Quotes from Disney movies are plentiful, since there have been many memorable characters spouting off little quips and bits of wisdom for years. Some of them are funny, some are deep, and some are just plain unforgettable. Past and present, the writers at Disney have a knack for spinning tales and making characters come to life, and their quotes often reflect the main ideas of the stories they came from. See how many of these quotes you recognize!
Disney Quotes from Animated Cartoons
Disney made its name with animated movies that feature some of the most beloved characters in the history of film. From the late 1930s to the present, Disney's cartoon characters have offered up some great lines, such as these ones:
- "A dream is a wish your heart makes." - Cinderella, from Cinderella
- "Remember, always let your conscience be your guide." - Pinocchio, from Pinocchio
- "All you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust." - Peter Pan, from Peter Pan
- "I'm gonna hit you so hard, it'll make your ancestors dizzy." - Yao, from Mulan
- "Ohana means family, family means nobody gets left behind. Or forgotten." - Lilo, from Lilo and Stitch
- "It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change!" - Alice, from Alice in Wonderland
- "There is no way I'm kissing a frog and eating a bug in the same day." - Princess Tiana, from The Princess and the Frog
- "Hm. Teenagers. They think they know everything. You give them an inch, they swim all over you." - Sebastian, from The Little Mermaid
- "Magic Mirror on the wall, Who is the fairest one of all?" - The Queen, from Snow White
Computer Animated Features
Since 1995, Disney's computer animated features have combined modern technology with the time-honored tradition of great characters and heart-warming stories. Here are some memorable quotes from these films.
- "If my parents figure out I brought you from the past, they'll bury me alive and dance on my grave!" - Wilbur, from Meet the Robinsons
- "To infinity…and beyond!" - Buzz Lightyear, from Toy Story
- "And when Andy plays with you it's like, even though you're not moving, you feel like you're alive. Because that's how he sees you." - Jessie, from Toy Story 2
- "Let's go see how much we're going for on Ebay!" - Hamm, from Toy Story 3
- "I am a nice shark, not a mindless eating machine. If I am to change this image, I must first change myself. Fish are friends, not food." - Bruce, from Finding Nemo
- "Folks around here are not firing on all cylinders, if you know what I mean." - Lightning McQueen, from Cars
- "This is called farming! You kids are gonna grow all kinds of plants. Vegetable plants, pizza plants... Oh, it's good to be home!" - Captain, from WALL-E
- "I never look back darling. It distracts from the now." - Edna Mode, from The Incredibles
- "Thanks for the adventure. Now go have a new one. " - Ellie, from Up
Live Action
Disney has made plenty of live action films for all age groups. These movies have also provided quotables such as the following:
- "Cats rule and dogs drool!" - Sassy, from Homeward Bound
- "Easy peasy, lemon squeezy." - Eddie Lowery, from The Greatest Game Ever Played
- "Sticks and stones, love. I saved your life, you saved mine. We're square." - Captain Jack Sparrow, from Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- "If you act like someone you're not, then pretty soon that's who you become." - Gabriella, from High School Musical
- "I hate kids. They're barely human." - Gordon Bombay, from The Mighty Ducks
- "I have a brilliant beyond brilliant idea!" - Hallie, from The Parent Trap
- "Just a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down." - Mary Poppins, from Mary Poppins
- "This is not about going back. This is about life being ahead of you and you run at it! Because you never know how far you can run unless you run." - Penny Chenery, from Secretariat
- "You know that feeling you sometimes get when you're standing in a high place? Sudden urge to jump? I don't feel it." - Captain Jack Sparrow, from Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides
Like a Catchy Tune
Great movie quotes get stuck in your head like a catchy song on the radio. They're memorable because they're cute, funny, or threaded with the wisdom that comes with most of Disney's titles. Whether you want to play a little movie trivia with friends or just like to remember great lines from these films, Disney quotes are always fun to read.
