20 Signs You Grew Up Watching Disney

I’ve been obsessed with Disney all my life. From waking up at 8:00 A.M. to watch Disney Junior to viewing Lilo and Stitch at the movie theaters back in 2002, there will always be a place in my heart for these shows and movies. If you’re like me, here are 20 signs you grew up watching Disney.

1. Your go-to work out song is “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from Mulan.

Let’s be honest, you feel pumped up and ready to burn those calories whenever you hear this motivational song.

2. You’ve always wanted to try the “Eat Me” cookies from “Alice in Wonderland.”

Whether you wanted to grow taller or shrink drastically, the frosting on the “Eat Me” cookies looked pretty tempting.

3. You used to sit on carpets and pretend that you could fly.

Aladdin’s Magic Carpet was probably the most iconic Disney side-kick, so wouldn’t have pretended to have one?

4. You would always recite “…and you’re watching Disney Channel” with the actress/actor.

Who can forget the iconic Disney Channel promotion clips with the celebrities drawing out the Mickey Mouse symbol with a wand?

5. You miss the classic TV-shows like “That’s So Raven,” “Kim Possible,” “Phil of the Future,” and “Lizzie McGuire.”

Sure, “Good Luck Charlie” and “Girl Meets World” may be good but nothing beats the original television shows from the early 2000’s.

6. You get the feels when you hear “Long live the king.”

I’m pretty sure we all know that one friend who cries every time during this scene (literally me).

7. You’ve created unrealistic standards for guys because of the Disney princes.

Who could resist Eric, Charles, and Phillip as a kid? They were all so romantic and charming in their unique ways. #boyfriendgoals

8. You wish you had a communication guru like Wade from Kim Possible.

Who wouldn’t want the chance to say “So, what’s the sitch” every time Wayde called in?

9. You’ve tried to eat your spaghetti like in in “Lady & the Tramp.”

I promise you, it makes your spaghetti look and taste better. Plus, it you’ve always aspired to be as romantic as these two dogs.

10. You used to have a huge shelf full of Disneyland “Sing Along Songs” VHS Tapes.

When DVDs and YouTube karaoke videos weren’t a thing, your parents would buy you VHS Tapes to sing along to “Zip a Dee Doo Dah” and “It’s a Small World.”

11. You low-key try to avoid red apples because of Snow White.

You’re not going to risk ANY chances of getting poisoned so you always go to the green apple section of the grocery store first.

12. You reenact the “Simba lift” whenever you see a cat or a dog.

It’s kind of an habit…you automatically want to lift up your pet just so you can reenact this epic and beautiful opening.

13. You have Disney songs for different situations.

There’s never a moment where a Disney song doesn’t apply. Let’s see…how about when you’re with your best friend and can sing “You’ve Got a Friend In Me?” Or when you go traveling and burst out the lyrics of “A Whole New World.”

14. You would rather use a fork as a dingle hopper.

Why would you use a fork to eat when you can use it to brush your hair like Ariel?

15. You’ve always wanted to try the Grey Stuff from “Beauty & the Beast.”

Lucky for you, the Grey Stuff is finally available at Anaheim’s Disneyland, located in Fantasy Land.

16. You like to carry around small bags that can fit a lot of items because it makes you feel like Mary Poppins.

Who doesn’t want a magic bag…want some water? No problem. Need a hairdryer? I have it in my bag. Is your dorm room a little too dark? I have a lamp in here too.

17. You’ve pretended to swim like a mermaid in the pool.

Because the true meaning of happiness is pretending to be a mermaid in the pool while trying to sing “Under the Sea.”

18. You used to wish that you could talk to birds and mice like Cinderella.

Cinderella had some pretty good communication skills. You probably wanted the birds and mice to help you make your dress and do your chores as well.

19. When you’re removing your make-up, you dramatically look in the mirror and sing “Reflection” from Mulan.

Because who didn’t grow up loving this dramatic and bold scene of Mulan’s realization of her true self and her transformation? Sometimes it’s good to put yourself in her shoes to get to know who you really are.

20. You follow life mottos from different Disney movies.

From “Hakuna Matata” to “Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten,” these Disney quotes will stay in your heart forever.