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The era that started it all! Disney revolutionized animation with its first full-length animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937). This period introduced revolutionary animation techniques including the multiplane camera for depth perception.

Key Films:
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
- Pinocchio (1940)
- Fantasia (1940)
- Dumbo (1941)
- Bambi (1942)

Common Themes:
- Fantasy fairy tales
- Coming-of-age stories
- Classic literature adaptations

Animation Style:
- Highly detailed, realistic animation
- Focus on fluid movement
- Pioneering use of special effects

Success: These films set the foundation for animated features and are considered timeless classics, though some struggled financially during the Great Depression and WWII era.

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During World War II, Disney's focus shifted to producing propaganda films and 'package films' - collections of shorter segments combined into feature length.

Key Films:
- Saludos Amigos (1943)
- The Three Caballeros (1945)
- Make Mine Music (1946)
- Fun and Fancy Free (1947)
- Melody Time (1948)

Common Themes:
- Latin American culture
- Music-centered stories
- Anthology formats

Animation Style:
- Simplified, more economical animation
- Experimental combinations of live-action and animation
- Focus on shorter segments

Success: While these films helped the studio survive wartime restrictions, they're generally considered less significant than the studio's full-length narrative features.

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Disney returned to full-length fairy tale features with Cinderella, ushering in a new era of classic animations.

Key Films:
- Cinderella (1950)
- Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- Peter Pan (1953)
- Lady and the Tramp (1955)
- Sleeping Beauty (1959)
- One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961)
- The Sword in the Stone (1963)
- The Jungle Book (1967)

Common Themes:
- Fantasy and fairy tales
- Adventure stories
- Animal-centered narratives

Animation Style:
- Introduction of xerography (photocopying) technique
- More angular, stylized look
- Mix of detailed and simplified animation

Success: Many films from this era became beloved classics, though Sleeping Beauty's initial box office failure led to budget cuts in later productions.

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A period of transition and sometimes struggle for Disney animation, marked by lower budgets but creative storytelling.

Key Films:
- The Aristocats (1970)
- Robin Hood (1973)
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (1977)
- The Rescuers (1977)
- The Fox and the Hound (1981)
- The Black Cauldron (1985)
- The Great Mouse Detective (1986)
- Oliver & Company (1988)

Common Themes:
- Animal protagonists
- Adventure stories
- Darker, more serious themes

Animation Style:
- Heavy use of xerography
- Recycled animation
- Early computer animation experiments

Success: While some films struggled commercially, others like The Rescuers were successful. The period ended with promising signs of revival.

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Disney Animation experienced a remarkable revival, producing numerous critically and commercially successful films.

Key Films:
- The Little Mermaid (1989)
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- Aladdin (1992)
- The Lion King (1994)
- Pocahontas (1995)
- The Hunchback of Notre Dame (1996)
- Hercules (1997)
- Mulan (1998)
- Tarzan (1999)

Common Themes:
- Broadway-style musicals
- Strong heroines
- Epic storytelling

Animation Style:
- Combination of traditional and computer animation
- CAPS (Computer Animation Production System)
- More dynamic camera movements

Success: This era produced some of Disney's biggest hits, with The Lion King becoming one of the highest-grossing animated films of all time.

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Disney explored new animation techniques and styles, transitioning into the digital age.

Key Films:
- Fantasia 2000 (2000)
- Dinosaur (2000)
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
- Lilo & Stitch (2002)
- Treasure Planet (2002)
- Brother Bear (2003)
- Home on the Range (2004)
- Chicken Little (2005)
- Meet the Robinsons (2007)
- Bolt (2008)

Common Themes:
- Science fiction
- Non-musical formats
- Modern settings

Animation Style:
- Mixture of traditional and CGI animation
- First fully CGI films
- Experimental visual styles

Success: While some films struggled commercially, others like Lilo & Stitch became beloved classics. The period marked Disney's transition to CGI animation.

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Disney Animation entered a new golden age, combining technological advancement with strong storytelling.

Key Films:
- The Princess and the Frog (2009)
- Tangled (2010)
- Wreck-It Ralph (2012)
- Frozen (2013)
- Big Hero 6 (2014)
- Zootopia (2016)
- Moana (2016)
- Frozen II (2019)
- Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)
- Encanto (2021)
- Wish (2023)

Common Themes:
- Diverse cultural representations
- Strong character development
- Contemporary social themes

Animation Style:
- Advanced CGI animation
- Hybrid styles combining traditional artistic elements with CGI
- Photorealistic effects

Success: This era produced numerous blockbusters, with Frozen becoming the highest-grossing animated film of all time upon its release. Films like Encanto have also achieved significant cultural impact.