BEST DISNEY ANIMAL CHARACTERS OF ALL TIME
Disney animal characters started with Mickey Mouse in the 1928 short film "Steamboat Willie." And they haven't looked back. They now are just as important to Disney storylines as the human characters. Maybe more.
Whether they're providing comic relief, propelling the main character along their journey or playing the lead themselves, the critters create magic.
These are the best Disney animal characters of all time.
Nana
Type of animal: Dog
Year: 1953
First appearance for this animal character: Peter Pan
Other Disney movies: Jake and the Never Land Pirates: Battle for the Book
Bottom line: Nana, a sleepy-looking St. Bernard from Disney's 1953 movie "Peter Pan," is more of a caretaker to the three Darling children than their parents are. She looks after Wendy, John and Michael like they're her own puppies, even giving them medicine and making sure they go to bed on time.
When she's sent to the doghouse for a night, the sense of betrayal is palpable. After all, all Nana wants is to keep her family safe. She's not the most interesting Disney character, but she's as steadfast as they come.
Jiminy Cricket
Type of animal: Cricket
Year: 1940
First appearance for this animal character: Pinocchio
Other Disney movies: Pinocchio, Fun and Fancy Free, Jiminy Cricket's Christmas
Bottom line: Pinocchio wouldn't have survived long without Jiminy Cricket, the deuteragonist of Disney's 1940 feature film "Pinocchio." He was appointed to be Pinocchio's conscience by the Blue Fairy, tasked with guiding the puppet on his road to becoming a real boy.
On the surface, the umbrella-toting insect is levelheaded and responsible, but he has a feisty, sarcastic side that makes him so much more interesting. Jiminy Cricket became such a popular character that he was often used as one of Disney's mascots alongside Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell.
He was also the first performer of "When You Wish Upon a Star," Disney's official anthem.
Ray
Type of animal: Firefly
Year: 2009
First appearance for this animal character: The Princess and the Frog
Other Disney movies: None
Bottom line: Ray might be the smallest animal character in "The Princess and the Frog," but his personality is larger than life.
Every centimeter of the tiny Cajun firefly is brimming with passion. He adores music and parties, and takes delight in being the center of attention. The eccentric bug is also madly in love with the evening star, Evangeline.
Despite his oddities, Ray has a secret wisdom that shows itself when you least expect it. The aging firefly serves as a friend and father figure to Tiana, and fearlessly takes on evil shadow demons singlehandedly.
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