Over the past decades, Disney movies featured some truly incredible moms in their stories who made these often highly emotional tales even more memorable and touching. Even though most animated Disney stories are known for their feel-good and motivational themes, there are still quite a fewparents who died in Disney moviesand made viewers of all ages cry.
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Still, there are just as many heart-warming andgreat Christmas movieswith unforgettable Disney moms as well as other Disney animations in which moms saved the day by being strong, fearless, and kind. While some of these Disney moms weren’t the main characters in their respective movies, they still managed to create some of the most bittersweet and uplifting moments.
7Chicha - The Emperor’s New Groove
The Emperor’s New Grooveis one of thebest summer moviesand is a perfect choice for families who are looking for a Disney animation that adults and kids will love equally. This underrated Disney classic also features one of the most gentle and wise Disney moms in the form of Chicha.
Even though Chicha is a supporting character in the movie, she still became one of its most beloved characters. Chica not only took care of her kids and husband but even taught a lesson or two to Kuzco about how a decent person should behave.The Emperor’s New Groove’s story follows the adventures of the selfish and spoiled Emperor Kuzco after he’s accidentally transformed into a llama.
6Mrs. Jumbo - Dumbo
Mrs. Jumbo is a fierce and loving Disney mom who protected her weird little calf no matter what. Unfortunately, this also led to bigger problems, since she was eventually forced into solitary confinement and couldn’t be with Dumbo anymore.
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Thankfully, by the end of the story, Dumbo learns how to fly. He frees Mrs. Jumbo from her prison and the two are finally reunited.Dumbo’s bittersweet story follows the adventures of a young circus elephant with enormous ears. Tim Burton’sDumbois a perfect choice for those Disney fans who want to re-watch this classic but preferlive-action Disney remakesover animations.
5Kala - Tarzan
Kala is another non-human Disney mom with a strong will and a kind heart. She managed to overcome her deep sadness after her own child died and decide to save and raise Tarzan just as lovingly as if he was her own. Even though others disagree with Kala about her decision to raise the human she decides to do it anyway.
Kala is a gentle and kind mom who is also fearless when it comes to protecting her loved ones and would even face deadly animals if necessary.Tarzan’s story was inspired by the novel titledTarzan of the Apesby Edgar Rice Burroughs, and it follows the adventures of a young man who was raised by gorillas in the jungle.
4Lucille - Meet the Robinsons
Lucille is an intelligent and loving Disney mom who always motivated and inspired her adopted son Lewis to follow his dreams. Even before she adopted Lewis she would always support his ideas. Lucille is also one of the smartest moms in animated movies. She is a doctor at Inventco Labs and became Lewis' school’s Science Fair supervisor as well.
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While Lucille was a woman of science, she also loved to have fun, dance, and take care of her loved ones.Meet the Robinsonsis a sweet and fun family adventure movie about a brilliant young boy named Lewis who goes on a life-changing adventure thanks to a mysterious stranger and his time machine.
3Nani - Lilo And Stitch
Even though Nani was Lilo’s older sister, she also became a mother figure to her after the pair lost their parents in a tragic car accident. Nani eventually became a mature and caring mom to Lilo and learned how to listen to her younger sister better.
While Nani always took her responsibilities seriously she would also show her more temperamental side after being pushed too far.Lilo and Stitchalso had one of the cutestDisney side charactersand a hilarious and feel-good story about Lilo’s adventures after she adopts a mysterious creature as her new dog.
2Helen Parr - The Incredibles
Helen Parr is one of the most kick-ass and fearless Disney moms of all time and one who would always bravely face villains to protect not just her family, but also any innocent people who found themselves in harm’s way. While Helen had superhuman abilities and her work was important to her, she always tried to prioritize her kids and her husband.
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Helen was also a loving and caring mom who was always there for her children and supported them not just when it came to school but also when they needed guidance with their superhero work.The Incrediblesis one of thebest superhero moviesfor families with a hilarious and action-filled story about a superhero family who has to hide their powers because of a government mandate.
1Julieta - Encanto
Julieta is a loving and caring Disney mom who always supported her three daughters Mirabel, Isabela, and Luisa as well as the whole Madrigal family and their magical village. She was blessed with magical abilities, which allowed her to heal others with food to help everyone in need.
While the whole Madrigal family had special abilities and an important place in their village’s life, Julieta would love Mirabel just as much and did everything in her power to make her feel loved and supported even though she had no special powers. Some of the mosttouching moments inEncantohappened between Julieta and Mirabel, which made this emotional and magical movie unforgettable.Encanto’s story follows Mirabel’s adventures as she struggles to find her place in her magical family.
