There's No Way You'll Remember What's Happening In All These Animated Movie Scenes

Over many decades, the wonderful people at Walt Disney Pictures have put out a great deal of classic movies for us to enjoy - way too many to name, actually. As would naturally follow, the amount of Disney movies out there means that there's a near abundance of classic scenes for us to lovingly recall every now and then. If you've made it to this quiz, we get the feeling you're into that sort of thing.

So, that sort of thing is exactly what we'll give you. Having just come out of our quiz laboratory, we've cooked up this formidable quiz meant to test your knowledge of Disney movies - one magnificent scene at a time.

Let the waves of nostalgia wash over you as go through our questions. If you're having trouble at any given point, let your conscience be your guide. After all, only those of pure heart can make it through this quiz. Though a bit of courage won't hurt.

With all that in mind, we're curious to see how much you really know about Disney movies. To put it a little more boldly: there's no way you can remember what's happening in these Disney movie scenes. No way at all.

Question 1

What's happening here?

There are a lot of ultra memorable scenes that we could start this quiz off with, but nothing comes more clearly to mind than this classic shot of a lion in the sky talking to a lion down below. Whether this is a scene from The Lion King, we won't say directly - instead, we'll infer it obliquely. Anyway, you won't need a major hint here if you've seen this super famous Disney movie. Go ahead and tell us what's going on.

Question 2

What's happening here?

It's two dogs, both different breeds, and they seem to strangely be reading something off a piece of paper. We didn't know dogs can read. Well, in the Disney world, anything is possible. Given this shot alone, it's hard to place the exact context of the scene, though true Disney fans shouldn't need any help with it. Instead, knowing what you do about this classic animated flick, try and tell us what's happening in this really memorable Disney film scene.

Question 3

What's happening here?

There's a sultan there on the left, that much we can say for sure. And that person on the right - that must be the sultan's vizier, though he certainly doesn't look like he has the ruler's best interests in mind. Instead, this villainous looking character might be using some sort of magic on the Sultan, though we won't tell you much more than that. Maybe the parrot knows more than we do, though he's probably on the vizier's side.

Question 4

What's happening here?

There's some real darkness inherent in this scene, though a Disney fan should be able to light its surroundings with some context. After all, this is a still from one of the original Disney classics, released some decades ago. While the new generation of Disney movies are as heavy hitting as any other, we must not forget to pay homage to the originals. Look deep into the center of this picture, and ask yourself the question you need answered (which would be this one).

Question 5

What's happening here?

In the magical land of Disney, small animals are able to do things that we normally can't imagine them doing in the real world. Of course, it's also fun to imagine that all animals are naturally the way they're portrayed in Disney movies, only restraining themselves in real life when a human or camera is around. Whether that's true or not, we have movies like the one this picture is from to help us live out the fantasy. What's happening here?

Question 6

What's happening here?

As everyone learns in one movie scene or another, not all Disney tales are strictly happy go lucky all the time. No - sometimes (and quite often) Walt Disney Pictures dips into the grimmest corners of story telling, showing (or at least hinting at) things that can really shake a child's mind. If you watched this movie as a child, you might remember seeing this striking scene, and it surely must have stuck to your mind even after all this time.

Question 7

What's happening here?

After that shocking segment, we'll go ahead and present another snippet from the exact same movie to help wash that scarring impression away. In this scene, we see our happy characters walking over a fallen tree trunk, the full moon lighting their way. Life seems simple, wild and fun here - if only it could be that way all the time, though the movie quickly tells us that it can't. Anyway, let's see if you can tell us what's going on here.

Question 8

What's happening here?

For a well-needed change of scenery, let's leave the jungle for a second and go toward the desert, where whole new adventures and stories lie waiting to be told. For instance, there's this classic Disney flick that you've surely seen by now. Aside from an eternal romance, it features a certain mystical character who helps our hero along his path. Such a premise is common in Disney movies, though no other flick pulled it off quite like this one did.

Question 9

What's happening here?

Would you look at that - it appears to be a nice, sparkling shoe, worn gently by someone whose foot fits it perfectly. That reminds us a lot of a certain premise from a certain Disney movie, one that every self-proclaimed Disney know it all should know, for sure. This is no ordinary shoe - as it turns out, it's very important for the hero of its movie. If you find trouble with this question, it might be best to turn back right now.

Question 10

What's happening here?

We've finally come to this - a hole in nature, and the little girl who discovers it. Given this still alone, it's hard to say what's happening around the picture. It's too bad for you if you're among the people who haven't seen this movie, since it's a timeless story that everyone should experience at least once. If you're into deep fables, then you've probably seen this flick, and should be able to place the scene without much issue at all.

Question 11

What's happening here?

Well well, what do we have here? Looks like this old man is having a bit of a rough day. He was always so down to Earth, but now he's looking like a total airhead. Why is that, exactly? Oh, look - there seem to be some balloons floating over his house. Now, that's very strange indeed. In fact, if we peer a little closer, it looks like the house itself might also be floating! What in the world is happening?

Question 12

What's happening here?

It looks like Andy's two favorite toys are at it again, though we're not sure exactly what they're up to. A rocket seems to be following them close by, and that can't be good. Unless they plan to use the rocket to gain some sort of advantage... and both of them seem scared, which means the odds must be stacked highly against them. Can you remember a scenario like that happening in the Toy Story movies? We're sure you can.

Question 13

What's happening here?

This Disney Princess has lived a flowery, though troubled life so far, and things might soon get a touch more difficult for her. Thankfully, there's a solid supporting cast lurking somewhere outside of the frame, waiting to help bring her back to the light. Before that, though, she'll have some trials to get past, for sure. Take this scene, for instance. Someone is out to get Snow White, that much is clear - what isn't clear is what exactly is happening here.

Question 14

What's happening here?

Well, if it isn't little Pinocchio. Clearly this boy just recently woke up after being given magical consciousness. You can still see the cloudiness in his eyes being wiped away with each blink. Also, you can see some clear confusion - Pinocchio doesn't know what's going on in this scene, and neither do we. It seems there's another entity present, and it looks like it's friendly. Remember that looks can be deceiving in the Disney world, then try remembering what's going on here.

Question 15

What's happening here?

Here's another scene from Aladdin, since there are no shortage of classic segments in the movie to keep you occupied for several quizzes. Despite that, though, we can't seem to recall exactly what's going on in the scene pictured here. That might be Aladdin on top of that elephant, but what would Aladdin be doing on top of an elephant? Where's Abu, and why are all the citizens of Agrabah gathered 'round to see what Aladdin is up to? What's happening?

Question 16

What's happening here?

In this scene, it seems as though two iconic, underwater Disney characters are fleeing something, though it's not exactly clear what. If only we'd be showing you the second after this picture, our culprit might have fully revealed himself. Alas, judging only by this picture and by the faint memory you have of the movie, let's see if you can get this one right. If a bona fide Disney scholar is what you are, then you shouldn't be lingering long here.

Question 17

What's happening here?

Let's flash forward a few years, into the not so distant past of Disney movies. If you'll recall some years back, this Disney movie dominated the big screen, and its legacy has survived to this day. Of course, the scene pictured here has a lot to do with it, since it was enough to spawn countless memes for centuries to come. Yes, we can see that far into the future. Let's hope you've seen this one, or can at least remember its name.

Question 18

What's happening here?

In any Disney movie involving a Princess in distress, it's up to the courageous Prince to battle his way through any conceivable obstacle in order to bring her back to safety. Of course, that's what happens in this movie, since there are very few exceptions. But, is that what's happening in this scene? That's for us to know, and you too hopefully know as well, if you're planning on getting a decent score here. If you are, then get this right.

Question 19

What's happening here?

Disney has no shortage of disturbing, even tragic scenes, as we've all come to discover in one way or another. With that in mind, take a look at this scene, and try to figure out what exactly is going on. It seems as though a secondary Disney character (or is he a protagonist? We won't tell you, of course) has ventured somewhere very uninviting, and both he and his ship would rather be elsewhere. What exactly is going on here?

Question 20

What's happening here?

In the grand spectrum of Disney villains, this madame over here is one of the nastiest of them all, and you might already know why. Of course, she's had her fair share of screen time in a very famous Disney movie, one that any self-proclaimed Disney expert should have seen more than once. We won't name the movie, since that might give it away. After all, she looks a lot like the type of animal in the film's title. What do you think?

Question 21

What's happening here?

In the future, it's likely that robots will reign supreme, and humanity will take the backseat. That might not be too bad depending on the context, though we'll just have to wait and see. Until then, while humans are still on top, we can do things like watch movies about what a robotic future might look like. This film is a good portrayal of the genre, and this is one of its most iconic scenes. You should know what's going on, unless this one slipped you by.

Question 22

What's happening here?

In case you missed that last movie scene, we're sure you'll have no problem getting this one. You'll definitely recognize the face of this iconic Disney hero, and chances are you've seen the movie centered on him. If that's the case, you should also have no problem remembering the main villain of the film, and what sort of transformations he goes through, each of them tested by our hero. Hopefully that's sufficient background info to help you get this right.

Question 23

What's happening here?

In this magical setting, we see two spell casters in the same shot. How lucky we are as viewers - it's usually rare to see one wizard or witch on screen, let alone to at the same time. Though, we suppose this sort of thing is more common in the wonderful world of Disney than outside of it. At any rate, this movie is magical even compared to the average Disney flick, and you have to have seen it in order to understand what's happening.

Question 24

What's happening here?

Here we are, finally - the jungle! Or is it the forest? It's hard to say... judging from the flora, it definitely looks to be a jungle setting. But, are there any bears in the jungle, or do they only live in forests? Hm, it seems that your knowledge of Disney movies might be more useful here than what you know about wildlife in real life. Think back on these two unlikely Disney friends, and try to guess what's happening in the scene.

Question 25

What's happening here?

We didn't want to include this particular entry in this quiz, but how could we not? In the spectrum of classic Disney scenes, this one sits up there with the most memorable of all, even though it's probably the most difficult to watch. But, let's remember that all the lessons taught to us by Disney movies are valuable, even those revolving on tragic loss. We won't say more, since we don't want to give it away. What's happening in this scene?

Question 26

What's happening here?

After a heart breaker like that, let's shift our gaze to something else, and replace the dark vibe with a more positive one. Now, this is more like it. Here we see two Disney characters clearly in love with each other, and it looks like they're dogs! That would put this scene in one particular Disney movie, though we won't tell you which one. Figure it out for yourself, then try figuring out what's going on in this particular scene.

Question 27

What's happening here?

Judging from the looks of this place, it seems like our two young heroes have wandered a little too far away from the light. However, we suppose that tensions like these can't help but arise in certain Disney movies. In the end, we're sure that these two will end up just fine, but for a second there, this scene indicated the exact opposite. Do you need us to say more, or do you already know what's going on in this scene?

Question 28

What's happening here?

In every Disney movie, there usually comes a time where the hero must sacrifice something precious in order to learn a dear lesson, or get something precious to them. Such is life, and Disney movies tend to reflect life quite artfully. This movie certainly did that, and the lessons it taught us have left a lasting impression. If you've been impressed by this movie, we're sure you won't be dumbfounded by this still. Think back, and try to guess what's happening.

Question 29

What's happening here?

That red hair, that tail... could that be Ariel from The Little Mermaid? Most likely, but we can't say for sure. Well, we can say for sure, but we won't right now, since we'd rather have you push yourself a little in order to get a decent score. However, if you're a real Disney fan, you won't have to push yourself too hard to get this one right. After all, it's one of the most pivotal scenes of its movie.

Question 30

What's happening here?

Let's go back to the jungle - or is this a forest? No, we won't go through that again - this is definitely a jungle, and it looks like we might recognize which hero this is, and which damsel in distress he's with. If you're an avid Disney fanatic, then you probably know how clearly this film stands out among other Disney movies for its sheer beauty. It's a well-written, well-illustrated piece of work, so you should know what's going on here.

Question 31

What's happening here?

Here is a scene from an animated movie, that much we can tell for sure. If we can venture another guess, we'd say that this movie also features toys, and animated movie about toys definitely rings a bell... however, even if we could confirm that the movie containing this scene is Toy Story, that wouldn't help us guess exactly what's happening in the scene. We'll need solid memories of the movie in order to do that. Do you have any of those, by chance?

Question 32

What's happening here?

In this cartoon scene, an unlikely hero is encountering an entity she doesn't understand - not in the slightest. On the other hand, this cat in the tree seems to understand much about her, and about the world she happens to be making her way through. Let's all hope that this entity helps our hero rather than set her down a wrong path. If you remember the movie we're referring to, then you should have no trouble guessing what's happening here.

Question 33

What's happening here?

Too bad the camera that captured this still seems to be zoomed a little out of the action. There are characters involved, for sure, though we can't quite make out who those characters are, or what exactly they're doing. The best we can do is assume that this movie is occurring in nature - deep nature, and that there's an event transpiring that calls for a few beams of light from the gods themselves. Take a closer look, and see if you know what's going on.

Question 34

What's happening here?

Even though this is only a picture and not a movie scene, it's a dynamic enough image for us to assume that some large scale catastrophe has just struck this ancient Greek city. If you know your way around the animated movie universe, you should definitely know what went wrong in this scene. It involved a certain demi-god, who happens to be clumsier at times than he probably should be. Does that give it away, or do you need more time?

Question 35

What's happening here?

It's hard to say what exactly is happening in this scene. It's clearly a distinguished woman we're looking at, though you might have forgotten who she is if too many years have gone by since you've seen her movie. Furthermore, she seems to be holding an umbrella, though it looks to be a nice, blue day. She might even be floating up in the sky rather than walking on the ground like normal people! Really, what on Earth is happening?

Question 36

What's happening here?

As has been the theme with this quiz thus far, it's hard to say exactly what's going on in this scene. This much is probably true: the scene is from The Beauty and the Beast, and it involves none other than The Beauty, and The Beast. That's probably true, though not definitely. By the looks of the clear magic present here, it looks like something important is transpiring on-screen, but who's to say exactly what that is? You're to say, of course, since you're the one taking this on.

Question 37

What's happening here?

As we can clearly see, there's a lion in some danger here, from another lion who is clearly mad at the first. Is it safe to assume that this scene is from The Lion King? Probably, but if you haven't seen the film in a while, it's hard to say exactly what's transpiring in the picture. Consider what might have happened in the few scenes before this one, then click the button closest to the truth. If you can remember the truth, that is.

Question 38

What's happening here?

It's the damsel in distress from Hercules, and she's singing a lovely tune about the demi-god of her dreams. When we first met this character, it became clear that she would be the one to win over Hercules' heart, but we might never have imagined that such a scene as this might have taken place in the movie. Or maybe you did imagine it if you have a knack for these types of things. Anyway, go ahead and figure out the scene.

Question 39

What's happening here?

What a magnificent ballroom this is. It looks fitting for a ball - a masquerade of hundreds of people, dancing around in unison under the dim, reflected light of the full moon. But in this still, the ballroom might be best suited as the perfect setting for a little dance between two unlikely lovers. Of course, it might not be - maybe it's suited for a buffet featuring all the household items of the castle. Only you can say for sure.

Question 40

What's happening here?

Things are blurry here - you might have to get your spectacles out. Though even with your specs, you probably still won't see very clearly, since the shot is inherently blurry. That's because it's a still from a very energetic scene, where the elemental spirits themselves are swaying our characters to and fro. It would be hard to withstand such a sight were it not so beautiful. Have you withstood it? If so, you should be able to say what's happening.

Question 41

What's happening here?

Now, this is a strange Disney movie scene if we've ever seen one. We can safely say that it features Hercules, so it must be part of his movie. However, we might have forgotten who his horrible looking little friend is, and why he's measuring Herc's bicep. What on Earth or Olympus is going on here? Hopefully you've seen the movie recently, or you have the photographic memory of a child genius, allowing you to remember scenes from your deep past.

Question 42

What's happening here?

Look at Jasmine and Aladdin here, having a grand ole time under the blue light of the moon. If this scene seems a little familiar to you, maybe that's because it's essentially the most iconic scene of the movie, which happens to be quite iconic in its own right. This scene is known for its setting, song, and piece of furnishing associated to it. Is that enough of a clue to give you the upper hand here? Let's find out.

Question 43

What's happening here?

In the real world, when a full grown gorilla is holding a baby human being in their hands, that's probably not good news. In fact, it's usually bad enough news to incite a total red alert in everyone within the vicinity. However, in the wonderful world of Disney, things don't necessarily go that way. Here, there are friendly writers to steer the story toward a happy direction. With that in mind, guess what exactly is going on in this scene.

Question 44

What's happening here?

We're almost at the very end, but we're not quite there yet. We have one more Disney Princess to present to you before setting you off, and this might be a hard one. After all, there are so many Disney princesses out there in the animated world, one might have trouble even identifying them, let alone identifying the goings-on of their classic scenes. However, even at that, this scene is pivotal enough that it calls for all true Disney fans to keep it in mind.

Question 45

What's happening here?

Before we let you go, we'll present you with the wonderful magic of the Disney world once more, in its full force. As we've seen from countless films, the folks at Walt Disney Pictures have a knack for presenting the impossible in the most beautiful way imaginable. That's just what it did here, and its as touching a Disney movie scene as any. Look at this elephant, and look at him well. Then, one more time, tell us what's happening.

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