Over the years, the soundtracks to many kids' movies have become just as iconic as the films themselves. Here are our picks ...

Levitt is a contributor for TIME. Clockwise from top left: Moana; The Lion King; Frozen; The Little Mermaid Clockwise from top left: Moana; The Lion King; Frozen; The Little MermaidCourtesy of Disney ...

Disney songs are iconic because they masterfully combine storytelling, emotion, and unforgettable melodies. Each song is carefully crafted to enhance the narrative, making it an essential part of the ...

Alan Menken left an indelible mark as a composer for many of the most popular Disney movies of the 1990s. Menken revolutionized Disney songwriting, blending Broadway-style compositions with heartfelt ...

When you think of Disney, I'm sure plenty of things could come to mind at first. Perhaps the incredible animation or the iconic characters, but to me? It's always been the signing. First and foremost, ...

“There’s a terrific power to music,” Walt Disney once said. “You can run any of these pictures and they’d be dragging and boring, but the minute you put music behind them, they have life and vitality ...

Even reluctant viewers (i.e., parents whose kids have made them watch Encanto upwards of a dozen times) will admit that it’s damn near impossible not to sing along when a Disney song starts playing.