If you grew up in the ’90 in what was known as the Disney Renaissance, there’s a high chance they you’ve seen many of these films. The company changed its direction, introducing female leads like Mulan and Pocahontas who weren’t your typical damsel-in-distress type characters. Disney also introduced Pixar animation which gave us films like Toy Story and A Bug’s Life. If that wasn’t enough, they also released several live-action films. How well do you know the Disney characters from the 1990s? Only a true Disney expert will be able to correctly identify these beloved characters. So, let’s test your knowledge!
If you grew up in the ’90 in what was known as the Disney Renaissance, there’s a high chance they you’ve seen many of these films. The company changed its direction, introducing female leads like Mulan and Pocahontas who weren’t your typical damsel-in-distress type characters. Disney also introduced Pixar animation which gave us films like Toy Story and A Bug’s Life. If that wasn’t enough, they also released several live-action films. How well do you know the Disney characters from the 1990s? Only a true Disney expert will be able to correctly identify these beloved characters. So, let’s test your knowledge!
Mrs. Beatrice Potts is the head housekeeper of Beast’s castle in the 1991 animated film Beauty and the Beast. When the Enchantress placed her curse, Mrs. Potts transformed into a teapot.
Jack Skellington is the patron saint of Halloween, in the same way that Santa Claus is to Christmas. He goes tired of the holiday and after discovering Christmas Town, he tries to bring the festivities back to his home.
Slinky Dog, better known as Slinky or Slink, is one of several supporting characters from the Toy Story franchise. The wooded Dachshund is known for speaking in a Southern accent and for being very loyal to Woody.
Tarzan is the title character of Disney’s 1999 animated film with the same name. He was raised by a colony of apes after his parents were mortally wounded by Sabor.
In Greek mythology, Hermes is the Greek god of trade, travel and luck. In the 1997 animated film, Hercules, he serves as the royal messenger of the Gods and can be seen wearing winged sandals.
Mushu is the comical, fast-talking Chinese-dragon and guardian of Fa Mulan in the 1998 animated film with the same name. In the original film, he is voiced by actor Eddie Murphy.
Philip Brainard is a character from the 1961 film The Absent-Minded Professor and its 1997 remake, Flubber. It tells the story of a college professor on a mission to create the next great thing… flying rubber.
Rafiki is the mandrill who serves as the Royal Mjuzi and shaman of the Pride Lands in the 1994 animated film, The Lion King. The eccentric animal is often seen giving Simba well-needed advice.
Derice Bannock, played by actor Leon Robinson, is a character from the 1993 film, Cool Runnings. The former runner, along with a group of friends decide to start the first bobsleigh team.
Esmeralda is the beautiful young Romani woman from the 1996 animated film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. In the film, she is desired by many male characters including Frollo, Quasimodo, and Phoebus.
Sarah Sanderson is one of three witches who were accidentally awoken from the dead by Max Dennison. Sarah is best known for luring kids to the witches’ cottage by hypnotizing them with her singing.
Lumiere, which is the French word light, is the charismatic castle maître d’ employed at Beast’s castle. When the castle was placed under a curse, he was turned into a candelabra.
Jafar is the main antagonist of the 1992 animated film, Aladdin. At first, he serves as Royal Vizier of Agrabah, but his ulterior motives quickly become known.
Wayne Szalinski is a character from Disney’s Honey, I Shrank the Kids franchise. In the first film (1989), he accidentally shrinks his and his neighbor’s kids. In the second film, one of his kids grows several times his size, and in the third, He accidentally shrinks himself.
Roxanne is a character from A Goofy Movie. She’s Max Goof’s love interest and although he did not believe that she liked him, it was revealed that she also has a crush on Max.
Cruella de Vil is a character who first appeared in Dodie Smith’s The Hundred and One Dalmatians, then in several Disney films. The London heiress is shown to be obsessed with fur, specifically Dalmatian’s fur.
Grandmother Willow is a talking sentient willow tree from the 1995 animated film, Pocahontas. In the film, she serves as Pocahontas’ spiritual adviser as well as a mother figure.
Princess Atta, who later becomes queen of her ant colony of Ant Island, is a character from Disney/Pixar’s 1998 film, A Bug’s Life. Her character is voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus in the film and Jodi Benson in the video game.
Tom Sawyer is a character created by author Mark Twain in 1876. In 1995, Disney used the character who was played by Johnathan Taylor Thomas in their film, Tom and Huck.
Scrooge McDuck is a character created by Carl Barks in 1947. He’s appeared in several films, but his most memorable was the 1990 film DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp with his grandnephews Huey, Dewey and Louie.
Gordon Bombay is a character from Disney’s Mighty Ducks franchise. The prominent defense attorney was arrested then sentenced to 500 hours of community service coaching a local peewee hockey team.
Timon is a character from Disney’s Lion King animated series. He’s a comedic and short-tempered meerkat and is often seen with his best friend Pumbaa. They’ve both adopted a “problem-free philosophy” called Hakuna Matata.
Quasimodo is a character from the 1996 animated film, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. He was born with hunched back and other unusual features and as such was condemned to the cathedral’s highest tower by his guardian, Claude Frollo.
Hallie Parker is the twin sister of Annie Parker in Disney’s 1998 remake, The Parent Trap. She was raised by her father Nick in Napa Valley, while her sister was rained in London with their mother.
LeFou, which means “the fool” in French, is the accident-prone sidekick of Gaston in the 1991 animated film, Beauty and the Beast. In the live-action movie, the character was played by Josh Gad.
Sam Simms, played by comedian Sinbad, is a Secret Service agent from the 1996 film, First Kid. The movie follows the lives of the president’s son and the people around him.
Abu is a kleptomaniacal monkey who first appeared in the animated film Aladdin. He’s loyal to Aladdin and is skeptical of Jasmine when he first meets her.
Wiggins is the personal manservant to Governor Ratcliffe and his dog Percy in the 1995 animated film, Pocahontas. He is extremely loyal to Ratcliffe and is disappointed when he is sent back to England as a traitor.
Scott Calvin is a toy company executive who accidentally scares Santa off his roof and must take up the mantle as the new Mr. Claus. The Santa Clause is the first of three movies.
Mr. Potato Head is a character from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. The toy is based on a Hasbro toy with the same name. Mr. Potato Head is often seen with his wife Mrs. Potato Head.
Fa Zhou is Fa Mulan’s father in Disney’s 1998 animated film, Mulan. He is a retired war hero who is asked to return to battle, but due to his injury, his daughter takes his place by posing as his son.
Sally is a character from Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas. She’s a ragdoll created by Dr. Finkelstein who always has her under lock and key. She is voiced by atherine O’Hara in the original film.
Heimlich is a green caterpillar who works as a clown in P.T. Flea’s circus troupe in the film A Bug’s Life. He is known for his gluttonous behavior and his German accent.
Jane Porter is an ethnologist who travels to Africa with her father to study gorillas in their natural habitat. While there, she meets Tarzan who she eventually falls in love with.
Shenzi, voiced by Whoopi Goldberg, is the leader and only female in the trio of hyenas in the film, The Lion King. The name Shenzi means “savage” or “barbarous” in Swahili.
Gaston is the main antagonist of the 1991 animated film, Beauty and the Beast. He’s an arrogant hunter who is determined to have Belle’s hand in marriage despite her obvious objection.
Megara, who once served as one of Hades’ minions after being indebted to him, unintentionally falls in love with Hercules. By the end of her movie, not only does he save her life, but he also frees her from her debt.
Chief Powhatan is a character from the 1995 film, Pocahontas. Pocahontas is the wise leader’s only daughter and he is eager for her to be married, despite her apprehension.
Laverne is one of three gargoyles who are friends with Quasimodo in the film The Hunchback of Notre Dame and its 2002 sequel. She serves as a motherly figure towards him and often tells him to do what he thinks is right.
Princess Jasmine is the daughter of the Sultan of Agrabah in the 1992 film, Aladdin. There are laws stating that she is forbidden to go beyond the palace walls.