Intro:
Disney has given us a lot over the last 100 years: princesses who slay, villains who slay harder, and talking animals that make us question why our dog still can’t say “I love you.” But who deserves the crown as the greatest Disney character EVER? We’re stirring the cauldron (looking at you, Ursula) with this definitive ranking. Grab your sword/shape-shifting hair/magic carpet and let’s go!
10. Stitch (Lilo & Stitch)
Why He’s Here: This blue chaos gremlin stole our hearts by crashing a spaceship into Hawaii, eating everyone’s left shoes, and teaching us that “ohana” means “no one gets left behind (or forgotten in a meme).” He’s basically the TikTok of Disney characters—unhinged, iconic, and impossible to ignore.
9. Moana (Moana)
Why She’s Here: Moana didn’t need a prince—she needed a bigger boat. The first Disney heroine to literally fight a lava monster and out-sass Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson? Legend behavior. Plus, her soundtrack slaps harder than a rogue wave.
8. Genie (Aladdin)
Why He’s Here: Robin Williams’ Genie isn’t just a character—he’s a cultural reset. The man delivered 1,000 impressions per minute, broke the fourth wall, and gave us life lessons like, “Phenomenal cosmic powers… itty-bitty living space.” RIP to the GOAT.
7. Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty)
Why She’s Here: The original Disney villainess who turned “petty” into an art form. She cursed a baby over a party invite, transformed into a dragon for funsies, and somehow made horns + a cape look fashion. Angelina Jolie who?
6. Ariel (The Little Mermaid)
Why She’s Here: The red-haired rebel who traded her voice for legs and taught us to chase our dreams (even if it means legally divorcing your dad). Also, she invented cottagecore with that seashell bra.
5. Belle (Beauty and the Beast)
Why She’s Here: Belle read books, roasted toxic mansplainers, and fell in love with a cursed furball. She’s the Disney princess for anyone who’d rather date a library. Plus, her yellow ballgown is still the Halloween costume MVP.
4. Elsa (Frozen)
Why She’s Here: Let it go? More like let her reign. Elsa’s the anxiety-ridden queen who said, “I don’t need a man—I need a glacier and a sick power ballad.” Also, she single-handedly kept mittens in style for six winters straight.
3. Simba (The Lion King)
Why He’s Here: The Lion King is basically Hamlet with more singing and less death (RIP Mufasa). Simba’s journey from “adorable cub” to “trauma king” to “rightful ruler” is a masterpiece. Plus, he gave us the greatest shower song of all time: AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH ZABENYAAAAA.
2. Mickey Mouse (Steamboat Willie & beyond)
Why He’s Here: The OG. The blueprint. The mouse who started it all. Without Mickey, there’d be no Disneyland, no memes about his creepy gloves, and no reason to wear those overpriced ears. He’s the corporate mascot we’d die for.
1. Scar (The Lion King)
Why He’s Here: FIGHT US. Scar is Disney’s most iconic villain—a Shakespearean drama queen with the voice of Jeremy Irons and the work ethic of a TikTok influencer. He murdered his brother, gaslit his nephew, and still found time to choreograph a fire-walking banger (Be Prepared). Pure. Chaos. Genius.
Honorable Mentions (Because Y’all Would Riot):
- Woody & Buzz (Pixar’s dads)
- Tiana (The princess who actually worked a 9-to-5)
- Ursula (The drag queen of the sea)
Final Thoughts:
Did we trigger you? Good. Disney’s magic is that there’s a character for everyone—whether you’re a cottagecore bookworm (Belle), a reformed hot mess (Simba), or just here for the villainy (Scar, you legend). Now go rewatch your fave and argue in the comments.
P.S. If you didn’t see your fave, blame the algorithm—not us. 💅
