Most Underrated Disney Animated Movies? The Bros Have Opinions!

Episode Overview

The Bibbidity Bobbidity Bros (Josh and Pierce) kick off a new episode with a quick life update—mostly about the kids: gymnastics, school presentations, and potty training. Then they jump into their main topic: “Most Underrated Disney Animated Movies” (with a few Pixar picks mixed in).

The vibe is casual and opinionated, with the recurring theme that these movies don’t get as much credit as bigger crowd-pleasers.

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Notable Highlights & “Underrated” Takes

Josh’s Top Picks

• Goofy Movie (Josh’s #1): They argue it’s still underrated “for the masses,” despite a cult following.
  • Running bit: the family soundtrack is so popular the kids sing it constantly—illustrating how it can be under-recognized outside their bubble.
• Treasure Planet (#3 for Josh): A strong “go watch it” recommendation.
  • They praise the music, characters, and pirate vibe, sometimes comparing it to Atlantis (and even preferring it at times).
• Onward (Josh’s #1): Their emotional pick.
  • They connect it to themes of grief/family and “finding yourself.”
  • Josh calls it rewatchable comfort content, noting the lack of a major “big soundtrack moment” as a reason it may not stick in pop culture.

Pierce’s Top Picks

• A Bug’s Life: Said to be constantly overshadowed by other Pixar classics. Still, they maintain it’s “right up there.”
  • They note it has fallen off over time—especially because attractions tied to it faded away.
• Monsters University (#2 for Pierce): Enjoyed as a prequel that adds background without continuing the sequel storyline.
  • They also treat prequels like a (joking) guilty pleasure when they work.

Debate & Additional Underrated Suggestions

• The Princess and the Frog: Josh and Pierce debate whether it’s truly underrated.
  • Josh: Tiana doesn’t get listed as often as top-tier princesses like Belle/Ariel/Cinderella.
  • Pierce: it may be appropriately rated.
• Rescuers Down Under: Presented as a “forgotten” Disney classic—worth watching as a follow-up to The Rescuers.
• Brave: Named underrated largely because people overlook it compared to other Pixar/Disney releases.
  • They love the strong female lead, plus the humor in the accents and “brothers,” even if parts of the story don’t fully land for them.
• Luca: Arrived at a “bad time,” but is still praised for identity and acceptance.
  • Alberto and the supporting cast are highlighted as comedy standouts.
• Emperor’s New Groove (from Gwen’s side / family influence): Fans love the comedy; Pierce admits he falls asleep before finishing.
• Brother Bear: Liked for story and soundtrack, but criticized for the animation—sparking one of the sharper jokes.
• Sword in the Stone: Not discussed much anymore, but praised for Merlin and the “kid/Arthur” dynamic.

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Jokes & Recurring Bits

• The hosts keep arguing whether films are truly “underrated” or simply not discussed enough, often because other releases drown them out.
• Early on, a pizza tangent appears:
  • Costco pizza vs. Disney pizza
  • Hot take: room-delivery Disney pizza at night is the worst
  • Pierce stays loyal to “Puffy Pizza”/Disney pizza, leading to friendly disagreement.
• They toss in pop-culture comparisons (including “reminds me of D&D” for Onward’s adventure vibe) and tease each other’s “worst takes,” especially about animation.

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Disney News Segment (Separate From the Movie Debate)

Before the rankings, they share trip-planning updates:

• Hollywood Studios: Info about “The Magic of Disney Animation” opening dates and hours, including:
  • Stitch’s animation office
  • Enchanted artwork
  • an Alice in Wonderland playground
• Festival of the Holidays at Epcot: Dates/time slots and notes that processional lineup details are being released, with general festival season expectations (Christmas season approaching).

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People Mentioned

• Josh (host): Many picks including Goofy Movie, Treasure Planet, the Princess and the Frog debate, and Onward (#1).
• Pierce (host): Picks including A Bug’s Life, Monsters University, Brave, Luca, and others.
• Addie, Violet, Lily, Gwen: Family members repeatedly referenced (kids and a prominent listener/family presence).
• Derek: Mentioned in plans/shout-out.