Disney has released it's first Traditional Animation release since 2004's Home on the Range. And it may not have whizz-bang 3D or CGI set pieces but it's good:
Princess & The Frog:7/10. Old school Disney with good if familiar characters & some catchy tunes. Ray the romantic firefly is worth the stub.
So to celebrate this here's our Top 10 Disney traditional animations...enjoy!
Dumbo
7/10. A simple maternal love story that makes up for a lack of memorable songs with bucket loads of cuteness & Timothy Q. Mouse.
9.
Little Mermaid
7/10. Another hit thanks to some superb sing along scenes, a scary villain & an unnecessarily sexy ginger fish-woman.
8.
Fantasia 2000
7/10. A not-for-the-masses passion project. Bizarre, ambitious & artistic, yet still a charming and fun Disney animation.
7.
Bambi
8/10. A touching & timeless Disney fable about a deer growing up in the wild with April showers,Thumper & that unforgettable gunshot.
6.
Lady & The Tramp
8/10. Often imitated, never bettered - the original and best love story in animation history. Cute and cuddly family fun.
5.
Beauty & The Beast
8/10.Fairytales don't come better than this girl-meets-beast love epic. Classic Disney recipe + a talking candle stick.
4.
Snow White
9/10. A Disney benchmark thanks to the delightful characters, wondrous story & first class animation. An eternal family fantasy.
3.
Aladdin
9/10. A vibrant & frenzied magic carpet ride with wit, special songs & Williams' scene stealing Genie. A perfect cartoon adventure.
2.
Jungle Book (1967)
10/10. Welcome to the jungle. Its a jiving, jazzy, joyous classic with treasured songs & characters. Disney perfection.
1.
Lion King
10/10. A musical milestone that effortlessly waltzes between innocent joy and emotional tragedy. Disney's crown & the one to beat.
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