reference to a lyric from “Poor Unfortunate Souls.”

[[AC: ''Literature/TheBible'']]
* Tamara remarks magic is unholy.

** John carries an umbrella and top hat while Michael carries a teddy bear.
** The time on Big Ben is 8:15, the same time shown in the Disney film.
* During the commercial break, series star Lana Parrilla spoofed her character Regina Mills/the Evil Queen in a promotion for the Magic Kingdom in which she vowed to "take over" the area of New Fantasyland.

* Again, the time on Big Ben as mentioned above.

* First appearances of Wendy Darling, John Darling, Michael Darling and the (living) Shadow from ''Literature/PeterPan''.
** Baelfire’s arrival and Kensington Gardens and his welcome into the Darling family refers to ''Literature/PeterPanInKensingtonGardens''.

!!“And Straight On ’Till Morning”

* ''Film/PiratesOfTheCaribbeanOnStrangerTides''
** Mermaids attacking the Jolly Roger.

[[AC: Other]]
* Episode’s plot has parallels to ''Literature/PeterPan'' in its focus on Hook, the Neverland setting, introduction of the Lost Boys and mention of Peter Pan.
* ''Literaute/BeautyAndTheBeast'' is referenced when Belle’s dark side is restored to her normal self by drinking from the chipped cup.
* ''Lilo and Stitch'': "She's family. We don't leave family behind."