Disney Movies and Characters Quiz

Disney

Walt Disney Company, commonly known simply as Disney, is a global entertainment company founded by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney in 1928. Over its history, it has grown into one of the largest media corporations in the world with various branches such as Walt Disney Pictures, Pixar Animation Studios, Marvel Entertainment, Lucasfilm, and 21st Century Fox. The company's roots lie in animation and theme parks, and it has diversified over time to encompass live-action and animated film production, television studios, video games, music labels, and theaters worldwide.

Movies

Disney has been responsible for many iconic films throughout history. Their first film was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, released in 1937. This was followed by a series of classic animated features like Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, Sleeping Beauty, One Hundred and One Dalmatians, and Jungle Book. In recent years, Disney has also produced popular live-action remakes of these classics.

Animated Films

The golden age of Disney animation lasted from the late 1920s until the mid-1960s. During this period, Disney produced many beloved animated films including:

• Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) - The first full-length cel animated feature film ever made.
• Pinocchio (1940) - Based on the Italian fairytale by Carlo Collodi.
• Dumbo (1941) - A tale about a young elephant who learns how to fly.
• Bambi (1942) - Named after the protagonist, Bambi, a male deer.
• Cinderella (1950) - Loosely based on Charles Perrault's version of "Cendrillon".
• Alice in Wonderland (1951) - Adapted from Lewis Carroll's novel.
• Peter Pan (1953) - Loosely based on J.M. Barrie's play "Peter and Wendy".
• Lady and the Tramp (1955) - Follows the romantic adventures of a female American Staffordshire Terrier named Lady and a male stray dog named Tramp.
• Sleeping Beauty (1959) - Tells the story of Princess Aurora, cursed to sleep for 100 years.
• One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961) - Inspired by Dodie Smith's novel.
• Jungle Book (1967) - Based on Rudyard Kipling's collection of stories.

In recent times, Disney has continued to produce high-quality animated films such as Beauty and the Beast (1991), Aladdin (1992), The Lion King (1994), Mulan (1998), Toy Story (1995), Ratatouille (2007), WALL·E (2008), and Frozen (2013).

Live-Action Films

Disney's live-action films include:

• Alice in Wonderland (2010)
• Maleficent (2014)
• Cinderella (2015)
• The Jungle Book (2016)
• Beauty and the Beast (2017)
• Aladdin (2019)
• Mulan (2020)
• Cruella (2021)
• The Lion King (2019)
• Frozen II (2019)
• Black Widow (2021)
• Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Characters

Disney characters are among the most iconic in popular culture. Some of the most famous include:

• Mickey Mouse: The company's mascot and star of many iconic shorts and films.
• Minnie Mouse: Mickey's girlfriend and often featured alongside him in various media.
• Pluto: Mickey's pet dog and a popular character in his own right.
• Donald Duck: A mischievous and often misunderstood duck.
• Goofy: A lovable and often clumsy character.
• Chip 'n Dale: Two chipmunk brothers who frequently appear together in short films and TV shows.
• Scrooge McDuck: Donald Duck's wealthy uncle and occasional mentor.

More recently, other popular characters have emerged from Disney films and franchises, including Elsa and Anna from Frozen, Olaf from Frozen II, and Moana's demigod protagonist.