Top 20 Most Hilarious Disney Characters

“The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh” (1977)
The wonderful thing about Tiggers is Tiggers are humorous things. This tiger’s energy is infectious and his overconfidence is rib-tickling. He greets everyone he meets with a pounce and doesn’t waste any time turning their lives upside-down. He might unintentionally get on his friends’ nerves with his bouncing, but he just can’t help himself — he’s only doing what Tiggers do best. Now and then, even the highest bouncers need to be brought down to Earth. Watching Tigger’s cockiness get the better of him is just as amusing as his energy. He’s the only Tigger there is, but if all Tiggers are as chaotic as he is, we should probably be lucky there’s only one.

“Robin Hood” (1973)
A conniving, greedy tyrant, Prince John steals the throne from the real king of England, his older brother. He excessively taxes his people, squeezing every cent they have, and goes above and beyond to try and kill Robin Hood. All this would make him a terrifying villain — if he wasn’t a thumb-sucking mama’s boy. We should be angry at all he’s done to his subjects, but we’re too busy laughing at him whining like a kitten when he doesn’t get his way. It makes the moments where he means business almost seem surreal. Thankfully, Robin Hood tends to stay two steps ahead of the phony monarch.

“Tangled” (2010)
Given the film’s comedic tone, a number of characters in “Tangled” would be at home on this list. However, we’re giving it to the one who got a chuckle out of us without speaking a single word — Maximus. As a member of the royal guard, this horse goes above and beyond to bring criminals to justice. He sets his sights on the thieving Flynn Rider. He offers some of the movie’s best visual gags and his interactions with the main cast have us in stitches. One minute, he’s hunting Flynn down like a bloodhound, the next he’s nuzzling up to Rapunzel like a puppy. Not to mention his blossoming friendship with Flynn is hilariously heartwarming.

“Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” (1937)
With seven dwarfs to choose from, which one tickled our funny bones the most? If we had to choose, we’d say the naivest of the bunch, Dopey. As his name suggests, Dopey isn’t the brightest diamond in the mine. But what he lacks in words, he makes up for with riotous physical humor — especially when he goes toe-to-toe with a bar of soap. It doesn't hurt that he was allegedly inspired by the pantomime humor of Harpo Marx. While others like Doc and Grumpy aren’t so keen on Dopey’s brand of humor, we can’t help but giggle at his innocence and antics.

“Big Hero 6” (2014)
Many would probably benefit from having a friend like Baymax around. He's an inflatable robot designed to take care of Hiro’s health and well-being. But along with being genuinely wholesome, Baymax blesses us with plenty of giggle-worthy moments. He’s generally an innocent, good-natured balloon, but personal space isn’t his forte, and he doesn’t really understand anything that isn’t health-related. Though honestly, his version of a fist-bump is more amusing than the real thing. He becomes hilariously lethargic when his battery runs low, and when he’s in training to be a hero it goes about as well as you’d expect. Despite these quirks, Baymax ends up being the hero we all desperately need.

“Peter Pan” (1953)
He’s undeniably the most reviled pirate in all of Neverland — and arguably the funniest. Captain Hook tries to present himself as a suave swashbuckler, and yet he’s an emotional mess with an explosive temper and a sniveling cowardice. We want to feel bad for him since he got his hand cut off by Peter Pan, but it’s much more fun watching him throw a tantrum or squirm with fright. Besides, he’s so expressive with these emotional outbursts that we’re quick to start cracking up at his expense. It gets even funnier when Mr. Smee is thrown into the mix to give the poor Captain an even worse headache.

“Frozen” (2013)
Brought to life by Elsa’s powers, Olaf entered the world bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, eager to give the world warm hugs. Contrary to what you might believe from his icy physique, Olaf’s optimism is infectious and made even better by Josh Gad’s voice acting. Along the way, he makes us snicker with funny observations and his childlike dream of having fun under the sun. We don’t have the heart to tell him what happens to solid water when it gets warm. His sunny disposition is a delight, and also makes the moments where he gives a snarky response that much funnier. Not to mention he’s got a hilarious talent for recapping the events of the first movie and many other Disney classics.

“Atlantis: The Lost Empire” (2001)
Actor Don Novello is well-known for his comedic character Father Guido Sarducci. Imagine if Sarducci became a mercenary with a knack for explosions and deadpan snark, and you’d have Vinny. A former florist whose life was changed following a freak explosion, his biggest passions in life are money and pyrotechnics. He may have done things he’s not proud of, but even he has standards. He also has arguably the funniest lines in the whole movie. His one-liners are made even better by his dry delivery and thick accent, and his obsession with explosives makes him as dangerous as he is amusing.

“Beauty and the Beast” (1991)
In the Beast’s enchanted castle, you probably won’t find a pair of friends as mismatched as Lumière and Cogsworth. Lumière is a suave, carefree, charming candelabra with an eye for romance and showmanship. Cogsworth is a wound-up, strict, and precise clock who demands to be taken seriously. Each is entertaining on their own, but when their personalities collide, we’re left giggling all night. The way they argue and tease each other, they’re more like siblings than co-workers. But at the end of the day, they do care for each other and share the same goal of becoming human again. However, even after the spell is broken, some things will never change.

“Cinderella” (1950)
One of the more entertaining sub-plots of this classic film is Cinderella’s mousy friends and their conflict with Lady Tremaine’s wicked cat, Lucifer. While both mice work well as a comic duo, it’s Gus who steals the show thanks to his constant desire to eat. This makes Gus Gus the target of Lucifer throughout the film. While their broken English provides plenty of humor, the fact that they can make the audience laugh without speaking shows how funny these two truly are.

“Tarzan” (1999)
It’s hard being the only human living in the jungle, but thankfully, Tarzan’s got two best friends by his side – Terk and Tantor. The wise-cracking tomboy gorilla and the neurotic pachyderm make a great comedic pair. Between Terk’s snarky humor and Tantor’s paranoia, both are hilarious in their own right. But of course, the real fun occurs when they bounce off each other – Terk not having the patience for Tantor’s panicking, and Tantor giving her a piece of his mind later on. Despite their glaring differences, they’re the perfect twosome to help Tarzan out of a jam.

“The Little Mermaid” (1989)
While Sebastian’s worrying nature offers plenty of humor throughout the film, it’s Scuttle who provides the funniest comic relief. A self-proclaimed expert on the human world, Scuttle assigns ridiculous names to everyday objects; for example he refers to a smoking pipe as a “snarfblatt.” He also hilariously calls a fork as a “dinglehopper” and convinces the naïve Ariel that it is actually a comb. The most eccentric character in “The Little Mermaid,” Scuttle clearly lives by the “fake it ‘till you make it” mentality.

“A Goofy Movie” (1995)
Given that he’s one of Disney’s most iconic characters, it was only a matter of time before Goofy got his very own movie. He's the friendliest dog you’ll ever meet, and he loves his teenage son, Max, with all his heart. However, he’s also a walking disaster whose clumsiness leaves a path of destruction wherever he goes. He also tends to embarrass Max with his eccentric personality and klutziness. Compared to his TV and short film appearances, “A Goofy Movie” shows a more serious side to the character — yet he still manages to make us laugh as only he can.

“The Jungle Book” (1967)
If there’s a more laidback Disney character than this guy, we haven’t yet found them. Baloo teaches Mowgli how to fight and to live a relaxing life with just the bare necessities. Baloo’s attempts to rescue the man cub from King Louie and the other primates are just as hysterical as they are successful. Although his antics are laugh-out-loud funny, Baloo is more than just comic relief. He also ultimately saves Mowgli’s life at the end of the film, making him one of Disney’s most popular characters.

“The Lion King” (1994)
They say two is better than one, and that is certainly the case in “The Lion King.” Loosely based on Rosencrantz and Guildenstern from William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” Timon and Pumbaa are the true stars of this film. One is a wisecracking meerkat while the other is an absentminded (and flatulent) warthog. Their different personalities often cause them to clash with each other, much to the amusement of the viewer. While their dialogue is often quite hilarious, their funniest moments tend to involve some sort of song and dance.

“Lilo & Stitch” (2002)
The characters in this film may not find Stitch’s destructive antics funny, but we can’t get enough of this little blue alien. Stitch is by far at his funniest when he is being bad, especially when he pretends he’s Godzilla and ruins a model of San Francisco. His dysfunctional relationship with the adorable Lilo and her sister Nani also produces some of the funniest moments in the action adventure comedy-drama. Stitch’s antics never get old and his attempts to act “good” are both hilarious and heartwarming.

“Hercules” (1997)
The minions of Hades, Pain and Panic, provide plenty of comic relief throughout “Hercules,” but we’re going with the big guy for this list. Voiced by the fast-talking James Woods, Hades is equal parts ruthless and priceless. To say he is temperamental is an understatement, as even the slightest inconvenience sends him into a fiery rage despite his humorous attempts to remain calm. For the older crowd, Hades drops several pop culture references, like noting that the Trojans “bet on the wrong horse.” Who would have thought the Lord of the Underworld could be such a down to earth guy?

“Mulan” (1998)
Before Eddie Murphy made us grin as Donkey from DreamWorks’ “Shrek,” he was helping Mulan save China as the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible Mushu. A disgraced guardian looked down on by the Ancestors, Mushu will do anything to prove himself, including helping Mulan masquerade as a man and become a hero. Along with his harebrained schemes, what makes Mushu so funny is his smooth-talking, wise-cracking dialogue mixed with his cocky attitude. While he starts off mostly in it for himself, he genuinely cares for Mulan and sticks by her until the end. We’re choosing to ignore his unfortunate arc in “Mulan II” when he tries to ruin Mulan’s marriage for his own goals.

“The Emperor’s New Groove” (2000)
This film isn’t generally regarded as a Disney classic, but it does have one of the funniest characters in the Disney universe. While Emperor Kuzco and his ridiculous catchphrases are entertaining, it’s Kronk, Yzma’s dimwitted advisor, who earns a spot on our list. At the start of the film, Kronk is technically a villain, although he is far from evil. He makes the most of his decisions by consulting an angel and a devil that appear on his shoulders, which are modeled as miniature versions of himself. Ultimately, he turns on Yzma because he discovers that she never liked his spinach puffs. Seems fair enough to us.

“Aladdin” (1992)
Was there any doubt who would be number one on our list? Sure, Iago has his moments, but it’s the Genie who claims the top spot because of Robin Williams’ unmatched antics. In fact, most of Williams’ lines were ad-libbed, and the result couldn’t have been better. Williams reels off one pop culture reference after another and provides plenty of jokes geared at both younger and older viewers in “Aladdin.” As a result, the Genie has become one of the most iconic characters in all animation.

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