Key Points from Celebrating the Year of the Dragon with Disney
- Mushu from Mulan: Showcasing a charming blend of sass and comical bravado, Mushu is a character that easily becomes the life of the party. Originally a lowly incense burner, Mushu’s fiery spirit and determined personality make him a fan-favorite amongst all Disney dragons!
- Maleficent from Sleeping Beauty: One of Disney’s darkest characters, Maleficent transforms herself into a terrifying dragon in the climax of Sleeping Beauty. Though she may not bring confetti to a party, her dramatic flair certainly never fails to make an impression.
- Elliott from Pete’s Dragon: Elliott is the epitome of the friendly giant. His gentle demeanor and huggable green scales make him a heartwarming addition to the list. Despite his odd invisibility quirk, he’s a dragon who brings love and laughter wherever he goes.
- Madame Mim from The Sword in the Stone: Transforming into a pink dragon during a duel, Madame Mim is the epitome of hilarity in dragon form. Zany and unpredictable, she captures the essence of dynamic Disney animation with her comedic transformations.
- Sisu from Raya and the Last Dragon: Sisu is the latest addition to Disney’s roster of dragons. This luminescent, azure-hued dragon is not your traditional fire-breathing terror – instead, she’s a source of wisdom, power, and trust, embodying the spirit of unity and courage.
- The Reluctant Dragon from the self-titled 1941 film: As the oldest Disney dragon, The Reluctant Dragon is a pacifist who prefers poetry over violence. His charming eccentricities and the comedic irony of a non-feared dragon make him a classic character in Disney animation.
The Realists Take
If dragons were real and had a personality contest, Disney’s dragons would easily steal the show. From Mushu’s audacious hilarity to Maleficent’s power-packed fierceness, they keep the ‘fire and scale’ game strong. Despite Elliott’s ‘now you see me, now you don’t’ stunt, he’s got everyone singing ‘I love you, big green cuddly dragon.’ Madame Mim, on the other hand, went pink and showed that in the world of dragons, there’s room for untraditional colour palettes. And finally, Sisu brings a whole new depth to the world of dragons, one that is far removed from the terror they usually inspire. Essentially, Disney took the Year of the Dragon way too seriously and compiled a class-act cast of fire breathers!
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