190 Inspirational Disney Quotes About Imagination and Success

If you’re looking to put more pep in your step, lean on these Disney quotes to transform your ordinary day into a magical one.

You’ll feel like you’re walking around in the happiest place on earth after reading these awesome Disney quotes!

You are probably familiar with Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and other famous Disney characters.

Founded in 1923 by Walt Disney, Disney is one of the largest independent media companies in the world.

It started out in the animation industry and has since diversified into live-action film production, television, and theme parks.

Besides all the fun and entertainment, Disney is responsible for providing many motivational and inspirational stories for both children and adults.

In that respect, here are some inspiring Disney quotes from Disney film characters and Walt Disney himself. 

There is great wisdom to be found in these Disney quotes.

Inspirational Disney quotes about imagination and success

Connect with the magic and inspiration of Disney in the following quotes.

1. “You don’t have time to be timid. You must be bold and daring.” — Lumière, Beauty and the Beast

2. “Sometimes the right path is not the easiest one.” — Grandmother Willow, Pocahontas

3. “First, think. Second, believe. Third, dream. And finally, dare.” — Walt Disney

4. “If watching is all you’re gonna do, then you’re gonna watch your life go by without ya.” — Laverne, The Hunchback of Notre Dame

5. “Don’t just fly, soar.” — Dumbo

6. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh

7. “Just because I cannot see it, doesn’t mean I can’t believe it!” — The Nightmare Before Christmas

8. “If you focus on what you left behind, you will never be able to see what lies ahead.” — Gusteau, Ratatouille

9. “For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.” — The Jungle Book

10. “To infinity and beyond.” — Buzz Lightyear, Toy Story

11. “You must not let anyone define your limits because of where you come from. Your only limit is your soul.” — Ratatouille

Disney quotes to inspire you to success

Disney movies are full of examples and stories of overcoming trials and achieving big things.

12. “You control your destiny — you don’t need magic to do it. And there are no magical shortcuts to solving your problems.” — Merida, Brave

13. “You got the makings of greatness, but you gotta take the helm and chart your own course. Stick to it, no matter the squalls.” — Treasure Planet

14. “Always let your conscience be your guide.” — Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio

15. “Venture outside your comfort zone. The rewards are worth it.” — Tangled

16. “The very things that hold you down are going to lift you up.” — Timothy Mouse, Dumbo

17. “In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun. You find the fun and—snap!—the job’s a game!” — Mary Poppins

18. “Nothing is more important than our friendship” — Monsters, Inc.

19. “Open different doors; you may find a you there that you never knew was yours. Anything can happen.” — Mary Poppins

20. “I never look back, darling! It distracts me from the now.” — Edna Mode, The Incredibles.

21. “The only way to get what you want in this world is through hard work.” — Tiana, The Princess And the Frog

Inspirational Disney quotes about dreams

You don’t have to be a child to dream big dreams and work to achieve them.

22. “No matter how your heart is grieving, if you keep on believing, the dream that you wish will come true.” — Cinderella

23. “All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” — Walt Disney

24. “If you can dream it, you can do it.” — Walt Disney

25. “My dream wouldn’t be complete without you in it.” — Naveen, Princess And The Frog.

26. “Disappointments are to the soul what thunderstorms are to the air.” — Saving Mr. Banks

27. “I don’t want to survive. I want to live.” — The Captain, Wall-E

28. “If you dream a thing more than once, it’s sure to come true.” — Aurora, Sleeping Beauty

Disney quotes about love, family and friendship

Connect with what matters most to you in the following quotes from Disney films.

29. “Remember, you’re the one who can fill the world with sunshine.” — Snow White

30. “Love is putting someone else’s needs before yours.” — Frozen

31. “There’s a great big hunk of world down there with no fence around it.” — Tramp, Lady & The Tramp

32. “See the Line where the sky meets the sea, it calls me. And no one knows, how far I’ll go” — Moana

33. “I’d rather die tomorrow than live a hundred years without knowing you.” — John Smith, Pocahontas.

34. “Because when I look at you, I can feel it. And I look at you and I’m home.” — Dory, Finding Nemo

35. “Any day spent with you is my favorite day. So, today is my new favorite day.” — Pooh, Winnie The Pooh

36. “To spend a life of endless bliss, just find who you love through true love’s kiss.” — Giselle, Enchanted.

37. “To laugh yourself is to love yourself.” — Mickey Mouse

38. “You can’t force someone to like you. It takes time for friendship to grow.” — Cody, Suite Life of Zack and Cody

39. “Some people are worth melting for.” — Olaf, Frozen

40. “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” — Eeyore, Winnie the Pooh

Memorable Disney quotes

Let these quotes from your favorite Disney movies hit you in a new way today.

41. “The past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it.” — Rafiki, The Lion King

42. “The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.” — The Emperor, Mulan

43. A true hero isn’t measured by the size of his strength, but by the strength of his heart.” — Zeus, Hercules

44. “You will always remember this as the day that you almost caught Captain Jack Sparrow.” — Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

45. “Ladies do not start fights, but they can finish them.” — The AristoCats

46. “She warned him not to be deceived by appearances, for beauty is found within.” — Beauty and the Beast

47. “When life gets you down do you wanna know what you’ve gotta do? Just keep swimming!” — Dory, Finding Nemo

48. “Look inside yourself, Simba. You are more than what you have become.” — Mufasa, The Lion King.

49. “When there’s too much to do, don’t let it bother you. Forget your troubles.” — Snow White, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

50. “Man has always learned from the past. After all, you can’t learn history in reverse!” — Archimedes, The Sword in the Stone

Disney quotes that will expand your mind

Take in these life lessons from your favorite childhood fims.

51. “The seaweed is always greener in somebody else’s lake.” — The Little Mermaid

52. “You’re only a fool if you give up.” — Aladdin

53. “And don’t spend your time lookin’ around for something you want that can’t be found.” — Jungle Book

54. “Think happy thoughts.” — Peter Pan

55. “For every to, there is a fro. For every stop there is a go, and that’s what makes the world go round.” — The Sword in the Stone

56. “Artistic talent runs through my family. In fact, it practically stampedes.” — Winnie the Pooh

57. “Darlin, forever is a long, long time, and time has a way of changing things.” — The Fox and the Hound

58. “All it takes is faith and trust.” — Peter Pan

59. “Listen with your heart, you will understand.” — Grandmother Willow

60. “Even miracles take a little time.” — Fairy Godmother

61. “Today is a good day to try.” — Quasimodo

62. “Just because it’s what’s done, doesn’t mean it’s what should be done.” — Cinderella

63. The things that make me different are the things that make me.” — Piglet

64. “If you don’t know where you want to go, then it doesn’t matter which path you take.” — The Cheshire Cat

65. “Your identity is your most valuable possession. Protect it.” — Elastigirl

Disney quotes that will make your day

Have an adventure each day with the help of these quotes from Disney movies.

66. “The thing that makes Woody special is that he’ll never give up on you.” — Toy Story 3

67. “I’m gonna do my best to take my place in the sun.” — Tiana, The Princess And The Frog

68. “Every adventure requires a first step.” — Alice

69. “You will always be my greatest adventure.” — Ellie, Up

70. “It’s up to you how far you’ll go. If you don’t try, you’ll never know.” — Merlin

71. “Do not be followed by its commonplace appearance. Like so many things, it is not what is outside, but what is inside that counts.” — Merchant

72. “You are my greatest adventure.” — Mr. Incredible

73. “When you’re the best of friends having so much fun together, you’re not even aware you’re such a funny pair.” — The Fox and the Hound

74. “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind.” — Stitch

75. “Adventure is out there.” — Charles Muntz, Up

Disney quotes that will broaden your thoughts

See what you can learn from these quotes from some Disney favorites.

76. “When you find out who you are, you find out what you need.” — Mama Odie

77. “Now, think of the happiest things. It’s the same as having wings.” — Peter Pan

78. “Did you know that water has memory?” — Olaf, Frozen 2

79. “I’m only brave when I have to be. Being brave doesn’t mean you go looking for trouble.”— Mufasa

80. “Let love guide your actions” — Brother Bear

81. “We’re calling this controlling what you can when things feel out of control.” — Olaf, Frozen 2

82. “To face the future with another who means more than any other is to be loved.” — The Rescuers

83. “Giving up is for rookies.” — Philoctetes

84. “The only thing predictable about life is its unpredictability.” — Remy

85. “When will my reflection show who I am inside?” — Mulan

Magical Disney quotes to motivate you

These characters have a thing or two they can teach to helpy you stay motivated in life.

86. “It’s no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.” — Alice, Alice in Wonderland

87. “No matter how the wind howls, the mountain cannot bow to it.” — The Emperor

88. “Change mocks us with her beauty.” — Olaf, Frozen 2

89. “What I really wanted was to prove that I could do things right, so that when I looked in the mirror, I’d see someone worthwhile.” — Mulan​​

90. “You want something done, you’ve got to do it yourself.” — Sebastian

91. “Happiness is the richest thing we will ever own.” — Donald Duck

92. “If you don’t think, then you shouldn’t talk.” — March Hare

93. “I give myself very good advice, but I very seldom follow it.” — Alice​​

94. “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” — Thumper

95. “If you do your best each and every day, good things are sure to come your way.” — Tiana, The Princess And The Frog

Disney quotes to inspire you today

Keep pushing past obstacles with reminders from these Disney movies.

96. “I know every mile will be worth my while. I would go most anywhere to feel like I belong.” — Hercules

97. “What’s the matter with his ears? I don’t see nothin’ wrong with ’em. I think they’re cute.” — Timothy Q. Mouse, Dumbo

98. “Put your faith in what you most believe in.” — Tarzan

99. “How do you spell love? You don’t spell love. You feel it.” — Piglet and Pooh, Winnie the Pooh

100. “Sometimes the curiosity can kill the soul but leave the pain.” — Alice, Alice in Wonderland

101. “Love is a song that never ends.” — Bambi

102. “Fairy tales can come true. You gotta make them happen, it all depends on you.” — Tiana, Princess and the Frog

103. “Good friends will help you until your unstuck.” — Pooh, Winnie the Pooh

104. All at once everything looks different, now that I see you.” — Rapunzel, Tangled

105. “If everybody got somebody by the hand, maybe everyone could learn and understand.” — Sebastian, The Little Mermaid

106. “I swear, I’m sweatin’ like a sinner in church!” — Charlotte, The Princess And The Frog

107. “When you hear that music playin’, hear what I’m saying, it make you feel all right.” — Tiana, The Princess And The Frog

108. “Straight from heaven up above, here is a baby for you to love.” — Mr. Stork, Dumbo

109. “Embrace what makes you different.” — Dumbo, Dumbo

110. “I’ve climbed the mountain, I’ve crossed the river, and I’m almost there.” — Tiana, The Princess And The Frog

Walt Disney Quotes to Motivate You For Success

There are few peopel who have known how to inspire creativity as much as Walt Disney.

111. “There is more treasure in books than in all the pirate’s loot on Treasure Island.” — Walt Disney

112. “Somehow I can’t believe that there are any heights that can’t be scaled by a man who knows the secrets of making dreams come true. This special secret, it seems to me, can be summarized in four Cs. They are curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy.” — Walt Disney

113. “Fantasy and reality often overlap.” — Walt Disney

114. “A person should set his goals as early as he can and devote all his energy and talent to getting there. With enough effort, he may achieve it. Or he may find something that is even more rewarding. But in the end, no matter what the outcome, he will know he has been alive.” — Walt Disney

115. “Get a good idea and stay with it. Dog it, and work at it until it’s done right.” — Walt Disney

116. “Whatever you do, do it well.” — Walt Disney

117. “Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk.” — Walt Disney

118. “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.” — Walt Disney

119. “It’s a mistake not to give people a chance to learn to depend on themselves while they are young.” — Walt Disney

120. “In bad times and in good, I’ve never lost my sense of zest for life.” — Walt Disney

More Disney quotes and lines

A few more reminders for life from Disney films.

121. Remember who you are?” — The Lion King

122. “Being young and beautiful is not a crime, you know.” — The Parent Trap

123. “I’m a damsel, I’m in distress, I can handle this. Have a nice day.” — Hercules

124. “It’s important to always look where you’re headed rather than where you were.” — The Lion King

125. “This cannot be a team of common men because common men go nowhere. You have to be uncommon” — Miracle

126. “I don’t see how a world that makes such wonderful things could be bad.” — The Little Mermaid

127. “You were my new dream.” — Tangled

128. “Why are you threatened by anyone different than you?” — Tarzan

129. “You see, when the world turns upside down, the best thing is to turn right along with it.” — Mary Poppins Returns

130. “If you ain’t scared, you ain’t alive.” — The Good Dinosaur

Disney quotes that remind us of life lessons from movies and Walt himself

See which of these quotes you can apply to situations in your life today.

131. “What you give is what you get.” — Tiana, The Princess And The Frog

132. “Sometimes you gotta get through your fear to see the beauty on the other side” — The Good Dinosaur

133. “When you’re curious, you find lots of interesting things to do.” — Walt Disney

134. “When you believe in a thing, believe in it all the way, implicitly and unquestionable.” — Walt Disney

135. “The more you like yourself, the less you are like anyone else, which makes you unique.” — Walt Disney

136. “There’s no way I’m kissin’ a frog and eatin’ a bug on the same day.” — Tiana, The Princess And The Frog

137. “Times and conditions change so rapidly that we must keep our aim constantly focused on the future.” — Walt Disney

138. “The problem is not the problem. The problem is your attitude about the problem.” — Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean

139. “We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths.” — Walt Disney

140. “You think the only people who are people, are the people who look and think like you. But if you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you’ll learn things you never knew you never knew.” — Pocahontas, Pocahontas

Disney quotes from Donald Duck

A few words of wisdom from everyone’s favorite duck—Donald!

141. “Need some fashion tips? For me, it’s all about the hat! Whaddya think? Nice, right?” — Donald Duck

142. “Don’t get confused between my personality and my attitude… my personality is who I am, and my attitude depends on who you are.” — Donald Duck

143. “Live each day as if it’s the first day of your life.” — Donald Duck

144. “Inspiration for what we produce comes from reading, observing the world of humans around us and also the animal kingdom.” — Donald Duck

145. “I promise we’ll never spend another Christmas apart.” — Donald Duck

146. “It’s about time you got here! My name’s Donald Duck. You’re going to have a great time!” — Donald Duck

147. “Four dollars is very little money when you got ’em; but a heck of a lot of money when you ain’t got ’em…” — Donald Duck

148. “Aw, I know who you’re thinking about!” — Donald Duck

149. “Life is too short to be serious all the time, so if you can’t laugh at yourself then call me…I’ll laugh at you, for you.” — Donald Duck

150. “I’m not stubborn like you!” — Donald Duck

Inspirational Disney Quotes From Walt Disney

Learn more from the man behind the mouse.

151. “The life and ventures of Mickey Mouse have been closely bound up with my own personal and professional life. . . He still speaks for me and I still speak for him.” — Walt Disney

152. “I love the nostalgic myself. I hope we never lose some of the things of the past.” — Walt Disney

153. “The important thing is the family.” — Walt Disney

154. “I don’t want the public to see the world they live in while they’re in the Park. I want them to feel they’re in another world.” — Walt Disney

155. “Fantasy, if it’s really convincing, can’t become dated, for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reach of time.” — Walt Disney

156. “I do not make films primarily for children. I make them for the child in all of us, whether we be six or sixty.” — Walt Disney

157. “I think it’s important to have a good hard failure when you’re young. I learned a lot out of that. Because it makes you kind of aware of what can happen to you.” — Walt Disney

158. “Every child is born blessed with a vivid imagination.” — Walt Disney

159. “To the youngsters of today, I say believe in the future, the world is getting better; there still is plenty of opportunity.” — Walt Disney

160. “Happiness is a state of mind. It’s just according to the way you look at things.” — Walt Disney

Inspirational Disney Quotes Of All Times

Thse simple quotes can help you stay encouraged when you face challenges and work on making your goals into reality.

161. “You can design and create and build the most wonderful place in the world. But it takes people to make the dream a reality.” — Walt Disney

162. “The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” — Walt Disney

163. “Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever.” ― Walt Disney

164. “Think, Believe, Dream, and Dare.” ― Walt Disney

165. “All the adversity I’ve had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me… You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.” ― Walt Disney

166. “Let your heart guide you…it whispers so listen closely.” ― Walt Disney

167. “I do not like to repeat successes I like to go on to other things.” ― Walt Disney

168. “Why worry? If you’ve done the very best you can, worrying won’t make it any better.” ― Walt Disney

169. “The difference in winning & losing is most often, not quitting.” ― Walt Disney

170. “Some dream it, some do it, some do both.” ― Walt Disney

Inspirational Disney Quotes to Find Inspiration in the Magic of Disney

Learn more about the man who created it all in these Walt Disney quotes.

171. “The idea of Disneyland is a simple one. It will be a place for people to find happiness and knowledge.” ― Walt Disney

172. “One thing it takes to accomplish something is courage.” ― Walt Disney

173. “I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or for those who fawn over you just because you are famous.” ― Walt Disney

174. “My greatest reward is that I have been able to build this wonderful organization.” ― Walt Disney

175. “The main quality of leadership…is courage !” ― Walt Disney

176. “Most of my life I have done what I wanted to do. I have had fun on the job.” ― Walt Disney

177. “Sometimes I think of myself as a little bee. I go from one area of the studio to another and gather pollen and sort of stimulate everybody. I guess that’s the job I do.” ― Walt Disney

178. “I believe in being a motivator.” ― Walt Disney

179. “I try to build a full personality for each of our cartoon characters – to make them personalities.” ― Walt Disney

180. “Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive.” ― Walt Disney

More Quotes From Walt Disney Himself

Walt Disney is arguably one of the greatest minds in the entertainment industry.

181. “You reach a point where you don’t work for money.” — Walt Disney

182. “A man should never neglect his family for business.” — Walt Disney

183. “Of all of our inventions for mass communication, pictures still speak the most universally understood language.” — Walt Disney

184. “I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter.” — Walt Disney

185. “I have been up against tough competition all my life. I wouldn’t know how to get along without it.” — Walt Disney

186. “Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards – the things we live by and teach our children – are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings.” — Walt Disney

187. “Disneyland will never be completed. It will continue to grow as long as there is imagination left in the world.” — Walt Disney

188. “I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” — Walt Disney

189. “Mickey Mouse is, to me, a symbol of independence. He was a means to an end.” — Walt Disney

190. “Laughter is America’s most important export.” — Walt Disney

Which Disney quotes were your favorite?

There is great wisdom to be found in the inspiring words of Disney film characters and Walt Disney himself.

Besides the entertainment they provide, Disney movies can teach you a lot about life, even better than some motivational and personal development books.

Hopefully, these Disney quotes have inspired you to find the success you hope for, both in life and business.

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