Released in 1989, "The Little Mermaid" is based on the original fairy tale written by Hans Christian Anderson. Disney's version features many hit songs, including "Under the Sea," "Part of Your World," and "Kiss the Girl." This movie marked the beginning of the era known as the Disney Renaissance.
2. The Circle of Life
Answer: The Lion King
"The Lion King" is Disney's 32nd animated feature film, and was released in 1994. The music of "The Lion King" won two Academy Awards, and the film won the Golden Globe for best picture of the year. "The Lion King" franchise also includes a prequel, a sequel, and a Broadway play.
3. Reflection
Answer: Mulan
The Disney film "Mulan" is based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. Hua Mulan is a legendary warrior who takes her father's place in the army because of his advanced age. "Mulan" was one of three Disney films to be produced at Disney MGM-Studios in Orlando, Florida.
4. Be Our Guest
Answer: Beauty and the Beast
"Beauty and the Beast" is based on a French fairy tale written by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont. In 1991, "Beauty and the Beast" became the first animated movie to be nominated for the Best Picture Oscar. It was also the first Disney film to be adapted into a Broadway musical.
5. You've Got a Friend in Me
Answer: Toy Story
Released in 1995, "Toy Story" was the first ever full-length movie to be completely computer animated. This movie also marked the beginning of the partnership between Disney and Pixar. "You've Got a Friend in Me" went on to win the Oscar for Best Original Song.
6. Someday My Prince Will Come
Answer: Snow White
"Snow White" was the first feature length film to be produced by Disney, and debuted in 1937. The film took over three years to create, as all of the animation was drawn by hand. The film is based on a fairy tale written by the Brothers Grimm.
7. Let It Go
Answer: Frozen
Based on Hans Christian Anderson's story "The Snow Queen," "Frozen" was released in 2013. The song "Let it Go" won the Oscar for Best Original Song. "Frozen" became only the eighteenth film in history to gross more than one billion dollars.
8. Once Upon a Dream
Answer: Sleeping Beauty
Based on a French fairy tale, "Sleeping Beauty" was released in 1959. Because of a musicians' strike in the US, the music for the movie was actually recorded in Germany. This movie is the last fairy-tale based movie that Walt Disney ever worked on.
9. A Whole New World
Answer: Aladdin
The idea for a musical film adaptation of "Aladdin" was created by famed lyricist Howard Ashman. The lyrics were written by Ashman, Alan Menken, and Tim Rice. The song "A Whole New World" won the Oscar for Best Original Song.
10. Everybody Wants to be a Cat
Answer: The Aristocats
Released in 1970, "The Aristocats" revolves around a family of aristocratic cats who are kidnapped by a butler and are forced to find their way home again. Along the way, they are helped by a street cat.
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