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All of the "Disney Classics" listed (this list slightly differs to the US version which has 54 and includes Dinosaur and Winnie The Pooh whereas the UK version includes The Wild and consists of 53 not 54)

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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

1937

The kind and beautiful princess Snow White wins the hearts of the Seven Dwarfs and triumphs over the evil plans of a wicked Queen.

Pinocchio

1940

When loving Geppetto creates a wooden puppet, his wish is granted when it comes to life as a little wooden boy. With faithful friend and conscience Jiminy Cricket by his side, Pinocchio embarks on fantastic adventures that test his bravery, loyalty and honesty until he triumphs in his quest for his heart's desire: to become a real boy.

Fantasia

1940

A celebration of sight and sound, featuring eight sequences marrying classical music with the most innovative animation of its day. See dancing fairies, fish, flowers, mushrooms and leaves in the "Nutcracker Suite"; follow Mickey Mouse in his iconic role as "The Sorcerer's Apprentice"; laugh along with a comic ballet starring hippos, elephants, alligators and ostriches in "Dance of the Hours"; and hold on to your seat when the evil Chernabog summons restless souls in "Night on Bald Mountain." Watch the music come to life, hear the pictures burst into song and experience the excitement that is Fantasia.

Dumbo

1941

The inspirational tale of Dumbo, the courageous baby elephant who uses his sensational ears to soar to fame with the help of his clever best friend Timothy Q. Mouse.

Bambi

1942

Bambi sets off with his best friends Thumper and Flower to explore the wonders and challenges of the woods...and fulfill his destiny as prince of the forest.

Saludos Amigos

1942

A colourful kaleidoscope of art, adventure and music set to a toe-tapping samba beat. Your international traveling companions are none other than famous funny friends, Donald Duck and Goofy. They keep things lively as Donald encounters a stubborn llama and "El Gaucho" Goofy tries on the cowboy way of life...South American-style. From high Andes peaks to Argentina's pampas to the sights and sounds of Rio de Janeiro.

The Three Caballeros

1944

When Donald receives a magical collection of gifts from his friends, they become his passport to a fantastic musical journey with José Carioca and Panchito. With these experts to guide him, Donald hops, skips and jumps his way through an adventure, with each stop full of surprises and sensational songs.

Make Mine Music

1946

Animation done to contemporary popular music.

Fun and Fancy Free

1947

Jiminy Cricket hosts two lively tales: Bongo, the whimsical story of a little circus bear who proves that the size of his heart and brain is bigger than the most bearish bully; and Micky and the Beanstalk, where Mickey, Donald and Goofy confront Willie the Giant.

Melody Time

1948

Melody Time features seven timeless stories, each enhanced with high-spirited music and unforgettable characters. Donald Duck puts on a display of jazzy antics as the star of "Blame It On The Samba." Music becomes a real adventure for a busy bumble bee in "Bumble Boogie." Cheer on the mischievous young tugboat in "Little Toot" and root for the heroes of legend and myth in "Johnny Appleseed" and "Pecos Bill."

The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad

1949

"The Wind In The Willows" and "The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow" come together in one fabulous adventure. First, hang on for a wild motorcar ride with J. Thaddeus Toad as he drives his friends Mole, Rat and Angus MacBadger into a worried frenzy. Then meet the spindly Ichabod Crane, who dreams of sweeping beautiful Katrina Van Tassel off her feet despite opposition from town bully Brom Bones, who also has his eye on Katrina.

Cinderella

1950

Kind and hardworking Cinderella is rewarded with an enchanted evening at the Royal Ball. It just takes the help of her loyal animal friends Jaq and Gus, a wave of her Fairy Godmother's wand and some "Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo".

Alice in Wonderland

1951

Join Alice as she chases the White Rabbit into a topsy-turvy world that gets "curioser and curioser" as her fantastical adventures unfold. Meet the Mad Hatter, March hare, Tweedledee & Tweedledum, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts and more.

Peter Pan

1953

Fantastic adventures await Wendy and her brothers when Peter Pan, the hero of their stories, whisks them away to the magical world of Never Land. After following Peter and his feisty sidekick Tinker Bell past the second star to the right and straight on 'til morning, they explore the island and Peter's secret hideout with the rambunctious Lost Boys, and leap into high-flying battles with swashbuckling pirates and the infamous Captain Hook.

Lady and the Tramp

1955

Experience the thrilling adventures of Lady, a lovingly pampered cocker spaniel, and Tramp, a freewheeling mutt with a heart of gold.

Sleeping Beauty

1959

The story of Princess Aurora and the evil curse placed on her by vengeful fairy Maleficent. According to prophecy, Aurora will prick her finger on the spindle of a spinning wheel and fall into a deep slumber on her 16th birthday, from which only the kiss of her true love can awaken her. Three doting fairies – Flora, Fauna and Merryweather – pose as peasant women to raise the young princess, whom they call Briar Rose, and live deep in the forest where Maleficent cannot find her. One day while riding in the woods, Prince Phillip catches sight of Briar Rose and the two fall in love at first sight. But Rose learns from the fairies that she is a princess and must return to the castle immediately to fulfill her royal duties. There, Maleficent discovers Aurora alone in the tower. The prince rushes to the castle to rescue Aurora, but first he must battle Maleficent, who assumes the form of a fierce, fire-spouting dragon.

101 Dalmatians

1961

Cruella De Vil dognaps all of the Dalmatian puppies in London, including 15 from Pongo and Perdita's family. Through the power of the Twilight Bark, Pongo leads a heroic cast of animal characters on a dramatic quest to rescue them all.

The Sword in the Stone

1963

According to legend, only someone with honor, decency and inner strength can claim the throne of England by pulling out the enchanted sword that lies locked in a massive stone. Many brave knights have tried, so it seems impossible that a young apprentice known as Wart could succeed. But with the guidance of the wizard Merlin, help from some hilarious friends and true strength of character, Wart just might become England's greatest king.

The Jungle Book

1967

Embark on a journey with the boy Mowgli as he makes his way through the jungle to the man-village with Bagheera, the wise panther. Along the way he meets jazzy King Louie, the hypnotic snake Kaa and the lovable, happy-go-lucky bear Baloo, who teachers Mowgli the Bare Necessities of life and the true meaning of friendship.

The Aristocats

1970

In the heart of Paris, a kind and eccentric millionairess wills her entire estate to Duchess, her high-society cat, and her three little kittens. The greedy, bumbling butler pulls off the ultimate catnap caper in hopes of gaining the inheritance. Now it's up to the rough-and-tumble alley cat, Thomas O'Malley, and his band of swingin' jazz cats to save the day.

Robin Hood

1973

A long time ago, in a faraway land, legend tells an extraordinary tale of courage and friendship. Heroic Robin Hood – along with his trusted companion Little John and his devoted band of merry men – conjures up one famously funny and daring deed after another to outfox greedy Prince John and bring happiness to the residents of Sherwood Forest.

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

1977

These charming stories are filled with timeless Hundred Acre Wood adventures: the first meeting between Pooh and Tigger, Pooh getting stuck in Rabbit's house from eating too much hunny and the lovable characters' flurry of activity on a windy day.

The Rescuers

1977

Join the shy but brave mouse Bernard and his glamorous partner Miss Bianca – two tiny heroes on a great big mission to save a young girl named Penny, who has sent an urgent call for help. Taking off on the wings of their trusted albatross friend Orville, Bernard and Bianca soar to the marshy swamp of Devil's Bayou. There, they find themselves on the riverboat hideout of Madame Medusa, who needs Penny to retrieve the world's largest diamond.

The Fox and the Hound

1981

When a feisty little fox named Tod meets Copper, an adorable hound puppy, the two grow up together and vow to be best buddies forever. But when Copper is expected to take on his natural role as a hunting dog, he and Tod face the ultimate test of their unlikely friendship.

The Black Cauldron

1985

Whoever releases the mysterious Black Cauldron's power will be invincible. The fearsome Horned King will do anything to possess it, but he is challenged by the most unlikely adversary: a young assistant pig keeper named Taran, who dreams of doing heroic deeds. With a motley team including the brave Princess Eilonwy, a minstrel named Fflewddur Fflam and Hen Wen, a remarkable pig who can predict the future, Taran embarks on a quest to stop the Black Cauldron's evil once and for all. Will he have the courage to succeed?

The Great Mouse Detective

1986

The clues are in, the chase is on, and the case of the century is about to break wide open. On the cobblestone streets of 1897 London, some suspicious "mousechief" sets the scene for a thrilling musical adventure. Olivia, the brave daughter of a beloved toy maker, turns to Basil of Baker Street for help with her father's disappearance. Basil's jolly assistant, Dr. Dawson, and loyal dog Toby lend a paw - and nose - as they search for clues throughout their charming miniature world. The final chase leads to Professor Ratigan, a hard-hearted criminal. Can Basil outwit Ratigan to save Olivia's father and all of Mousedom?

Oliver & Company

1988

Homeless Oliver, a feisty young cat, is rescued by a pack of dogs and welcomed into their gang. With new friends Dodger, Tito and their pals, Oliver explores New York and learns to survive in his new world. When he's adopted by a young girl, Oliver tries to balance his old friendships with his new ones. But when his young owner is kidnapped, it's up to Oliver, Dodger, Tito and the gang to save her.

The Little Mermaid

1989

A mermaid princess makes a Faustian bargain in an attempt to become human and win a prince's love.

The Rescuers Down Under

1990

The R.A.S. agents, Miss Bianca and Bernard, race to Australia to save a little boy and a rare golden eagle from a murderous poacher.

Beauty and the Beast

1991

As a punishment for his selfish behavior, an enchantress turns a young prince into a beast with a spell that can only be broken by true love's kiss. When a young woman named Belle agrees to stay at the castle in exchange for her captive father's freedom, she begins to draw the cold-hearted Beast out of his isolation with the help of his castle's servants — now household objects — including the matronly Mrs. Potts.

Aladdin

1992

A kindhearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

The Lion King

1994

A young lion prince is cast out of his pride by his cruel uncle, who claims he killed his father. While the uncle rules with an iron paw, the prince grows up beyond the Savannah, living by a philosophy: no worries for the rest of your days. But when his past comes to haunt him, the young prince must decide his fate — will he remain an outcast or face his demons and become what he needs to be?

Pocahontas

1995

Pocahontas, daughter of a Native American tribe chief, falls in love with an English soldier as colonists invade 17th century Virginia.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

1996

At the urging of his gargoyle pals, Quasimodo leaves the solitary safety of his Notre Dame tower against the wishes of his guardian, the evil Judge Claude Frollo. He ventures out to the Festival of Fools and finds his first true friend, a Romani woman named Esmeralda, who entrusts him with a secret. When the secret is revealed, Quasi soon finds himself fighting to save the people and city he loves.

Hercules

1997

In Ancient Greece, after imprisoning the Titans beneath the ocean, the rulers of the Greek gods, Zeus and his wife Hera, have a son named Hercules on Mount Olympus. While the other gods are joyful, Zeus' jealous brother Hades plots to overthrow Zeus and rule Olympus. Turning to The Fates for help, Hades learns that in eighteen years, a planetary alignment will allow him to locate and free the Titans to conquer Olympus, but only if Hercules does not interfere. Hades sends his minions Pain and Panic to dispose of Hercules. The two succeed at kidnapping the infant and feeding him a formula that turns him mortal, but fail to remove his superhuman strength before Hercules is found and adopted by the farmers Amphitryon and Alcmene.

Mulan

1998

A young Chinese girl named Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier and bravely takes her father's place in the Imperial Army to bring honor to her family. With the help of her guardian dragon, Mulan must battle the enemy and save the imperiled Emperor.

Tarzan

1999

Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child. He believed that this was his family, but on an expedition, Jane Porter is rescued by Tarzan. He then finds out that he's human. Now Tarzan must make the decision as to which family he should belong to...

Fantasia 2000

1999

Blending lively music and brilliant animation, this sequel to the original 'Fantasia' restores 'The Sorcerer's Apprentice' and adds seven new shorts.

Atlantis: The Lost Empire

2001

A young linguist named Milo Thatch joins an intrepid group of explorers to find the mysterious lost continent of Atlantis.

Lilo & Stitch

2002

Doctor Jumba Jookiba, a mad scientist, is on trial by the Galactic Federation for illegal genetic experimentation, evidenced by his creation "Experiment 626", a small blue sentient creature with unparalleled intelligence and strength, but also a propensity to cause chaos. Jumba is imprisoned while the creature is sentenced to exile on a desert asteroid. "626" manages to escape on a red police spaceship, and activates the hyperdrive, causing its guidance systems to malfunction and randomly set a course for Earth. 626 crash-lands on Kauai only to be knocked unconscious by three passing trucks and taken to an animal shelter. The Grand Councilwoman dispatches Jumba and Agent Pleakley, the Council's expert on Earth, to the planet to have 626 captured discreetly, because Earth is the habitat for the "endangered" mosquito and humans are described as being unable to handle an alien encounter.

Treasure Planet

2002

On the planet Montressor, a young Jim Hawkins (character)#Disney version is enchanted by stories of the legendary Space pirate Captain Flint and his ability to appear from nowhere, raid passing ships, and disappear in order to hide the loot on the mysterious "Treasure Planet". Twelve years later, having been abandoned by his father when he was still young, Jim has grown into an aloof and isolated troublemaker. He reluctantly helps his mother Sarah run the family's Benbow Inn, and derives amusement from "Alponian solar cruising", skysurfing atop a rocket-powered sailboard.

Brother Bear

2003

The film is set in a post-ice age Alaska, where the local tribesmen believe all creatures are created through the Spirits, who are said to appear in the form of an Aurora (astronomy). Three brothers (Kenai, the youngest brother; Denahi, the middle brother; and Sitka, the eldest brother) return to their tribe in order for Kenai to receive his totem, a necklace in the shape of an animal. The particular animal it represents symbolizes what he must achieve to call himself a man. Unlike Sitka, who gained the eagle of guidance, and Denahi, who gained the wolf of wisdom, Kenai receives the bear of love. He objects to this, stating that bears are thieves, and believes his point is made a fact when a bear takes some salmon. Kenai and his brothers pursue the bear, but a fight follows on a glacier, during which Sitka gives his life to save his brothers, although the bear survives. Angered, Kenai heads out to avenge Sitka. He chases the bear up onto a mountain and kills it. The Spirits, represented by Sitka's spirit in the form of a bald eagle, transform Kenai into a bear after the dead bear's body evaporates. Denahi arrives, mistaking Kenai as dead, and believing his bear form is responsible, vows to avenge Kenai by hunting it down.

Home on the Range

2004

In 1889, Maggie is the only cow left on the Dixon Ranch after Alameda Slim (a cattle rustler capable of stealing 500 in a single night) stole all the rest of Mr. Dixon's cattle. Dixon sells Maggie to Pearl, a kind and elderly woman who runs a small farm called Patch of Heaven. The local Sheriff arrives to tell Pearl that her bank is cracking down on debtors. Pearl has three days to pay the bank $750, or her farm will be sold to the highest bidder. Hearing this, Maggie convinces the other cows on the farm (Grace, a happy-go-lucky character, and Mrs. Caloway, who has had leadership go to her head) to go to town to attempt winning prize money at a fair. While the cows are in town, a bounty hunter named Rico (whom Buck, the Sheriff's horse, idolizes) drops a criminal off and collects the reward. Stating he needs a replacement horse to go after Alameda Slim while his own horse rests, he takes Buck. When Maggie find out that the reward for capturing Slim is exactly $750, she convinces the other cows to try to capture him to save Patch of Heaven.

Chicken Little

2005

After ruining his reputation with the town, a courageous chicken and his hysterical band of misfit friends must hatch a plan to save his fellow citizens from an alien invasion.

The Wild

2006

In the New York Zoo, a heroic lion named Samson tells his younger son Ryan stories of his adventures in the wild. When the zoo closes at night, all the animals are free to roam. Samson and his crew, consisting of Benny the squirrel, Bridget the giraffe, Larry the anaconda, and Nigel the koala, compete in a turtle curling competition while Ryan hangs out with his friends. However, Ryan accidentally causes a gazelle stampede which head to the game and trash it. Samson and Ryan get into an argument which leads to Ryan walking off in anger before Samson can apologize to him. Later, Ryan wanders into a green container and gets shipped away by a truck, which the legend tells will take him to the wild.

Meet the Robinsons

2007

Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.

Bolt

2008

The canine star of a fictional sci-fi/action show that believes his powers are real embarks on a cross country trek to save his co-star from a threat he believes is just as real.

The Princess and the Frog

2009

In 1912 New Orleans, a girl named Tiana and her friend Charlotte La Bouff listen to Tiana's mother read the story of ''The Frog Prince''. Charlotte finds the story to be romantic, while Tiana proclaims she will never kiss a frog. Later in 1926, Tiana has grown into an aspiring young chef who works as a waitress for two local diners, so she can save enough money to start her own restaurant, a dream she shared with her deceased father.

Tangled

2010

When the kingdom's most wanted, and most charming, bandit Flynn Rider hides in a mysterious tower, the last thing he expects to find is Rapunzel, a spirited teen with an unlikely superpower: 70 feet of magical golden hair! Together, the unlikely duo sets off on a fantastic journey filled with surprising heroes, laughter and suspense.

Wreck-It Ralph

2012

When Litwak's Family Fun Center & Amusement arcade closes at night, the various video game characters leave their normal in-game roles and socialize in a power strip. Wreck-It Ralph, the antagonist of the game ''Fix-It Felix Jr.'', is ostracized by its other characters for being the game's villain, while the titular hero Felix is praised and awarded medals. After the game's inhabitants exclude Ralph from their thirtieth anniversary party, he sets out to earn a medal for himself to gain his neighbors' respect. Felix worries that Ralph has "gone Turbo" – a term coined when notorious Racing video game character Turbo attempted to take over ''RoadBlasters'' out of jealousy, which resulted in both of their games being unplugged.

Frozen

2013

When the kingdom of Arendelle becomes trapped in a perpetual winter, fearless Anna joins forces with mountaineer Kristoff and his reindeer sidekick to find Anna's sister -- the Snow Queen Elsa, and break her icy spell. Although their epic journey leads them to encounters with mystical trolls, a comedic snowman, harsh conditions, and magic at every turn, Anna and Kristoff bravely push onward in a race to unite the sisters and save Arendelle from winter's cold grip.

Big Hero 6

2014

Hiro Hamada is a 14-year-old high school graduate and robotics genius living in the futuristic city of San Fransokyo who spends much of his free time participating in illegal Robot combat. To redirect Hiro, his older brother Tadashi takes him to the research lab at the San Fransokyo Institute of Technology, where Hiro meets Tadashi's friends, Go Go, Wasabi, Honey Lemon, and Fred. Hiro also meets Professor Robert Callaghan, the head of the university's robotics program. Amazed, Hiro decides to apply to the university.

Zootopia

2016

In a city of anthropomorphic animals, a rookie bunny cop and a cynical con artist fox must work together to uncover a criminal conspiracy involving the disappearance of predators.

Moana

2016

Moana, an adventurous Polynesian teenager inexplicably drawn to the ocean, sets out on a daring journey to save her island's people, reluctantly joined by once-mighty demigod Maui. Together, the two voyage across the open ocean on an action-packed adventure, encountering enormous monsters and impossible odds as Moana attempts to fulfill her quest to become a way-finder like her ancestors who sailed before her.

Ralph Breaks the Internet

2018

Video game bad guy Ralph teams up with Vanellope von Schweetz and together they must risk it all by entering the world wide web in search of a replacement part, in the hopes of salvaging Vanellope’s video game.

Frozen II

2019

Elsa the Snow Queen has an extraordinary gift -- the power to create ice and snow. But no matter how happy she is to be surrounded by the people of Arendelle, Elsa finds herself strangely unsettled. After hearing a mysterious voice call out to her, Elsa travels to the enchanted forests and dark seas beyond her kingdom -- an adventure that soon turns into a journey of self-discovery.

Raya and The Last Dragon

2021

Long ago, in the fantasy world of Kumandra, humans and dragons lived together in harmony. But when an evil force threatened the land, the dragons sacrificed themselves to save humanity. Now, 500 years later, that same evil has returned and it’s up to a lone warrior, Raya, to track down the legendary last dragon to restore the fractured land and its divided people.