While Disney movies are often heavily praised for the heart that they have, the moral lessons they teach, and the emotions that they can pull from people, they also tend to be very funny. Obviously, these are animated films and while Disney does cover some serious and sensitive topics at times, it always does so in a fun manner that can be enjoyed by the entire family.
After all, these movies are primarily aimed at younger audiences, and the best way to keep their attention is certainly through the world of comedy. Every Disney movie has some element of comedy within it, but the company has created some hilarious films throughout its history that are jam-packed with laugh-out-loud moments.
Tangled (2010)
Tangled is one of the best princess movies that Disney has ever made amount of humor throughout. Rapunzel herself is a very funny character, mainly because she is totally out of her comfort zone, but she's also happy to stand up for herself and that leads to some generally uplifting moments too.
But it's really the supporting characters that make this movie so funny. Maximus, in particular, is very funny, with his love/hate relationship with Flynn Rider really being a highlight of the film, while the scene in the pub that saw the characters stereotypes totally smashed also really stands out in Disney's overall history. It was a much more self-aware type of fairytale for a post-Shrek world.
A Goofy Movie (1995)
A Goofy Movie is a film that often flies under the radar because it isn't one of the classic Disney Renaissace movies but came out during that time period. However, it is a fantastic film and one that is a ton of fun, providing lots of amazing physical comedy, with Goofy being his usual clumsy over-the-top self.
Goofy and his son, Max, have a great relationship that feels really genuine, breaking up the slapstick with moments that can be really relatable. Both of them are just so awkward, but in the most charming and funny ways possible, giving the movie a unique feel.
Zootopia (2016)
Zootopia is a movie that is particularly funny to older audiences, as it has a lot of tongue-in-cheek comments and moments that might go over the head of a younger viewer. However, Disney films are for everybody and there's plenty for kids to enjoy too in the simpler sight gags of the film.
There's a lot of smart references to other films and television shows, such as Breaking Bad, which are really funny. Plus, the back and forth friendship between Judy and Nick is excellently done, producing a lot of banter that is fun to listen to.
Frozen (2013)
Frozen is obviously an unbelievably popular movie and a big reason that it connected with so many people is because of how much humor there is. Obviously, Olaf is a big part of that, being Disney's funniest sidekick of all time, popping up with great one-liners throughout the film.
Olaf's inquisitive mind is a lot of fun as he questions everything and tries to learn as much as possible. But Kristoff and Sven are also a lot of fun too, with Sven being quite sarcastic in his reactions to certain situations, with some really funny facial expressions.
Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
Wreck-It Ralph is a movie full of inside jokes, primarily aimed at gamers. It's just a really smartly written movie with some excellent references that poke fun at certain gaming icons, all while paying tribute to classic titles and characters too.
Right from the start, as iconic video game villains meet to try not to be bad guys anymore, it is clear that the movie will have a comedic tone. That doesn't let up at any point and once Ralph and Vanellope meet, the film really kicks into another gear in terms of comedy, with their friendship producing some charming back and forths.
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
Much like Wreck-It Ralph, Lilo & Stich has tons of physical comedy, with Stitch being a big part of that. He gets the right blend between causing complete chaos while not being seen as a complete menace. Instead, Stitch is just mischievous and cheeky, and it leads to some really funny scenes.
Seeing him dressed up as Elvis Presley, dancing around and playing the guitar is an iconic scene from this movie and all of the sci-fi action is also a ton of fun to watch. But Lilo also brings a lot of humor to the movie as well, having a very mature head on young shoulders causes some funny moments between her and her sister, which are all written really well and delivered with precision timing.
Mulan (1998)
Mulan has moments where it is quite serious, with plenty of action throughout the story, which makes sense when considering the plot. However, there is tons of comedy in this movie as well, which mainly comes through the sidekicks, Mushu and the lucky cricket, Cri-Kee.
Their reactions to the things that Mulan says and does are very funny, with Eddie Murphy bringing some incredible one-liners with his over the top charisma really working well as a counterbalance to the more serious drama. Plus, the three soldiers that Mulan becomes friends with also bring tons of fun here, being incredibly lovable with their distinct personalities.
Big Hero 6 (2014)
Big Hero 6 has some seriously emotional moments and that makes it quite a sensitive movie at times. However, this is also one of the funniest Disney movies of all time too, and a lot of that is due to Baymax and his incredibly dry, straight-to-the-point, comments.
Baymax is programmed in a truly robotic fashion in the sense that he just says exactly what he sees and thinks. It's very unintentional humor, but it is really funny, plus the physical comedy that comes from him when he deflates is also side-splitting.
Aladdin (1992)
Any movie that has Robin Williams in one of the lead roles–where he is allowed to do a lot of improvisation too–is always going to lead to a riotously funny time. That was the case with Aladdin, which is not only one of Disney's greatest animated movies overall, but one that really focuses on comedy too.
The Genie is such a funny character, bringing out great one-liners that will entertain younger viewers while providing a lot of funny impressions and pop-culture references that adults will connect with. But while he gets a lot of attention, Iago slips under the radar as a comically grumpy henchman, while Abu and the Magic Carpet fill the movie with physical comedy.
The Emperor's New Groove (2000)
When it comes to Disney's funniest movie, there is no question that The Emperor's New Groove is one of the best picks of the bunch. This film is filled with hilarious one-liners from start to finish and it never lets up on delivering a great range of humor.
There's physical comedy, sarcasm, dry wit, and over-the-top comedy, really something for everyone. The back and forth bickering between Kuzco and Pacha is a lot of fun, while Kronk is arguably the single-funniest Disney character of all time with his sweet temperment bringing a lot of charm to this great film.