Disney is known for its heartwarming storylines, clever characters, and family-friendly movies. When you think of Disney, you may quickly think of iconic characters like Mickey Mouse and Goofy or Cinderella and Tarzan, but some of the most memorable characters come from Disney’s live-action feature films like Mary Poppins and Pirates of the Caribbean.
There are several films that over the years many people have forgotten about or not even realized that they were Disney films to begin with. Some of the best and most memorable quotes that stick with you for generations come from the geniuses behind Disney Studios’ Feature films.
10 Who Wants To Go Down The Creepy Tunnel Inside The Tomb First? - National Treasure
Riley Poole, played by actor Justin Bartha, says this hilarious quote when he, Ben Gates, and Abigail Chase are all looking for the treasure underneath the church, and they come to a grave site that of course has a clue hidden on one of the headstones.
When Ben, played by Nicolas Cage, crushes the headstone, and they all look inside they discover a tunnel. Riley has several quippy lines throughout the film, but this one takes the cake.
9 Me? A Princess? Shut Up! – The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries is every 2000s girl’s go-to for the dream of being a princess in real life. What if you woke up one morning and your long-lost Aunt told you that you were royalty and to inherit a kingdom?
Mia Thermopolis’ grandmother, played by the ever-elegant, Julie Andrews, whom she had never met did this exact thing and Mia, played by Anne Hathaway, responds with this not-too-absurd remark, “Me? A Princess? Shut up!”
8 A Spoonful Of Sugar Helps The Medicine Go Down! - Mary Poppins
Poppins has been played by two incredibly talented actresses, first in 1964 by Julie Andrews, and more recently in 2018 by Emily Blunt. Both women did an incredible job portraying the magical and mysterious nanny for the Banks children.
But probably the most memorable quote and song by Mary Poppins is of course, “A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down!” Its catchy tune and ultimate message that sometimes you just need a little something sweet to get you through something hard will sing through the hearts of children and adults for generations to come.
7 If Only, If Only, The Woodpecker Sighs, The Bark On The Trees Was As Soft As The Skies, As The Wolf Waits Below, Hungry And Lonely, He Cries To The Moon, If Only, If Only - Holes
In the 2003 feature film adaptation of the best-selling book Holes, Shia Labeouf plays Stanley Yelnats, a boy who was in the wrong place at the wrong time and gets sent to a boys correctional facility in the middle of the desert where they have to dig holes to build character.
On his journey he encounters Hector Zeroni who, as fate has it, was actually connected to Stanley from generations of family members. His great, great grandmother sang this song to Stanley’s great, great grandfather and set a curse upon his family. Decades later, Hector and Stanley sing this tune again to break the curse.
6 Do You Trust Me? – Aladdin
In the 2019 live-action remake of Aladdin, Mena Massoud plays the charming street-rat Aladdin. His gentle eyes and big smile made the hearts of millions of girls swoon when he reaches out to Princess Jasmine, played by Naomi Scott, on her balcony.
He says this line twice, first in the streets of the kingdom when he is fleeing the bazaar with Jasmine and he tries to protect her, then again right before their magic carpet ride through the evening sky and they sing A Whole New World.
5 I'm Forty, I'm Not Married, I Don't Fly Jets, And I Don't Have A Dog? I Grow Up To Be A Loser. - The Kid
In the 2000 film The Kid, old Russel, played by Bruce Willis, comes face to face with his younger self, played by then kid actor, Spencer Breslin. This line is both hilarious and somewhat sobering for the adults in the audience as Rusty (kid Russel) comes to grips with the fact that he’s a bachelor living a life he never would have hoped for.
The feature film and the original movie trailer for The Kid have two different versions of this scene and this line delivered by Rusty. The trailer was much more animated and humorous whereas the version they chose to put in the final film was much more somber.
4 Honey, You Never Looked Better – The Parent Trap
Lindsey Lohan’s adaption of The Parent Trap was incredible. She mastered the act of playing two distinct twins in a single film and at the time fooled several young girls that there were actually two of her.
When Hallie and Annie are at summer camp they come up with their plan to switch places and go live with the opposite parents, they chop their hair, pierce their ears and swap clothes. Then they make the ironic joke that they never looked better.
3 You Shine Like The Light From The Sun – The Lizzie McGuire Movie
In the feature film, The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Lizzie gets her silver screen debut on an international stage. While she is in Rome on a school trip, she meets a handsome and famous singer who charms her with this line into performing with him at the big summer concert.
It’s not till the climax of the film that Lizzie’s Doppelganger convinces Lizzie that he’s tricking her with this cheesy line. But let’s be honest, we were all charmed by Paulo initially.
2 I’m Dishonest, And A Dishonest Man You Can Always Trust To Be Dishonest. Honestly, It’s The Honest Ones You Want To Watch Out For, Because You Can Never Predict When They’re Going To Do Something Incredibly Stupid. - Pirates Of The Caribbean
Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp, is one of the greatest – if not THE greatest – characters ever created by Disney. His mannerisms are mimicked in reels and gifs all the time. The entire Pirates of the Caribbean franchise would not exist if not for his charismatic charm and clever wit.
This quote for example is both confusing and genius for the rum-drunk pirate. As Jack is saying this line he is of course distracting Captain Barbosa with a monologue so that he and Will Turner can jump them and fight their way to escape.
1 Whatever Choice You Make, Let It Come From Your Heart. – The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement
In The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement, Mia Thermopolis is forced to marry in order to keep the throne of Genovia as Queen. But when it comes down to the wedding day, she freezes and runs out the back door claiming she needs a moment.
Her grandmother, Queen Clarice, goes to her aid and encourages Mia that whatever decision she makes, whether it be to get married and become Queen or to walk away and give up the throne, she needs to follow her heart.