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Few things are quite as synonymous with comfort and cosy feelings asDisneyanimated motion-picture show . Whether made for television receiver , produced directly for TV , or throw the distinction of a theatrical release , Disney films have been a major part of popular civilisation for over eight X now - and they ’re only growing more and more democratic .
The perfect family - friendly fare , all of the animated works of Disney inevitably contain message of warmth and love , But none do so in such truly merry mode as the many animated Christmas special that have been make over the twelvemonth . Here , we ’re ranking the best of the in force according to their IMDb score .
Beauty and the Beast: The Enchanted Christmas- 6.1
liberate in 1997 as a direct to videofollowup to the beloved film , Beauty and the Beast : The Enchanted Christmastells the write up of what happened during the Christmas season that viewers did n’t get to see in the timeline of the existent motion-picture show . Told through a frame of reference narrative from the now human Mrs. Potts ' perspective , the adorable flashback journey include some truly perfumed moments .
Belle teaches the Beast how to ice skate and make coke angels , and she works together with the various enchanted servant to create a Christmas that will draw the Beast out of his sorry moods . All the while , they are forced to work against conspiring foes Fife and Forte , who resist to become human again and seek to see the Beast wo n’t receive Belle ’s honey .
Mickey’s Twice Upon a Christmas- 6.6
As one of the earlier forays into computer - based vivification for Disney , the 2004 lineal to telecasting productionMickey ’s Twice Upon a Christmasfeatures the dear plaster cast of Mickey ’s friends celebrating Christmas in their own unique ways . The stories in this are told in the familiar anthology - dash used in the prequel 2D animation , Mickey ’s Once Upon a Christmas .
all , there are five segments in the extra : " Belles on Ice , " where Daisy and Minnie are skating in a contest ; " Christmas : Impossible , " which focuses on Huey , Dewey , and Louie getting up to more holiday mischief ; " Christmas Maximus , " which tells a story of Max and Goofy ’s holiday jubilation ; " Donald ’s Gift , " which feel Donald Duck essay quiet during the holidays ; and " Mickey ’s Dog - blend Christmas , " which tells a sweet story of the bail between Mickey and Pluto .
Mickey’s Magical Christmas: Snowed in at the House of Mouse- 6.7
continue the style of Disney ’s well - animated special being direct to video releases , the 2001 filmMickey ’s Magical Christmas : hoodwink in at the House of Mousecomes in 8th place according to IMDb ’s oodles . This is also one of the more unconventional specials feature on this list , as it is itself a special containing many other animise Christmas special .
In increase to boastinga wide ranging cast of Disney characters , including Paddy and supporter , Disney princesses , Disney baddie , and Winnie the Pooh , the hour - foresighted special includes segment like " Donald on Ice , " " Pluto ’s Christmas Tree , " and the much - beloved " Mickey ’s Christmas Carol . "
A Very Merry Pooh Year- 6.8
While many of the most beloved animated Disney Christmas specials sport everyone ’s favourite mouse Mickey , plenty of them also feature the furred little friend who live in the Hundred Acre Wood . The first special featured on this list , A Very Merry Pooh Year , cut across the total holiday season among Winnie the Pooh and his friends .
The first segment concerns Christmas Eve and Pooh ’s attempt to shed a party for his friends , though he wind up getting distracted by love along the way of life . The second segment takes plaza on Christmas itself but regain Pooh urgently search for day on end to see Piglet ’s present . The New Year ’s Eve plot consists of some hilariously mistaken but well - intend New Year ’s resolutions .
Winnie the Pooh: Seasons of Giving- 7.0
Yet another of the darling Winnie the Pooh Christmas specials is not in fact solely a Christmas special at all . Released straight off to telecasting in 1999,Winnie the Pooh : Seasons of Givingputs together premature Pooh tale to depict stories of Groundhog Day , Thanksgiving , and Christmas .
The Christmas tale in particular offers a rare glimpse of a diffuse side of the unremarkably curmudgeonly Rabbit as he fictionalize the story of a bond he make with a youthful blue John Jay named Kessie , culminating in a heartwarming reunion between the unconventional father and daughter .
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmas- 7.2
The more dear prequel to the antecedently discussedMickey ’s Twice Upon a Christmas , Mickey ’s Once Upon a Christmasis an liven up anthology special that was released direct to video in 1999 . The special tells three distinct story about the holidays , inspired by famed Christmas tales like " The Gift of the Magi . "
The first two section of the particular lineament Christmas misadventures with Huey , Dewey , Louie , and Scrooge McDuck , as well as Goofy and Max Goof . But it ’s the universally beloved final section , which finds Mickey and Minnie enact O. Henry ’s definitive tale of selfless love , that makes this enliven special stand out from the repose .
Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Too- 7.5
The most beloved of the Winnie the Pooh Christmas special is also the only one that actually received a right television release . First vent in 1991,Winnie the Pooh and Christmas Toois yet another special that shows that Winnie the Pooh is about as loyal and altruistic a friend as you could desire for , no matter what bother he may cause .
After unwittingly cause Christopher Robin ’s letter of the alphabet to Santa to get drop off , Pooh and Piglet set out to act as like Santa Claus and his reindeer themselves , hope to make for everyone the gift they wished for on Christmas . Pooh ’s mellifluous efforts ultimately show unneeded , as in the end , Christopher Robin arrive with everyone ’s dream gifts in deal .
Prep & Landing- 7.7
One of the more recent entries on this list , the kinky specialPrep & Landingwas first air on ABC in 2009 . The especial stars two bizarrely endear elves , the veteran veteran Wayne and the trouble - make upstart Lanny , as they mold to see to it the success of the work carried out by the Prep and Landing police squad .
The Prep and Landing squad is responsible for ensuring safe landings and bringing for Santa on Christmas Eve . unexampled friend and coworkers Wayne and Lanny are tax with performing a dependable Christmas miracle when they have to keep Christmas for a untried male child named Timmy .
Mickey’s Christmas Carol- 8.0
As one of the most beloved adaption ofA Christmas Carolof all sentence , it ’s only fair thatMickey ’s Christmas Carolshould rank so nigh to the top of the lean of the all time best Disney animated Christmas special .
The special is perfectly set up from start to finish , with Scrooge McDuck dwell the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge , and Mickey and family taking on the role of Bob Cratchit and his hapless Cratchit kin group . The interactions between Scrooge and Tiny Tim are especially memorable , adorable , and beloved here - and found on the double above alone , it ’s not severe to see why .
Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!- 8.7
In a true surprise , the highest - rank Walt Disney animated Christmas special of them all comes in the form of a special produced for one of thequirkiest Disney Channel shows of all meter , Phineas and Ferb . Released in December 2009,Phineas and Ferb Christmas Vacation!actually occupy shoes before the events of the serial .
But not even that block the boys from aim on the dastardly Dr. Doofenshmirtz without even realizing it . With the help of Perry the Platypus , and Santa Claus himself , Phineas and Ferb handle to have the best Doofenshmirtz ’s attempt at ruining Christmas , and save the day as always .
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