Alright...in Response to Thomist By Day's Pixar List

List of Disney's Animated Features (That I have seen)

So... Disney has released nearly 50 movies, so here is my list (in my opinion) of the movies in order.  This list is based on a) Their quality, b) How they have lasted the test of time, and c) How much I enjoyed them.  I'll explain the top five.

1)  The Hunchback of Notre Dame-1996

This movie is absolutely classic.  It has amazing music and is just stunningly beautiful.  As part of the "Disney Renaissance," this movie has everything wonderful of the old films: great, consistent style, and a strong base in classic literature.  While the movie digresses greatly from Hugo's original novel, it makes sense that some of the themes and characters be toned down to make the film much more family friendly.  

2) The Lion King-1994

Another classic that was part of the rebirth of Disney's greatness in the 1990's.  Again, great look, great music, and a good, solid plot.  This movie came at a time where Disney villains were also at their best.  Scar is a classic, and that scene where he jumps out of the fire is one of the best overall scenes in any Disney film.

3) Peter Pan- 1954

You can fly!  Oh...Peter Pan...who wouldn't want to visit Neverland?  I think this movie has withstood the test of time, quite evidence by the fact that almost every time I've been to Magic Kingdom, the line for Peter Pan's Flight exceeds 50 minutes.  The movie is simple and sweet and very very good.  

4) Aladdin- 1992

\Oh, what girl didn't want someone like Aladdin?  And I can imagine that most of you guys found Jasmine pretty interesting.  I love the Geanie and Iago.  The movie really wouldn't have been the same without these two characters.

5) Sleeping Beauty- 1959

So, for the first time, the prince wasn't some bumbling nameless idiot (or worse, named "Charming").  No- Prince Philip raised the bar for all aspiring princes.  He fought off a dragon and saved the girl and it was wonderful.  Aurora is also a really awesome princess because she is a little more than just damsel in distress.  This movie has a particularly special place in my heart because when I was little, I would watch and shout "Pink!"  "Bue!" (I couldn't say L's...my parents were nervous) when the dress changed color.  This is the perfect princess/ fairy tale movie.  And there's a freaking DRAGON!  C'mon!!!  Dragons make everything better.

*Okay...now the rest of the list*

6) Beauty and the Beast

7) The Sword and the Stone

8) Cinderella

9) Fantasia 2000

10) One Hundred and One Dalmatians

11) The Little Mermaid

12) Fantasia

13) Alice in Wonderland

14) Robin Hood

15) The Lady and the Tramp

16) Cinderella

17) Snow White

18) Bambi

19) Pocahontas

20) Hercules

21) Mulan

22) Tarzan

23) Chicken Little

24) The Fox and the Hound

25) The Rescuers

26) The Rescuers Down Under

27) The Jungle Book

28) Dinosaur

29) The Great Mouse Detective

30) Pinocchio 

31) Dumbo

32) Fun and Fancy Free

33) Oliver and Company