When you wish upon a star... Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the most inspiring animated Disney and Pixar flicks that convince us to make our wildest dreams come true.
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00:00I'm almost there, I'm almost there
00:05Welcome to Ms. Mojo, and today we're counting down our picks for the most inspiring animated Disney and Pixar flicks
00:12that convince us to make our wildest dreams come true.
00:15When you wish upon a star, your dreams come true
00:31Number 10, Up
00:32There are many different ways in which this bittersweet Pixar flick inspires us to go after what we want
00:38So long boys, I'll send you a postcard from Paradise Falls
00:43After all, sweet grump Carl sets out to visit Paradise Falls, something he and his late wife Ellie always planned on doing
00:50In the process, the grieving widower finds himself again, opening his heart to new possibilities and connections
00:57Blue one
00:58Red one
00:59Blue one
01:00Gray one
01:01Perhaps most importantly, he realizes that the real gift was the amazing life he shared with his love
01:07Watching him, we see that no matter how old you are or what obstacles life throws your way, there's always an adventure worth embarking upon
01:15Carl does it, and we believe we can too
01:18Yeah, there are levels here, so we can't walk away from this story feeling directionless
01:23I would like to award you the highest honor I can bestow
01:29The Ellie badge
01:31Number 9, The Little Mermaid
01:33Disney princesses have a long and storied history of encouraging people to never stop dreaming
01:39Things like Mulan's bravery, Belle's resilience and open-heartedness, and Cinderella's positivity act as a beacon of hope in the darkness
01:47Ariel embodies this phenomenon
01:49She's a mermaid who wants to be human
01:51It doesn't get much more far-fetched than that
01:54I wanna be where the people are
01:57I wanna see, wanna see them dancing
02:01Yet despite the fact that most think she's delusional, she holds on to her heart's greatest desire
02:07In the end, she gets exactly what she's always needed
02:10I love you daddy
02:12Now, be advised against trusting a sea witch or signing any sketchy contracts
02:17But Ariel demonstrates that no matter how unrealistic an idea may seem, going against the grain to pursue it can lead to incredible results
02:25Wandering free, wish I could be part of that world
02:32Number 8, Coco
02:34Young Miguel wants nothing more than to be a musician
02:37There's just one hiccup
02:39Music is forbidden in his household
02:41No music!
02:44No music!
02:46Thankfully, that changes after his wild ride in the land of the dead
02:50There, he learns about his great-great-grandfather, a professional in the world he longs to be a part of
02:56Unearths the truth about his ancestry and mends major intergenerational wounds
03:01That's my mama Coco
03:03That's my mommy Milda
03:06Is that... you?
03:09By the end, the joy of music is felt in his house and his family is whole again
03:14It's all because he doesn't let anyone extinguish his fire and never loses hope
03:19He teaches us that a passion is something worth fighting for and holding on to for dear life, even when it's hard
03:25We'll always remember him for that
03:27Until you're in my arms again
03:33Remember me
03:41Number 7, Brave
03:43Sometimes, the people around us don't understand why we want certain things or why we won't conform
03:49That doesn't mean we should just lay down and defeat, though
03:52A princess strives for, well, perfection
03:58Princess Merida loves archery
04:00She doesn't love the custom that says she has to strategically marry to ensure the kingdom's prosperity
04:06She's not shy about defending her beliefs either, much to her mother's initial dismay
04:11This is all for naught
04:13I heard that
04:14Chaos ensues as the latter becomes a bear and Merida must save the day
04:19While this story is about a mother and daughter coming together and learning to understand each other
04:23It's also a story about chasing what fulfills you
04:26Our fate lives within us
04:30You only have to be brave enough to see it
04:33It'll motivate anyone to grab their proverbial bow and arrow and shoot for the stars
04:38Number 6, Hercules
04:40It's common to think you don't belong and to yearn for something more
04:44Hercules is in that same boat
04:46The demigod, son of Zeus, goes on a hero's quest as he tries to reunite with his birth family
04:53Pop, you're the greatest parents anyone could have, but I gotta know
05:01This leads to Meg, the love of his life
05:04It's a riveting journey, but it starts with something simple
05:07Him venturing into the unknown to find answers
05:10Go the Distance encapsulates this with its message about pushing through until you find your way
05:16I am on my way
05:19I can go the distance
05:21I don't care how far
05:24Somehow I'll be strong
05:26That's what it takes to embrace your fate and make wishes come true
05:30And it's hard not to want to follow in his footsteps
05:33You don't need Herc's superhuman strength either
05:36Channel his determination and you'll be golden
05:39A true hero isn't measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart
05:46Number 5, Moana
05:48If you have a calling but pursuing it seems outrageous or unattainable, let Moana be your guide
05:53After all, the ocean literally picks her to restore the natural order by giving goddess Te Fiti her heart back
06:00It's a tall order
06:01I was there that day
06:04The ocean chose you
06:07At first, it even requires upsetting her dad
06:10Convincing a cocky demigod to help make things right
06:13And becoming confident in who she is through the hardships that ensue
06:17Naturally, she pulls it off with grace, authenticity and plenty of heart
06:22See the life as it shines from the sea
06:24It's blinding
06:27But no one knows
06:30How deep it goes
06:33It more than empowers us to follow our gut, steering our own ship towards our destiny
06:38Thanks to Moana, we're prepared to begin the voyage of our dreams
06:42Come what may
06:45I know the way
06:48I am a woman
06:52Number 4, Ratatouille
06:54Allow us to be blunt
06:55If Remy, a rat, can become a chef, we can all follow our dreams
07:00What do I always say? Anyone can cook
07:03After all, there's no way they're more nonsensical than a rodent cooking in a restaurant kitchen
07:08In all seriousness, we have no choice but to admire the way he doesn't let anything stop him
07:14He's gifted, he's passionate, and the rest is just noise
07:17Change is nature, dad
07:20The part that we can influence
07:23And it starts when we decide
07:26It's a valuable mindset, and we not only root for him, we find ourselves wanting to be more like him
07:32Every time we finish watching Ratatouille, we're refreshed and excited to take on the world
07:37We can bet you feel the same
07:39We're not cooks, but we are family
07:42Tell us what to do, and we'll get it done
07:45We do hope your grand ambitions are a little more hygienic than Remy's, though
07:49Number 3, Zootopia
07:51As kids, we believe we can do and be anything
07:54Sadly, as we age, things like prejudice can make us second-guess ourselves
07:59There's never been a bunny cop
08:00No
08:01Bunnies don't do that
08:02It can be hard to block out the hate and ignorance and chase our goals anyway, but we must
08:06Whenever we need a cinematic boost to help us do just that, we turn to Zootopia
08:11No one won't win
08:13I wanna try everything
08:15I wanna try even though I could fail
08:18Pretty much nobody thinks Judy can be a cop
08:21It's not standard for bunnies
08:23But she persists because it's the career she craves
08:26She ends up being one of the best police officers the force has ever seen
08:31Solving a major mystery with the help from her pal, Fox Nick
08:34It's your word against yours
08:36It's called a hustle, sweetheart
08:39Boom
08:40We'll never stop taking cues from the unlikely duo when it comes to defying expectations and dreaming big
08:46Number 2, Tangled
08:48Most of us haven't been kidnapped and forced to grow up in an isolated tower with an evil woman posing as our mother
08:54And I'll keep wondering and wondering and wondering and wondering
08:59When will my life begin?
09:02We also don't have magic hair and aren't royalty
09:05Still, it's easy to understand Rapunzel
09:08She yearns to see the lanterns
09:10And on a deeper level, break free from the monotony of her daily life
09:14Well, I was hoping you would take me to see the floating lights
09:17Luckily, she finds all that, plus herself, love and family
09:22Talk about a big payoff
09:24At its core, her need to see what else the world has to offer is incredibly familiar
09:29Her risking everything, even trusting a stranger to help, is in turn deeply heartening
09:34She inspires us to take a leap of faith and embrace new and old dreams alike
09:39Got a dream
09:40I've got a dream
09:41She's got a dream
09:42I just wanna see the floating lanterns
09:46Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions
09:50Soul, fulfillment can be found through dreams big and small
09:54I'm gonna live every minute of it
09:57The Incredibles, there's nothing more heroic than staying true to yourself and what you want
10:02We're so worried about you
10:05Onward, your quest may take unexpected turns, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't forge ahead
10:11Hey, you can do this
10:14Treasure Planet, don't be afraid to go on a hunt for your life's treasure, whatever it may be
10:19I'm the one now, cause I'm still here
10:25Wish, you control your destiny
10:27If you really wanna know just who you are
10:31You're a star
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10:51Dreams are basically vague ideas unless you take action to make them reality
10:55The truth of the matter is, they aren't easy to achieve
10:59Take Tiana
11:00People are gonna line up for miles around just to get a taste of my food
11:04Our food
11:06Her major ambition is to have her own restaurant
11:08She has the goods, she's talented, organized, smart, we could go on
11:13Finances are an issue though
11:15And isn't that so often what we're faced with in the real world?
11:18You outbid
11:20What?
11:21A fella came in, offered a full amount in cash
11:24She pushes through though
11:25Granted, the whole becoming a frog and falling for a prince isn't as relatable
11:29But the crux of the message is
11:31Even when it seems like hope is lost, Tiana perseveres
11:35Without taking the coward's way out
11:37I remember daddy told me
11:40Fairy tales can come true
11:44You gotta make them happen
11:46That's precisely why she's such an energizing figure
11:49With her on our side, we're ready to hustle
11:52What dreams did Disney movies inspire you to chase?
11:55Let us know in the comments
11:57How did I manage to connect with a star all the way across the sky and ending with
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