Top 10 Oddly Satisfying Disney Moments
#10: Half a Cup of Tea “Alice in Wonderland” (1951)
Nearly everything that takes place in “Alice in Wonderland” is a little bit off kilter, and the scene where Alice finds herself at a mad tea party, there are a lot of odd things taking place. First of all, the Mad Hatter and the March Hare are celebrating their “unbirthdays,” but when they offer her some tea, they serve it in quite an unconventional manner. A regular tea cup gets cut in half and she is handed a perfect half of a cup of tea. The fact that the liquid stays in the cup obviously defies all logic, but that’s why it’s such a delightful sight. However, Alice plucking pieces from the giant mushroom comes in as a close second as the most satisfying moment in this movie.
#9: Belle's Ladder Slide “Beauty and the Beast” (1991)
Belle from “Beauty and the Beast” is a famed bibliophile, and we’ll never forget the scene where she first sees the jaw-dropping library in the Beast’s castle. But near the beginning of the film, during our introduction to the character, we see Belle visit the book shop in her small town while she sings about wanting a more exciting life. During this scene, she epically slides along the shelves of books using a ladder that made us all wish we had a similar design in our own houses.
#8: Pocahontas' Braid “Pocahontas” (1995)
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Meeko is one of the best Disney sidekicks of all time, and his antics throughout “Pocahontas” made us laugh even in tense moments, especially when he interacts with Percy. The film’s titular character usually lets her glossy black hair blow with the colors of the wind, but in one scene we see her racoon buddy giving her some quick hair styling. Meeko’s little paws work quickly to create a flawless braid, and to be honest we probably couldn’t do such a good job even after watching hours of YouTube tutorials.
#7: Magically Making the Dress & Cake “Sleeping Beauty” (1959)
When the fairies Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather decide to make both a cake and dress for Aurora without using magic, they’re discouraged by the results. But when they finally use their wands to accomplish their tasks, things take a turn for the better. The way the cake forms all on its own and the dress comes together makes us wish we could use spells for our everyday tasks. Magic is also used to create a supremely gratifying moment in “The Sword in the Stone” when the dishes stack up perfectly.
#6: Rafiki’s Painting “The Lion King” (1994)
For many people, “The Lion King” tops their list of favorite Disney movies and for good reason. Perhaps something contributing to that is the sheer number of satisfying moments in this film. First, there’s the moment when Rafiki cracks open the gourd at the beginning of the story to mark Simba’s head. Then he does it again later while he realizes Simba is still alive. But the moment where Rafiki paints a mane on the drawing of Simba just a few seconds later, signifying how much he has grown, has to top them all. No matter how hard we’ve tried, we’ve never found a vegetable that this works with.
#5: Snow White's Pie Crust “Snow White and The Seven Dwarfs” (1937)
We have to admit, after watching this scene as kids we definitely had unrealistic ideas about how easy it was to make a pie. Snow White sings “Someday My Prince Will Come” while rolling out pie crust and then deftly trims the edges to perfection - with the help of her woodland friends of course. We doubt that any sanitation board would approve of letting birds use their feet to crimp the pie crust, but we’re not complaining. The piece de resistance is when they add Grumpy’s name onto the top and it falls into place flawlessly.
#4: Making Ratatouille “Ratatouille” (2007)
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Speaking of health code violations… who could ever have imagined that watching a rat cook would be so soothing? Throughout “Ratatouille”, nearly everything Remy creates is a delight to bear witness to. From the soup that he fixes, to the ratatouille dish that earns him praise as "nothing less than the finest chef in France,” this rodent is one helluva chef! The perfect layers of vegetables look great in the baking dish, but they’re even better when they end up arranged artfully on a plate. Why doesn’t it look like that when we try it out?
#3: Applying & Removing Makeup “Mulan” (1998)
Mulan may not like getting all made up, but damn is it satisfying when she does it. The expertly applied lipstick and eyeliner, which go on in one effortless swipe each, strike envy in us all. “Reflection” is one of the best Disney songs of all time, and the moment where Mulan removes her makeup using her sleeve, leaving half of a perfectly done up face, definitely contributes to the scene’s impact. And when Mulan makes the decision to cut off her hair and begin her transformation, there’s nothing more satisfying than the way her sword easily slices it in one fell swoop.
#2: Woody’s Cleaning “Toy Story 2” (1999)
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In “Toy Story 2” when Woody needs to have his arm reattached, a specialized toy cleaner shows up to do the job. He has a dizzying array of tools in his kit to refresh the color on Woody’s cheeks, fix his fading hair and even clean his eyeballs. Not to mention sewing his arm back on so that it’s as good as new. The entire sequence is a pleasure to witness, but the best part is undoubtedly when he masterfully paints the bottom of Woody’s boot. It’s bittersweet however, because in one swipe of a paintbrush, Andy’s name is erased. Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions. Perfectly Shaped Cake “Lilo & Stitch” (2002) Merida's Perfect Shot “Brave” (2012) Fake Eyelash Removal “The Rescuers” (1977) Flawlessly Cut Ice Blocks “Frozen” (2013) Ursula Putting on Lipstick “The Little Mermaid” (1989)
#1: The Shoe Fits “Cinderella” (1950)
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The number one pick on our list has to go to one of the most iconic Disney moments of all time. When Cinderella proves that the glass slipper belongs to her by fitting her foot, not only is it a moment of triumph but it’s also gratifying to see her how flawless the fit is. High heels made of glass probably aren’t very comfortable, but she makes it seem effortless. Of course, nothing can top this moment, but we also love when the mice are working together to sew Cinderella’s dress and one of them threads a needle in a way that absolutely never works when we try it ourselves.
