I suppose we all like Disney films considering we're on a Disney forum, but I've just wondered why we all like Disney. For me, it's like how musicals are to some. Some people will sit down and watch My Fair Lady to cheer them up. But when I am a bit down, I stick in a Disney movie into the VCR or DVD player and in just 90 minutes, I'm happy again!
So what about you?
Why does everyone actually like Disney?
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Disney is my natural high. Well, that and a lovely thing called Star Trek. You can instantly connect with someone if/when you talk about Disney, it's probably the best way to start a conversation (well, you know, besides talking about the weather or other people behind their backs!).
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Why
Well my whole life is so sad and negative. That watching a Disney movie makes me feel so happy and uplifted. That is why I post so much because I feel peace when I am on the UD forum/Chat. I love this website. Also Disney means something special to me. I also am very emotional when I watch movies. Each Classic Disney Live Action brings back a special memory of my Late NaNa (Grandmama) who introduced me to Disney.
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I like Disney for several reasons ...
The strongly defined central characters.
Disney leads (or stars) are charismatic, appealing. They have a dynamic sense of character and personality. Like, for instance. Stitch. He's my favorite. Or characters like Dumbo and Bambi. Simba. Snow White. Belle. Kenai. Kuzco, even, and the list goes on ... it would be a large list. But the characters are easy, I think, to latch to, to love. You can relate to them in some way, or at least sympathize with them ... Disney films do a great job at creating developed, memorable characters, in my opinion. And I like that.
Disney's own style of animation.
Which has varied over the years, decade by decade, but it's still a unique style. Their own. It's obvious a Disney film is a Disney film, normally, simply by its visual look/feel. Normally, one associates that (the animated classics) with high-quality. Artistic. Aesthetically pleasing to look at.
And tying in with that, the diverse array of stories and settings.
Everything from China (Mulan) to Australia (Rescuers Down Under) to Hawaii (Lilo & Stitch). And, even Alaska (Brother Bear; it never actually says, but ... Kenai and Sitka are names of places in Alaska; Kenai is a peninsula, as well as a town, and Sitka's a town, for instance; so, I tend to view that as the "setting"). Anyhow ... the wide variety of locales, and the unique "sense of place" each of them offers. Emperor's New Groove being set in South America is another one ... Olive & Company in New York City. The films all focus on a place, and the setting becomes a character in the film, in a way. They aren't all set, say, in the United States, or in one or two places ... they're set everywhere, and it gives you a chance to see (through the animation) interpretations of the different environments that, maybe, you might not see otherwise.
Stories, one could say, might not tend to be as diverse, as they have common themes ... overcoming obstacles, becoming a hero, et cetera. One of the trials many (well, a huge majority) of Disney characters have to overcome is the lack of a mother or father, or loss of a loved one, et cetera, in some way or form. But it works. Even when using similar themes ... each story manages to hold its own. Most of the films, I think, hold their own, and the combination of the varied stories and settings makes each one unique.
And music.
I'm not a big fan of musicals, necessarily, but I am a fan of Disney musicals. Though I think the "Big Four" films are over-rated, I still like their songs ... the more obvious offerings like "Beauty and the Beast" from the film of the same name, and "Whole New World" and so on ... but the songs in smaller films like "Oliver & Company" and "Lilo & Stitch" and "Brother Bear." They don't have to be musical-musical songs (sung by the characters). Music plays a large part in Disney films ... sung and not; like score, for instance. RDU has no "songs," but it has a romantic, exotic, lush score that compliments it perfectly. Disney music has a certain flair for stirring the imagination. "Colors of the Wind" is one, I think. That's a beautiful song, and also has a good message ... without being over-the-top about it.
And, finally, I like Disney because their films make me feel comfortable. They put me at ease. And help me "escape" things. Their ultimate optimism, happiness. And I grew up with them, also, so many of the films stir up memories, and the newer ones make more memories to look back on even further in the future.
I guess ... to sum it all up, I like Disney because it has a lot to offer. And most of it appeals to my personality. Disney is a unique animal, that's for sure. There are other big studios, making other animated films, but ... Disney films have their own feel. And I like it.
The strongly defined central characters.
Disney leads (or stars) are charismatic, appealing. They have a dynamic sense of character and personality. Like, for instance. Stitch. He's my favorite. Or characters like Dumbo and Bambi. Simba. Snow White. Belle. Kenai. Kuzco, even, and the list goes on ... it would be a large list. But the characters are easy, I think, to latch to, to love. You can relate to them in some way, or at least sympathize with them ... Disney films do a great job at creating developed, memorable characters, in my opinion. And I like that.
Disney's own style of animation.
Which has varied over the years, decade by decade, but it's still a unique style. Their own. It's obvious a Disney film is a Disney film, normally, simply by its visual look/feel. Normally, one associates that (the animated classics) with high-quality. Artistic. Aesthetically pleasing to look at.
And tying in with that, the diverse array of stories and settings.
Everything from China (Mulan) to Australia (Rescuers Down Under) to Hawaii (Lilo & Stitch). And, even Alaska (Brother Bear; it never actually says, but ... Kenai and Sitka are names of places in Alaska; Kenai is a peninsula, as well as a town, and Sitka's a town, for instance; so, I tend to view that as the "setting"). Anyhow ... the wide variety of locales, and the unique "sense of place" each of them offers. Emperor's New Groove being set in South America is another one ... Olive & Company in New York City. The films all focus on a place, and the setting becomes a character in the film, in a way. They aren't all set, say, in the United States, or in one or two places ... they're set everywhere, and it gives you a chance to see (through the animation) interpretations of the different environments that, maybe, you might not see otherwise.
Stories, one could say, might not tend to be as diverse, as they have common themes ... overcoming obstacles, becoming a hero, et cetera. One of the trials many (well, a huge majority) of Disney characters have to overcome is the lack of a mother or father, or loss of a loved one, et cetera, in some way or form. But it works. Even when using similar themes ... each story manages to hold its own. Most of the films, I think, hold their own, and the combination of the varied stories and settings makes each one unique.
And music.
I'm not a big fan of musicals, necessarily, but I am a fan of Disney musicals. Though I think the "Big Four" films are over-rated, I still like their songs ... the more obvious offerings like "Beauty and the Beast" from the film of the same name, and "Whole New World" and so on ... but the songs in smaller films like "Oliver & Company" and "Lilo & Stitch" and "Brother Bear." They don't have to be musical-musical songs (sung by the characters). Music plays a large part in Disney films ... sung and not; like score, for instance. RDU has no "songs," but it has a romantic, exotic, lush score that compliments it perfectly. Disney music has a certain flair for stirring the imagination. "Colors of the Wind" is one, I think. That's a beautiful song, and also has a good message ... without being over-the-top about it.
And, finally, I like Disney because their films make me feel comfortable. They put me at ease. And help me "escape" things. Their ultimate optimism, happiness. And I grew up with them, also, so many of the films stir up memories, and the newer ones make more memories to look back on even further in the future.
I guess ... to sum it all up, I like Disney because it has a lot to offer. And most of it appeals to my personality. Disney is a unique animal, that's for sure. There are other big studios, making other animated films, but ... Disney films have their own feel. And I like it.
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For most of us, Disney really is our "Laughing Place". It's a place of comfort and escape that brings true joy. It's good for the soul and a good use of our time because anything that uplifts our spirit is good for the whole world.
Thank you Disney!!!
Thank you Disney!!!
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I like the whole Disney fantasy thing......in a Disney dvd dreams really do come true. I guess it's like being a kid again. When you're an adult the world can suck.....you have to think about your job, kids, house, bills....all the mundane stuff. When you go home and stick on Pinocchio for the 50th time you get to escape back into the childhood pod where the world was a much nicer and simpler place.
It's pure nostalgia-induced family fun for me. Funny, but not over the top funny and full of action, but once again not over the top. Pretty much the perfect balance for me. I'll admit I'm not a huge fan of musicals but Disney songs are pretty catchy and are more of a guilty pleasure for me than anything.
I'm a huge fan of the "Big 4" mainly just because they were such an integral part of my childhood. Those films and Star Wars were a mainstay of my youth and I don't have to worry about Disney going back and making the equivalent of Greedo shooting first in a Disney film now do we?
I'm a huge fan of the "Big 4" mainly just because they were such an integral part of my childhood. Those films and Star Wars were a mainstay of my youth and I don't have to worry about Disney going back and making the equivalent of Greedo shooting first in a Disney film now do we?
you know, I've actually thought about this question before. while I could dissect the films/theme parks/music and explain why each of these are so great, I think it goes deeper, to a nostalgic connection with my early childhood. revisiting Disney is like time travel for me. which is great sometimes, but not too much. I like to watch Peter Pan, but I don't want to be him!
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In fact, I once disliked Disney for about 2 years or so. And then one day I got bored and took a look at my old VHS shelf for a movie to watch. I forgot which film I picked (probably Lion King or Aladdin), but after that I became CRAZY about Disney. Although throughout the years I find myself loving other things such as Star Wars and LOTR, I'm still obsessed with the Disney films which made me remember my happy childhood. 
You and me both. I wouldn't say I "disliked" Disney but I thought it was kids stuff from high school until this past summer. I had just come home from college and was up late bored. I went rifling through my old VHS collection and just randomly picked a tape. Turned out it was Little Mermaid. I was hooked again!DisneyChris wrote:In fact, I once disliked Disney for about 2 years or so. And then one day I got bored and took a look at my old VHS shelf for a movie to watch. I forgot which film I picked (probably Lion King or Aladdin), but after that I became CRAZY about Disney. Although throughout the years I find myself loving other things such as Star Wars and LOTR, I'm still obsessed with the Disney films which made me remember my happy childhood.
In the words of the kids in the Apple Jacks cereal commerical when asked why they like it so much "We just do". Plus Disney's a good form of entertainment. I like watching a Disney animated musical to relax after a hard day at school. With a professor that drives me up the wall, Disney is a safe haven.
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