When someone thinks about Disney moms, they might think about the devastating death of Bambi’s mom, or how Disney characters rarely have any moms at all. From Cinderella to Ariel, it’s common for these characters to lack a mother figure. But, there are a select few Disney stars who deserve credit for their important mother roles.
First off, the coolest mother award goes to Andy’s mom in “Toy Story.” She supplied her child with one of the biggest selections of toys any kid has ever seen. As a child, possessing Andy’s toy chest seems like the ultimate dream. A chest full of Mr. Potato Heads and toy dinosaurs that come to life. She also gets a few extra brownie points for giving just about the most legendary toys of all time —Woody and Buzz Lightyear. 
Coming in second on the top Disney mom’s list — Duchess.
A wonderfully beautiful mother-cat in “The Aristocats.” She’s protective, she’s wise and she has a killer singing voice. Not to mention she manages to keep track of some of the craziest kittens during their journey home to Paris.
Another top mom is Sarabi of “The Lion King.” Not only is she the mother of one of the most profound jungle kings ever, Simba, she also takes a stand against Scar, something nobody in the animal kingdom had the guts to do. Hello, most inspirational mom ever.
The fourth greatest Disney mom is Helen Parr, also known as Elastigirl from “The Incredibles.” Helen somehow manages to take care of her wild superhero children, while saving the world along with Mr. Incredible. She uses her elastic body superpowers to consistently ensure the safety of her children. Now there is some dedication.
One nontraditional mom with less of a superhero background is Nani from “Lilo and Stitch.” Even though she may just be Lilo’s sister, she acts as her legal guardian. Nani is a role model to Lilo throughout the movie, showing her the differences between right and wrong. She may seem a bit overprotective at times, but what mother isn’t? Nani is a perfect combo between a nontraditional mother and older sister.
Another nontraditional mom is Kala, the mother-gorilla who takes care of Tarzan. Kala takes up arms to adopt an orphaned child who needed a family. She was brave enough to take on a son who wasn’t her own or her species. It’s clear to see the bond Tarzan makes with her and his love for Kala, especially as he grows up.
Then mother recognition to the incredible Disney mother, the dog of not just one but 99 Dalmatian puppies, Perdita. Her well-mannered and elegant personality show no sense of struggle as she takes care of her large litter. She exhibits the undying love for her puppies as she rescues them from Cruella de Vil.
Not all Disney moms are gone. There’s actually a great deal of amazing moms who have made history — and there’s bound to be even more.
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