What are your top 10 Disney animated films of all time?

With Encanto (2021), Disney has now released 60 animated feature films since Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). That being said, what are your top 10 Disney animated films of all time?

I’ll go first:

1. The Little Mermaid (1989)

2. Frozen (2013)

3. The Lion King (1994)

4. Aladdin (1992)

5. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

6. Mulan (1998)

7. Encanto (2021)

8. Sleeping Beauty (1959)

9. Zootopia (2016)

10. Tangled (2010)

Hey! I was bored, so I wrote up this list of my top five favourite Disney films, with reasoning as to why and such. I only narrowed it down to Disney films. So no Pixar and whatnot.

Would love to see what other people’s lists are, and their opinions, etc etc. Spoilers ahead for those who haven’t seen these. Anyways, here’s mine!

1: Lion King. Generic choice, I know. Everyone and their mother likes this movie. But like, it’s the frickin Lion King. Gorgeous animation. AMAZING soundtrack. Fantastic story and characters. I don’t even need to explain myself here. It’s the Lion King.

2: Mary Poppins. People don’t seem to talk about this film, in my experience anyway. It’s honestly one of the best films I’ve ever watched, not just Disney, but in general. As an adaptation it doesn’t do very well, having read the book. The differences are quite vast. But as a film? Oh my gosh! It’s teeming with whimsy, imagination, creativity. The story makes your heart soar and break. (The scene where Mr Banks walks to get fired with that music in the background is brilliantly haunting). Man. I adore this. So so much.

3: Princess and the Frog. I’d like to start off by saying I’ve never really agreed with the: “Movie gets worse when she turns into a frog.” Sentiment. I’ve thought about it, and can’t really see the film without that happening. It’s the cataclysm for Tiana’s character change. And can I just say that Tiana is one of the best written Disney characters, no, characters period I’ve ever seen. Her and Naveen are a perfect couple, because their personalities contrast so well. Naveen needs to learn how to work a little harder, and Tiana needs to learn how to relax a little. This is shown so well when she teaches him how to mince, and he teaches her how to dance. The reason I think the Frog thing works so well is because it’s the perfect environment for our characters change. Naveen is humbled by it, and Tiana is shown a new perspective on it. In an environment where she can’t drown herself in work, and surrounded by characters such as Ray, Louis and Mama Odie, she is given a new outlook on life, inciting the change that she eventually demonstrates in the fantastic scene where Dr Facilier offers her the deal. I also love how it doesn’t completely shoot down her working hard, just speaks to the idea that there’s more to life than just one thing. And the music, omg the music! When We’re Human is my favourite song. Listen to that whenever I’m feeling down. Friends on the Other side doesn’t even need my praise, everyone agrees on that one. Dig a Little Deeper? That choir is like having an ethereal experience. Almost There! Truly inspiring! Louis is my favourite character btw. The Gators a bro. Don’t get me started on Ray… the tears man. The bloody tears. Was gonna mention Lottie too, but I’ll keep it brief. What can I say? She’s spoiled, but such a fantastic friend, and under all that pampering she’s a great person to the people around her. She even tells the guy she rejects that she’s sure loads of other women would love to dance with him, she just doesn’t have the same feelings. Anyway. I’m done now. Moving on.

4: Lilo and Stitch. Bro this film is amazing! For a film that had such a low budget, the animation is truly top tier. (Btw I don’t tell a lie. Disney didn’t believe in this movie, so the creators barely had a budget to work with). Lilo and Stitch have amazing chemistry. The characters are funny, entertaining! Jumba and Pleakley provide a comically well done side plot. Lilo and Nani have such a touching relationship. The Elvis music is a great addition. I can’t say much that hasn’t already been said. Top tier!

5: Zootopia/Tangled. Ok, this is definitely cheating. But I’m sorry, could not put one or the other off the list. To start with Tangled: This is one of, if not the most underrated Disney films ever. No one seems to talk about it. Rapunzel is a fantastic character. I’ve listened to: “When will My Life Begin.” So many times I practically know every word by heart. Mother Gothel is a fantastic villain. Me and a friend watched it recently, and the amount of times we were able to point out her subtle abusive and manipulation tactics were insane. The songs are brilliant, and the setting is gorgeous. The scene where she first leaves the tower gives me chills every time. And Eugene’s sacrifice at the end? Man. That scene hit hard. Zootopia just ticks all the right boxes man. Maybe except the villain? I’ve seen people say they don’t like the Twist villain, but she’s never really bothered me. I wouldn’t say she’s very memorable, but I don’t think the story needed her to be. The focus is on Judy and Nicks friendship. And my gosh, so they have such great chemistry. The mystery is so endearing. Judy as a character is engaging from the start. I remember seeing it in theatres, coming out surprised. I certainly hadn’t expected a buddy cop action flick but my gosh I wasn’t disappointed. The world is interesting, and the commentary is very good as well. I love the song. And the plot is so cleverly thought out. It’s up there man, it’s up there!

That’s all. There were so many others I wanted to put, but these were the best I was able to narrow down for the top five. I contemplated so many times putting Alice in Wonderland, Mulan, Moana, Frozen, Aladdin in too. But while I love these movies, I don’t think I like them enough to put them over the films already in the list. Anyways. That’s me. Opinion might change in the future, but who knows. Glad to hear anyone else’s thoughts! Thanks a lot, and have a great rest of your day!

These are my top 10 favorite Disney movies and ordered from the one I like the most to the one I like the least that at the same time I also like (I'm from 2002 and you?) PD: greetings from Spain