Board Thread:Wiki-Related Discussion/@comment-25926288-20171222172845

Simply put, I think Mr. Gold and Belle are allusions, but not based on.

Story: Their story has trace of similar elements, but overtly so (which is mostly in a montage).

Appearances: The House draws similarities, as does the music and appearance of an aging couple.

Writers' Input: In an interview, they said that the montage and the story was inspired by Up and another short story. That leans heavily toward it being an allusion than based on.

Naming: Well, that's pretty obviously a no.

I think the description on the page should read Allusion to UP/Carl and Ellie, not based on, due to lack of significant determinants.

Opinions? Thoughts? 