These classic elements shape Disney’s storytelling, giving layers of mystery, magic, and moral growth to the tales!
A
Accidental Hero
Adventure
Animal Companions
Animation
Apprenticeship
B
Backstory Revelation
Ball
Ballad
Beautiful Garden
Benevolent Ruler
Bewitched Mirror
Big Feast
Bonding
Bravery
C
Captive Princess
Castle
Charmed Item
Childhood Friend
Choreographed Dance
Chosen One
Comic Relief
Coming of Age
Compassion
Confession of Love
Confrontation
Courageous Hero
Cruel Villain
Curse
D
Daring Escape
Dark Forest
Daydreaming
Destiny
Disguise
Disguise as a Commoner
Distant Land
Dream Fulfilled
Dreaming
E
Enchanted Forest
Enchanted Object
Endangered Home
Evil Laugh
Evil Stepmother
F
Fairy
Fairy Godmother
Fairy Tale
Fateful Encounter
Forbidden Love
Forbidden Place
Fortune
Fortune Teller
Friendship
Funny Sidekick
G
Ghostly Presence
Glowing Lights
Good vs. Evil
Grumpy Old Man
H
Happily Ever After
Hero's Journey
Heroic Act
Hidden Identity
Hidden Passage
Homecoming
Hopeful Song
Humble Beginnings
I
Identity
Inner Strength
Innocence
Inspirational Speech
J
Jealous Rival
Jealous Stepsister
Journey
Journey of Self-Discovery
K
Kindness
King
Kingdom
Kiss of True Love
L
Leap of Faith
Lesson Learned
Lighthearted Moments
Lonely Tower
Lost Artifact
Lost Family Member
Love
M
Magical Animal/Creature
Magical Spell
Majestic Scenery
Masked Ball
Mentor
Minions
Misdirection
Mistaken Identity
Moral Lesson
Musical
Mysterious Guide
Mysterious Stranger
N
New Friendships
Noble Cause
Noble Sacrifice
O
Oblivious Villain
Obstacles
Old Magic
Once Upon A Time
Opening Song
P
Parental Figure
Playful Mischief
Prince
Prince Charming
Princess
Prophecy
Protector
Q
Queen
Quest
R
Redemption Arc
Rescue Mission
Reunion
Reversal of Fortune
Rivalry
Romantic Interest
Royal Court
Royal Heir
Royal Wedding
S
Secret Power
Self-Sacrifice
Shapeshifting
Silly Song
Star-Crossed Lovers
Strong Will
Sword
T
Talking Animal
Talking Object
Teamwork
Temptation
Throne
Transformation
Trapped Hero
Treasure
True Love
Trusty Steed
U
Unexpected Ally
V
Villain
Villain's Song
Virtuous Deed
W
Wand
Wedding
Whimsical Setting
Wise Elder
Witch
Wizard
Wonder