Disney is really good at seizing hold of your attention and keeping your eyes on the screen right from the start. With beautiful opening scenes, movies from this studio successfully stick in our minds. Therefore, today, we would like to show you the top 10 best first parts in Disney animated movies!
Below, we display animated films of the House of Mouse that have the best introductions. Their beginnings can immerse you in the story from the first moment!
So, let’s scroll down to check our post out. Many of your favorite movies are on the list, so you cannot miss this file!
#1 Beauty and the Beast (1991)
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To begin with, we get the Beast’s prolog presented like a classic fairy tale narration with several still images. This part is quite dreary, just like the Beast himself. Next, we have the scene introducing Belle, which is vital like she is.
#2 Aladdin (1992)
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The catchy opening song by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman with animation presents us with the desert surrounding the fictional kingdom of Agrabah.
#3 Tarzan (1999)
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Juxtaposing the experiences of Tarzan’s human family in the jungle with those of his future gorilla family when Kala finds him, we see the happiness and loss of the two homes at once.
#4 Mulan (1998)
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Not wasting any time, this introduction jumps right into the action! We see China during the Han Dynasty is fighting off a Hun invasion.
#5 Pinocchio (1940)
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Voiced by Cliff Edwards, Jiminy Cricket sang When You Wish Upon a Star and segued into an opening narration, speaking directly to the audience.
#6 The Emperor’s New Groove (2000)
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First, this beginning impresses us with its comedic song and vibrant animation. Then, Kuzco tries desperately to make the audience focus on his previous life as Emperor while admitting that he is currently living as a llama at the same time.
#7 Moana (2016)
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The House of Mouse starts the movie with Moana’s Gramma Tala telling the creation story of the heart of Te Fiti and the demi-god Maui to a group of children. With beautiful 3D computer animation, this first part is eye-catching!
#8 Hercules (1997)
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With the upbeat gospel-type musical number, the Muses take us through the story of Greek mythology!
#9 The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
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Not only set up the sad backstory of the protagonist Quasimodo, but Clopin’s puppet show also introduces us to the villain Frollo at his most arrogant and devious. Another point for its somber song!
#10 The Lion King (1994)
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Various animals congregating leads us to life on Pride Rock. The music performed by Carmen Twillie and Lebo M. is a perfect accompaniment to the animation hits its soaring crescendo.
