2015 Disney Character Rankings (90-81)

A few weeks back, I started an updated Disney character countdown. The preview was followed by the rankings for 102-91. Today we continue the countdown.....

Top Disney Characters 90-81

90. J. Thaddeus Toad

Previous Ranking: 64

J. Thaddeus Toad is a Disney legend and had this list been made 20 years ago, a top 50 ranking would have been easily justified. However, now many have no idea who Mr. Toad is. His ride has been replaced at Disney World and this photo is the only memory of it existing. Him handing over the deed of the ride to a character from the much more popular Winnie the Pooh franchise should tell you all you need to know about how he has faded from the parks. Still worthy of a spot on the countdown, that may not be true in a year or so.

89. Chip Potts

Previously Unranked

Chip Potts is one of the most memorable characters from one of Disney's best movies. If the movies were ranked by a large group of people, I think this would finish between 2nd and 5th for most popular movie. It happened to have some of the best and most memorable characters as well. One of those characters was the little chipped cup named Chip. He has virtually no presence in the parks, but his part in the mega-hit earns him a spot here at 89.

88. Scrooge McDuck

Previous Ranking: 56

Scrooge falls more than 30 spots and it is because he doesn't really have a presence for Disney anymore. Sure, kids can watch DuckTales reruns and they are still fantastic, but he hasn't been in anything new in over a decade. Other than Mickey's Christmas Carol he really isn't seen anymore ever. At the parks he can be seen at Christmas time and that is it. He still belongs on the the list though because people still love DuckTales and the line to see him at Mickey's Holiday Party are insane.

87. Flik

Previous Ranking: 58

I do not know anyone who has this movie rated as their number 1. It is more recent though and most kids do know it. Flik also is the main character in the Bug's Life show in Disney's Animal Kingdom. Because of that show and him being the main character in the movie he belongs on the list. However, if that show inside the tree of life were to be replaced or removed as some suggest, then he will no longer be on this list. Flik drops 29 spots, but will stay on this list so long as that show stays in a Disney Park.

86. Lots-o'-Huggin'Bear

Previous Ranking: 82

The main bad guy in Toy Story 3 is shown he strapped to the front of Sid's truck which happened at the end of the movie. He is quite popular among Toy Story fans, but he only was in the final movie of the series (so far). He cannot be ranked as high as most characters from the franchise and I have left him ranked in the 80s for a 2nd time. This is a good spot for him and I think he will always be somewhere from 80-100 unless he makes another appearance or other characters emerge.

85. Iago

Previous Ranking: 78

Iago had a slight drop to 85 on the countdown this year. He is an incredibly memorable character for an iconic movie franchise, but doesn't have the staying power of some others. Iago is one that won't really be booted from this countdown having appeared in all 3 movies and the TV Show, but he will never be as high as the genie or other characters from the movie. The biggest reason for this is that Iago has 0 presence at the parks unlike the characters from Aladdin that will finish higher than him.

84. Zazu

Previous Ranking: 76

Zazu is a character that everyone loves from Disney's most popular movie. It also happens to be my older son's favorite movie and he loves Zazu. Because he is such a major piece of Disney's top film, it would be hard for him to be removed from the countdown. However, similar to Iago with Aladdin, other characters from Lion King will always be higher than Zazu. He just will not be as popular as the others and has no presence at the parks still.

83. Mater

Previously Unranked

There is really no good reason for not having mater in the 1st countdown. The only reason he was not in that countdown is because I am not a fan of the Cars franchise. That franchise though has two movies and merchandise galore. People love Mater and he is the 2nd most popular character from the movie. You can also see him at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Mater absolutely belongs on this countdown and an argument could be made for him being higher than he is.

82. Cogsworth

Previously Unranked

Cogsworth is the clock that turns into a human in Beauty and the Beast. He was a major character in the film, but not as major as his best friend Lumiere. He was like Lumiere's side kick/rival of sorts. However, he is not as memorable which is why he is much lower on the countdown. That being said, he certainly belongs and fits nicely at #82.

81. Figaro

Previous Ranking: 95

Figaro has been re-branded from the cat of Gepetto to the cat of Minnie Mouse. While I didn't think so the last time I did rankings, that actually makes Figaro even more popular than he was before. This character is known to multiple generations of Disney fans. This ranking at 81 might even still be too low. He is a strong personality in the Disney Universe when you think about it.

Stay tuned for our next ranking of characters 80-71 in a few weeks. Next week, we will do a zoo review of Sarasota Jungle Gardens.

- Noland 

The Top 101 Disney Characters of All-Time (80-71)

A couple of days ago, I started a countdown of the Top 101 Disney Characters of All-Time. So far we have done two installments with the third coming today. In case you missed the first two...
101-91
90-81

And now, characters 80-71

80. Marie

Marie is the most loved character from the Aristocat movie. She can also frequently be spotted at the Disney Parks. I don't even like cats, but I like Marie and Thomas O'Malley. Those two are great Disney characters.

79. Special Agent Oso

There are three special steps to making this countdown. Step 1 be an awesome character. Step 2 have a lasting impact. Step 3 be loved by millions. Special Agent Oso followed these special rules and made this list. Many parents find him and his show annoying, but my son and I must admit I, love Oso.

78. Iago

Iago is a great character in the Disney Universe that is good and bad at times. Iago was better as a villain in my opinion, but adds a lot as a hero too. This guy was unforgettable in Aladdin. However, some are thrown off by his voice which stopped him from being higher on the list.

77. Brer Fox

Brer Fox is the main villain on the Splash Mountain ride and the Song of the South movie. He is a guy that was in my top 40 until I realized a lot of people didn't know him. Those that know the Fox appreciate his place as a top Disney villain, but the Song of the South isn't Disney's most popular movie. That ride though, it is spectacular.

76. Zazu

Zazu is a bird that gets to order lions around. He also holds up all the other animals in the song I Just Can't Wait To Be King as pictured above. This guy adds a lot to the Lion King franchise and is one of the most underrated characters in all of Disney. Zazu belongs on this morning's report of the best Disney characters.

75. Bruce

Bruce taught everyone that "fish are friends, not food." If that doesn't deserve a spot on the countdown, then what does? This character shocked everyone the 1st time they saw this movie. He is a helpful shark that didn't want to harm the fish. It was the best part of the movie when Bruce and his shark friends were so friendly to the fish in the movie.

74. Terk

The only negative with Terk and honestly why I did not include her in the Top 50 is that she is voiced by Rosie O'Donnell. This character's voice may be annoying, but she adds so much to the story and is Tarzan's best bud. She also leads the trashin' the camp song which is the highlight of the movie. Surely she belongs on this list.

73. Timothy Q. Mouse

Timothy Q. Mouse was a brilliant character that Disney thought up for the movie, Dumbo. He ends up being Dumbo's best and really only friend in the movie. This guy even helps Dumbo fly which eventually reunited him with his mother. What a great character and surely belonging on the countdown.

72. White Rabbit

The White Rabbit is one of the most memorable characters from Alice in Wonderland. He also happens to be at Disney Parks very frequently. This guy is beloved by millions. I couldn't wait too long to put him in the countdown or he would be late...

71. Abu

This monkey from Aladdin is well known across the Disney Universe. He is one of the highest rated non-speaking characters on this countdown as well. Although he does not speak, Abu adds a lot to the Aladdin franchise. If he was featured in the parks and/or toys/stuffed animals more, he would be ranked even higher.

Stay tuned for Part 4 of the Countdown featuring #'s 70-61

-Noland