”You never get too old for Disney!”

I often say to my mom: “You never get too old for Disney!” and every time she just shakes her head and says something like: “You’re so childish”. But I really believe this to be true, if you love Disney you can never be too old or gray to watch it. Therefore I’ve decided to make my very own top 11 named “My favourite Disney movies” - but you, my reader, have to keep in mind that this list isn’t permanent and it’ll probably look different tomorrow. Anyway-doctor, let’s start!

Nr. 11 - Aristocats

My brother loves this film, but he never had the patience to watch all of it (okay maybe once). Therefore I’ve seen this a thousand times and it deserves a place on my top 11. Besides the cats play jazz and as you know, everybody wants to be a cat!

Nr. 10 - Pocahontas

I’ve pretty much chosen this film because of the song “Colours of the Wind” and the raccoon (and the hummingbird). Though I’m disappointed that she never got John - never watch Pocahontas II, kids, never!

Nr. 9 - Lady and the Tramp

Yeah most of the reasons why I’ve chosen these films will be because of the music. In this masterpiece we’ll found “Bella Notte”, heaps of dogs and a very scary dog-catcher.

Nr. 8 - Brother Bear

I think this film is one of the newest on my list and I have to say it’s a bit weird. But I like how people who (sadly) die are transformed into animals, symbolizing their souls. Yeah something like that - I love this film it’s hard to explain why.

Nr. 7 - Cinderella

The mice are great - they can freaking sing and make a dress! That totally deserves a place on the list - and maybe I like that “Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo”-song a bit too much…

Nr. 6 - Lilo & Stitch

Lilo adores Elvis (which I do too!) and then there’re aliens involved. Stitch is so fluffy it sometimes hurts my eyes and I really like the story. I never understood though what happened to Lilo’s parents. Maybe I missed something or I just have to watch it again…

Nr. 5 - Beauty & the Beast

Oh Gaston, your ego made this film nominated to an Oscar or something and I’m forever thankful. I’ve always liked the idea that Belle could love the beast even though he looked so evil. They speak French as well which (for a kid like me) was very amusing - and then the chair was alive. Pretty epic.

Nr. 4 - Finding Nemo

The beginning of this movie is so sad (as many other Disney films) but it doesn’t make it bad - and it’s impossible for me to not love a film with a character like Dory and vegetarian sharks. Oh and did I mention the turtles? Turtles rules.

Nr. 3 - Mulan

Mulan must be the greatest role model Disney has made. She saves the entire China and gets the half gay guy in the end, who by the way, couldn’t see that she was a woman. Her horse is also pretty epic (and Mushu) but no grandmother is going to as cool as Mulan’s.

Nr. 2 - The Lion King

The opening intro to The Lion King is the best. Ever. No matter what you say. I’m entertained, amazed and able to sing along to every word sung in English and the story is great - and who haven’t heard of “Hakuna Matata” and “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” So, I think this film deserve it’s opening here. Oh yes indeed.  

Nr. 1 - The Little Mermaid

It doesn’t come as a surprise for those people who know me that The Little Mermaid is at the top. It’s my absolute favourite Disney movie of all time and it can’t be changed. I love songs, environment (Under the Sea!) and the main character Ariel who never gives up. I’ve loved since the first time I saw it and even though it doesn’t look anything like the story it’s based on I still adore it.

That’d be my top 11. The reasons why I’ve put in this order may seem very silly but that’s just my opinion and I can’t really describe it. Therefore I only have left to say: “Oh, look at me. I’m gonna go touch the butt!” (From Finding Nemo).