Which is Better: Old School or New School Disney?

Psst, just so you know: For this episode, our definition of “old school Disney” is any theater-released Disney or Pixar movie released before 2000. “New school Disney” is any theater released Disney or Pixar movie released after 2000.

Best Disney Songs - 50/50 Split

We are split on our votes. The 90s is hard to compete with when it comes to songs. But some of the new Disney stuff is too good to imagine life without.

Best Animation Style - Old School Disney

Hand-drawn stuff like this can’t be beaten (how did they do this??). And we prefer the 2-D animated style overall.

Best Stories/Plots - New School Disney

It is fun to see them push the tradition and start to subvert the tropes of villains, happily ever afters, and true love—case in point: Prince Hans.

Most Funny - Old School Disney

It’s a matter of taste and it’s tough to decide. Old school goes for subtlety and charm. New school is much more on the nose and obvious in its humor.

Most Iconic Moments - Old School Disney

It’s the 90s coming in strong again. How can you compete with these and many more magical moments?

Overall Best Iconic Moment - 50/50 Split

For one of us, it’s all about Lion King. The other loves the iconic moments in Tangled. We will say, New Disney may not have the quantity of iconic moments, but when they have them they are amazing!

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