There's a revival going on in Disney and it comes in the form of live action remakes. In recent times we've had the likes of Jungle Book, Lion King and Aladdin remade and given a contemporary shine. It's an exciting time, because it brings these classic stories to brand new audiences. It's also exciting because it reminds us of the beauty, humour and majesty of the original films. They're old, but the are certified gold.
Here are twelve classic original Disney films which can be revisited and enjoyed time and time again.
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Empire: Disney Classics
1 of 12The Lion King, £15.88
What Empire said: "The Lion King really scores on the soundtrack, with outstanding characterisations from Jeremy Irons as the evil Scar, wrapping threats round his tongue like long notes on a cello, Rowan Atkinson sardonic and pompous as the courtier bird Zazu and Whoopi Goldberg at the head of a trio of hyenas, 90s descendants of the crows in Dumbo." Amazon.co.uk
2 of 12Aladdin, £11.79
What Empire said: "The movie that brought a hip new sensibility to animated features and which still stands up in the age of Pixar and DreamWorks thanks largely to a blistering improv turn from Robin Williams." Amazon.co.uk
3 of 12Mulan, £11.97
What Empire said: "Jettisoning the saccharine cutesiness, in-jokery and overt merchandising opportunities of recent Disney outings, Mulan serves up the sort of classic entertainment the Magic Kingdom was built on: stunning animation, sharply defined characters, a smattering of catchy tunes all seamlessly woven into a simple, powerfully told yarn." Amazon.co.uk
4 of 12Dumbo, £14.90
What Empire said: "With its genuinely cute hero and appealing storyline, Dumbo's exactly right for younger children but not too milk-soppy for anyone over eight. Indispensable." Amazon.co.uk
5 of 12Beauty and The Beast, £12.99
What Empire said: "With its strong characters and lively storytelling, animated or not, this deserves its place alongside the cinema greats." Amazon.co.uk
6 of 12The Jungle Book, £14.99
What Empire said: "It's a slight tale, of course, and incredibly short, but the characters and songs are pretty much perfect viewing time and again." Amazon.co.uk
7 of 12Cinderella, £14.65
What Empire said: "Yes, it's beautiful, and yes, it's classic. But it's also got rather a bland pair of lead characters. That said, it's still enjoyable family entertainment, and shall remain forever so." Amazon.co.uk
8 of 12Lady and the Tramp, £14.99
What Empire said: "With cracking music, a rollicking pace and dialogue that stands up to scrutiny, Lady And The Tramp really is among Walt's very best." Amazon.co.uk
9 of 12Alice in Wonderland, £11.97
What Empire said: "It's colourful, fun and as surreal as Disney is ever likely to get, this isn't as good as the books, but works as a cute introduction to them. Two words: Disney classic." Amazon.co.uk
10 of 12101 Dalmatians, £14.51
What Empire said: "It is very hard to avoid hyperbole when discussing Walt Disney's finest work: the man was, after all, a genius. So let's not bother. One Hundred And One Dalmatians is witty, soppy, scary, beautifully paced, brilliantly animated, in fact, Disney at his very, very best." Amazon.co.uk
11 of 12The Little Mermaid, £11.98
What Empire said: "...in spite of minor flaws this still delivers exactly the right quotient of laughs, sniffles, scares and songs to remain sparkling family fun. This was the rebirth of Disney in the modern era and due to superb songs, enduring humour and a touching plot it remains an animation classic." Amazon.co.uk
12 of 12Snow White and The Seven Dwarves, £14.99
What Empire said: "...it succeeds because it really is a great deal of fun, and that's largely due to two of the most easily remembered, boisterously sing-a-long numbers in the entire Disney back catalogue : Whistle While You Work and that other one that needs no introduction. Altogether now: "Hiiiiiii Ho! Hiiiiiii Ho!"... (repeat to fade)." Amazon.co.uk