Wax on, wax off
Hercules was, in the spirit of most Disney films, very tongue-in-cheek at times, with nods and jokes that were surely aimed at the parents watching with their little darlings. This was particularly clear during a training scene in the film.
The character of Phil (voiced by Danny DeVito), the grumpy Satyr who takes responsibility for training Hercules, gives him many activities to do in order to build his strength and skill. During a montage, you can see Phil, Hercules, and Pegasus (his trusty steed) balancing on posts in front of a sunset. Those in the know will recognize a clear nod to a similar scene in the film The Karate Kid.