For the last several decades a secret message has been encoded into 3D animated films, cartoon drawn features, and even blockbuster movies that feature special effects. That secret message, a simple “A113,” can be found in the works of Disney and Pixar films, and various other projects from outside animators.
An internet user recent sat down with many top animals films and TV series to find examples of the mysterious A113 code. Here are a few of their findings.
A Bug’s Life – A113 On A Box
American Dad – A113 License Plate

Brave A113
Cars 2 – A113 On Jet
Cars 2 – A113 On License Plate
Cars – A113 on Train

Finding Nemo – A113 on Camera

Krusty The Clown – A113 – Prison Outfit

Lilo & Stitch – A113 On License Plate

Monsters U – A113 on Door

Ratatouille – A113 Ear Tag

Incredibles – A113 On Cell Phone

Iron Giant – A113 on License Plate

The Princess And The Frog – A113 On Train

Bart Simpson – A-113 Mugshot

Toy Story – A113 License Plate

Up – A113 Courtroom Number

Wall-E Output of A113 Sequence

The Avengers – A113 TV Broadcast Sequence

Surely this must be some secret code that unlocks a magical vault at Disney or Pixar right? Actually the answer to this magical number is simple. It turns out that many of the animators who have worked for Disney, Pixar, and other animation studios over the years, all attended the California Institute of Arts. The room used to teach first year graphic and character animation at that facility is room number A113.
A special thanks goes out to Imgur user The Ghost Who Hates Spills, they compiled many of the found A113 images contained in this post.