Famous Characters

Disney has given us well-loved (and utterly hated) animated characters for decades. From the lovable Flounder to the brave Mulan and iconic Cruella De Vil, we’ve learned quite a few life lessons about love, friendship, power, and living happily ever after. 

Let nostalgia give you butterflies in the stomach as we take a trip down memory lane to find out who are the best Disney characters of all time. To learn more about different Disney characters, Click Here.

 

1. Mickey Mouse

 

Created in the 1920s, Mickey Mouse is a cartoon character that also serves as the endearing mascot of the Walt Disney Company. Mickey Mouse is the world’s most notable fictional character, with his famous red shorts, white gloves, and huge yellow shoes. In the film Steamboat Willie, Minnie Mouse appeared alongside Mickey as his love interest.

 

2. Simba, the Lion King

As the pride of the Pride Lands, we watched how Simba grew from an insecure cub into a fine, strong lion full of love for family and friends. We all cried when Simba lost his father, and we loathed Scar and his minions for luring little Simba into leaving his family. But like they say, all’s well that end’s well, as evidenced by the sequels. 

  3. Tinker Bell from Peter Pan

                                                                                                                                                                    

Tinker Bell is a feisty and hot-tempered fairy best remembered as Peter Pan’s trusted sidekick. Tink doesn’t like humans, though, and we certainly saw that after she acted quite murderously towards Wendy during one of her intense fits of jealousy. 

Despite her rough character, she is a devoted friend to everyone she loves, eventually accepting Wendy and her brothers as members of the team. Since her creation in the 1950s, Tinker Bell became a spokes-character alongside Jiminy Cricket and Mickey Mouse.

 

4. Genie of Aladdin

 

Yep, you’ve never had a friend like Aladdin’s Genie. Despite his outrageously funny antics, this fast-talking blue fellow has a heart of gold, treating Aladdin more like a friend than a master. 

Genie is not just a magical being who can grant your wish, he’s also the ultimate icon of selflessness, even after Aladdin freed him from Jafar. He’s a massive element in every childhood and something that reminds us of one of Robin Williams’ most-loved performances in movies.

 

3. Cruella de Vil from 101 Dalmatians

 

She’s cruel. She’s vile. Just look at her name, folks! But she made it to the list, anyway. With Cruella de Vil, you know instantly that it’s bad news. Why hurt those poor little puppies, right?! It’s her ruthlessness, however, that’s made her into an iconic villain. Those scary snarls and the catchy theme song have got us hooked, though.