Disney History - Hunchback of Notre Dame (Down to Disness)

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[@HeatherJergensen]

I love this movie, BECAUSE of it's dark content. Like you said, it was a huge risk for Disney to take on this project, but it is arguably the most beautiful movie they've done. Menken outdid himself with the soundtrack, the animation and character development were superb! The reason I think this movie has been pushed aside in the parks is that I wouldn't consider it a "kids" movie. So many times, we assume that "animated" = "kids." In the case of Hunchback, I feel like this was more of an art piece...a chance to see how far they could take a story. I think it's an under appreciated film. Love what you said about Hellfire...I think it's SUPPOSED to make you squirm! Thanks Sarah!

[@SarahSterling]

You're totally spot on!

[@RIZIKIBENOIT]

​@@SarahSterlingPlease Do The Disney Revival Movie Winnie The Pooh Release In 2011 Please From Benny Mufabiro. 😢

[@Echosinabox]

MY FAVOURITE MOVIE, I LOVE HUNCHBACK SO MUCH!!! I wish they would bring back hunchback stuff in the parks, it's a really good movie for all of us depressed outcast, and I feel that it is a movie that helps show kids with disabilities that they can be the hero of their own story despite their physical flaws, so yeah.

[@kimbasciano_]

I agree.

[@annacairns]

That's basically what I wrote, it would help with people with disabilities. 😊

[@bunheadladymelody3355]

Maddie D Amen.to that

[@CapedCrusader77]

Echosinabox, it's my favorite movie too next to Tangled! Its LITERALLY the BEST non-princess Disney movie of all time!😊😊😊

[@samseloo4962]

Dear lord the soundtrack amd the Song "the bells of notre dame" was amazing and so dark but it was so powerful! i feel like both the son of egypt and the hunchback of ntre dame have the best soundtracks because the message is so powerful within the verses and instruments!

[@AuraLeafstorm]

Kids can handle a little darkness. I watched this movie as a little kid, and while I obviously didn't fully understand it, I don't remember it really scaring me. As an adult it's one of my favourite Disney movies.

[@partofjordansworld6688]

I love hunchback so much. I think what gets me most is the music. The scoring to this movie is hauntingly beautiful. I freaked out when I heard that it was becoming a musical and cried when I first listened to the cast recording. I really hope it makes its way to Broadway because the show is incredible and like I said the music is phenomenal

[@denisejoanne]

Quasimodo does have a pretty big appearance in the Disney Dreams show in Disneyland Paris!

[@SarahSterling]

I assume that's because he's French? Paris also has a lot of Aristocats and such - they love the characters that are from France.

[@denisejoanne]

+imSarahSnitch True! Except for Belle, it seems. She's not even in the parade :(

[@penguinpebbles]

Why there's so little Belle there is beyond me. She's pretty popular too, right?

[@sammcdonald769]

Absolutely this movie is a big big deal it Disneyland Paris. This is their movie and they know it.

[@Mel-xd4my]

I think it is such a powerful movie. Like you said, the subjects are really heavy and that doesn't really happen so often. Also, when I was at the Notre Dame last summer it struck me that I was actually standing in a legit disney movie location, which blew my mind! It was sooo cool, it felt like the whole movie suddenly was real, most of all when I stood right at the spot where Esmeralda was standing during God Help the Outcasts :)

[@gnat559]

This movie has been a family favorite, and I appreciate so much of what it has brought to us, especially the music, myself being a theater major. Since I was born a short bit of time after this movie, I even think it had an influence on my name. Loved this video!

[@meagsandbaconn]

It definitely surprised me to hear that the Hunchback of Notre Dame was considered to be Disney's darkest films, "Hell fire" and Frollo were the most darkest moments for me but I think I also understood what racism was at a young age. So maybe that's why I never thought of it as dark? If anything I always saw the Black Cauldron as a dark movie, absolutely terrifying at times!

[@SarahSterling]

Black Cauldron has the PG rating, so in a lot of ways it's definitely darker. But it's not really the racism that is dark to me, but like the fact that Frollo loves and hates Esmeralda and there's so much sexual undertone to it. Like....very sexual assaulty.

[@meagsandbaconn]

imSarahSnitch Valid! I never picked up on those type of tones when I was younger so of course I would have never understood what it was about, I just knew that Quasimodo's mother was trying to escape because of her race, and of course you see what Frollo does to her as well as the other Gypsies.That's what has stood out to my memories until after watching this episode of Down to Disness.

[@danielguizar360]

This isn't the only movie that was considered dark also the Black Cauldron was considered dark as well.

[@HannahKayW]

​@@danielguizar360 The Rescuers had some pretty dark moments, little orphan girl is kidnapped and enslaved and risks her life digging around and almost drowning in a cave. It wasn't as dark as those others though

[@faithwright4533]

It absolutely baffles me how The Black Cauldron got a PG rating whereas Hunchback got a big G rating despite the themes of genocide, infanticide, racism, murder, and especially the sexual themes that Disney rarely touches upon, if not at all in the way Hunchback did it. Black Cauldron has nothing on this movie. The only thing consistently dark about that film is the dark and murky type of animation.

[@Rainiepie]

Atlantis:The Lost Empire!! there was going to be a ride and a tv show but they stopped it, the guy who invented Klingon made the atlantean language. There's so much cool stuff to talk about!!

[@blancacasanovas8776]

yessss I want a Down to Disness about Atlantis too!!!

[@amandagrigsby4555]

Another great Down to Disness! One of the best Disney movies ever made! It's one of the best soundtracks to a movie ever. Can't wait to see what movie you do next (Aristocats Please)!!!

[@Rainiepie]

Oh I love Aristocats too! I mean they're cats!!! Pretty sure there's some cool facts with the geese as well.

[@rocky_m2]

YAAAAAAS! FINALLY! One of my most fave Disney movies! I personally think that Hunchback isn't represented in the parks because there is no clear royalty character that children can identify with. I've only seen Phoebus at Disney World, but that's it. And let's face it, Frollo looks terrifying in person LOL! Thank you so much for finally doing Hunchback - one of the most underrated Disney movies ever! This was the first movie I watched without an adult. I remember feeling like an outcast in real life, and all I wanted to be was accepted. When Quasi was accepted at the end, I BAWLED my eyes out!

[@rocky_m2]

Shoot! I forgot to put my suggestion. I'd love to see Hercules and Fox and the Hound!

[@ansarullahchaudharychaudha2911]

Rocky Manzon II are you out of your mind because Hercules is a nice movie.

[@thesharpestofthorns___9132]

Ansarullah Chaudhary Chaudhary (The only thing good about Hecules is Hades.)

[@catherinehorowitz3930]

the hunchback of notre dame has been one of my favorite disney movies for a really long time. the music is so beautiful and epic and the STAGE adaptation is one of the best things ive ever seen ack

[@islaythejabberwokky]

What makes this movie so SO good to me is the music. Every single song is GRAND and DEEP and BIG! I'm not sure if they ever made a broadway/stage show of the Disney adaptation, but if not they 100% SHOULD because that music was MADE to fill the airspace in a grand theatre. Can you imagine a full orchestra and ensemble performing Bells of Notre Dame? Because I can and it gives me chills.

[@amadaotero2886]

There actually is a new stage adaptation of the movie with actual Latin choirs and even better music. It's amazing and I highly recommend that you check it out.

[@isroll011]

Festival of Fools was my all time favorite Disneyland show until Mickey and the Magical Map opened three years ago. I recently found a KZbin post of the show and fell in love with it all over again. The actors who hit that D6 still amaze me. The true nature of man is explored in this movie which makes this movie one of my favorites in the Disney canon. Pair the themes with "Out There," arguably one of the best numbers composed by Menken, and "Topsy Turvey" and this film shows why fans love it. Thanks for the great recap, Sarah! Down to Disness is my favorite spot you do! Mary Poppins should be next!

[@CharlotteReidsWonderland]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my favourite Disney films and Hellfire is one of my favourite Disney songs... what does that say about me? I think I like just how different it is compared to anything else :)

[@heyitschevonne6322]

me too

[@h1bena5]

Please do The Rescuers Down Under next. I feel its a very underrated Disney movie.

[@pablomontanez7427]

YES PLEASE

[@sophkarps8246]

i feel like Hunchback of Notre Dame's soundtrack is one of the most underrated soundtracks of all time!! its all so amazing and well done. BEAUTIFUL COMPOSITION

[@gabbysbooknook3435]

My favorite Disney movie of all time- I got so excited when I saw this notification. I really wish hunchback got more presence in the parks because it's a spectacular movie

[@elizaashford]

Love this series, look forward to it every month! It would be great to see a Down to Disness on Atlantis: The Lost Empire! Super underrated but one of my favourites!

[@lilyluvspink]

Hey Sarah! I just wanted to say thank you for the Down to Disness series!! I've been a subscriber ever since your princess showdown series and I love geeking out to your videos! I thought I was a Disney connoisseur until I ran into your channel. I've never commented before, but the 90s feels/ nostalgia got me bad this time! Thank you soo much for your channel. Best wishes always from this fellow Disney lover :)

[@hannahryan3229]

The first time I ever watched this my mom and I cried because of how it showed the witch hunts so well. As a Christian witch, I always felt awful for the innocent people who were killed in such things. I was about 5, but I knew about a lot of good witches and innocent muggles who were killed during the hunts. Every samhain (Halloween to the 16th of November) I pray for those innocent people and sing "God help the outcasts". I think it sucks Disney doesn't do anything in the parks or anywhere. Great video and God bless.

[@Bantastic102]

This movie is literally my favourite underrated one it literally gives me chills watching it still

[@TheSofiaQuinn]

There's this really cool little tribute in Fantasyland in Disneyland, going into the castle from I think Fronteirland to Fantasyland. There's a poster featuring Clopin and right by where you can meet the princesses across from the small theater, there's a giant music box that plays Topsy Turvy and has such a large array of Disney cameos in it. It's honestly something I love visiting each time, especially since not a lot of people know it's there and get such a kick out of it when they start to play it after they notice the box.

[@SarahSterling]

I love Clopin's music box!

[@TheSofiaQuinn]

Me too! I was so happy when I first saw it. Especially since Hunchback is one of my absolute favorite movies

[@BloodyRomance1313]

Notre Dame is very gorgeous in and of itself and the movie really brings her to life. The hand drawn church is just gorgeous. This movie has wonderful music and it knew what to keep from the story and what to town down for a more general audience. It's my favorite Disney movie because it wanted to tell an artistic story and it did so. Frollo's wickedness is very memorable and it makes Quasimodo's innocence much more potent.

[@minalovegood4060]

Hunchback of Notre Dame is my favorite Disneymovie. To bad that I always chose favorites where you have a really hard time to get something and you have mostly any chance to meet them at Disney parks but the music is so amazing and I love it so much. I was at Disneyland Paris when it came out and they even changed the castle. But Disneydreams is the only part where you can see it (and I am really happy to have that part.

[@PyrotechNick77]

Thank you for doing one of my favorite movies!!! Please do Hercules, The Black Cauldron and Atlantis: The Lost Empire in the future!

[@LewisCox]

+Pyrotechnick777 Oh yeah The Black Cauldron is a Disney movie always forget that.

[@jessicaharleee]

I love Hunchback! Frollo is one of my favorite villains (even though he's definitely one of the scariest). I'd love to see a Mulan Down to Disness in the future :)

[@meaganromanchuk6101]

The Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my very favourite Disney movies, in huge part due to the score. It's definitely my all time favourite score (I mean really, how often do you hear Latin used in a Disney movie score), 'God Help the Outcasts' is one of my favourite songs, and I always get chills when Paul Kandel (as Clopin) hits that amazing note right at the end.

[@HollyBethInc]

Ah, LOVED this! Hunchback is my all time fave Disney movie! I can't believe Hellfire almost got cut, the movie wouldn't be the same without it. Oliver & Company next? So underrated!

[@tehsparroe]

I remember my grandma taking me to see this movie in theaters when I was 7 and I absolutely loved it! The music is incredible, I sang God Help the Outcasts for my solo in 7th grade choir and I used Out There as one of my first ever musical ringtones when I got a cell phone. :P

[@ReadySetRiker]

I am so glad you did Hunchback because it is my favorite Disney movie of all time. It was my favorite even as a kid. I went to Disney World when I was a kid and I got to see the Hunchback of Notre Dame stage show and I just wanted to be Esmeralda after seeing that show. There was recently a stage show and there is an album for the show Alan Menken and Steven Schwatz wrote the music for the show and a lot of the songs from the Disney movie were also used in the stage show. If you haven't listened to it yet you definitely should. Michael Arden plays Quasimodo and his voice is just fantastic. There is a new song they added called Made of Stone and his vocals will just blow your mind. And Ciara Renee plays Esmeralda the both of them were just phenomenal in the show.

[@sarahvanorden670]

When I was little I met Frollo in the parks, I was 3 and I screamed and cried he scared me so much, but I want beauty and the beast next

[@panchish]

ALSO IT HAS A VERY AWESOME MUSICAL STAGE ADAPTATION WHICH HAS VERY RICHER MUSIC AND A PLOT SOMEWHAT CLOSER TO THE BOOK AND DELETED SONGS THAT GOT BROUGHT BACK COMPLETE WITH A WONDERFUL CAST YET SO VERY STRANGELY DID NOT MAKE IT TO BROADWAY 😕 (the musical got me loving the film tbh) as for requests, i think maybe the fox and the hound, because why not? 😊

[@cascharles3838]

WHERE CAN I FIND THIS

[@lostgirlclub]

They brought out a cd and it's on spotify as well. Just search hunchback of notre dame, studio cast recording and you should be able to find it. it has a red cover. I LOVE it with a passion its fantastic!

[@lostgirlclub]

AHHH I know right. Michael Arden as Quasimodo is the greatest thing in existence I swear to god!

[@rebeccafinn4971]

Ahhhh yes! I was sad it wasn't mentioned! I got to see it in NJ and Michael Arden singing Out There was soooo beautiful

[@lostgirlclub]

Rebecca Finn WOW you are SO lucky!!!! I only found clips of the show online by random and instantly fell in love with Michael's rendition of Quasi, his whole body movement, his voice his way of acting. It must have been a treat to see it live!

[@beckiejbrown]

I was just thinking, I WISH SHE'D DO ONE ON THIS! And you have! THANK YOU!

[@josephguerena3602]

Omg! Finally! My favorite movie! The music! The book is amazing too!

[@emilycgardiner]

I FRIGGIN love this movie. The score is jaw dropping, and the story melts my heart. I love Down to Disness:) you rock Sarah

[@jawshrawd]

I love Hunchback mainly because of the music. The singers/actors are really in character and perform so well. This is why I'm so excited to see the broadway production of it at a local theater this fall. Also, don't forget Clopin has his music box in Fantasy Faire.

[@artloveranimation]

I like your channel. I am surprised that I am of few who noticed frolo's voice in Beauty and the Beast. Fun Fact: the voice actor came to audition for that part in B&B. He was so good in that one and only scene he had auditioned for, they sent him a check and used the recording of his audition for the film! When they needed a menacing voice for Hunchback, that's when his voice acting became truly appreciated.

[@Meli_Mel_619]

This movie is extremely special to me mainly due to the music and visuals. It defiantly influenced me to get into the animation industry. Makes me emotional all the time haha. I hope they re-release it in theaters!

[@LoStDaRkAnGeL]

Absolutely LOVE Hunchback. My fave Disney movie for sure. When I went to Disneyland Paris when the film came out the castle was decked in jesters hats a la 'feast of fools' which looked awesome. Last time I went to Disneyland Paris (last Oct) the Villains show had Frollo in it, and the Dreams show featured Quasi. Was so excited to see so much representation. 😄

[@pablomontanez7427]

YEEEES 😍🙌🏼 Fav down to disness! I actually was really scared of this movie as a kid but now that I am an adult I love it. I love that its dark and twisted. It really stands out from literally any disney movie lol

[@Sa5151]

My whole family LOVED the Hunchback show at MGM/Hollywood Studios. The stage was actually where the 1st location for the Frozen show was. Out there is in my top 10 of favorite Disney songs.

[@lugalan95]

Yessss these are my favorite videos Sarah! They are very well done and I always learn something new and interesting that I then share with someone... as if I learnt it by myself haha. You have all the credit. Lots of love xx

[@TheKateCupcakes]

I LOVE Hunchback! As a kid I was hooked to this movie! Esmeralda was my favorite, I had a stuffed Djali that I would carry everywhere. Also, I'd run to the top of the playground and yell SANCTUARY so I wouldn't get tagged by the other kids. Maybe you could do Enchanted for your next Down to Disness? That's my favorite Disney movie :)

[@crystalmathews7213]

Yes!!! So glad u did this video!! I didn't realize how dark it was and lustful until I watched it as an adult, cuz now I get exactly what was going down! I always loved the music!! (Even if some of the lyrics are messed up "you are deformed, and you are ugly. And hell fire is creepy and sooooo intense!) And the scene with Esmeralda singing in the cathedral, it's so beautiful, so much soul! You feel for everyone.

[@HeatherAlloway]

I'm so happy! Hunchback is my very favorite Disney film, and I'm so glad to see it get a chance to shine on your channel :)

[@animatedcooper]

Yesss, I'm so glad you've done Hunchback of Notre Dame. one of my absolute favourites and it was only recently I got the book Art of the Hunchback of Notre Dame which is so awesome as it has all the concept art. While it's not my absolute favourite (that goes to Hercules) Hunchback has a special place in my heart. Great video as always.

[@ThatArtsGirl]

Hunchback is such a special movie and for me what did it was the music! I honestly believe that Alan Menken outdid himself with this score. The music is so powerful and all encompassing that the only word that comes to me when discussing it is sublime.

[@yoyayoya101]

This movie has such a beautiful soundtrack. I love it! As for the next movie you should do, I nominate Atltantis: The Lost Empire. Atltantis, like Treasure Planet, is such an underrated movie. It's actually my favorite Disney animated movie.

[@thetwofangirls]

This green screen action is so cool!!!! I'm loving this!!! Ugh, I have so much love for this movie... My suggestion for the next Disney movie you can do is The Sword in the Stone and 101 Dalmatians! :)

[@bnyrbt]

As a mom of small kids when this came out I was uneasy in the theater. However, knowing that Disney puts a "nice" spin on their movies ie Sleeping Beauty, it was a chance for me to introduce my children to classic works. My, now adult daughter, has read ALL of the classic (and then some) as a child. One of our happy moments was when she would finish and share the differences with me between book & movie. We would talk about why changes were good/bad etc etc.

[@janinethealchemist]

This was always my favorite. I'm grateful they made this beautiful thing. Beautiful in art like beauty and the beast as well

[@sunbeamsami]

FINALLY! YOU DID ONE ON MY FAVORITE DISNEY MOVIE! THANK YOU! I really, really want you to do one on Tangled or Beauty and The Beast because those are my two other favorite movies and I love them so much.

[@haleythompsonnnnn]

Yes yes yes!!! Hunchback is one of my favorite Disney movies! I'm SO happy you made this one! Thank you so much Sarah :D

[@nenahmuniz2440]

I actually just watched hunchback for the first time the other week, and was actually surprised by how muchi loved it! it's not a movie that gets a lot of mention so I didn't think I was going to like it. but it was SO good! the music is really good, other than the discomfort of hellfire, I thought the music was fabulous

[@TheSingeuse]

The 5th Disneyland Paris Anniversary was full Hunchback of Notre-Dame themed ! And I think that's one of the rare times THoND was really represented in a Disney Park. You can find the parades and what the park looked like on KZbin if you want ! Cool video Sarah. I love that movie, and being French I can tell you that most French teachers don't approve of that movie adaptation, which is so sad. Same goes with Beauty and The Beast though. xD

[@DessMelissa]

I love how seamlessly they did the cgi, I didn't even know it was cgi! I did know that there was two voice actresses, this had so much really cool info! Love these still XD and feel so happy that I got to meet them at Disneyland since they aren't there anymore! Can't wait for next month, and I recommend maybe Tangled?

[@BecomingaPolyglot]

What I love most about this movie is that the lyrics of the songs are really good! Especially 'God help the outcast'. Disney doesn't have that much songs with such a great story in it. It's also one of my favorite songs. What I do think is that they made Quasimodo a really nice person. You learn from this movie that the inside counts and that you shouldn't judge someone by it's looks! And for someone who is younger is that a great lesson. I'd love if you would talk about tangled or Peter Pan next time!! ☺️ xxx from holland, Vera ❤️

[@katherineandjeanette2537]

Hunchback of Notre Dame is one of my favorite Disney Films! The music is some of the best both musically and vocally. Frollo is by far the most creepy villain, i literally kringe sometimes when he is speaking....even the costumed character of him in Disney Parks (I think he is still a part of the villain portions of the parade and the halloween party parades) is suuuuuper creepy! i never realized that the book was so dark...but it makes sense why Disney made the changes that they did. Kind of like what happened with Pocahontas. Would love to see a video on Pete's Dragon or Hercules :) ~Jeanette

[@thomasfort1013]

This is my all time favorite Disney movie! I love its themes and music! Also fun fact. The actor that voiced Frollo was the narrator at the beginning of Treasure Planet!

[@conniekucani2772]

I LOVE LOVE LOVE The Hunchback of Notre Dame! For some reason I never watched it as a kid but only when I was 16 or so and I immediately fell in love with its themes and the quality of the animation and the sophistication! So happy to see you cover it in Down To Disness! Knew a lot already but I didn't realise Hugo's relatives were so much against it (although I get it, I guess - even though I disagree ;)) I would love for you to do A Goofy Movie, I know how much you love it and I really like it as well! (:

[@jenniferalpert6528]

Hunchback is my favorite Disney movie of all time! So glad it was this month's movie! This video series reminds me of Practical Folks' Drunk Disney series, which is actually how I discovered your channel.

[@TheaterRaven]

What? Victor Hugo's family didn't like the movie? Okay, sure, it's not exactly like the book, but first of all, there's no way every detail of the book could be squished into a 90-minute movie; secondly, this was a "children's film" and yet it got away with tons of dark elements from the book, even with the looming threat of over-sensitive parents; and thirdly, the score alone captures the story beautifully. I think they were being too strict on Disney. Hell, even Victor Hugo was willing to change the story when he wrote a libretto for an opera based on the book; he had Esmeralda be saved at the end rather than die. I'm curious to hear what Hugo's family thought of the recent Disney stage show. It still wasn't word-for-word like the book, but it was much closer to it than the film, since they didn't have to worry about a ratings system.

[@nastasiakubrick6857]

TheaterRaven The thing is Disney's movie is darker than the book. Frollo's obsession with damnation, Hell and death ? Frollo's purely sexual feelings towards Esmeralda ? Frollo's genocidal tendencies ? The murder of Quasimodo's mother and Frollo actually wanting to drown a baby ? The entire city of Paris burning down ? An entire race being targeted ? Sure, there were some gruesome moments in the book, but the story is simplified in a way that makes it even more fucked up, especially when it comes to Frollo's character.

[@nicholechandler44]

Down to Disness on my favorite but seriously underrated Disney movie. A Goof Movie! 🙏🏻

[@Jason-xd2eo]

Thank you for this!!! Such a great film! So glad they are slowly bringing this film to the parks. With the firework show at Disney world with “out there” to the crane machine at the princess area in Disneyland!

[@JustJay]

Yes!!!! I was definitely one of those people that kept asking for Hunchback of Notre Dame, so I'm really glad that you were able to do it this month! Yay! :D This is the movie that I never really paid attention to as a kid. Like I enjoyed it, but I could never compare it to my beloved princess movies. But now that I'm older? It's definitely at the top of my list. ^_^ The movie is so dark, the characters are so complex, and the music is AMAZING. I always recommend this movie to people who aren't big fans of Disney movies because, as you said, it's one of the darker films that they've ever created. But I love it.

[@aubreyallen866]

I would love to see you touch on 101 Dalmatians! I think there is a lot of history and richness to the "behind the scenes" aspect of that film, particularly in regards to the animation style.

[@marmalade_jam807]

Hunchback hold a lot of favorites for me: my favorite song, my favorite male character and one of my favorite disney movies!

[@HeIsWeFan1]

I've been waiting for this! Hunchback is in my Top 5 favorite Disney movies. Amazing job, Sarah! :)

[@SethHannan93]

This is my favorite Disney movie, followed by Mermaid. Loved this!

[@AnnRita45]

The reason I REALLY LOVE Hunchback is because I just ADORE how Quazimoto is STILL so kind-hearted, and though he doesnt get to be with Ezmerelda, he FINALLY gets the acceptance that he always wanted/needed!!!!! ❤❤❤❤

[@carlybean8]

I LOVE The Hunchback! It is one of my favorites. My mom made an Esmerelda cake for my 8th birthday. I had a t-shirt for the occasion and everything. Please do the Aristocats!

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

SUCH an incredible film.

[@Rileyjoanna]

I love these videos! Wish they were weekly!!!!!!

[@SarahSterling]

i wish they could be weekly too, haha

[@katielafollette4203]

I absolutely love Hunchback!! One of my top favorite Disney films growing up in the 90's. I wish they would do more of the film in the parks like characters, merchandise etc. but I'm sure it has to do with how dark the film is

[@jenniferlewis7994]

You should do Fantasia next! Also another movie Disney really took a chance on like Hunchback :)

[@hpboy13]

I LOOOOOVE Hunchback! Still mind-boggled that it got made. Hellfire is kinda the villain song to end all villain songs (seriously, no Disney film after Hunchback featured a villain song until 2009!). I wish there was more of it in the parks, but Disney World just seems to entirely ignore the latter half of the Renaissance (except Mulan, cuz she's a fake Princess). I'd love for you to continue with the latter Renaissance films - Hercules next please!

[@alyssacurran747]

I actually really love this movie! I think it's because of the song ”Out There”. Also the characters are great!

[@HelloProjectKaraoke]

Disneyland Paris has the Hunchback featured in Disney Dreams! It's quite recent and really beautiful!

[@jshammar]

The Fox and the Hound! I've never seen it and I always love watching the movies after you talk about them if I haven't seen them! :)

[@lilysage1239]

I've never been so early to a video! These are super interesting Sarah, can't wait for more Disney history from you. 😊❤️

[@juliarm4636]

this movie is absolutely amazing, and very under appreciated :( I wish movies like this, along with hercules, atlantis, and other not as well known movies were recognized in the parks (though I understand why they aren't). speaking of, I'd like to see you do a down to disness on hercules!

[@veratola]

YOUR MAKEUP IS ON POINT😍👌🏽

[@veratola]

Tutorial pleaseee

[@boiqwazy]

+Vera Luci She has already posted a video of how she does her makeup. Not too long ago actually.

[@veratola]

+Alexis Zavala thanks❤️

[@erincunningham4511]

Sarah, I love these videos! I think it's great to delve into the history of Disney films. I think it would be cool to do Princess and the Frog for a down to disness.

[@JonasAlmostFamous]

I think its interesting that the most representation of this film that we see in parks is through Frollo. The darkest character in the film is the one we see roaming the parks the most! haha I also think that the films that are showcased in the parks tend to be the ones that are the most iconic and successful in pop culture. Like Frozen, Toy Story, etc. Hunchback might be popular among us Disney Fans, but its not as popular among everyday people. I think that is why we don't see it getting very represented in the parks.

[@SarahSterling]

That's true, so weird. He's always out at Halloween.

[@gabyocasio8656]

I'm loving the use of the green screen so much!!!!!❤️😍

[@sarahmiller2413]

YES!!! I've been hoping for this one for so long!

[@squirrelflight26]

I was never much of a fan of Hunchback, probably because I didn't even see it until last year. But what I was really drawn to was the musical! There was a musical of Hunchback that didn't make it to Broadway (Alan Menken wrote more songs for it) and it is absolutely beautiful, one of my favorite musicals now, I definitely recommend it! I think the cast recording is on KZbin.

[@lostgirlclub]

When I saw this in my subbox I screamed of joy! This is def my favorite disney movie it's SO good. I LOVE Alan Menken and think he has been really groundbreaking within the musical genre and this is his best piece by far. The soundtrack is amazing like seriously. Recently they adapted it to stage as well and have a cd out with Michael Arden as Quasimodo and it acutally tops the movie verison (out there) imo. The animation is stunning is just ahh I love it can u tell LOL. Next down to disness I would love it if you talked about Tangled :D

[@girlonabookshelf4922]

I'd really love to see a Down To Disness for The Black Cauldron, another one of Disney's darkest movies!

[@peridotemma]

The only reference I've ever seen to this within Disney Parks myself is currently in the DLP night time show Dreams they have a section which is Quasimodo singing Out There (in French) projected onto the castle. Not sure if this is just bc of it being in France but I really love the music of the film and consider it highly underrated although obviously it is rather dark and not suitable for a lot of the younger audience, great video!

[@law0603]

I absolutely love this movie! I remember a while back at Long Lost Friends there were meet n' greets with Esmeralda, Clopan and Frollo but I think now they only have Frollo out for Halloween.

[@SarahSterling]

Long lost friends was THE BEST for this reason!

[@law0603]

Totally! I just wish I was actually at that Long Lost Friends to see Hunchback of Notre Dame characters lol

[@shainagilbert5963]

I LOVE THESE im such a Disney fan but also i want to be a film student and my mind is blown binging these

[@robcorley7565]

Very powerful movie. Music and everything. Thanks for the history lesson :)

[@tessa3575]

This is one of my favorite movies!

[@KristiLizzz]

I literally live for these down to disness videos! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 at the start of the month I hawk your channel for these videos 😁

[@cristinadiaz9756]

Another great One, totally didn't know about a lot of stuff in the movie, I have to re watch soon.

[@Chrisyork21]

I grew up in the 90's love all the renaissance films. I was 11 when this movie came out and Hated it. Revisiting it later in my life still don't care for it. I'm guessing because i just did not have it in my disney movie rotation but honestly the only happy memories I have of this movie is the Topsy Turvy song. Still enjoyed this video and learned a lot about the film. Keep up the awesome work. My down to disness suggestion would be my fav. A Goofy Movie

[@disturbedotaku123]

Hunchback now has a feature at Walt Disney World! Specifically, the final chorus of Out There is used during Happily Ever After, the new fireworks show at Magic Kingdom! There are projections of Quasimodo ringing the bells and climbing on the castle, and the fireworks go off in time with the bells! I cried when I first found out, and I cried again when I watched the show!!

[@CurlyVickzz]

The quality of your videos is amazing, the use of green screen is incredible!

[@SarahSterling]

Thanks so much Victoria! I have been working really hard to increase quality :)