Shining, Shimmering, Splendid ‘Aladdin’ Tattoos

Hop on your magic carpet and come take a look at these shining, shimmering, splendid Aladdin themed tattoos.

Set in Agrabah, Aladdin is a traditional Disney love story, with memorable songs, emotional moments, and the perfect happily ever after ending. Released in 1992, the animated musical was Disney’s 31st animated feature film, with inspiration taken from Arabic folklore.

Aladdin was the highest grossing film of 1992 and the winner of two Academy Awards. Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle’s rendition of “A Whole New World” won the Grammy for Song of the Year.

Robin Williams was convinced to take the role after his stand-up comedy was used to animate the Genie. Would Aladdin have been a success without Williams? Sure, it is Disney after all, but would it have been so memorable and beloved as it is today? Williams’ brilliant voice acting, combined with the talented animators, is the reason why I cannot bring myself to watch the remake.

Aladdin was one of the very first VHS tapes that I owned. In the years since, the movie has been released on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K, but most children have probably discovered it through Disney’s streaming service.

Aladdin became a trilogy with The Return of Jafar released in 1994 and Aladdin and the King of Thieves in 1996; both were direct-to-video. These were followed by an animated TV series, a Broadway play, and the 2019 live-action remake, starring Will Smith as the Genie.

When it comes to getting an Aladdin themed tattoo, these are some questions you should answer: Do you prefer the villainous characters of Jafar and Iago? Are you looking to commemorate Robin Williams as the fun-loving genie? Does the marriage of Aladdin and Princess Jasmine = relationship goals? Or do you just love all things Disney?

Here’s a selection of the best Aladdin tattoos to get your creative juices flowing before you take a magic carpet ride to your favourite tattoo shop.