If you don't know what a DCOM is, you probably know what a DCOM is. Disney Channel Original Movies shaped most of our childhoods. This list is the most iconic, best remembered, most loved, and most referenced top ten Disney Channel Original Movies (in no particular order).
Halloweentown (1998)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloweentown_(film)
A spooky classic, it's an undisputed go-to every Halloween. Let's just ignore when they changed actresses for Marnie.
Cadet Kelly (2002)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cadet_Kelly
A Hilary Duff classic, I think this movie made all of us want to join the drill team in 2nd grade.
The Even Stevens Movie (2003)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Even_Stevens_Movie
The most dysfunctional family to ever exist takes a fun island adventure, with no shortage of shenanigans. Plus, who doesn't love Shia Lebouf pre-mental breakdown?
The Cheetah Girls (2003)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cheetah_Girls_(film)
The Cheetah Girls made me want to buy a velour tracksuit, strut around New York City, and belt out tunes in the middle of sentences. And honestly? I wouldn't have it any other way. They showed me what a girl gang should be.
Stuck in the Suburbs (2004)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuck_in_the_Suburbs
Stuck in the Suburbs fulfilled all of my fangirl dreams. I loved living vacariously through Brenda Song and Danielle Panabaker.
Twitches (2005)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitches_(film)
The iconic spell-casting twins made me want to start casting spells on my dog.
Cow Belles (2006)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cow_Belles
As a native Nebraskan, this show really struck a cord with me. The small town vibe of a dairy factory was more relatable to me than probably any other movie I've ever seen.
High School Musical (2006)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_School_Musical
This one really needs no explanation. A modern classic.
Jump In! (2007)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jump_In!
I have never been more motivated to become really good at jump roping than in the two weeks after I watched this movie for the first time.
Lemonade Mouth (2011)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lemonade_Mouth_(film)
Arguably the only good thing to come out of Disney Channel post 2010.
