Welcome to the 30 day challenge of April, which is going to be all about Disney properties. There is a lot of acquisitions under the Disney Company umbrella at this point, but the focus here is going to be on the animated properties produced under the Disney/Pixar labels proper – there’ll be plenty of other chances to discuss Marvel and Star Wars.

Going all the way back to Snow White, Pinnochio and Bambi, Disney has found success in adapting existing works for its projects. Sources have covered fairy tales and myths, gothic french novels and actual historical events, but have always been put through the “Disney Filter”, being expanded or toned down in various ways.

So, todays prompt is: What Disney features do you feel succeed most as adaptations of their source? Which didn’t work for you?

Bonus prompt: What movies took huge liberties with the source material but made it work?

Bonus prompt rerelease: What material would be well suited for a Disney adaptation?

TOMORROW: Pixar movie villains