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I'm not sure if "Golden" is the correct term to describe all 3, but you know what I mean:

1937 - 1942

- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
- Pinocchio
- Fantasia
- Dumbo
- Bambi

1950 - 1967

- Cinderella
- Alice in Wonderland
- Peter Pan
- Lady and the Tramp
- Sleeping Beauty
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians
- The Jungle Book

1989 - 1994

- The Little Mermaid
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
- The Lion King

And which film is your favourite from each period?

My favourite period is 1937 - 1942, but I love all 3. My favourite film being Fantasia. Peter Pan from 1950 - 1967 and Beauty and the Beast from 1989 - 1994

I was raised in the 90s, so I have to go with the Gloden Age of 1989-1994. My next favorite is the Golden Age of 1950-1960.

There is greatness to be found in all of these "Golden Ages". But "in my book", and particularly because of their place in the history of Disney animation/animation/movies/entertainment, it's got to be the first "Age" and Fantasia.

...and, by the way, I was not raised in the 40s.

It's the "dated" animation styles of the original age that do it for me. They're much more quaint and relaxing, even the grain is good. They remind me of The Old Mill. The animation in the later films is impressive, but it's just not as warm and pretty! Ironicly, Fantasia is my favourite because of the music, rather than any animation!

My favourite era is probably 1989-1994. My favourite films from each are Fantasia, The Jungle Book and Aladdin

UmbrellaFish wrote:I was raised in the 90s, so I have to go with the Gloden Age of 1989-1994. My next favorite is the Golden Age of 1950-1960.

I totally agree.

The 50s (I don't consider 101 Dalmatians and The Jungle Book to be in the same caliber as the films of this decade) is the best Disney era to me. Funnily enough, Alice in Wonderland isn't even a huge reason for why I find it the best. All the films from the 50s encapsulate what Disney's all about and each one compliments the other. Cinderella brings out the magical aspect of Disney, Alice in Wonderland the whimsical side, Peter Pan the adventurous side, Lady and the Tramp the romantic side, and Sleeping Beauty the epic side. These films are better technically (animation, score, etc.) than the first era, and don't follow a similar storytelling mode like the third era. I'm surprised I'm the first person who likes this era the best.

I, like the 50's era the best as well. Disneykid pretty much summed up a lot of it. But there are just so many things that are great about those films. The stories are so solid and the characters are so entertaining.

In my book, the early 90's era is second, with the late 30's era comming in (albiet still great) last.

I've always considered the 3rd golden age 89-99, but I can somewhat see why some people don't. But I prefer the 95-99 films over the "fab four" (well over Aladdin and the Lion King anyway).

Out of what you listed in each age the second is my favourite. Even though Alice and Peter don't live up to the others in my opinion.

The first golden age is my least favourite of all the "ages" (well I haven't seen most of the new millenium films, so I can't really judge them). With the exception of Pinocchio, the five films bore me to tears.

Without question - the period from 1989 - 1994. With my fav being Beauty and the Beast (The Little Mermaid a very close second!).

UmbrellaFish wrote:I was raised in the 90s, so I have to go with the Gloden Age of 1989-1994. My next favorite is the Golden Age of 1950-1960.

Same. Actually, I think it's a tie between second and third. I don't include 101 Dalmatians and The Jungle Book (or The Sword in the Stone) in the second Golden Age, even though I love them.

I like films from each of the 3 cited ages but if I had to choose, it still has to be the first age because this is where it all started. Without it there wouldn't have been a second or third age,

My favorite animated films are always going to be Fantasia, Pinocchio, Bambi and Peter Pan. I do like the newer films but it's not just about the new animation techniques. I am always amazed at the opening sequence in Pinocchio where the multiplane camera comes in on the village and the depth and 3-D quality, all hand animated, not computer generated like Beauty and The Beast even though it wowed the critics because of the depth. Watch Pinocchio for just the opening moments and it surpassed the animation of Beauty and the Beast. The underwater sequences are still amazing in Pinocchio.

eggy wrote:1950 - 1967

- Cinderella
- Alice in Wonderland
- Peter Pan
- Lady and the Tramp
- Sleeping Beauty
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians
- The Jungle Book

Where's Sword In the Stone?

I don't think The Sword in the Stone isnt really apart of that Golden age is it?

Hmm Im torn between the 1989-1994 and the *second golden age, I grew up with the 89-94 one as a kid watching them in the theater(except for TLM I was only 1 year old) But I also love the ones that came out in the 50s. Peter and Alice being my favorites of the bunch.

I do respect the first Golden age on a number of levels. They are the start of it all. But I just prefer the other two over these ones.

I have to admit, while I can see the differences and sense behind the groupings, I tend to see it all as two ages, the Walt and the Post Walt. But, I also can separate the "Renaissance" from the other stuff (that 3rd golden age). because it seems particularly significant and different from everything else. Also, because it seems like the strongest group of Disney work, while my other favorite Disney animated films are more random. For example, Jungle Book, Ichabod and Mr. Toad, Peter Pan, Hunchback of Notre Dame, Treasure Planet, Pinocchio, Tarzan, Sword in the Stone, Cinderella, Robin Hood, Lilo and Stitch, A Goofy Movie, Sleeping Beauty, Snow White, Lady and the Tramp, Hercules, etc... I am tempted to agree with previous posters, that the 50s was the best of the Walt age. However, I can't overlook the beautiful artistic quality of the earlier stuff, and the fact that Jungle Book is one of my all time faves...

jeremy88 wrote:I don't think The Sword in the Stone isnt really apart of that Golden age is it?

Well, then how come Alice is listed? I don't think that film is anymore "Golden" than Sword.

I would say the second, with a firm leaning on the 50s films, which are all at least good (Sleeping Beauty can drag at times, but it's overall nice).

Well, the 50s looks like the most successful era (since all of them but Alice are in the Platinum Line). As for my favorite from each golden age, it'd be Pinocchio for the first, One Hundred and One Dalmatians for the second, and The Little Mermaid for the third.

eggy wrote:
1989 - 1994

- The Little Mermaid
- Beauty and the Beast
- Aladdin
- The Lion King

This is the "golden ages" that I prefer! And "The Little mermaid" is my favourite of the four movies!