"Why not a trident?" The trident is 3-pronged (3 tines), whereas a fork has 4 tines. (4-pronged).

What is a fork called under the sea?

In Maori (Polynesian) culture, they believe peoples' spirits continue to exist a different form in the afterlife

What spirit animal form does Moana's grandmother take?

In British slang, a "cod" means a joke or hoax, or a foolish person.

Nonsensical fairy tale 'Alice in Wonderland', was written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865.  

One of Shakespeare's most famous plays, where we get the famous 'To be, or not to be...'

Gaston may be a narcissistic jerk, but he sure did know how to entertain!

This could be a coincidence, or perhaps Disney chose the name closest to 'brujo', which means 'male sorcerer' in Spanish.

Originally sung by Cliff Edwards, who voiced Jiminy Cricket.

In this story, little Gerda goes on a quest to save childhood sweetheart, Kay, by melting the ice the Snow Queen puts in his heart.

As this film's themes are fulfilling one's greatest heart's desire and greed for power, the apples make sense.

A French author who joined the aristocratic vogue for new fairy tales. 

Disney movie trivia for Sunrise Mountain Library Fantasy fest.