Can You Name the Disney Movie from Its Opening Scene?

By: Kennita Leon
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Can You Name the Disney Movie from Its Opening Scene?
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About This Quiz

Disney movies are among some of the most successful and popular films around the world. It doesn't matter if they're animated or not; Something about these films always seems to bring people's emotions to the forefront.  Another great thing about these movies is that they transcend all age groups; There's something that everyone can relate to in every movie. Even if the last time you saw a Disney movie was because your niece or son desperately wanted to see it,  we're pretty sure you were eventually ensnared by what was going on on-screen. 

Today we're going to put your knowledge of Disney movies to the test. We're not going to make it easy by making it incredibly obvious. Instead, we're going to show you a still shot of a Disney movie's opening scene. Your job is to guess which movie that image belongs to. So, if you usually miss the beginning of movies, you may be in trouble. But don't despair, we do have hints in place to help you if you get stuck!

If you think you're enough of a Disney fan or movie buff to correctly guess the names of these movies based on a picture of their opening scene, take our quiz!

beauty-and-the-beast
Walt Disney Studios
Which 3D animation-pioneering Disney movie is this?
"Home on the Range"
"Beauty and the Beast"
At the beginning of this 1991 film, the story of how a handsome young prince was turned into a beast is told through pictures. Although the story was originally a French fairy tale, it got the modern Disney treatment and became the first Disney film to use computer-generated 3D animation in the ballroom scene.
"Mission to Mars"
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"

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Mary Poppins
Walt Disney Studios
Which mixed live-action and animated Disney movie is this?
"Mary Poppins"
Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke starred in this movie adaptation of a series of books by P.L. Travers. It combined live-action sequences with animation.
"Planes"
"Winnie the Pooh"
"Ponyo"

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princess-diaries
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie, starring Anne Hathaway, is this?
"Planes"
"Doctor Strange"
"The Princess Diaries"
Mia (Anne Hathaway) and her best friend, Lilly, ride their scooters to another dreaded day at school where Mia is invisible to her boy crush. Little does she know that she's actually a princess.
"Pete's Dragon"

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jungle-book
Walt Disney Studios
Which Rudyard Kipling-inspired Disney movie is this?
"Winnie the Pooh"
"The Jungle Book"
A black panther is startled when he hears the unfamiliar sound of a baby crying in the jungle. Following the sounds of the cries, he discovers a baby in a broken canoe. "The Jungle Book" (and it's many film adaptations) is based on a book of short stories by Rudyard Kipling.
"Doctor Strange"
"Tarzan"

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Pirates of the Caribbean- Dead Men Tell No Tales
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disneyland themed movie is this?
"Bolt"
"Big Hero 6"
"Ponyo"
"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales"
In this 2017 sequel, young Henry attempts to reunite with his father, William Turner. This is the fifth movie in the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise.

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hercules
Walt Disney Studios
Which Greek-inspired Disney movie is this?
"Hercules"
Several statues are seen as the narrator draws the attention to the strongest man in ancient Greece, Hercules, before he is cut short by an engraving on the statue. This was the 35th animated film by Disney.
"Sky High"
"A Wrinkle in Time"
"Mulan"

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Lady and The Tramp
Walt Disney Studios
Which doggone cute Disney movie is this?
"101 Dalmatians"
"Lady and the Tramp"
"Lady and the Tramp​" begins with a beautiful dedication to dogs, followed by a walk through the snow-laden trees to the house of the Dear family. It follows the love story and adventures of a mutt and a pure-bred pooch.
"Inside Out"
"Big Hero 6"

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lion-king
Walt Disney Studios
Which movie-turned-musical Disney movie is this?
"Coco"
"The Lion King"
A mouse is trapped by the infamous Scar who warns him that "life isn't fair." The mouse escapes when Scar is disturbed by a bird. So begins the 1994 musical that went on to become a Broadway musical.
"Inside Out"
"A Bug's Life"

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aladdin
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney musical movie is this?
"Aladdin"
An Arabic man sings about the desert as he travels on his camel into the city. He then invites viewers to "come a little closer to see." "Aladdin" is actually a single tale from the book, "A Thousand and One Nights," where the vizier's daughter, Scheherazade, tells her husband (the king) stories for 1,001 nights to avoid being executed.
"Pete's Dragon"
"Mulan"
"Newsies"

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finding-dory
Walt Disney Studios
Which swimmingly cheerful Disney movie is this?
"The Little Mermaid"
"Atlantis"
"Moana"
"Finding Dory"
Baby Dory is trained by her parents before she is allowed to hang with the big kids. During the training she constantly becomes distracted. Ellen DeGeneres starred as the voice of Dory in this sequel to the hit, "Finding Nemo."

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frozen
Walt Disney Studios
Which Hans Christian Andersen-inspired Disney movie is this?
"Born in China"
"Coco"
"Frozen"
Laborers sing while cutting ice and preparing it for trade. An excited young boy learns how to do the same. The film, which follows sisters Elsa and Anna on a journey to mend their relationship, is based on a Hans Christian Andersen story, "The Snow Queen."
"A Wrinkle in Time"

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Moana
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie, featuring music by Lin Manuel Miranda, is this?
"A Wrinkle in Time"
"Coco"
"Moana"
"Moana" begins with a story of how the heart of Te Fiti was stolen by the demigod, Maui, both of which were lost to the sea. Moana goes on a journey to find them and save her village.
"Doctor Strange"

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princess-and-the-frog
Walt Disney Studios
Which groundbreaking Disney movie is this?
"Planes"
"The Princess and the Frog"
Two toddlers of contrasting backgrounds and personalities are read the story of "The Princess and the Frog." Tiana, the lead character, was the first Disney princess of African-American descent.
"Bridge to Terabithia"
"Home on the Range"

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Freaky Friday
Walt Disney Studios
Which mother-daughter Disney movie is this?
"Freaky Friday"
"Freaky Friday" begins with a showcase of photographs of mothers and their daughters, from ancient history to modern times. This version, starring Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis, is a remake of the 1976 film that starred Jodie Foster and Barbara Harris.
"Bridge to Terabithia"
"Treasure Planet"
"Mr. Magoo"

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mulan
Walt Disney Studios
Which modern-era Disney movie is this?
"Mulan"
Soldiers on the Great Wall of China light up a signal when they are attacked by an infamous group of bandits. The 1998 film, "Mulan," tells the story of a girl who dresses as a man to fight as a soldier in her father's place.
"Treasure Planet"
"The Lion King"
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"

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bolt
Walt Disney Studios
Which computer animated Disney movie is this?
"The Incredibles"
"The Rookie"
"Bolt"
A cute pup plays alone, with a chew toy, in a cage waiting to be adopted into a family. The last remaining pup, he is finally chosen by a little girl. This 2008 film about a dog that thinks he's a superhero is considered the first film in the Disney Revival.
"101 Dalmatians"

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good-dinosaur
Walt Disney Studios
Which alternate-history Disney movie is this?
"Coco"
"Treasure Planet"
"Race to Witch Mountain"
"The Good Dinosaur"
Au contraire to the popular destructive nature of dinosaurs, parent dinosaurs happily and peacefully sow the land and raise a family at the beginning of this 2015 animated Disney film.

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Muppet movie
Walt Disney Studios
Which puppet-driven movie is this?
"Hannah Montana the Movie"
"Race to Witch Mountain"
"Bolt"
"The Muppet Movie"
We are taken to World Wide Studios where Kermit the frog gives an opening speech and vote of thanks as he introduces "The Muppet Movie." While the movie was originally owned by Jim Henson's production company, the rights were eventually transferred to Disney.

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alice-in-wonderland
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie about a girl's marvelous adventures is this?
"The Incredibles"
"A Bug's Life"
"Alice in Wonderland"
Alice sits atop a tree making flower crowns while her sister sits reading a book out loud. Little did she know she'd end up in an alternate universe in this film based on the stories of Lewis Carroll.
"Mr. Magoo"

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cinderella
Walt Disney Studios
Which classic Disney movie is this?
"Cinderella"
The 1950 animated version of "Cinderella" begins with a narration of the Cinderella story. Viewers are told how Cinderella became a servant to her stepmother.
"Winnie the Pooh"
"Race to Witch Mountain"
"Sleeping Beauty"

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maleficent
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie spin-off is this?
"Home on the Range"
"Maleficent"
A twist on the tale of "Sleeping beauty," "Maleficent" begins with an introduction into the marvelous fairy world and one extraordinary fairy, Maleficent. The 2014 film starred Angelina Jolie.
"Treasure Planet"
"Mission to Mars"

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cars
Walt Disney Studios
Which Pixar-animated, Disney-released movie is this?
"Wall-E"
"Planes"
"Up"
"Cars"
The voice of a race car can be heard as he motivates himself for a big race before being brought out onto the race track. "Cars" won the Golden Globe for Best Animated Film in 2007 and spawned a franchise that includes an entire themed area at Disney California Adventure.

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little-mermaid
Walt Disney Studios
Which fairy tale-inspired Disney movie is this?
"High School Musical"
"A Wrinkle in Time"
"The Little Mermaid"
Beneath the ocean lies beautiful coral, various species of fish, a kingdom populated by mermaids and a beautiful castle belonging to King Triton. In this 1989 adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale of the same name, Ariel (a mermaid princess,) does everything she can to become a human.
"Inside Out"

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zootopia
Walt Disney Studios
Which award-winning Disney movie is this?
"Zootopia"
A bunny rabbit partakes in a school play along with her classmates, who decide not to follow the life roles decided for them by society. 2016's "Zootopia" earned both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, among many other awards.
"Coco"
"Pete's Dragon"
"The Secret life of Dogs"

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ratatouille
Walt Disney Studios
Which food-centric Disney movie is this?
"Sky High"
"Ratatouille"
A rat who believes he is a chef steals a recipe book while the rest of his family focuses on just eating the food available. This 2007 film won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature.
"Inside Out"
"Chicken Little"

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meet-the-robinsons
Walt Disney Studios
Which animated Disney movie is this?
"Chicken Little"
"Bolt"
"Meet the Robinsons"
A baby is abandoned on a doorstep by a hooded figure who rings the doorbell and leaves. Thus begins the time-traveling tale of Lewis. This was the first Disney film with John Lasseter as the head of Disney animation.
"Big Hero 6"

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monsters-university
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney prequel is this?
"Mission to Mars"
"Up"
"Brother Bear"
"Monsters University"
What first looks like a normal pigeon pecks at some grain left on the ground. The creature then shows its two heads and is chased away by a bus full of monsters. "Monsters University" is a prequel to "Monsters, Inc."

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tangled
Walt Disney Studios
Which comedic Disney fairy tale is this?
"Treasure Planet"
"The Incredibles"
"Brother Bear"
"Tangled"
The story of Rapunzel is retold with a small twist. Rapunzel gains healing powers as a baby when her dying mother is treated with a magical golden flower. "Tangled" was one of the most expensive animated films ever made.

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brave
Walt Disney Studios
Which anti-princess Disney movie is this?
"Toy Story"
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
"Enchanted"
"Brave"
Young Merida encounters a will-o-the-wisp while fetching an arrow that she shot into the woods, and it changes here life. Merida is, in a sense, the anti-princess, because she wishes not to become married.

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lilo-stitch
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney film is this?
"Lilo & Stitch"
A mad alien scientist is on trial for creating a new alien called Experiment 626, which destroys everything in its path. The film about an odd friendship between Lilo (a little girl) and Stitch (the alien) was nominated for an Academy Award in 2002, but lost to "Spirited Away."
"Ponyo"
"The Great Mouse Detective"
"Big Hero 6"

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101 dalmatians
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney live-action remake is this?
"High School Musical"
"Air Bud"
"101 Dalmatians"
A pet Dalmatian gives his thoughts on his owner and scouts out the window for potential partners for his owner and himself in the opening scene of this 1996 remake of "101 Dalmatians." Glenn Close starred as Cruella de Vil.
"Hounded"

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The Sword in The Stone
Walt Disney Studios
Which 1960s Disney movie is this?
"The Fox and the Hound"
"Bridge to Terabithia"
"Brother Bear"
"The Sword in the Stone"
The story of how the sword became placed in the stone is told in song form by a narrator as pictures depict what is being said. This 1963 film was based on a 1938 novel of the same name.

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aristocats
Walt Disney Studios
Which 1970s Disney movie is this?
"The Rescuers"
"The Aristocats"
In 1910 in Paris, a group of privileged cats and their owner travel in a horse-driven carriage to their home. The 1970 film was originally supposed to be part of the "Wonderful World of Color" television show as a two-part, live-action episode, rather than a feature-length animated film.
"Robin Hood"
"Bedknobs and Broomsticks"

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finding-nemo
Walt Disney Studios
Which ocean-themed Disney movie is this?
"Finding Nemo"
A clownfish couple moves into a new coral home and neighborhood. While adoring their eggs and reminiscing, the neighborhood is attacked. "Finding Nemo" tells the story of a clownfish, named Marlin, who searches for his son, Nemo, with the help of the ocean community.
"Lilo and Stitch"
"Finding Dory"
"Moana"

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up
Walt Disney Studios
Which festival-ready Disney movie is pictured here?
"Wall-E"
"Planes"
"Up"
Viewers are shown a heart-wrenching story of how an old man met and lost his lover and best friend. This late aughts Pixar-animated film actually was the first ever animated film to open the Cannes Film Festival in 2009.
"Toy Story II"

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flubber
Walt Disney Studios
Which Robin Williams Disney movie is this?
"Tomorrowland"
"Doctor Strange"
"Flubber"
The 1997 movie, "Flubber," is a remake of the 1961 film, "The Absent-Minded Professor." The movie is about a professor who inadvertently creates a gooey substance that flies through the air while trying to create a new source of energy.
"Born in China"

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emperors-new-groove
Walt Disney Studios
Which circa 2000 Disney movie is this?
"Chicken Little"
"The Emperor's New Groove"
A poor llama sits drenched in the rain crying while the narrator, who is also the emperor, tries to explain the scene. The theme of this Disney comedy is essentially: selfish guy turns a new leaf after learning that it's good to be a nice person.
"Pete's Dragon"
"Pocahontas"

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tarzan
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie is seen here?
"Tarzan"
A family becomes stranded in a jungle after their ship catches on fire. Simultaneously, two gorillas welcome their new baby gorilla. Unfortunate events intertwine the two. The 1999 adaptation of the story was the first animated feature film version of the book.
"Race to Witch Mountain"
"Atlantis: The Lost Empire"
"Robin Hood"

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parent-trap
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney remake is this?
"The Incredibles"
"High School Musical"
"The Parent Trap"
Viewers are taken on-board a cruise where lovers, Elizabeth and Nicholas Parker, wed in the opening of "The Parent Trap." In 1998, Disney remade the 1961 film that originally starred Hayley Mills as both Susan and Sharon.
"Chicken Little"

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bambi
Walt Disney Studios
Which early Disney movie is this?
"Peter Pan"
"Davey Crockett, King of the Wild Frontier"
"Bambi"
The animals of the forest awaken and begin their daily rituals when they receive news of the birth of the new prince. "Bambi," made in 1942, showed the lead character, Bambi, and his friends overcome the challenges of living in the forest; from hunters to fires and everything in between. It was the fifth animated Disney film (that was also feature-length.)
"Cinderella"

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peter-pan
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney film is shown here?
"Planes"
"Pete's Dragon"
"Tomorrowland"
"Peter Pan"
On a quiet night in Bloomsburg, London, the Darling siblings play in their room while their nanny prepares them for bedtime. "Peter Pan" was turned into a Broadway show (starring Mary Martin) in 1954, but first, it was an animated film in 1953.

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pinocchio
Walt Disney Studios
Which 1940s Disney movie is this?
"Pinocchio"
A woodcarver sings as he paints his new puppet, Pinocchio. After naming the puppet, he begins dancing with it. "Pinocchio," the 1940 film, is based on an Italian children's book called, "The Adventures of Pinocchio."
"Song of the South"
"The Three Caballeros"
"The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad"

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The Black Cauldron
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Which Disney flop is this?
"The Fox and the Hound"
"The Emperor's New Groove"
"The Aristocats"
The Black Cauldron
"The Black Cauldron" opens with a chilling narration about a wicked king whose spirit was trapped forever in a cauldron, turning it as evil as he was. The film, loosely based on two books by Lloyd Alexander, was the most expensive animated film ever made at that point in history and nearly bankrupted Walt Disney Animation.

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pocahontas
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie is this?
"Mulan"
"The Rescuers Down Under"
"Pocahontas"
At an English harbor, several men sign up for a journey to the New World with the popular Captain John Smith. The 1995 film is a very fictionalized version of real life indigenous woman, Pocahontas, and here encounter with John Smith.
"Bridge to Terabithia"

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honey-shrunk-kids
Walt Disney Studios
Which Rick Moranis Disney movie is this?
"Air Bud"
"Beethoven"
"The Rookie"
"Honey, I Shrunk the Kids"
It is morning at the Szalinski house. Amy is occupied on a telephone call while younger brother, Nick, plays with an invention. And then dad shrinks them...oops! There were eventually two sequels to this film.

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Mighty Ducks
Walt Disney Studios
Which Disney movie (that spawned a sports franchise) is this?
"Brother Bear"
"The Mighty Ducks"
"The Mighty Ducks" begins in a courtroom where a lawyer receives the sentence of community service. The film goes on to tell the story of a kids' hockey league. A year after the film came out, the Anaheim Ducks, an NHL team, was born.
"Tomorrowland"
"Sky High"

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Hocus Pocus
Walt Disney Studios
Which spooky Disney movie is this?
"Hocus Pocus"
At the beginning of the Halloween special movie, "Hocus Pocus," a witch flies over forests and lakes on her broomstick to get to the home of Thackery Binx. This 1993 film still airs annually on TV.
"Pete's Dragon"
"Bridge to Terabithia"
"Sky High"

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dumbo
Walt Disney Studios
Which circus-themed Disney movie is this?
"Bambi"
"Fantasia"
"Dumbo"
Despite the blizzard, storks fly to drop off baby animals to their respective parents. One baby happens to be an elephant with extraordinarily large ears. This 1941 film follows Dumbo (and his best friend, a mouse named Timothy) on a journey to find Dumbo's mother while becoming a circus success.
"Peter Pan"

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snow-white
Walt Disney Studios
Which vintage Disney movie is this?
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
"Sleeping Beauty"
"Cinderella"
"Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"
Inside her castle, the evil queen summons the magic inside the mirror to ask him once more, "Who is the fairest of them all?" This 1937 film was not only Disney's first feature-length animated movie, but also the first feature-length celluloid animated film.

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sleeping-beauty
Walt Disney Studios
Which 1950s Disney movie is this?
Cinderella
"Robin Hood"
"Sleeping Beauty"
On the pages of a bedazzled book, the story of "Sleeping Beauty" is written. People from across the kingdom gather for the celebration of the newborn princess, Aurora. This 1959 film was the last Disney fairy tale adaptation until "The Little Mermaid" in 1989.
"The Sword in the Stone"

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