Pinocchio

I hate anything having to do with the words "least favorite" and "Disney", but if I had to pick one, it would have to be the story about the little wooden puppet. I have nothing against this movie really, I think it's just the fact that when I was little I refused to watch any movie without a princess in it (except for The Lion King). And the scene at the end with all the boys in Pleasure Island turning into Donkey's sort of freaked me out. Oh, and Stromboli sort of terrified me.

Peter Pan

I love the story of Peter Pan, and the idea of flying away to a Neverland and never having to grow up. This movie was an excellent adaptation of the novel, in my opinion, and produced an iconic Disney character that would become the symbol for the company (Tinkerbell!). I also love the theme that surrounds the ticking crocodile, which was mentioned in the movie Finding Neverland- the notion that "time is chasing after all of us." This movie had everything- adventure, pirates, mermaids, and a little bit of pixie dust. 

Beauty and the Beast

This was my very first movie that I saw in the movie theaters. I was around the age of three, I think, and from what my parents tell me I was terrified of the beast. 

Honorable Mention: The Little Mermaid (pretty sure this deserves a mention as the first Disney movie I actually owned, but I was too young to see it in theaters when it came out. This is movie is only a few months younger than I am). 


In actual Disney news, my recruiter called me today. My heart almost dropped out of my chest when he told me that there was some changes regarding my offer, but he immediately said not to worry, that it wasn't being rescinded. Whew! With my heart rate returning to normal, he explained that they wanted to extend my end date by a month. So instead of leaving in June as originally planned, I will be staying until July. This, he said, was so that I could be able to stay and help train the new presenters when the next batch of interns arrive for the fall PI. I am still incredibly excited, and January seems so far away! 

Belle and the Beast

How can you beat a kiss that both breaks a spell and creates fireworks? I love how their kiss is portrayed so passionately, how they start out all tentative and unsure, but then as soon as their lips meet they cling to each other as if for dear life. I love how the music swells into that happy crescendo and how the wind sweeps their hair off of their faces. Okay, I'm getting a little too sappy now, but I really love this kiss.

Lester's Possum Park (A Goofy Movie)

True, this song was meant to be revolting so it's kind of a cop out, but I still skip over this song every time it comes up when my iPod's on shuffle. Don't ask why it's even on my iPod to begin with, there's not a good answer.

"Destroy Esmerelda, and let her taste the fires of hell, or else let her be mine and mine alone..."

I just love the contrast in this song- the lightness at the beginning when Quasimodo is comparing Esmerelda to a heavenly being, and then Frollo singing about her as a siren cast from hell. I read this in another blog once, and I think it's true- this is one of the only villain songs where the villain isn't bragging about his powers and his inevitability in taking over the world or defeating the hero. Instead, he's singing about his repressed sexual desire, and how he's torn between lusting after Esmerelda and living up to his holy reputation. Pure evil, and pure genius. 

A Whole New World

This song always gives me the chills. Since I first saw the movie, it has always been my dream for a guy to take me on a magic carpet ride. Brad Kane and Lea Salonga's voice are perfect together, and compared with Alan Menken's music and the incredible animation of Agrabah at night, just makes this the perfect love song in my eyes. 

I See the Light (from Tangled)

This was a super hard one, as I currently have over 800 songs in my Disney playlist and love them all. However, if I'm forced to choose only one, then I'd have to choose this song from Tangled. I love Mandy Moore's voice, and this song paired with the floating lantern scene is just a beautiful piece of Disney cinema. I love the way Mandy's and Zachary Levi's voices harmonize on the last chorus. This song is currently the ringtone on my phone, and it makes me happy every time I hear it. Anything by Alan Menken is pure gold.

Minnie Mouse

I love mickey's main squeeze- she's so cute and flirty and fun, and seems like someone who could be your best friend. Plus, she has the best outfits.

Rapunzel and Flynn

I just love the two of them together. I love the fact that they're so playful and adventurous. Sometimes I really wish that I could hang out with them. Okay, all the time. 

"He was as mean as he was ruthless, and that's the Gospel Truth..."

There are so many fantastic villains in the Disney universe.....sometimes I think I love them more than the main characters! But out of all my favorites (Scar, Jafar, Ursula, Mother Gothel just to name a few) I think the honor of "favorite" would have to go to the Lord of the Dead himself. I love his sense of humor and his pure, unforgiving evilness. He's cunning and manipulative, but he makes me laugh. And he has the coolest hair out of all the villains, by far.