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7 Things To Watch On Disney+ Over Thanksgiving Break

These movies and shows were my childhood and I will take zero judgment as I belt Part of Your World.

Emma Vega

Nov 22, 2019

Eastern Michigan University

7 Things To Watch On Disney+ Over Thanksgiving Break

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Disney+ was released at the perfect time, right as college students are wrapping up midterms and preparing for the long Thanksgiving weekend. They've allowed us access to some of the most iconic children's entertainment ever. These movies and shows were my childhood and I will take zero judgment as I belt Part of Your World. Here are 7 must-sees while you're laying in your Thanksgiving food coma this week.

1. Aladdin.

https://www.simplemost.com/tom-cruise-inspired-disneys-aladdin/

AKA the best Disney movie ever! TBH, the Genie makes this movie, and me and my sister still laugh at the impressions scene. This is truly adult humor, we just didn't realize it until we grew up.

2. Tangled.

https://www.npr.org/2010/11/19/131447298/in-tangled-a-fairy-tale-princess-unleashed

This movie teaches youth about having fun while finding yourself. The soundtrack is great, the animation is great, and the message is great. Also, I declare Flynn Rider as the best Disney prince. He definitely had the best character development. The relationship between him and Rapunzel was more two sided rather than her doing everything she can to make him like her.

3. The Little Mermaid.

https://variety.com/2019/film/news/oral-history-the-little-mermaid-1203379538/

Speaking of which... this movie may teach young kids that you should change in order for someone to love you, but it gives the perfect opportunity to prove this isn't true. The main takeaway is that you SHOULDN'T change for your partner, no matter what your body looks like-- legs or tail. If it's meant to be, it's meant to be. If not, there are other fish in the sea (see what I did there?).

4. Phineas and Ferb.

https://phineasandferb.fandom.com/wiki/Last_Day_of_Summer

This show gives viewers a new dynamic that's not all about romance. Sure, there is still a story line involving Candace and Jeremy, and Phineas and Isabella, but the show is overall about creativity in youth. Plus, Dr. Doofenshmirtz adds a clever, villainous layer to the series.

5. That's So Raven.

https://www.eonline.com/news/805012/that-s-so-raven-spinoff-happening-at-disney-channel-and-raven-symone-is-starring

That's So Raven is truly the epitome of the early 2000s. It gave us high school humor and drama that was often real-life. In one episode, Raven even faced blatant racism, her potential employer literally saying, "Truth is, I don't hire black people." Even though we may not have realized the importance of this episode as kids, today we can look back on it and compare Raven's situation to the current time. We needed this awareness then and we need it now, and Disney (surprisingly) gave it to us crystal clearly.

6. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

https://amp.insider.com/suite-life-of-zack-and-cody-cast-then-and-now-2018-3

The Suite Life told us that family doesn't always have to be blood related. Disney also gave us realness in this show by showing us a single mother raising her twin sons. Disney shows often write the family role as complete with a mother, father, and a couple of kids in a fancy house at the end of the cul-de-sac. This was challenged in The Suite Life by the protagonist family having no recurring father/husband figure, and by them living in a hotel. TBH, it was a breath of fresh air because we know the nuclear family dynamic they try to shove down our throats is not always true.

7. Lilo and Stitch.

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/disney-takes-aim-live-action-lilo-stitch/

Kids LOVE Frozen, right? Well, this movie encouraged the same message as Frozen through the relationships between Lilo and Nani, and Lilo and Stitch. The most important love is sometimes the love within a family, not romance. This movie highlighted what it means to be a family in a new, non heteronormative, nuclear family way. That yelling scene between Nani and Lilo is real life, and it's important for kids to see this type of situation in a friendly movie.

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7 Things To Watch On Disney+ Over Thanksgiving Break

These movies and shows were my childhood and I will take zero judgment as I belt Part of Your World.

1. Aladdin.

2. Tangled.

3. The Little Mermaid.

4. Phineas and Ferb.

5. That's So Raven.

6. The Suite Life of Zack and Cody.

7. Lilo and Stitch.

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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Attend the first class

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