Top 10 Times Movies Made Fun of Disney
#10: But It’s Disney
Top 10 Times Disney Made Fun of Disney
“Addams Family Values” (1993) The Haunted Mansion aside, the Addams family would stick out like a severed hand if they ever went to Disneyland. When Wednesday and Pugsley have trouble fitting in at summer camp, they’re sent to the Harmony Hut with their friend Joel. The counselors plan to change their dark demeanor by making them watch family movies, including “Bambi” and “The Little Mermaid.” Also on the watchlist is “The Sound of Music,” which, ironically, became a Disney property following the 2019 Fox acquisition. Although the Addams regularly torture each other, Wednesday and Pugsley view this as true child cruelty. Disney seemingly brainwashes the kids, until they put a twisted spin on Pocahontas. We wish we could’ve seen Wednesday direct Disney’s “Pocahontas,” which came out two years later.
#9: The Ducks
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“Space Jam” (1996) From “A Corny Concerto” to “Pigs in a Polka,” Warner Bros. Animation has poked fun at Disney more than a few times. When the Looney Tunes assemble to form the Tune Squad, Daffy suggests a new team name: The Ducks. Bugs Bunny is quick to point out that a certain mouse has already claimed that name, taking a shot at both “The Mighty Ducks” film franchise and the Anaheim Ducks, a professional ice hockey team that Disney founded in 1993. The same year “Space Jam” hit theaters, “Mighty Ducks: The Animated Series” also just so happened to debut. You know, if the Monstars teamed up with the Saurians (sore-ee-ins) to take down the Tune Squad and the Ducks, it would be the most 1996 thing ever.
#8: Happy World Land
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“Tiny Toon Adventures: How I Spent My Vacation” (1992) Warner Bros. strikes again, shifting the satire from Moron Mountain to Happy World Land. In the straight-to-video “How I Spent My Vacation,” Plucky Duck endures a relentless road trip to a thinly veiled send-up of Disneyland. When Plucky and Hamton’s family arrive, they find the parking lot overcrowded, the tickets overpriced, and the staff less than competent. Regardless, Plucky is overwhelmed to finally be in the Happiest Place on Earth. So, imagine his disappointment when they leave after one monorail tour. As hectic as Plucky’s trip was, at least he didn’t end up beneath the ocean like Babs. The irony is that this movie opened animated features up to the direct-to-video market, paving the way for dozens of Disney “sequels.”
#7: Pirates of the Caribbean
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“Jurassic Park” (1993) It’s been said that Walt Disney originally wanted the Jungle Cruise riverboat attraction to have real animals. Since some of the animals would’ve been nocturnal, though, animatronics were ultimately used. John Hammond also would’ve been better off taking the animatronic route. Instead, his genetic scientists cook up some real dinosaurs for his theme park, a move that inevitably backfires. Even as dinosaurs run amuck, Hammond defends his vision, comparing Jurassic Park to Disneyland’s rocky opening. Dr. Ian Malcolm responds with one of the movie’s many memorable lines, pointing out that the Pirates of the Caribbean don’t go on eating sprees like a T-Rex. Malcolm makes a good point. It’s no wonder why he got his own show on Disney+.
#6: Do You Want to Build a Papa Can You Hear Me?
“Deadpool 2” (2018) One year before the Disney-Fox merger was finalized, Deadpool took aim at his future parent company. Watching the Barbra Streisand musical “Yentl,” Wade Wilson notices that the song “Papa Can you Hear Me?” sounds eerily familiar. Eventually, it hits him. The melody is almost identical to “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Disney’s “Frozen.” Originally, another Disney joke would’ve been in the movie as well, but the filmmakers were forced to remove it. Although he understood why it had to be left on the cutting room floor, this was apparently among Ryan Reynolds’ favorite lines. Deadpool’s fate in the MCU remains up in the air, but until then, at least the Merc with a Mouth has a friend in the Pixar Universe.
#5: The Wonderful World of South Park
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“South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut” (1999) “South Park” is the polar opposite of Disney’s family-friendly brand, which the trailer for “Bigger, Longer & Uncut” made clear. Yet, some of the film’s songs possess a Disney-esque sound. “Mountain Town” calls the opening of “Beauty and the Beast” to mind, as Stan Marsh merrily strolls through South Park like Belle. “Up There” is a classic “I Want” song, but instead of a Disney Princess, it’s performed by the Prince of Darkness. Michael McDonald even lent his voice to “Eyes of a Child,” which satirizes the pop versions of songs that play over the credits of Disney movies. It’s no wonder why this film’s music is so great, as Trey Parker co-wrote many of the songs with Marc Shaiman (shay-min), who later composed “Mary Poppins Returns.”
#4: An Evil Corporation
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“The Simpsons Movie” (2007) Like “South Park,” “The Simpsons” didn’t shy away from satirizing Disney with its first feature film. Snowed in, Homer and Marge get intimate with some help from a few woodland friends. These animals wouldn’t look out of place in the forest with Bambi or helping Snow White clean up the dwarfs’ cottage. As Homer and Marge head to the bed for a fairytale ending, however, it becomes evident to the critters that they’ve wandered into the wrong cartoon. In another instance, Bart throws a black bra on his head, doing his best impression of a certain mouse-eared mascot. Well, we guess it was Disney that got the last laugh. It’s so weird that this movie is on Disney+...
#3: “Allegro Non Troppo” (1976) (ah-LAY-gro noh-n TROH-poh)
One of the lesser-known titles on our list, “Allegro Non Troppo” consists of animated segments set to classical music. If that sounds familiar, it’s because much of this Italian film is a direct parody of Disney’s “Fantasia.” Just as Walt did, director Bruno Bozzetto (boats-SAY-toh) ties his animated sequences together with live-action introductions. Instead of Deems Taylor seriously addressing the audience, however, we get something closer to a Marx Brothers movie or a Monty Python skit. While more satirical in tone, the film’s animation is nonetheless quite breathtaking. Arguably the best segment is Maurice Ravel’s (french) “Boléro,” which mirrors “Fantasia’s” “Rite of Spring.” Another standout is Igor Stravinsky’s “The Firebird Suite.” Weirdly enough, “Fantasia 2000” used “The Firebird Suite” almost 23 years later, bringing things full circle.
#2: “Sausage Party” (2016)
While the suggestive title is kind of a dead giveaway, “Sausage Party” could still be mistaken for a Pixar movie, based on its 3D computer animation and premise. Having already brought toys to life, sentient food doesn’t seem like the biggest stretch for Pixar. Where toys are made to be played with, though, food exists to be eaten. Therein lies the twisted nature of “Sausage Party,” setting the stage for a dark satire that earns its R rating. Outside of Pixar tropes, the film also satirizes some of the racial stereotypes from earlier Disney films. The film even enlisted the musical talents of Alan Menken, who co-composed the score and co-wrote an opening number reminiscent of “Be Our Guest.” Dear Gods, indeed! Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. The Mutant Containment Unit “Dark Phoenix” (2019) Nemo Meets Remy… We Mean, Roddy… “Flushed Away” (2006) George of the Jungle “School of Rock” (2003) “Toy Story” Posters “Child’s Play” (2019)
#1: “Shrek” (2001)
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Former Disney chairman Jeffrey Katzenberg didn’t part with his old employers on the best of terms. DreamWorks, which Katzenberg co-founded, has thus taken numerous shots at the Mouse, from Major Chip Hazard referencing “It’s a Small World,” to a silly old bear getting tranquilized in “Bee Movie.” “Shrek” was the ultimate Disney send-up, however, satirizing the company’s fairytale tropes, amusement parks, and musical numbers, amongst other things. It’s even been rumored that the villainous Lord Farquaad was intended to resemble Katzenberg’s former boss, Michael Eisner. Some have also theorized that Farquaad’s short stature was in reference to a jab that Eisner allegedly took at Katzenberg’s height. While it wasn’t the first or last Disney parody, “Shrek” is perhaps the most ambitious, humorous, and personal.
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