The popular new streaming service known as Disney+ debuted in November, and along with its release came the long-awaited opening of the Disney Vault.
In case you’re unfamiliar, the Disney Vault is the term used to describe a selection of animated films that the company formerly buried away for several years at a time. While certain titles would become available on VHS, DVD, or Blu-ray for short periods, it wasn’t long before they were put into storage. This helped Disney introduce classic movies to new generations in addition to boosting overall film sales.
When Disney+ went online, the Disney Vault practice finally ended. So if you’ve been waiting to get your hands on one of the company’s most iconic animations, now’s your chance.
With that said, it’s time to journey through some of the studio’s best animations. Here are 10 Disney Vault films you can stream on Disney+ right now.
Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs
While Disney’s original feature film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, hit theaters in 1937, it’s just as charming in 2019 as it was way back then.
This Grimm fairy tale retelling has the fair Snow White running away after her evil stepmother demands her heart. She stumbles into a cottage where seven diminutive miners live, and it’s not long before they all become friends. However, after a sleeping curse finally does come over the maiden, there’s only one thing that can save her: true love’s kiss.
Alice In Wonderland
Based on the fairytale created by Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland tells of a young English girl who slips down the rabbit hole and into an enchanted world full of strange objects and colorful characters.
She meets the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and eventually the Queen of Hearts; But if she’s not careful, the royal woman will be demanding her head.
Getting home to England is not as easy as it seems.
Peter Pan
This magical classic flew into theaters in 1953.
It tells the story of a boy who visits the Darling children’s window at night in London. He takes them away to the enchanted world of Neverland where no one grows up and mermaids, fairies, and Lost Boys run free. When the evil Captain Hook and his pirate crew attempt to kidnap the children, however, they start to wonder if life back home is better.
Lady And The Tramp
Though the live-action version of Lady and the Tramp is available for streaming on Disney+ right now, the original is also there are should not be ignored.
Set in 1909, this romance tells of a cocker spaniel from an upper-class family named Lady who becomes ignored by her owners once they have a baby. After Lady ends up far from home, however, it’s up to her new street dog friend, Tramp, to get her back where she belongs.
It’s not long before their friendship blossoms into something more.
The Jungle Book
The Jungle Book also has a live-action remake, but once again, the original is worth a second-watch.
This 1967 musical comedy tells of a jungle boy named Mowgli who is raised by wolves. Unfortunately for Mowgli, after an evil tiger begins roaming the area, he is forced to find his way back to the people village. Though guided by a bear and black panther, making it home proves to be a challenge as other creatures come out to play.
The Little Mermaid
This fantasy romance swam into theaters in 1989. Thankfully, 30 years later, it floated onto Disney+.
While Ariel has free reign of the ocean, there’s something the mermaid wants even more: legs.
After rescuing a handsome prince from nearly drowning, Ariel turns to the sea witch Ursula to make a deal; In exchange for her voice, she’ll be given legs for three days. If she can make the prince kiss her within that time, she can remain human forever. If not, she’ll turn back into a mermaid and belong to Ursula. If only the sea witch played fair…
Aladdin
Before Aladdin was turned into a 2019 live-action musical, it existed as a sweet and adventure-filled animation.
Aladdin tells of a poor boy who lives on the streets of Agrabah. After he stumbles across a magic lamp, he is granted three wishes that might turn his life around. Hoping to enchant Princess Jasmine, he uses one of his wishes to become a prince. Unfortunately, the sinister Jafar is also out to seek power of his own.
Beauty And The Beast
Beauty and the Beast tells of a French maiden who is forced to search out her father after he doesn’t return home. As it turns out, he’s been kidnapped by a cruel beast who rules over an enchanted castle.
Belle offers herself up in exchange for his release, and Beast agrees. What she doesn’t know is that if he can learn to love another, his curse will be broken. That being said, Beast’s temper, Belle’s wish to leave, and the vicious man who wants him dead are all ready to get in the way.
The Lion King
Though you’ll have to wait a little while for the live-action Lion King to hit Disney+, the original animation is available for your viewing enjoyment right now.
This ‘94 musical tells of the young Simba who is destined to follow in the footsteps of his father, Mufasa, and rule over the Pride Lands. However, after Simba’s evil uncle Scar causes his dad’s death, the lion runs away.
Simba befriends a meerkat and warthog and enjoys a leisurely life with them, but after running into his former lion friend Nala, he realizes he must return home and take his rightful place as king.
Sleeping Beauty
The last movie we’re shouting out here is none other than the 1959 musical fantasy known as Sleeping Beauty. Though some modern reviewers have criticized the leading princess, the film remains beautiful nonetheless.
The movie tells of the young Aurora who is cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent during her christening. It is said that she will prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die on the eve of her sixteenth birthday, so to prevent against this, Aurora is taken away to live under the supervision of three good fairies. It’s only a matter of time, however, before fate will have its way.
