We know it as The Happiest Place on Earth.
We know it as The Most Magical Place on Earth.
We know If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It.

If those words speak to you, you likely have been brought up in the company of the Disney renaissance and know all the classics. Should that be the case, hold on to your fairy dust and your glass shoe, as we today dive into the nostalgic world of Walt Disney classics!

The Disney name is something everyone can recognize and has heard of at least once in their life. The brand has brought many joys, good laughs, and even a few tears for a very long time. This is precisely why the name brings so much nostalgia for many.

But do you know how old Walt Disney actually reaches back in time? And do you know who the first Disney character was?

Did you guess Mickey Mouse or Bugs Bunny? You are not completely off. Both Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny were among the first characters Walt Disney created along with his brother Roy. However, the very, very first original character to meet the world was actually Oswald the Lucky Rabbit in 1927. Mickey first debuted a year later with Minnie Mouse in 1928.

Characters such as Pluto appeared in 1930, Goofy in 1932, Donald Duck in 1934; Huey, Dewey, Louie, Daisy Duck in 1937, and the list goes on. The period between 1930 and 2010 is what most people would call the Disney renaissance, where Disney's most well-beloved franchise debuted. 

Speaking of different characters, can you figure out the various Disney movies we have collected based on the following emojis? 

Disney has a variety of classics under their belt. Considering they have been around for decades, this should not come as a surprise. But what is your favorite classic?

One thing we love about Disney is its many different protagonists; ranging from royalty to aliens and animals, to fairies, to regular humans. But where there are great protagonists, there are even greater (or should we say lesser) villains!

Disney has proven to make some of the most sinister villains shown in family theaters. We fear their wickedness, but at the same time are enchanted by their cunning and sass. Can you recognize and name all 16 of the villains below?

Good and evil tend to battle it out when it comes to Disney. Who are your favorite Disney protagonist and villain?

Characters bring life to a story and give room for interesting plotlines to take place. Some stories are about romance, friendship, and/or about adventures, and the rite of passage. Regardless of what the story's main focus is about, you can be sure that Disney has hidden a life lesson or a piece of wisdom somewhere between the lines.

Can you identify which Disney movies the quotes below come from?

1. "All it takes is faith and trust."

2. "If you walk in the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew you never knew."

3. "Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind."

4. "A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart."

5. "Don't just fly, soar."

6. "If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter which path you take."

7. "Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it."

8. "You're braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think."

9. "Do not be followed by its commonplace appearance. Like so many things, it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts."

10. "You've got a friend in me."

What is one Disney quote that has always stuck with you since you first heard it? 

Besides hidden lessons, one can usually also find a sea of easter eggs, interesting facts, and references while watching Disney. To catch all these small secrets, one must have a good eye for detail. Let's see if you have paid attention and know your Disney with this difficult Disney trivia!

Do you know the answers to these questions?

1. Which Disney princess is based on a real person rather than a fairy tale?

2. In the movie Finding Nemo, what is the address that Dory needs to remember?

3. What is the name of Wendy's dog in the animated movie "Peter Pan"?

4. What is it that Carl gives to Russell as his merit badge in the Disney movie "Up"?

5. Can you guess the first name of Minnie mouse?

6. Who is the only dwarf to not have a beard in the Disney movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"?

7. Can you tell the name of Donald Duck's sister?

8. What is the name of Maleficent's pet raven?

9. How many daughters does King Triton have in the movie The Little Mermaid?

Do you know any other interesting Disney facts or easter eggs?

Be aware that the next section contains the answers to the above activities. If you want to try your wits with them on your own, do not scroll down further.

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Activity solutions:

Emoji quiz: Aladdin, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Pinocchio, The Princess and The Frog, Cinderella, Up, Mulan, Toy Story, Dumbo, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Finding Nemo.

Name the villain: The Evil Queen, Wicked Stepmother, Queen of Hearts, Captain Hook, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, Madame Medusa (The Rescuers), Ursula, Gaston, Jafar, Scar, Father Frollo, Hades, Yzma, Dr. Facilier, Mother Gothel

Where are the quotes from: 1 - Peter Pan, 2 - Pocahontas, 3 - Lilo & Stitch, 4 - Hercules, 5 - Dumbo, 6 - Alice in Wonderland, 7 - The Lion King, 8 - Winnie the Pooh, 9 - Aladdin, 10 - Toy Story.

Disney trivia: 1 - Pocahontas; 2 - Sherman. 42 Wallaby Way. Sydney; 3 - Nana; 4 - Assisting the Elderly merit; 5 - Minerva Mouse; 6 - Dopey; 7 - Della Duck; 8 - Diablo the Raven; 9 - Seven.

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