Disney's first direct-to-video sequel.
The Genie lost his cuffs (the mark of his imprisonment) in the Aladdin (1992), but he wears them in both sequels and the Aladdin (1994) TV show because he "looks better" with them on.
The lyrics to the version of "Arabian Nights" heard in this film were lifted from the original demo version of the song.
Robin Williams was not a part of this movie due to a disagreement with Disney (see trivia for Aladdin (1992).
Walt Disney Television Animation Australia animates the first 34 minutes of the film. However, when Abis Mal jumps over the palace walls, the animation switches to Walt Disney Animation Japan and its support studios, and stays that way for the duration of the film.