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The Wonderful World of Disney

1954 – nowShow34 seasons773 episodesNR

Action & AdventureAnimation
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.3

A nostalgic, heartwarming animated series about family and pop culture.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for brutality, scares or suspense.

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Episodes

34 seasons · 773 episodes · best: S20E18 "Diamonds on Wheels: Part 1" 9.8

Episodes

7.8
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8.0
7.8
8.0
8.4
7.6
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8.1
8.0
8.3
7.8
7.6
7.7
7.0
7.1
7.8
7.1
8.0
7.2
7.6
7.5
7.5
5.1
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7.9
6.8
7.9
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7.7
8.4

Story

Walt Disney Productions has produced an anthology television series under several different titles since 1954. The original version of the series premiered on ABC, Wednesday night, October 27, 1954. The show, which was hosted by Walt Disney until his death and then from 1996 to 2002 by then-CEO Michael Eisner (with one-off hosts or no hosts during other periods) has since aired continually as either a weekly program or an irregular series of specials on several networks and streaming services, most recently on ABC and Disney+. The show is the second longest showing prime-time program on American television, behind its rival, Hallmark Hall of Fame. However, Hallmark Hall of Fame was a weekly program only during its first five seasons, while Disney remained a weekly program for more than forty years.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Anthology
  • Family Entertainment Standard
  • Disney Legacy Showcase
  • Wholesome & Safe
  • Educational Variety
  • Cultural Institution
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Mixed Media Format
  • Timeless Appeal

Cast

24 of 576 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Norman Foster, William Beaudine, David Swift
Written by
David Swift, Barney Slater, Norman Foster
Produced by
Walt Disney, Jim Cruickshank, James Orr

Everyone

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Facts

October 27, 1954 · August 26, 1990 · Still running

First aired
October 27, 1954
Latest episode
August 26, 1990
Status
Still running
Length
34 seasons · 773 episodes
Age rating
NR
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Documentary, Kids, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Trailers Always Spoil, The Hermit, A Hallmark Presentation +9

  • Trailers Always Spoil
  • The Hermit
  • A Hallmark Presentation
  • Animated Anthology
  • Arson, Murder, and Jaywalking
  • Setting Update
  • Screw This, I'm Outta Here!
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • Futuristic Superhighway
  • Crazy-Prepared
  • Mars Needs Women
  • Product Displacement

12 of 106 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is The Wonderful World of Disney worth watching?"

Questions about The Wonderful World of Disney

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Wonderful World of Disney worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 8.3). Season 25 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 5.1 against 8.4 for the best season.

Which season of The Wonderful World of Disney is best?

Seasons 7 and 36, with an IMDb average of 8.4. Season 25 is the weakest at 5.1. The highest-rated episode is Diamonds on Wheels: Part 1 (season 20, episode 18) at 9.8, and the lowest is Mickey's 50 (season 25, episode 9) at 1.9.

Is The Wonderful World of Disney okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching The Wonderful World of Disney?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 9 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch The Wonderful World of Disney?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with meta narrative at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does The Wonderful World of Disney use?

Trailers Always SpoilThe HermitA Hallmark PresentationAnimated AnthologyArson, Murder, and JaywalkingSetting UpdateScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Distracted by the SexyFuturistic SuperhighwayCrazy-PreparedMars Needs WomenProduct Displacementand 94 more

TV Tropes lists 106 tropes for it, including Trailers Always Spoil, The Hermit, and A Hallmark Presentation.