Today’s post are my five favorite underrated Disney movies. While two of these are two of my most favorite I tried to really stick to the theme of “underrate” (IE not likely a “vaulted” treasure one). Let’s get down to business…well, you know the rest.

Wreck-It Ralph

I saw this movie in theaters four—thats' right, FOUR—times! I LOVE Wreck-It Ralph it is one of my favorite Disney movies. I made my siblings and friends and husband (then boyfriend) see it in the subsequent viewings. I enjoyed it so much on the big screen. As an “old gamer” it spoke to me I think (I won’t claim it did for all, but it did for me). I loved the Sugar Rush game and that Zangief and M. Bison of Street Fighter were in a self help group with Ralph. I really do love this movie.

Newsies

While I haven’t been able to get into the stage musical version I will NEVER deny my love of the original movie! Christian Bale is a forever crush because of this, and Seize the Day is my favorite song from this classic! My friend Ashley got me re-hooked onto the movie back in 2001 when it was re-released on DVD. It really is a great musical! And the dancing and 90’s heart-throbs will make you giggle as it is chock full of them.

The Emperor’s New Groove

Do I need to explain the brilliance of this comedy?!?! Eartha Kitt! David Spade! It’s a great ensemble! It’s so dang quotable and makes me “LOL,”—“IRL!” If you haven’t seen this gem: STOP watching whatever you’re watching and check it out!

The Parent Trap (1961)

Specifically the Hayley Mills one! I love this classic! I do love the Lindsey Lohan one as well (she was brilliant in that one too). But the Hayley Mills one was always a treat to see on “free preview week" on the then premium Disney channel. I always found then (in the early 90’s) that the special effects and Mills’ acting held up the movie really well. If you haven’t seen this version make sure to do so!

Meet the Deedles

I saw this movie because of two reasons: 1). Paul Walker who was a certified hottie, 2). the soundtrack was AMAZING! Ska and swing wins and definitely a time capsule of 1998 (which is when the movie came out). Also I loved national parks, and surfing and this movie combined those with the ever-so-dreamy Paul Walker (in case, you know, I hadn’t mentioned that yet lol). The movie is probably one of the worst ever made but I still enjoy the heck out of it. It’s so cheesy! I love it! It also paved the way for what would be my #6 movie: Johnny Tsunami…but maybe I’ll have to make “TV Movie’s I Love” list sometime.

What are your favorite underrated Disney movies?

FANDOM FRIDAYS ARE BACK!!! I’m so excited that The Sartorial Geek is revamping this idea originally created by SuperSpaceChick, and my favorite running buddy, The Nerdy Girlie!

Anyway, on to my five guests!

Professor Charles Xavier (X-Men)

While the only male guest I don’t think Professor X would mind. He’d be a great presence and I believe he would get along with each guest very well. He’d especially love Hermione’s innate abilities in magic as well as Ami’s alter-ego in Sailor Mercury. He and Ana could talk about nature vs nurture and the two of them would have talks about being a parent with Lady Violet!

Hermione Granger (Harry Potter)

I KNOW Ami and Hermione would be good friends! But I know that she’d also be fascinated by Ana’s healing projectiles and want to know what “potions” are used in her gun and how it all works. I do feel that she and Lady Violet might be the two who wouldn’t get along…but tbh I feel like if anyone could make the Dowager Countess question her traditions and ideas it would be Hermione! Also I think Professor X would be greatly intrigued by her innate magical abilities!

Ana (Overwatch)

Ana is one of my favorite (#3 after Sombra and Kenyatta) heroes in Overwatch! I’m a healer main and she and Zenyatta are my go-to healers! I know she loves a good cuppa and I feel like she and lady Violet would shoot-the-$h!t together and trade wonderful stories that I would just LOVE to hear! Also: can’t you just see Ami and Hermione quizzing her on how her guns heal?!?!

Ami Mizuno/Sailor Mercury (Sailor Moon)

Ami/Sailor Mercury is my favorite Inner Senshi Scout! And I think she and Hermione would have such wonderful talks both together and with all the guests. Ami and Hermione would relate about school. Ami would probably be a favorite of Lady Violet. And Professor X would know about her alter ego, and she could confide her fears for the universe with him.

Lady Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham (Downtown Abbey)

While Lady Violet is probably the more outsider here, I believe she and Ana would have impeccable manners that my guests and I would love to learn. She’s also an experienced hostess and while often seen as curt, I think I’d learn well from that. Also, what good is serving tea, without TEA and shade?

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