It seems that no matter how many years pass, Mary Poppins seems to get better with age. Mary Poppins, released on August 27th, 1964, became a smash hit and was beloved by all. So much so, that when you venture into Disney Parks today – you will most likely find Mary Poppins somewhere in the parks! Whether it be Mary Poppins herself walking around, theming, or music – we simply cannot get enough of Mary. The film has stayed popular in today’s entertainment as well. You can often find Mary Poppins being mentioned in pop culture.
Can you simply not get enough of this film favorite? Check out the list of films and shows below that highlight our favorite flying nanny!
- Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious: The Making of ‘Mary Poppins’ (2004) – If you’re a fan of the 1964 classic, add this behind-the-scenes documentary to your must-watch list. Up until 2004, some of this film’s footage had never been seen before. The documentary gives a unique view of what went on during filming.
- Prop Culture – Season 1, Episode 1: Mary Poppins (2020) – Originally on Disney+, Prop Culture delved into some iconic Disney Props. For their first episode, they highlighted one of the most iconic Disney films: Mary Poppins, of course! In the series, they discussed some pretty special props from the film such as Carousel Horses and a snow globe that would sit right on top of Walt’s Piano.
- The Boys (2009) – If you are even the tiniest Disney fans and haven’t seen ‘The Boys’, I cannot recommend it enough. Not only do you see some incredible behind-the-scenes storytelling, but you get to learn about the immense and unstoppable talent of the Sherman Brothers. Robert and Richard are not only known for their music in Mary Poppins, but throughout other Disney films and the parks as well! I hope this will convince you to add this treasure trove of a documentary to your must-watch list!
- The Simpsons – Season 8, Episode 13: Simpsoncalifragilisticexpialad’ohcious (1997) – I could list quite a few pop-culture shows and films that have mentioned Mary Poppins but, per usual, the Simpsons did it best! Marge is struggling to take care of the home and is at her wit’s end when a cleverly named “Sherry Bobbins” comes to the rescue. Enjoy all the honorable mentions!
- Mary Poppins Returns (2018) – When Disney comes out with a sequel, don’t consider it an attempted replacement – but an ode to the classic! Directed by Rob Marshall and featuring Emily Blunt, Mary Poppins Returns is simply a similar tale based on a classic story. We hope you give this modern-day telling a try and enjoy it for what it is!
- Saving Mr. Banks (2013) – Tom Hanks as Walt Disney? Is there anything that man hasn’t done? Directed by John Lee Hancock, Saving Mr. Banks talks about Mary Poppins and how instrumental it was in bringing Disney back to the forefront. Now, you can read about the actual events or you can watch this theatrical retelling of how Mary Poppins saved Disney!
Do you have any favorite Shows or Movies that feature Mary Poppins that wasn’t listed here? Let us know in the comments below!
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