The start of the Lunar New Year is just around the corner! This year will be the Year of the Dragon and as we all know about Disney – they have never shied away from featuring Dragons throughout many of their films. We’ve compiled a list, with the help of D23 and Disney Rewards of some Iconic Disney Dragons. Make sure to let us know in the comments below which Dragon is your favorite!
- The Reluctant Dragon (1941): Not all dragons are the same – and the Reluctant Dragon goes to prove that! If you’ve never seen this fantastic film before, it not only holds this mold-breaking tale but contains some amazing behind-the-scenes footage as well!
- Sleeping Beauty (1949): Well, it wouldn’t be Sleeping Beauty without a villain and an evil fairy named Maleficent. Her true power takes its looming form when she transforms into a green flame-breathing dragon! This Dragon is so iconic we get to see a live-action version of this Dragon in Maleficent (2014) and Maleficent: Mistress of Evil (2019). If you’re lucky, you’ll head to Disneyland Paris where there may be a familiar-looking dragon lurking beneath the castle!
- Honorable Mention – The Sword and the Stone (1963): Madam Mim briefly takes form as a pink dragon that looks oddly like a crocodile.
- Pete’s Dragon (1977): Elliot is the dragon every child wishes they could know, but he makes fast friends with a very special boy named Pete! This tale was not only based on the 1977 classic, but a live-action version was created in 2016 as well!
- Honorable Mention – The Black Cauldron (1985): If it’s been a minute since you’ve checked out The Black Cauldron, a reminder that the main villain, the Horned King, has his minions, the Gwythaints, patrolling for enemies!
- Mulan (1998): The main character may be Mulan, but she would not have gotten so far if it wasn’t for her trusty and loyal sidekick, Mushu. Picking a dragon for Mulan’s sidekick wasn’t a spoof – but the Dragon symbolizes strength and good luck in Chinese culture – something Mulan needs quite a lot of!
- Enchanted (2007): The worlds of Andalasia and New York City collide in this film! The Dragon form of Queen Narissa, also known as Dragon Narissa, appears as a challenge to our heroine Giselle!
- Honorable Mention – Alice in Wonderland (2010): We hear it mentioned throughout the film but when we behold the Jabberwocky in Alice in Wonderland, you’ll hold your breath!
- Honorable Mention – Onward (2020): A domesticated dragon named Blazey is sure to warm your hearts in this film!
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021): A film dedicated to finding the last remaining dragon – a dragon named Sisu! This Dragon has a lot to say but teams up with Raya in order to save the world!
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I'm a lifelong Disney Movie Fan. Currently making my way through each Animated Movie with my Disney Movie Group. I love to travel and hope to cross off every Disney Park one day. In my spare time, you can find me with my greyhound, Frank, and finding new restaurants to eat at!
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