As of February of 2016, Disney has been labeled the most powerful brand in the world. The House of Mouse has been responsible for producing quality family entertainment for almost a century now, and with a track record like that, there is bound to be at least some entertainment that flew under the radar of general audiences. For every "Let It Go," five smaller scale songs lie waiting in the shadows. The following list is dedicated to the moments in films that should be given much more credit than the disservice we currently throw at them.

The rules are simple--both live-action and animated Disney films are acceptable. In the case of a franchise, only one film can make the cut. Other studios that Disney has acquired over time such as Pixar, Marvel, LucasFilm etc. are not eligible for the list. Finally, while the film itself does not have to be underrated, the scene in question does.

Without further ado, let's get on with the show...

10. Race to the Palace- "The Emperor's New Groove" (2000)

In December of 2000, Disney's genius comedy about a selfish emperor accidentally transforming into a llama by his former adviser had a doomed legacy ahead of it. Starting with a troubled production and culminating in a box office failure, "The Emperor's New Groove" was a film audiences had a difficult time accepting. Some say poor marketing caused the downfall of the film, while others cite an overcrowded slate of theatrical releases that "Groove" found itself stuck in the middle of. The real reason this film failed was simply because it was too ahead of its time. Spouting a bombastic energy and a hearty layer of intelligent cynicism lost on audiences at the time, "The Emperor's New Groove" still ranks today as one of Disney's funniest and immensely watchable films.

But in a film bursting with meta humor, cynical commentary, visual and audio gags, classic film references, and pratfalls galore, no scene stands out as a true show-stopper the way the race back to the palace does. As Emperor Kuzco and his loyal sidekick Pacha race back to the palace to fix Kuzco's llama transformation once and for all, the villainous Kronk and Yzma follow closely behind. As these two pairs race to the finish line, a dotted map card straight out of an Indiana Jones adventure explodes on to the screen, giving Yzma and Kronk the advantage of shortcuts as well as the knowledge of where Kuzco and Pacha have already been. It's a fresh take on a tired trope that wisely ignores the most basic of cliches a chase scene like this might offer.

But along with the brilliant meta humor on display, John Debney's euphoric big band score only heightens the amount of fun one could have with this scene. Reminiscent of the classics like Benny Goodman and Sam Cooke, the chaotic energy found in the music enhances the chaotic energy found in the scene to explode into an uproarious piece of visual and audible euphoria. "The Emperor's New Groove" is an underrated film in it of itself, but it's this scene in particular that ranks as the highlight, reminding audiences just how wonderful manic energy can be.

9. "Passamashloddy"- "Pete's Dragon" (1977)

The horrible habit of live-action reboots from Disney outlived its welcome when Disney clutched its disgustingly greedy paws all over "Pete's Dragon." While the original has, admittedly, not aged very gracefully, the film does have significantly strong highlights. One of which is the song "Passamashloddy" sung by two of the most hilariously inept villains in cinema history, Dr. Terminus and his loyal assistant Hoagy. The scene begins as Hoagy and Terminus try to manipulate the towns people of Passamaquoddy into buying their slimy con-man potions and ales. Immediately, the townspeople are quick to realize how fraudulent these two men are and proceed to vehemently berate them and command them to get out of town. As Hoagy and Terminus try to reason with the people, it's abundantly clear this crowd has no intention of swaying.

Why this scene works so well is its dedication to beating down the tired trope of a villainous character sneaking its way into the foreground. Watching these two characters suffer is funny enough but its the reactions from the townspeople that make this scene genuinely hysterical. Rather than hearing these men out and giving them a chance, the immediate response of forcing them out is one of the most brilliant uses of comedy found in any Disney picture. Apart from the brilliant setup, the song itself is incredibly catchy and actors Jim Dale and Red Buttons do a perfect job of evoking that frightened yet determined slime as Terminus and Hoagy, respectively. "Passamashloddy" is a truly wonderful moment that its disgusting reboot failed on all levels to try to emulate.

8. Ballroom Waltz- "Enchanted" (2007)

"Enchanted" tells the animated story of the beautiful Princess Giselle of a land called Andalasia. Being accidentally tricked by a wicked queen into venturing into a magical portal, Giselle finds herself in the live-action real world of New York City. Desperate to get home, Giselle finds herself in the care of a man named Robert, who provides her a place to stay whilst figuring out her new circumstances. While the two bond, Giselle tries to teach Robert the ways of true love and magical fantasy that Robert is sure does not exist. Robert believes that after the separation of his wife, the real world is that of heartache and loss--a lesson Robert tries to teach Giselle.

As the film progresses, Robert and Giselle's different life outlooks start to change as Giselle begins to see the confusion of real life while Robert begins to see the true fantasy in the world and perhaps sees the love he once thought untrue to be in Giselle all along. The climax of these character arcs occurs at The King's Ball, an upscale New York City dance that both Robert and Giselle attend--with separate dates, mind you.

As the emcee of the event takes the microphone and tells the crowd to pair up with a date he or she didn't accompany that evening, Robert and Giselle take to the floor, dancing The King and Queen's Waltz in a romantic fantasy only Disney could pull off. There is simply so much to love about this scene, it's hard to fit it all. Right away, the scene is absolutely gorgeous to look at and listen to. The cool color template is a pleasing combination with the warm lights of spotlights and extravagant costumes.

The beautiful cinematography by Don Burgess looms over the couple, passing from one end of the dance floor to the other as gracefully as the waltz itself. The song "So Close" this pair dances to is also a perfect touch. The song starts out slowly and romantic before gaining in speed and volume, turning into a true delight that can touch even the strongest of cynics. But it isn't just how this sequence looks and sounds, it's what's happening thematically that puts this sequence on the list.

Giselle's gown is that of modern-day, real world clothing, while Robert's suit is plucked right from 18th-century fantasy apparel. These two characters are subconsciously forcing each other to invade each other's worlds and it's when Robert begins to sing along with the song do we truly see these two fully embrace each other as one. Amy Adam's performance as Giselle is one of the actress' finest and in this scene alone, her performance demands an intense, diverse collections of emotion.

From initial nervousness, to fear of change, to happily in love, to devastation when the dance is cut short. Patrick Dempsey as Robert also has his moment to shine as his cynicism throughout the film has to be replaced with the same inner conflict as Giselle. Both actors must rely on each other to provide a truly complicated scene and fortunately, this complexity is delivered on all sides. Everything about this sequence is true perfection that is sure to move anybody on a basic and thematic level. It truly is enchanting.

7. The Death of The Ghost of Christmas Present- "A Christmas Carol" (2009)

Disney's spectacular animated interpretation of Charles Dickens' literary classic "A Christmas Carol" is known by the few that saw it to be one of the most faithful adaptations of the original story to ever grace the silver screen. Aside from its notoriety of being an almost word-for-word retelling, it's also known by fans of being one of the most frightening adaptations ever created. Disney pulls absolutely zero punches in recreating the book's most disturbing content and one of the most sinister examples is the terrifying death of the Ghost of Christmas Present.

Using the same dialogue ripped right from Dickens' pages, Ebeneezer Scrooge finds himself at his most frightened when the once jolly spirit slowly loses his iconic joy and begins to quietly speak in vague platitudes. The once colorful set Scrooge and we, the audience, have been exposed to dissipates, leaving nothing more than a cold, colorless, and foreboding clock tower. With nothing but the sound of a ticking clock echoing through the tower, the atmosphere changes into something truly unsettling. It is here when Ebeneezer discovers a small hand protruding from the spirit's gown does the scene become something straight out of a horror film.

After opening the spirit's gown to expose two horribly mangled children-- "Ignorance" and "Want"--the clock strikes midnight, and the bell lets out a deafening chime. As the bell continues it's agonizing song, the spirit clutches his chest, letting out painful screams. As Scrooge looks on in a frozen horror, the spirit's flesh begins to quickly rot, leaving nothing more than a skeleton with a disturbing smile on its face. The scene concludes with the aforementioned skeleton fading to dust and leaving a visibly shaken Scrooge all alone to face the menacing Ghost of Christmases Yet to Come.

This scene makes an appearance on this list as its truly terrifying atmosphere is one rarely seen from The House of Mouse. The film as a whole is meticulously designed to pay as much respect to the original source material as possible through dialogue and tone. This disturbing scene is one of the most shining examples of the truly powerful nature of Mr. Dickens' tale, and also just how far Disney is capable of going to tell a story.

6. "Why Should I Worry?"- "Oliver & Company" (1988)

In one of the rare examples of a Disney film set at the same time of release, "Oliver & Company" is a modern-day, musical retelling of Charles Dicken's "Oliver Twist." Switching up the original novel a bit to tell a more contemporary story set in New York City as opposed to London--and, ya know, singing animals rather than orphan children--"Oliver & Company" seems to have been forgotten in a way that only the most die-hard Disney fans fondly remember. It isn't the most obscure film in the studio's filmography, but its lack of respect or relevance is an unfortunate telling of a truly wonderful film lost to time. In one of the film's greatest scenes, a street-smart dog named Dodger tricks a naive kitten named Oliver into stealing him hot dogs.

After Oliver realizes Dodger's suave trickery, Dodger teaches Oliver the ultimate lesson in street survival through song--"Why Should I Worry?" Voiced by Billy Joel, in one of his rare acting performances, Mr. Joel fully captures the epitome of cool through the smooth talking Dodger, and his vocals in "Why Should I Worry?" are rock solid. Like the aforementioned "The Emperor's New Groove," this is a memorable scene due to its electrifying energy, immense watchability, and truly epic music. "Why Should I Worry?" ranks as one of the all-time great Disney songs and its instantly catchy beat is enough to brighten any mood.

Watching these characters jumping on cars, running through traffic, bouncing off city rooftops, and interacting with the bustling energy of the city is just perfect enough to match the bustling spirit found within this song. This scene captures the adventurous spirit of city life while not forgetting to have fun with its characters along the way. Everything about "Oliver & Company" feels authentic and fun, but it's "Why Should I Worry?" that makes this film a true Disney classic.

5. Escaping Treasure Planet- "Treasure Planet" (2002)

The notorious flop "Treasure Planet" is a dark spot in Disney's legacy that many execs would like to forget. Due to the spectacular disaster at the box office--$140 million budget with a miserable $38 million domestic gross-- "Treasure Planet" faded with a whimper and was lost to oblivion. A pre-Jack Sparrow world is a world that simply didn't care to see a movie about pirates, as evidence by one of the greatest flops in film history, the pirate adventure "Cutthroat Island." Even the Disney name couldn't get audiences to come out in support of a swashbuckling adventure. "Treasure Planet" sunk quicker than any old scalawag forced to walk the plank and its disastrous failure was one of the saddest things to ever witness.

Lying within the frames of "Treasure Planet" is one of the most innovative book-to-film adaptations cinema has ever seen, some of the most complex character drama ever written for a Disney production, one of legendary composer James Newton Howard's best scores, a terrific song by Johnny Rzeznik titled "I'm Still Here," and the reason this entry makes the list--one of the most exciting, pulse-pounding, white-knuckle inducing action finales of any Disney film period. After a very long road of double crosses, treacherous supernovas, and general swashbuckling mayhem, adventurer Jim Hawkins, cyborg John Silver, and ship crew members Doppler, B.E.N., and Captain Amelia all finally reach their journey's destination, the legendary Treasure Planet.

Aptly named, Treasure Planet is a mythical planet the legendary Captain Flint had perished on along with the colossal treasure he had accumulated. As our heroes learn of the planet's authenticity, they soon realize that the planet was also booby-trapped by Flint, personally, so as nobody could steal his treasure. With the planet set to detonate, the crew members scramble in a race against time to escape through a portal located on the opposite end of a treacherous minefield. With the proverbial "ticking-clock" element of screenwriting, this is one climax that is pure adrenaline-filled fun.

An incredible sound design also adds to the enveloping danger of falling rubble and deadly fireballs. But it's James Newton Howard's amazing orchestral score that is the true ear candy. The shrill sounds of a deafening brass section and the murderous beating of various percussion instruments make this one of Mr. Howard's all-time best scores. All in all, "Treasure Planet" is one of the most spectacular entries not just of the Disney cannon, but in the entire Animation genre. It's an amazing adventure with twists and turns, culminating in a truly heart-racing finale that will make audiences of all ages retreat back to the good ol' days when the wonder of imagination and the spirit of adventure combined to make anyone take on the world, smiles and all.

4. The Three-Way Sword Fight- "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" (2006)

While the "Pirates of the Caribbean" franchise features numerous large-scale action set pieces, the three-way sword fight featured in the second installment of this epic franchise may be the most intricate as well as the most underappreciated. All of the ingredients necessary for a perfect action sequence are prominently on display here as this intensely creative conflict stands out as a high point--in a film already chock full of memorable moments.

With Jack Sparrow, Will Turner, and James Norrington all wanting possession of a chest for three justified reasons, the tension in this scene is thick long before the drawing of the first sword. As these three characters realize that battle is inevitable, the gloves come off and the swords come out. With immaculate choreography, gorgeous cinematography, and stunning practical effects, this is one battle that continues to one-up itself every chance it gets. Beginning on a beach, continuing in an abandoned bell tower, and ending on a massive, dried up water wheel, this is a lengthy fight that grows increasingly entertaining with each passing moment.

What begins as intriguing character drama escalates into a small scale war in which even the additional side characters of Elizabeth Swann and some of Davey Jones' crew find a role in. It's unfortunate that this scene is often dismissed as nothing more than "cool," as the creativity and authenticity are truly mesmerizing. There isn't much to say about this one as it just needs to be seen to be believed. In a franchise so dedicated to creating impressive action sequences, this sword fight stands out as one of the best.

3. The Prologue- "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (1996)

What. An. Opening. Right from the get-go, a melancholic and sinister choir ushering in the Walt Disney Pictures studio logo alerts audiences that the story about to unfold is not for the faint of heart. As the camera then zooms through the streets of an unsuspecting Paris, we are introduced to the chaotic-neutral Clopin, leader of gypsies and film's main narrator. As he entrances the children of the village by singing the story of "a monster and a man," the events Clopin tells become the film we now watch. Many years ago, a group of gypsies and a newborn baby sought refuge by escaping the city ruled by the corrupt Judge Frollo.

As Frollo and his guards track the group down, one gypsy and her newborn baby flee for their lives, rushing to the cathedral to claim sanctuary with Frollo in hot pursuit. Upon catching up to the gypsy, he kicks her to the ground, murdering her on the cathedral steps. As the fresh corpse lays motionless, Frollo looks upon the baby, realizing its horrible disfiguration. Disgusted by its physical appearance, Frollo attempts to drop the baby down a well, shielding the world of the disgusting creature. Fortunately, the archdeacon of the cathedral steps in and convinces Frollo to care for the baby through the religious guilt of which Frollo's moral code relies on.

"You can lie to yourself and your minions, you can claim that you haven't a qualm, but you never can run from nor hide what you've done from the eyes, the very eyes of Notre Dame."

With his soul now in a questionable state, Frollo accepts his responsibility under one condition, that the disfigured child must stay inside the cathedral, away from the outside world. The film reverses back to Clopin using puppets to orchestrate the following years of the baby--wickedly named Quasimodo, or half-form--living in the bell towers, responsible for the daily ringing.

As the story comes to an end, the music builds, and the bells grow increasingly louder. It is here when the film finally allows us to see from inside the tower and view the silhouette of a lonely, disfigured man ringing the bells that cry out through the city. The main title card immediately follows and the film begins. Everything just described can not be done justice. This is a sequence so powerful, it stands as the rare non-3D event film that demands to be seen on a large screen with the sound cranked just a little too high. The story Clopin tells is in it of itself suspenseful and profound, but the booming echos from a deafening chorus gives this scene a commanding presence that only a higher power is capable of.

With the unsettling image of the statue of the Virgin Mary looking down on a terrified Frollo from atop the cathedral, there is a hearty amount of power found in this sequence's symbolic visuals. Throw in an epic musical overture consisting of allusions to future songs like "Hellfire" and "Out There" intertwining with the sequence's main song "The Bells of Notre Dame"--which has the same melodic tune of "Madame Guillotine" from "The Scarlet Pimpernel," another musical adapted from Victor Hugo's works--and you have one mesmerizing experience.

While set up like archaic legend, the prologue to this film is nothing short of a profound experience, and just as Clopin asks his audience, the film asks its audience to ponder just "who is the monster and who is the man?" An answer one will discover through the film's story of one corrupt man's downfall and one courageous man's sacrifice. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" is a riveting experience of the battle of good and evil that rifles through all, and this prologue uses this intense revelation to its advantage by giving us one of the greatest openings to any Disney film ever, live-action or otherwise.

2. "Baby Mine"- "Dumbo" (1941)

The image of Disney's lovable elephant with large ears has become one of the most recognizable images ever found in Disney's iconography. The story of an adorable outcast is not anything new, but the devastating emotion that comes with Disney's "Dumbo" is one of the finest examples of a film truly having a soul. In "Baby Mine," particularly, Disney beats tears out of its audiences by depicting the single most heart-wrenching sequence the studio has released to date. After loving mother elephant Jumbo realizes her son--cruelly referred to as Dumbo--has been the laughing stock of the traveling circus they belong to, she angrily defends her innocent child by going ballistic on her son's attackers.

As the performers and staff violently whip and entrap Jumbo for her violent behavior, Dumbo runs away frightened and alone. As Dumbo finds himself humiliated and scared, he bumps into a friendly mouse named Timothy who desperately wants to ditch his reputation as gross vermin to find a friend that sees him as the kind and loyal pal he is. Realizing Timothy is just like himself, Dumbo befriends Timothy and in return, Timothy leads Dumbo to where the circus has captured his mother. As Dumbo approaches a barred off and cruelly small boxcar, he realizes this torture chamber is where they are keeping his mother, chained to the floor. Dumbo excitedly extends his trunk inside the car's small window while Jumbo reaches as far as her chains will allow to extend back.

As Dumbo excitedly feels his mother's touch once more, he beings to cry still so unsure of what he did to deserve such cruel treatment and even more unsure of what is being done to his mother. Through his tears, Jumbo quietly sings a song to comfort her child. "Baby mine, don't you cry. Baby mine, dry your eyes. Rest your head close to my heart, never to part, baby of mine." Jumbo picks up her son with her trunk and proceeds to gently cradle her son as a montage begins of other animal mothers and children peacefully sleeping together in their individual circus areas. As the film cuts back to Jumbo and Dumbo, Jumbo lets her son down gently, as they slowly untie their trunks together, and begin to part ways.

As Dumbo turns around one last time to wave goodbye to his mother, the two wave their trunks at each other, as Jumbo settles in for a cold, cramped night as Dumbo turns to face the world frightened and alone once more. With lines like "if they knew sweet little you, they'd end up loving you, too. All those same people who scold you, what they'd give just for the right to hold you," "Baby Mine" is one of the most emotionally draining songs ever written by Disney and its context in the film is truly one of the most devastating ever drawn.

It truly is unfair how tragic this scene is as Dumbo is such a lovingly innocent character and Jumbo is such a wonderful and loving mother. The song is sung as a gentle lullaby as one a mother might sing to her children, and the heart-aching image of Jumbo and Dumbo being separated by bars only enhances the power found in the lyrics. Add in a montage of other happy families together in peace and "Baby Mine" stands out as a scene that will leaves audiences young and old in a disgusting mess of tears. "Dumbo" is one of Disney's most extraordinary achievements and "Baby Mine" is one of the reasons why.

1. The Finale- "Song of the South" (1946)

"Song of the South" is one of the most baffling examples of how the entire world can suffer because of the whining of unnecessary political correctness. While the film did go on to spawn one of the most popular attractions in Disney theme parks all around the world, Splash Mountain, and provide the world with one of the most iconic songs in history "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," the legacy surrounding this film is still that of notorious racial insensitivity. While the topic of whether or not the film actually is the offensive, racist, intolerant mess its legacy speaks of is enough to write an entire article on--it's not, by the way--the reason this film marks the number one spot on this list is because of its ending.

Set in the Reconstruction era of the Civil War, "Song of the South" tells the story of young Johnny. Johnny's father is a workaholic about to go on yet another business trip to help with his unspecified job. Johnny's mother is often neglectful, only really spending time with Johnny during dinner. Due to Johnny's loneliness, he decides to run away from home in hopes of finding a family that actually loves and cares for him. On his journey, he bumps into a kindly old man named Uncle Remus who begins to tell him legends of the adventures of Br'er Rabbit, a clever bunny who also is longing for more adventure in life. As the film progresses, Johnny befriends another boy named Toby and finds a love interest in a young girl named Ginny.

The three form an inseparable bond with Uncle Remus serving as their unofficial fourth friend whenever they need advice. Remus happily teaches the children life lessons through these stories and they begin to see the value in friendship, family, and having a zip-a-dee-doo-dah day. The film concludes with Johnny, Ginny, and Toby skipping merrily down a path singing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah." It's a sweet enough sentiment that is reminiscent of the good ol' childhood days, but it's what happens afterward that makes this finale something truly majestic. As the kids run past Uncle Remus, the camera cuts to Remus carrying logs and watching the children playing. As a smile forms across his face and Remus begins to walk the other way, Uncle Remus hears the voice of Br'er Rabbit greeting the children.

Immediately, he turns around stunned to see Br'er Rabbit live and in person talking to the children. As the children pleasantly greet him and ask if he'd like to play, Uncle Remus's face turns from shock into pure childlike wonder as the cartoon character he had only assumed was legend is real. As Br'er Rabbit and the children begin to sing "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah," Uncle Remus throws down his logs and runs after them with a smile so wide and eyes so teary as dozens of other cartoon characters from the stories appear out of the woods to run with him.

The final shot of the film is Uncle Remus catching up to the children, walking hand in hand into the sunset with Br'er Rabbit and company not far behind, and what sounds like a choir of thousands singing one final "Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah" reprise. This finale is so earth-shatteringly epic, the fact that this film is still banned due to its ridiculous controversy is one of the greatest injustices of our time. James Baskett's performance as Uncle Remus is one of the most powerful ever committed to film and his teary-eyed smile upon seeing Br'er Rabbit in person is one of the most heart-warming images cinema has ever captured.

Combine it with the beautiful twist ending surrounding Br'er Rabbit's authenticity, a purely angelic choir of voices singing the outro, and a truly powerful final shot of these friends walking off into the sunset together, the finale to "Song of the South" is one of the single greatest endings to any movie period. It's a sequence that must be seen to be believed and one of the finest accomplishments Disney has ever crafted.

This is a sequence that celebrates having fun, living in the moment, and taking on the world with a smile on your face. With a song in your heart and a spring in your step, any day can be a zip-a-dee-doo-dah one and "Song of the South" is a glorious reminder to the young and the young at heart that the world truly is a good place made up of good people determined to make it better. Ironic enough that when the world needs this movie the most, it's banned. I guess that truly makes this the most underrated of them all by default.