14 Lessons Our Fave Disney Movies Taught Us About Friendship

Disney movies teach us a lot of magical lessons, and the single most important is how to be an amazing friend. Here are 14 of our favorite Disney friendships, and how they inspired us all to be better BFFs. 

Winnie the Pooh & Piglet 

Nothing is stronger than a friendship that comes from the heart.

 

Tod & Copper

A little competition between friends is totally healthy. Get inspired, but don’t let it ever get between you. 

Tod and Copper playing in Disney's The Fox and the Hound

(The Fox and the Hound via Buena Vista Distribution)

 

Ariel, Sebastian and Flounder

Adventures are always better with your closest friends by your side.

ariel flounder and sebastian disney bff the little mermaid

(The Little Mermaid  via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

 

Simba, Timon and Pumbaa 

Take on a problem-free philosophy. No worries!

lion king pumbaa timon simba disney bff

(The Lion King via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

 

Peter Pan and Tinkerbell

Having a best friend by your side makes everything better—and any prank about 10 times funnier.

Peter Pan in the Disney movie

(Peter Pan via RKO Radio Pictures)

 

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Lilo and Stitch

Finding a best friend who loves you unconditionally makes them more than just a friend. They’re family.

Lilo and Stitch 2: Stitch takes a selfie with Lilo fighting Mertle in the background

(Lilo & Stitch via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

Mike Wazowski and Sully

Life’s not always going to be easy, but when you do find yourself in a tough situation, having the support of a friend can make a world of difference.

Monsters, Inc. Mike and Sully brushing their teeth

(Monsters, Inc. via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

Anna and Olaf

When times get hard, one of the most important things you can do is to be there for your friends, no matter what.

olaf's frozen adventure elsa and anna featured

(Olaf’s Frozen Adventure via Walt Disney Studios Motion PIctures)

Pinocchio and Jiminy Cricket

Sometimes, you just need to be the voice of reason for a friend—and vice versa.

pinnochio and jiminy cricket dinsey bff

(Pinocchio via RKO Radio Pictures)

 

Bambi, Thumper and Flower

Certain friendships truly can last a lifetime.

Thumper and Flower in Bambi

(Bambi via RKO Radio Pictures)

 

Also read about: Life Lessons We Learned From Disney’s Baddest Villains

 

Jasmine and Rajah

When our friends can’t stick up for themselves, we can always jump in to help..

jasmine and rajah disney bff aladdin

(Aladdin via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

 

Marlin and Dory

Even if you might forget some things from time to time, you’ll never forget the people who matter to you most.

Finding Nemo: Marlin and Dory prepping to rip it, roll it and punch it

(Finding Nemo via Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

 

Buzz Lightyear and Woody

First impressions aren’t always right! Give people a second chance, and they just might surprise you.

Toy Story: Woody and Buzz

(Toy Story via Distributed by Buena Vista Pictures Distribution)

 

Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy

Sticking with your friends through thick and thin can make for a lifetime of friendships.

 

For even more on the subject, click HERE for our favorite life lessons we took on from Cinderella.