Top 10 Classic Disney Movies

There are so many Disney movies that mean something to me. This list is just a small sampling of those movies. I didn't include any of the Marvel movies or Pixar, I wanted to focus on the classics from my childhood. These are just a some of the movies that I have loved my whole life.


1. Hercules:

I absolutely love Greek mythology, ever since I was little. I really like learning about all of the gods and the demigods. Hercules for me, was a way to learn more about that history in a fun way. The songs are amazing as well and are still classics today. Hades has to be my favorite villain out of everyone too. He is bad but he is really funny in the movie.

2. Beauty and the Beast:

This was my very first Disney movie when I was 1 year old. It has always been one of my favorite movies because it was the one that started my love for Disney. The main song, Tale As Old As Time, is my Dad and mine's special song. He cries every time that he hears it.

3. The Sword in the Stone:

This is another movie where my initial love came from the real history. I love everything England and medieval so I instantly fell in love with this movie. It sparked further interest in the time period which I am still interested in today. I love Merlin and Archimedes are my favorite characters. The two of them together is just so funny and sarcastic.

4. Black Cauldron:


I have no idea why  I love this movie so much. I guess I just really love the Disney movies that everyone seems to forget about. I found the Horned King fascinating but evil, more evil than any other villain that I had seen before. Most other Disney villains have a hint of humor to them and they seem human in every sense of the word. The Horned King does not fit that mold which makes him all the more intriguing.

5. Treasure Planet:

Another forgotten classic of Disney's. The story of pirates and treasure island is one that has been told over and over again. This had the same plot but the location and characters makes it so much different than any other retelling of the story. I love the link pink blob, Morph too!

6. Muppet Treasure Island:

This is my all-time favorite Muppet movie! That's really all I can say about this movie. I love the songs, I love the characters, I love everything about it. The jokes are cheesy but that is what makes the Muppets so much fun.

7. Hocus Pocus:

I watch the movie every Halloween and pretty much all of October. Every 90's kid grew up with this movie. I don't remember when I first watched it but it quickly became a classic to so many people. I can't listen to the original version of "I Put a Spell on You" without hearing the movie version in my head.

8. The Great Mouse Detective:

This is another Disney movie that isn't very popular. This movie started my love for all things mystery and crime solving. This was the first version of Sherlock Holmes that I was exposed to as a kid. I still love all things Sherlock Holmes today.

9.The Muppet Christmas Carol:

I watch this movie every year on Christmas Eve. It has been a tradition of mine every since my parents allowed a TV in my room. This story has been done over and over but adding my favorite Muppets added a little more to the story. I always love how every Muppet character is incorporated into the movies.

10. The Nightmare Before Christmas:

This movie was my Grandma's favorite movie before she passed away. Now every time that I see some from the movie I can't help but to think of her. This is also one of the few Halloween movies that I will actually watch because it isn't scary.

There you have it, my top 10 Classic Disney Movies. There are so many of the Disney movies that I love that this list was pretty hard to make. I decided to choose the ones that I loved as a kid and still love as an adult. Most of them aren't very popular anymore and they get little to no recognition at the parks. But to me they will always be special.

Why I'm Over Frozen

    Let me start off this post by saying that I actually do like the movie. I really like the characters and the songs throughout the movie. Mostly, I like the different messages seen throughout. I liked how Anna's want to marry Hans after a couple of hours was frowned upon and people's disdain for the decision was made know. I liked how Oaken was hinted at being gay, go Disney! That may ruffle some feathers but I feel that it is a step in a positive direction regarding gay rights.I also really liked how true love's kiss was not a theme to this movie. Yes, there was some romance but it wasn't the solution to the problems going on in the movie. These reasons are why I still enjoy the movie. My reasons for being over the whole Frozen craze gets a little bit deeper. 

      What I have a problem with is that massive takeover of the Disney Parks. It started with the above, Frozen Summer Fun at Hollywood Studios. That was just supposed to be a month long event that turned into a way bigger spectacle. It was extended twice because it was so popular. I was there during it and did none of the activities associated with it. Even if I wanted to, the crowds were not worth the time. The problem with bringing this into the parks are the crowds! Anything Frozen automatically means more people. Our trip was more crowded than anything in the past and Frozen played a huge part in that.

      The next thing that Disney did was take out the Norway ride, Maelstrom. Yes, it did need to be updated. However, I don't think that Frozen belongs in one of the countries rides unless they incorporate the country into it. The Mexican boat ride added Donald Duck and the other Caballeros but they still teach you about Mexican culture. I do not think that is the case with the new Frozen ride. It needs to be Norwegian culture with a little bit of Frozen thrown in. The ride should still fulfill the goal of EPCOT, to educate the public about the world.

      Now that the holidays are upon us, Frozen is everywhere. They changed the name of the parade and they changed the castle lighting ceremony. The Fairy Godmother lights the castle because it is CINDERELLA'S castle!! Not Elsa's! This infuriates me the most out of all of the changes. It just does not make sense. Yes, you get to see Olaf that's kind of cool. However, this is just shoving Frozen into your face. This is just one tradition that should not be changed.

     The last change, so far, has moved over to Disneyland. Frozen's Freeze the Night Party is Disneyland's first major change in regards to Frozen. This will be replacing the much loved Mad T Party dance show. I never went to this event, it just didn't interest me. I guess a lot of local Disneyland fans are not happy about it.

      I'm fine with the onslaught of merchandise and character meet and greets. I just don't want o visit Disney World one day and see nothing but Frozen advertising. I feel that Disney is just getting as much money as possible from all these changes and don't really care what the public thinks. I am happy that Disney is making so much money. That means more great things in the future. I just hope all of those future great things don't have to do with Frozen. Enough is enough when it comes to the parks. 

Being a Disney Nerd

    I have had a huge passion for Disney since I was 6 months old. Even though I don't remember it, that was when I first went to Disney World. Now that passion has grown so much that I want to move to Florida and hopefully work for Disney. How is that being nerdy you ask? Well let me tell you!

    Being a Disney Nerd can encompass anything Disney related. From watching every single movie to visiting the parks on a regular basis. For me, I am a Disney Nerd when it comes to the parks. I can tell you anything that you need to know about planning a trip to either Walt Disney World or Disneyland. That's where my passion and nerdiness come from, visiting the parks.

I take this same picture almost  every year that I visit Disney World! 

2014

     The best part about loving Disney so much is that when you visit the parks you are not alone. Every person there loves Disney and isn't afraid to show it. This is the place where you can dress like a Disney character, wear ears or sing and dance down the street. No one makes fun of you and no one laughs at you. You are free to be yourself and that is what really resonates with me. 

    Never be afraid to show your Disney Nerd side with your ears and pins and all that. That stuff just shows how much of a nerd you really are.  Disney makes it so easy to be passionate about the parks. Between the rides, characters and merchandise there are many ways to be nerdy. I know of people that know everything about the history and building of the rides to people that have met every character multiple times. 

    Even if you have never been to the parks you can still be a Disney Nerd. Just watch the movies a million times and sing the songs and you've qualified. That is just another way to show your true love and passion for Disney. Collecting is a way that people can be Disney Nerds as well. Movie posters, stuffed animals and more. My family collects ornaments and snow globes. We  have a Disney tree every year and it can never be big enough. 

    Being a Disney Nerd is so much fun and really brings out the child in you. Disney has a way of making you feel like you have no other worries in the world. Being a Disney Nerd just makes you a happier person and can really be a life saver when you are stressed you. Now go out there and don't be afraid to let people know that you love Disney!