The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926)
One of the earliest animated features; it was produced using shadow puppet animation.

Steamboat Willie (1928)
A pioneering film that was one of the first synchronized sound cartoons, which introducing Mickey Mouse and shaped character animation standards.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Famously, the first feature-length animated film; it set the foundation for Disney’s animation empire and fairy tale adaptations more generally.

Fantasia (1940)
This experimental Disney masterpiece combined classical music and animation, and demonstrated the potential of animated storytelling.

Dumbo (1941)
An instant classic, this film is a tale of resilience, which used simplistic animation to convey deep emotional themes.

Bambi (1942)
Known for its realistic animal animation, this film captures the beauty of nature while exploring deeper themes like the fragility of life.

Cinderella (1950)
A visually enchanting fairy tale about perseverance and hope, which revitalized Disney’s fortunes post-WWII.

Alice in Wonderland (1951)
A surreal adaptation with imaginative visuals to match Lewis Carroll’s surreal narrative, which later gained cult status for its artistry and whimsy.

Peter Pan (1953)
Embracing childhood imagination and over-the-top adventure, it explores themes of youth and freedom, establishing an enduring legacy of the Disney brand.

Sleeping Beauty (1959)
Renowned for its meticulous, stylized animation and use of widescreen, it took animation to new heights and remains a visual benchmark.

One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
A box office success, it also introduced a sketch-like animation style and xerography, which revolutionized production efficiency.

Yellow Submarine (1968)
Blending psychedelic visuals, Beatles music, and farcical humor.