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Day 26 – Favorite Disney movie?
I have so, so many favorite Disney movies. Tangled, Moana, and Frozen easily make the top ten as newer Disney films, but Hercules takes the cake. Not only did Disney’s Hercules have a character with my nickname (Meg), but the music is literally so catchy that I can’t help but sing it whenever it comes on. This movie is full of feel good moments, good music, the sassy god of the Underworld, and muses that will leave you doubled over in laughter.
Speaking of that sassy, fast-talking god of the Underworld, Hades is easily my favorite Disney villain. His humor is self-aware and usually at the expense of others, but still hilarious and not something I was able to appreciate until I was older. His main (and maybe only) redeeming quality is that Hades is an honest god and keeps his end of the bargain no matter what.
The comedy doesn’t end with Hades though. The Muses easily add another layer of humor with their story-telling, songs, and interactions with the characters like Meg. The songs by the muses are some of the best of Disney in my opinion. I even played Meg’s “I Won’t Say I’m In Love” at my wedding last year where the Muses backed her up beautifully! I love all of the songs in Hercules, one of my favorites being Hercules’ “Go the Distance” which really gets me going during a work out!
Hercules’ story is an easy, feel good kind of story which is perfect if you need a pick me up. I usually turn to Disney movies when I’ve had a bad day or need a good laugh, and Hercules is a great pick for that. The characters are funny, and everyone brings a little something to the table that I hadn’t seen much in Disney’s usual princess movies.
Hercules is only loosely based on the original Greek myth, and Disney easily made it their own. I wouldn’t look to this movie if you’re hoping for another take on Greek myths. However! It’s great if you need a pick me up, want to belt out some lyrics with the Muses, or need a good laugh.
What is your favorite Disney movie? Let me know in the comments below OR take on the challenge yourself and link back to this post so I can see your answer!

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Oh, I can’t pick just one! The Prince of Egypt, Aladdin, The Princess & the Frog, Pocahontas, The Little Mermaid, Fantasia…
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So many good picks!
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Hercules is my favorite, too! I absolutely love Hades and the songs are so catchy!
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Agreed!
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A Nightmare before Christmas or Aladdin for me.
Though I do want to mention the Brave Little Toaster as well for the cutest characters.
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The Brave Little Toaster brings back such good memories!
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Hmm, Hunchback of Notre Dam and Lion King for me.
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Oh yes, two classics!
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Mine will always be Mulan. I looked up to her character as a kid and loved the sarcastic little dragon, haha.
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Mulan is such a fantastic film. I’m very curious to see what the live action Mulan has in store for us.
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Me too! I hope it’s good.
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Yeeees! Best Disney movie. Not many people love Hercules, finally glad to see someone loves the film as much as I do! If you like Hercules, you might like the web comic Lore Olympus, I’ve just started reading it and I’m obsessed haha
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I am OBSESSED with Lore Olympus. I even got my husband to read it with me. It’s torture to wait every week for a new episode, but SO WORTH IT.
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I know right!? I’m tempted to buy the coins on the app so I can read the comics in advance 😅
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