This is Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr.'s fifth film together. They recorded many of their scenes in the same studio, which is rare for a full-length animated film.
According to director Paul Bolger, Ella's dress was meant to be a muted version of the Irish flag: green, white, and orange/gold, to represent his Irish heritage.
Was originally planned as a traditionally animated film.
The original actor who was to play Rumplestiltskin died during the making of the film and was replaced with Michael McShane.