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For many years, Disney animated movies ruled the world of animation. While today's animation landscape is more competitive, Walt Disney Movies solidified its place atop the mountain with the acquisition of Pixar Studios. Together, Disney Pixar Studios definitely reigns supreme in animated films. However, Disney is also very strong in live action family movies. In recent years, they have dominated family movies with live action films such as the Pirates of the Caribbean series, The Princess Diaries and High School Musical series (TV and Films).

Disney and is filmmakers understand that good family movies are not just about laughs, they understand how to tug at our heartstrings and generate tears of both sadness and laughter. This list of the best Disney films is based on the blended average of all rankings of Disney movies at Rankography top ten movies.

While you surely will have heard of all the great films on this top Disney movies list, if you want to discover other great, lesser known Walt Disney films, then click through on the link.

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10. Lady and the Tramp (1955)

A Classic Rich Girl, Poor Boy Love Story

Disney Films Lady and the TrampLady and the Tramp is one of my all time favorite Disney movies. Even though it came out in 1955, the story still feels as relevant today as it must have been then. The idyllic setting in a lovely valley nestled in the New York hills always make me think fondly of simpler times.

The two concurrent stories revolve around Lady, a pampered cocker spaniel living in an upper class home, and Tramp, a wily junkyard dog with a big heart and a passion for life. Their stories become intertwined when Lady's family has a baby and she is relegated to a "second class citizen" in the household.

This Disney film has a charming story with rich characters, an intriguing storyline and a wonderful happy ending. It should be in every family's library of classic Disney movies, especially if your family has young children.

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9. Monsters, Inc. (2001)

Pixar Does it Again in their Second Animated Film

Monsters inc Disney moviesThis was the second big hit for the Pixar Studio and it is one of my personal favorites. Pixar uses computer-generated imagery ("CGI") to design their films and their technology provides excellent realism. However, what really set this studio's films apart are the stories that John Lassiter and his team develop. It is only natural that Disney would acquire Pixar because Pixar had become better at weaving animated tales than Disney was.

This Pixar film is a buddy movie starring Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and James P. "Sully" Sullivan (John Goodman). It centers on the electric company in Monstropolis, which is powered off of the screams of human children whose bedrooms Monsters enter each night. The whole concept of portals to another world was so interesting and unique that sci fi nuts like me really loved this Pixar movie.

What really made this movie though is the excellent script and the great give and take between Mike and Sully. It is a very funny movie with a lot of high speed and action and suspense. It was a great sophomore effort for Pixar.

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8. Beauty and the Beast (1991)

This Disney Film is based on a Classic Princess Fairy Tale

Beauty and the Beast Disney moviesBeauty and the Beast is one of Disney's classic princess movies, in the vein of Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, and based on a classic French fairy tale. This Disney film was so well done that it was actually nominated for the Best Picture Oscar, the first time ever for an animated movie.

It is the tale of Belle (Paige O'Hara), a merchant's daughter who feels trapped in her small provincial French town. She is also trying to avoid unwanted advances from the boorish, but powerful Gaston (Richard White). When her father is imprisoned by Beast (Robby Benson), a prince living under a spell that made him hideous, Belle meets Beast and offers herself in exchange.

It is a wonderful Disney princess film with several life lessons including not judging a book by its cover and finding satisfaction in life no matter where you are. Certainly, this Disney film is perfect for young girls, but young boys can also find it fun and entertaining.

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7. Mary Poppins (1964)

One of the Best Live Action Disney Movies of All Time

Mary Poppins movie image julie andrews van dykeMary Poppins remains one of the best family movies of all time even though it is close to 50 years old. There are so many priceless scenes and musical numbers in the classic Disney film. When one of my daughters was two years old, we had to play "Steppin' Time" over and over as she delighted in watching the chimney sweeps dancing with their brooms.

In this Disney movie, Mary Poppins (Julie Andrews) is hired through a bit of magic as a nanny for a pair of impossible children in 19th century London. Mary becomes an instant hit with the children as she takes them on magical outings that provide valuable life lessons. One of her partners in training the children, is Bert (Dick Van Dyke), a loveable street artist and entertainer.

Ultimately, this wonderful Disney movie becomes more of a moral tale for the children's father, Mr. Banks (David Tomlinson), as he learns what is really important in life. This is a great Disney film for the entire family, young and old.

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6. Up (2009)

This Disney Pixar Film is Destined to be a Classic

Disney's Up movie poster image pixarDisney Pixar's Up was a very different find of animated movie. Released in 2009, this Disney film dealt with some weightier issues than most Disney movies, including aging, unfulfilled dreams and lost love. Despite these heavier themes, Up was a cinematic triumph and one of the best Disney films.

Facing an eviction to senior housing, 78 year old Carl Fredickson (Ed Asner), ties thousands of balloons to his house and sails away to fulfill his promise to his dead wife, Ellie; travel to a Lost Land in South America. An 8-year-old Boy Scout, Russell, accidentally becomes a stowaway while seeking his "helping the elderly" badge.

From there the pair begrudgingly become friends and embark on an exciting adventure to fulfill Carl and Ellie's dream. It is a magical Disney Pixar movie that should stand the test of time for years to come.

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5. Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)

Johnny Depp was Born to Play Captain Jack Sparrow

Pirates of the Caribbean 2 movie image deppCertain acting roles just fit an actor like a glove and such is the Captain Jack Sparrow role for Johnny Depp. Depp is an incredible actor with an ability to take a wide range of roles, but Captain Jack fits better than any other role. We have all come to love Sparrow, the adventurous, fun-loving scoundrel of a pirate in Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series.

Dead Man's Chest is the second film in the series and was a very good sequel to the original. Disney brought back most of the original cast and added a couple of new faces such as Billy Nighy, as the crusty Davy Jones.

This Pirate movie is as action packed as the first and will keep you entertained throughout. If you loved the first one then should enjoy the sequel, and if you have not yet seen a Pirates film, what are you waiting for? This is a great Disney movie series and fun for the whole family.

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4. Ratatouille (2007)

A Delicious Tale About Chasing Your Dreams

Ratatouille movie imageDisney and Pixar went outside the typical animated film mold when they released Ratatouille in 2007. In this Pixar movie, our hero is a rat named Remy (Patten Oswalt) and what is a natural setting for a rat? In the kitchen of one of the finest restaurants in Paris, of course. Remy is a self-taught chef with the "absurd" dream of becoming a chef in a wonderful restaurant.

However, Remy is able to make his dream come true by partnering with a struggling young sous chef and controlling his actions to develop wonderful soups. This is a highly entertaining Disney movie in which we can all learn a bit about food while enjoying the antics of a superb cast of animated characters.

This Disney Pixar movie is probably loved as much by adults as it is by children because of its wonderful and interesting storyline.

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3. Toy Story (1995)

A Wonderful Story of Friendship and Teamwork

toy story disney animated moviesToy Story is Pixar's first feature length film and a magical story about toys. This Pixar film is a fantastically original story about what happens to toys when humans aren't looking. But it is also a life lesson both for children and parents about growing up and living in the moment. The concept of Andy's (their owner) changing tastes in toys is a metaphor for a child's independence from their parents.

This Disney movie will tug at your heartstrings while you and your children laugh wildly at the antics of the toy crew. It really is an animated film masterpiece. Surprisingly the sequel, Toy Story 2, was nearly as good as the original. Pixar established themselves as masters of storytelling with this film and its sequels. It is another must own Disney film for your DVD library.

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2. The Lion King (1994)

The Best Disney Animated Film Made in 2G Format

Lion king Disney animated moviesThis enduring Disney classic is an all time favorite for most Disney fans. It is a classic tale of responsibility and taking charge of your life told through the eyes of Simba (Matthew Broderick), an adventurous but irresponsible lion cub. Simba is deceived by his evil uncle Scar (brilliantly voiced by Jeremy Irons) and Simba's own irresponsible mistake results in the accidental death of his father Mufasa (James Earl Jones).

After initially running away, Simba decides to assume responsibility for his actions and take back the kingdom from his evil uncle. While story is a simple one, the execution of the script and voices is excellent. Irons and Jones are both fantastic and the irrepressible Nation Lane is hilarious as the Meer Kat, Timon. This Disney animated movie has been so beloved it has been made into a Broadway play and a long-running live action show at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It is a classic tale deserving of the title as one of the best Disney films of all time.

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1. Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl (2003)

The Pirates Saga Begins in this High Powered Action Film

Pirates of the caribbean movie image johnny deppCurse of the Black Pearl was the first of Disney's Pirates of the Caribbean series. With Pirates, Disney has proved that it is truly the master of all forms of family cinema. With Pixar, Disney dominates animated and CGI movies, but now with the Pirates series they also dominate live action family movies.

This first Pirates movie is a triumph both for Johnny Depp's outstanding performance as Captain Jack Sparrow, but also for the many other pirate characters. Geoffrey Rush is a truly brilliant actor and it is refreshing to see him assume a role in a family movie. He is so fantastic as Barbosa that they had to reprise his roles in the third and fourth installments of the series.

This a fun action movies with lots of twists and turns, incredibly rich characters and amazing set and costume design. Everyone in the family can enjoy the Pirates movies time and time again.

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