References to D&D and other Pixar movies aside, there are also nods towards other works of fantasy.
- The Lord of the Rings gets a few nods in the film.
- A sign at Burgershire reads, "Now serving 2nd breakfast".
- And instead of Mountain Dew the soda is called Mountain Doom.
- Barley even has a sign in the car that reads, "You shall not pass".
- There are plenty of nods towards other Pixar films hidden around the tavern:
- A shield has the image of Luxo printed on it.
- Near the arcades a small sculpture of Pepita can be seen.
- On the wall there's a tome that has the insignia of Clan DunBroch.
- The convenience store has the brand gum "Tripledent".
- The Pizza Planet Truck appears during the shot of Ian and Barley at the toll booths. It is appropriately renamed "Pizza Realm".
- A113 appears at the end, spoken as a police code on a walkie talkie, when a cop says, "We have a one-thirteen in progress."
