If you're a Disney junkie like me, then nothing excites you more than seeing the castle come onto the screen as the grand overture plays before the start of a Disney film. These are movies that we have grown up with. They have characters we love fondly even as grown ups, and each time Disney releases a new movie the small child inside of you claps in excitement. The magic of those movies produced some iconic lines that you instantly can remember, quote and know who said them in which film.
1. "To infinity and beyond." - "Toy Story"
Who doesn't smile when they remember Woody and Buzz, all of their adventures, and their love for Andy that always led them home? "Toy Story 3" was the culmination of all of us growing up.
2. “Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.” – "Lilo & Stitch"
The troublemaking little blue alien, the Hawaiin roller coaster ride and the quote that never fails to make you tear up and want to hug someone.
3. “I’m a damsel, I’m in distress, I can handle this. Have a nice day.” – "Hercules"
Megara is the first Disney girl to tell it straight up. Brains and beauty, sass and smarts.
4. "Just keep swimming." – "Finding Nemo"
When a little blue amnesiac fish provides motivation not only for Marlin, but for anyone who needs a little boost of positivity when they're going through a rough patch.
5. "Hakuna matata." – "The Lion King"
If you didn't start singing the rest of the song as soon as you read this, you're lying.
6. "A dream is a wish your heart makes." – "Cinderella"
One of the original inspirational Disney movie quotes to remind us to never give up on the dreams we want to come true.
7. "Never grow up." – "Peter Pan"
So you're a 20-something Disney fan. Embrace it, for always having a child-like spirit can be a wonderful thing.
8. "Why is the rum always gone?" – "Pirates of the Caribbean"
Because Jack Sparrow.
9. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." – "Winnie the Pooh"
Another brilliant example of Disney writing for children, but profoundly impacting you as an adult.
10. "The human world, it's a mess." – "The Little Mermaid"
Even the singing crab knows the world can't walways be a perfect place, but that's OK.
11. "Only true love can mend a frozen heart." – "Frozen"
True love doesn't have to include a prince – the power of family love is just a strong.
12. "You will always be my greatest adventure." – "Up"
The eight minute love story that ripped your heart out and really is #relationshipgoals.
The beautiful thing about Disney and its films is they actually seem to be getting better with age — like fine wine — providing us with happy memories and a few hours of magic to help us remember this big bad world isn't as bad as it seems.