The cutest Disney animal

 

Okay, this is going to be a tough call because all the Disney animals are cute in their own special ways so lets broaden it out to the top 5 cutest Disney animals! 

Fifth place: Lucifer the cat from Cinderella

‘It’s Lucifee! Now be carefee!’ Yes he's probably one of the meanest Disney animals around, but we can't blame him given his owners. Black, grey and fluffy, he spends his time making life difficult for Cinderella, Bruno and the mice, but he also has a lot of character and the sweetest if not naughtiest little grin. Unlike many Disney animals, Lucifer does not talk, but communicates through actions and gestures which actually adds humour to his character and brings comic relief to the film.  In Cinderella 2; Dreams Come True, we see more of a sentimental side when he falls in love with the palace Persian Pom-Pom and even makes a deal with the mice to stop harassing them in order for them to set him up with her. What more can I say about Lucifer, he’s fat, furry and fun!

Fourth Place: Flower the skunk from Bambi 

‘He can call me Flower if he wants to’. I always thought Flower was a girl from his sweet gentle voice and the feminine name Bambi gives him, but no, he is a male skunk. What always struck me about him was his soft pink feet and his gentle demeanor. He is also an animal that hibernates in the winter, but like his friends Bambi and Thumper becomes ‘twitterpated’ in the spring and ends up with an offspring of his own which he names Bambi after the prince of the forest. He may not be one of the most popular Disney animals, but he is definitely one of the cutest.

Third place: Remy the rat from Ratatouille
 

‘No no no! Don’t just hork it down!.....I have got to teach you about food!’ It is not everyday we come across a rat obsessed with hygiene and good food. The Pixar-animated comedy challenges the stereotype of rodents being omens of grime, filth and disease through displaying the ambitions of countryside rat to make something of himself and prove his passions of cooking to the world. It is not only his hope and determination that mark him as an adorable character, it is his appearance and mannerisms too. Grey with pink coloured hands (to him), feet, ears, nose and tail and a charming little smile, Remy chases away all the rat phobias anyone could have. Despite his unconventional interests, Remy realistically doesn’t speak to humans; he demonstrates legitimate fear towards them and communicates through shaking and nodding his head. He doesn’t shy away from helping Linguini achieve his goals and in the end is a friend to everyone. It's not everyday we see a rat befriend a chef! 

Second place: Dumbo the elephant from Dumbo
  
''Thats it! Dumbo! You flew!' No doubt one of the saddest Disney films in my books, but who could forget that baby elephant. From his first appearance in the film when he sneezes and reveals his huge wing sized ears to when he takes off in flight with nothing but a feather in his trunk and a quirky mouse in his hat he never fails to be cute. After being separated from his mother by a cruel circus crew Dumbo does the unexpected by befriending a mouse who takes him under his tail and guides him through his adventures. In contrast with the other animals in the film the baby elephant never utters a word but communicates with his trunk, his ears and his endearing little smile.

And first place goes to...: Gus the mouse from Cinderella

'Duh, duh, duh... Happy Birthday!’ I didn’t give 5^th and 1^st place to characters from the same film on purpose; it is just that Disney did a very good job at making the Cinderella animals unforgettably cute. From his inimitable little voice and his chubby appearance Gus Gus has always been my number one. He is not as slick as his best friend Jaq, but humbly follows and supports him throughout the film. His clumsy and naïve ways makes him Lucifer’s main target, which serves to fulfill the films comic relief. His devotion towards Cinderella, his rodent friends and of course food makes him one of the most cheerful and sincere Disney animals. Lets hear it for Gus Gus! "

So there we have it, my top 5 cutest Disney animals. There are so many that I have not forgotten about, but these 5 have something special and form part of the reason why Disney is known to be one of the world's leading animators in the industry. He did not just bring these animations to life, he brought life to these animations. 

Gus from Disney's Cinderella

 By Tasneem Mahmoud