Powerful Princesses
This princess sings about leaving behind her duties to embrace who she truly is in the song “Let It Go.”
Elsa
This villain sings “Be Prepared” while plotting to steal the throne in The Lion King.
Scar
This snowman loves summer and sings about it, even though he’d probably melt.
Olaf
“I can show you the world, shining, shimmering, splendid…”
A Whole New World
This musical instrument is key to Coco, connecting Miguel to his heritage.
Guitar
Moana sings this powerful anthem to express her calling beyond the reef.
How Far I'll Go
In The Little Mermaid, this sea witch sings “Poor Unfortunate Souls” to trick Ariel.
Ursula
This meerkat and warthog duo teach Simba “Hakuna Matata.”
Timon and Pumbaa
“Who is that girl I see, staring straight back at me?”
Reflection
The key change in Let It Go marks this emotional moment for Elsa.
Her decision to embrace her true self/freedom
This red-headed dreamer sings “Part of Your World” while surrounded by gadgets and gizmos aplenty.
Ariel
This fashion-obsessed villain has no solo, but her theme music makes her entrance unforgettable in 101 Dalmatians.
Cruella de Vil
This enchanted teapot sings “Beauty and the Beast” during the iconic ballroom scene.
Mrs Potts
“There’s no one I'd rather be than me.”
Let it Shine (from Wreck-It Ralph)
In The Lion King, this song uses a powerful choir to introduce Simba’s birth.
Circle of Life
Tiana sings this jazz-infused ballad to share her dream of opening a restaurant in New Orleans.
Almost There
This voodoo villain from The Princess and the Frog sings “Friends on the Other Side.”
Dr Facilier
In Aladdin, this character sings “Friend Like Me” and brings Vegas-style flair to Agrabah.
Genie
“I’ve got gadgets and gizmos a-plenty…”
Part of Your World
This visual-musical technique is used in Encanto’s “Surface Pressure” to show Luisa’s inner thoughts.
Musical montage or fantasy sequence
This warrior disguises herself as a man and sings “Reflection” while questioning her identity.
Mulan
In Encanto, this character isn’t exactly a villain—but his ominous song has everyone singing “We Don’t Talk About…” who?
Bruno
This dragon sidekick might not have a solo, but he brings fire—and laughs—to Mulan.
Mushu
“I am on my way, I can go the distance…”
Go the Distance
In Frozen II, this complex duet between Anna and Elsa uses overlapping melodies to represent emotional distance and unity.
Show Yourself