Our Favourite Disney Duos!

When it comes to creating unforgettable characters, Disney has always been at the top of their game. From princesses and princes to talking toys and animals, since 1928, Disney has given us the most iconic friendships of all time.

Like all great friendships, duos from Disney movies help each other grow. They provide an opportunity for characters to learn from each other and work together despite their differences. These iconic Disney duos highlight the importance of loyalty, friendship and compromise. They've also taken us on incredible adventures and taught us valuable life lessons along the way.

From classic pairings like Woody and Buzz to more recent favourites like Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde, these Disney duos have captured our hearts and made us believe in the power of friendship and continue to do so, 100 years later! 

In this blog post, we'll be celebrating our favourite Disney duos and highlighting what we think makes these friendships so special. 

Timon and Pumbaa 

Hakuna Matata! Name a more hilarious duo, we'll wait...

When it comes to carefree duos, Timon and Pumbaa take the cake.

Timon is the self-professed brains of the team and certainly the more talkative one. Then there's Pumbaa, who brings strength and bravery to the table. Together they make the best team! They're extremely loyal to one another and bring plenty of humour (and guidance) to those around him, especially Simba. 

These two friends show us the importance of living in the moment and embracing life's adventures. 

It's impossible to mention Timon or Pumbaa without mentioning the other and that in itself makes them one of the greatest (and funniest) duos ever!

They also remind us that sometimes, all you need is a good friend and a problem-free philosophy. 

Woody and Buzz

Who says your enemy can't become your best friend?

Despite their friendship starting off on the wrong foot, Woody and Buzz became the ultimate dynamic duo. When they team up, they form one of the most unbreakable bonds and through their individual character growth, these two will do nearly anything for each other. Despite their differences, these two toys form an unlikely friendship that teaches us the importance of acceptance and loyalty. 

Together, they remind us that friendship can be found in the most unexpected places.

Woody and Buzz are most definitely a force to be reckoned with and I think it's fair to say that they are not only of the most iconic Disney duos, but also one of the most iconic duos in movie history!

Mike and Sulley

Mike and Sulley, what a combo!

One being a walking eyeball and the other a walking fuzzball. The combination of Mike and Sulley's best traits result in one of the most memorable and iconic duos in Disney history. Mike and Sulley's friendship is a testament to how teamwork really can make the dream work. Just like a lot of our favourite Disney duos, the two may have opposing personalities, but they put them aside to achieve a much more important goal. 

Lilo and Stitch 

Sometimes, it feels like our best friends come from a different planet. This is absolutely the case for Lilo and Stitch! Everybody needs a friend like Stitch. From fighting off various villains to going on adventures together, Lilo and Stitch have been through thick and thin and continue to stick by each other's side, no matter what. Despite Stitch continually causing chaos, Lilo never gives up on him. Their friendship breaks the typical friendship mould, which is why we love them as a duo so much. 

Ralph & Vanellope 

Vanellope's glitchy and Ralph is destructive, and both are outsiders in their respective game worlds. But by Disney magic, they find acceptance and friendship in each other. Ralph is a huge man with giant hands and feet, while Vanellope is a small young girl but together as a duo, they prove that no matter your size, you can follow your dreams.

Carl and Russell

Who else wishes they could be more like Russell?

Russell's upbeat and optimistic personality is the positivity everybody needs in their lives. Even Carl (who let's be honest, is angry and bitter), can't help but try to protect Russell during their adventure to Paradise Falls, even though he doesn't necessarily want Russell there originally. 

Russell's personality is the perfect complement to Carl's grumpy demeanour and serves as a source of empathy and understanding for Carl, helping him come to terms with the loss of his wife and the guilt he feels for not fulfilling her dreams.

Watching Carl and Russell rely on each other to help fill the void in their lives is heartbreaking but heartwarming at the same time and blossoms into such a beautiful friendship. An unlikely but ultimately rewarding bond between two lonely souls who find solace in each other.

Lightning McQueen and Mater

A friendship built on genuine care, loyalty, and a shared sense of adventure is a friendship that is built for life! 

McQueen and Mater’s friendship thrives on their differences and we are so here for it. McQueen’s competitive nature and focus on success are complemented by Mater’s laidback attitude and goofiness. Mater’s innocence and pure heart brings out the best in McQueen, teaching him the value of friendship. Yes, they have almost nothing in common BUT together, they are a force to be reckoned with.

Lumiere and Cogsworth

Another unlikely friendship that we absolutely adore. Lumiere is charismatic and hospitable, whereas Cogsworth is uptight and serves as the voice of reason. Despite their differences, their shared dedication to their duties and care for the castle creates a genuine bond of friendship.

Watching Lumiere challenge Cogsworth's uptightness in the movie is one of our favourite things. It may seem like most of the time the pair are bickering BUT, they always have each others' best interests at heart. Their bond is extremely strong and apparent when they stand by each other's side through battle.

Marlin and Dory

For as serious and single-minded as Marlin can be, Dory perfectly balances him out. Although Dory has short-term memory loss and Marlin is, let's just say... short tempered, watching them work together in what we can only imagine a very stressful situation, highlights the importance of working together as a team. 

Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde

Judy is a positive by-the-book bunny that always attempts to follow the rules. Nick, on the other hand, is a laid-back con artist fox that isn't a big fan of rules. Both with different personalities but somehow together, create the most unlikely and entertaining friendship. Who knew that a fox and a rabbit could make the best team?! Well, Judy and Nick are living proof!

And there we have it, our Top 10 Disney duos!

Walt Disney himself once said "Animation can explain whatever the mind of man can conceive." And when it comes to Disney duos, the possibilities are endless.

Who are some of your favourite Disney duos? Let us know in the comments below!