[Classic Hits] A Collection of Disney Songs Filled with Love and Dreams

A Solitary Dinner PartyAlan Menken

Disney Music Showcase / Be Our Guest | Disney+

It’s a celebrated song that colors the film “Beauty and the Beast,” featuring a glamorous Broadway-style melody and delightfully entertaining staging.

Created by Alan Menken and his collaborators, it vividly adorns the memorable scene in which the castle’s servants pour their hearts into welcoming their guest.

The powerfully resonant orchestral sound and humor-filled atmosphere perfectly capture the Disney worldview.

It’s perfect for when you want to feel bright and cheerful or hum along with someone.

The vocals, brimming with dreams and magic, are sure to make your heart lightly dance.

Do you want to build a snowman?Kristen Anderson-Lopez,Robert Lopez

Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi – Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”)

It’s a song from Disney’s Frozen that strikingly portrays the bond between the two sisters.

It deftly expresses how the sisters, once close in childhood, gradually grow emotionally distant, shifting from a bright, lighthearted melody to a more poignant one.

Widely used in the film’s promotional campaigns, it remains one of the most popular numbers from Frozen.

Loved by many as the perfect tune to hum while watching the movie with family or during a weekend drive, it continues to hold a special place in listeners’ hearts.

Wish Upon a StarLeigh Harline

When You Wish upon a Star / Leigh Harline

Alongside the Mickey Mouse March, When You Wish Upon a Star can be called one of Disney’s signature songs.

It was the theme song of Pinocchio, released in 1940, and its gentle, unhurried melody is also popular as a lullaby.

You often hear it played with the image of Cinderella Castle before Disney films begin.

It has been covered by many artists, including Louis Armstrong, Glenn Miller, Eikichi Yazawa, and Daichi Miura.

It’s a song that seems to capture the dream-filled world of Disney itself, letting you feel the beauty of dreams.

Part of Your WorldAlan Menken

Part of Your World (The Little Mermaid)

Among Disney songs, “Part of Your World” is especially beloved, particularly by women.

It’s a song from the film The Little Mermaid, based on the fairy tale The Little Mermaid, with music composed by Alan Menken.

The lyrics express the protagonist Ariel’s yearning for the world above the sea.

She dreams of the beautiful sights on land she has yet to see, while poignantly conveying the heartache of knowing she cannot go there.

It’s a song that resonates with many who, in any world, long for the kind of “freedom” that isn’t easily obtained.

Bibbidi-Bobbidi-BooMack David,Al Hoffman

Disney Music Showcase / Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo | Disney+

A gem of a song delivered to the world by Disney, sung in an iconic scene woven from love and magic.

It’s a fantastical piece that chants a magical spell over a cheerful, lively melody.

First used in the 1950 film Cinderella, it was performed by Verna Felton as the Fairy Godmother and earned high acclaim, including a nomination for Best Original Song at the 23rd Academy Awards in 1951.

It was also featured in the 2015 live-action Cinderella, sung by Helena Bonham Carter.

It’s the perfect song for anyone who wants to experience a heart-fluttering moment of Disney magic.

Hi-hoFrank Churchill

Disney Music Showcase / Heigh-Ho | Disney+

It’s the cheerful march sung by the Seven Dwarfs as they head home from the mine in Disney’s first feature-length animated film, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

Frank Churchill’s lively, rhythmic melody has remained beloved by generations, from children to adults.

The song debuted with the film in December 1937, and the soundtrack was released the following year.

Today, it’s an indispensable part of Disney-related events, including the Disney Sing-Along Songs series and theme park parades.

It’s the perfect tune when you want to feel bright and energized or enjoy something with the whole family.

To the Ends of the Earth ~How Far I’ll Go~Lin-Manuel Miranda

Tomona Yabiku – How Far I’ll Go (From “Moana”)

“How Far I’ll Go” was chosen as the theme song for the film Moana, which depicts the growth of a young girl named Moana living on a southern island.

It was nominated for Best Original Song at the 74th Golden Globe Awards in 2017.

In the film, the vocals are performed by Chisina Yahiku, the musical actress who voices Moana in the Japanese dub, while the end-credit version is sung by Miliyah Kato.

It’s a refreshing, liberating song that evokes the vast ocean—be sure to give it a listen!