Top 50 Most Popular Fat Disney Characters Of All Time

 

Disney characters have been much loved and famous for generations now. While every character, irrespective of whether it was a hero or a villain, has received an equal amount of love, there's no denying that the chubby ones have always managed to hold a special place in our hearts.

 

Whether it was the adorable protagonist, the goofy second protagonist, or the angry villain, trying to leave a negative impact but making you fall for their naivety, the chubby ones are always different yet most special and unique.

 

And that's why today's list is about 50 of Disney's most popular thick characters. Trust me when I say, you’ll love this one.

 

So, read on!

 

 

50. Fairy Godmother (Cinderella)

 

 

Cinderella’s fairy godmother wasn’t one of the protagonists in Disney’s 1950 classic, but she did play a pivotal role in the movie.

 

She was the embodiment of Cinderella’s hopes (as was confirmed by her) and she defined comfort, as quite typical of a loving grandmother.

 

She was extremely kind and devoted her life to making dreams a reality for those who were pure-hearted and noble.

 

And, she did this act by chanting a magical phrase using her magic wand, saying; ‘bibbidi-bobbidi-boo.’

 

 

49. The Matchmaker (Mulan)

 

 

Disney's 1998 movie Mulan, had the Matchmaker make a quick brief appearance for a critical scene where the character of Mulan as a young woman with good intentions but unable to fit into society, is set up.

 

The Matchmaker is seen to be a traditional perfectionist who expects equal perfection from the Brides-to-be.

 

She's extremely rude and unreasonable, calling Mulan a disgrace and unfit to be a real bride.

 

Even though she wasn't the main villain, she was there to foil Mulan's very existence and confidence.

 

 

 

48. The Cheshire Cat (Alice in Wonderland)

 

 

The charming and chubby Cheshire cat from Disney’s classic, Alice in Wonderland (1951), is always seen singing songs, grinning, being goofy, creating magic, and teasing all the evil queens.

 

He’s extremely cool and belongs to the Duchess. He keeps appearing and disappearing as and when he feels like it and is also the only character that actually listens to all that Alice has to say and provides her with valuable insights into how things work in Wonderland, getting her familiarised with the rules there.

 

While the cat has seen different renditions throughout different mediums, the chubby grinning one from the 1951 version seems to have sat well with the original image of how Lewis Caroll envisioned him to be.

 

 

 

47. The Three Good Fairies (Sleeping Beauty)

 

 

The three good fairies, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather from Disney’s 1959 classic are Sleeping Beauty Princess Aurora's fairy godmothers as well as guardian angels, who appear at her christening to present her with precious gifts.

 

All three of them have unique characteristics, with Flora being chubby, and grey-haired with a sweet, caring, and motherly nature.

 

Fauna who’s also chubby (but lesser of the three) is thoughtful and wise. Merryweather on the other hand is also adorably plump with a sweet, caring, and cheerful disposition.

 

All three of them hold great powers and were responsible for altering the evil witch Maleficent's curse on Aurora from death to a deep sleep from which she could be awakened through true love's kiss.

 

 

 

46. Rolly (101 Dalmatians)

 

 

Dogs and food are synonymous, which is why Rolly from 101 Dalmatians too was no different.

 

He provided light comedy in moments of serious peril and can well be considered one of the more realistic renditions of a pup among those in the litter.

 

Disney’s Rolly is like a poster pup who’s unapologetically all about food and is willing to fight against everything (including possible food shaming and kidnapping!), one meaty sandwich at a time!

 

 

 

45. Baloo (The Jungle Book)

 

 

Baloo was the deuteragonist of Disney's 1967 cult favorite, The Jungle Book. He's portrayed as a fun-loving, easy-going, goofy ol' sloth beat who's extremely good-natured and also happens to become the best friend of the protagonist of the film; the 'man-cub' Mowgli.

 

He loves spending time with Mowgli, and enjoys swaying to some good jazz, swimming, back scratches, and partying.

 

And similar to every lazy individual, he doesn't really enjoy working and has excess responsibilities.

 

Nonetheless, he'd go to any lengths to ensure Mowgli's safe and well-protected always.

 

 

 

44. Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head (Toy Story)

 

 

Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head were a couple of toy potato heads (based on Playskool’s famous toy), who were a madly in-love mushy couple and supporting characters in Disney’s Toy Story.

 

They can well be defined as two of the most diverse and body-positive characters there were, with constantly changing body features (similar to real people).

 

However, they’ve got consistent personalities and are always very helpful, as is seen with the little green men whose lives they save, due to which they become forever indebted to them.

 

 

 

43. Little Green Men (Toy Story)

 

 

The adorable squeeze toy aliens (also known as Little Green Men or LGMs) were another set of supporting characters in Toy Story.

 

While their roles were quite small in the first, second, and fourth films, the third film had them play a pivotal role.

 

The adorable-looking aliens are mostly known for their near-worship of 'The Claw' (from the game they were part of) which they believe was capable of taking them to an unknown new world and for speaking simultaneously always.

 

They're also mostly clueless about all that's happening and get in trouble quite a bit.

 

 

 

42. Heimlich (A Bug’s Life)

 

 

Heimlich is the chubby old caterpillar from Disney’s 1998 animated feature, A Bug’s Life. He’s an absolute bundle of joy although he’s seen to be extremely unhappy about his appearance (as he can’t wait to turn into a butterfly) throughout the film.

 

At the end of the film, everyone expects him to emerge from the cocoon as a slender-looking beautiful moth, but instead, he leaves everyone surprised by coming out exactly the same, simply with the addition of a tiny pair of wings.

 

 

 

41. Fairy Mary (Disney Fairies)

 

 

Fairy Mary is the head of all the Tinker fairies. She’s a stout and fussy Tinker who’s extremely organized and takes extreme pride in her identity.

 

While fairy Mary loves listening to stories, she tends to get highly anxious in intense situations and prefers counting by herself to feel calm again.

 

She's a motherly figure who's always there to guide others but wouldn't mind being firm and strict if and when necessary.

 

She holds high hopes for Tinker Bell but get's highly disappointed when she finds out that Tinker Bell isn't happy with her talent.

 

 

 

40. The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland)

 

 

The Queen of Hearts was the main antagonist in Disney's 1951 animated film Alice in Wonderland.

 

She's seen to be a psychotic tyrant whose nature includes (but isn't limited to) consistent mood swings, severe temper tantrums, impatience, and egotism.

 

In the animated feature, her character keeps swerving between being fond of Alice one minute and demanding her to be beheaded the very next.

 

The Queen looks like a complete polar opposite of Alice, with thick arms, an ape-like face, untamed disheveled hair, and fat.

 

 

 

39. Stinky Pete the Prospector (Toy Story 2)

 

 

Stinky Pete was one of the primary antagonists in Disney’s Toy Story 2. He isn't your typical villain but is often misunderstood because of how grumpy and mean he is (mostly because he's still hurting from past experiences of never having experienced a child's love).

 

He was a prospector doll who was a part of Woody's Roundup TV show along with Jessie, Bullseye, and Sheriff Woody.

 

However, he can still be considered a villain because his main aim was to ensure that Woody and Andy don't get reunited.

 

 

38. Flounder (The Little Mermaid)

 

 

Flounder was one of the main characters in Disney's 1989 animated feature, The Little Mermaid.

 

He is seen as Ariel's best friend and despite being timid and cowardly, often embarks on crazy adventures with her.

 

Even though he's named after the Flounder fish, he isn't so but is simply a tropical yellow fish having teal stripes.

 

He comes from a large family with multiple siblings and according to 'The Evil Manta' (episode 9 of The Little Mermaid animated series) his real name is Guppy Number 35.

 

Flounder is extremely loyal to Ariel and is also highly protective of her and always stands up for her, come what may.

 

 

37. Al McWhiggin (Toy Story 2)

 

 

The other antagonist in Disney’s Toy Story 2, Al McWhiggin is an extremely greedy toy collector who is obsessed with collecting rare toys in exchange for money.

 

Al is extremely greedy but also really funny. Although he’s obsessed with toys, he’s very careful with them and never breaks them or manhandles them in any way.

 

Instead, he builds collections and then ends up selling them for large amounts of money.

 

In fact, he doesn’t mind committing petty crimes as well, to get things to go according to his plan.

 

 

36. Bernard (The Rescuers)

 

 

Bernard is the male protagonist of Disney’s 1977 animated feature, The Rescuers. He is a pudgy-looking young mouse whose initial job was that of a janitor for the Rescue Aid Society, the mouse version of the prestigious United Nations.

 

However, he gets a massive promotion for accompanying Miss Bianca on their first mission wherein he's made the American ambassador for the Society.

 

Bernard also is the partner and love interest of Miss Bianca whom he eventually marries and they both become parents to Fuschia and Mischa Roberts.

 

 

35. Gus (Cinderella)

 

 

Another adorable Disney rodent, Gus was the chubby little mouse that was rescued by Cinderella and went on to become her loyal sidekick in Disney's 1950 animated feature, Cinderella.

 

He helps her steal the materials needed to finish her ball gown. Gus also manages to transform himself into a horse for a short while, thus helping Cinderella's carriage to the ball.

 

The climax of the movie sees Gus and Jaq steal keys to Cinderella's locked room and help her try on the shoe and eventually reunite with her Prince Charming.

 

Gus follows Cinderella everywhere and goes along with her to the castle, in the final scene.

 

 

34. LeFou (Beauty and the Beast)

 

 

Le Fou was Gaston LeGume’s man-Friday in Disney’s 1991 animated feature, Beauty and the Beast.

 

While he looks up to Gaston, he’s mostly put down by him, even though LeFou is always egging him on, supporting and encouraging him.

 

He’s mistreated by Gaston who asks LeFou to follow him to the castle to take down the Beast.

 

However, once there, LeFou ends up getting injured during the battle. Nonetheless, the penultimate scene of the movie shows that LeFou is still alive and okay.

 

 

33. The Sultan (Aladdin)

 

 

Sultan Hamed Bobolonius II of Agrabah, better known as The Sultan was a pivotal character in Disney's 1992 Aladdin.

 

He was the ruler of Agrabah and also the father of Princess Jasmine. He is seen to be obsessed with finding a suitable match for his daughter and invites princes from all over the kingdom to take her hand and eventually the throne.

 

However, he ends up getting tricked by his most trusted aid Jafar, who almost manages to take over his throne.

 

In the penultimate scene of the film, Jafar gets defeated and the kingdom of Agrabah is rightfully restored to the Sultan.

 

 

32. Officer Clawhauser (Zootopia)

 

 

Officer Benjamin Clawhauser was a male cheetah as well as a supporting character in Zootopia.

 

He belonged to the esteemed Zootopia Police Department and worked as their secretary and radio dispatcher.

 

Clawhauser has an extremely pleasant and bubbly personality and he simply idolizes Gazelle. He’s also extremely social and has a friendly demeanor.

 

He’s a foodie as well and is mostly seen munching on food, as his job doesn’t require much physical activity.

 

 

31. Hook Hand (Tangled)

 

 

Hook Hand is a supporting character in Disney’s 2010 animated feature, Tangled. While he is initially portrayed to be someone quite evil and always on the lookout to harm Rapunzel, that image of him eventually changes.

 

Hook Hand carries a ton of armor around him and has a hook for a hand.

 

He has a soft side to him, something that he confesses when he says that he’d always dreamt of becoming a pianist and supports Rapunzel in her escape plan.

 

Hook Hand is seen as a funny guy mostly because his appearance is a complete contrast to his nature and behavior.

 

 

30. Mrs. Potts (Beauty and the Beast)

 

 

Mrs. Potts is an adorable supporting character in Disney’s 1991 animated feature, Beauty and the Beast.

 

She’s quite similar to Cinderella’s fairy godmother in the sense that she too acts as Belle’s guardian when she’s being held captive in the Beast’s castle.

 

She happens to be the castle’s head housekeeper who had been transformed into an enchanted teapot after being cursed by the Enchantress.

 

However, we are also shown her true self (before being cursed to be a teapot) and her charming personality remains consistent, irrespective of the form or shape she’s in!

 

 

29. Baymax (Big Hero 6)

 

 

Baymax is the deuteragonist in Disney's 2014 animated feature, Big Hero 6. He is a huge inflatable computerized robot that's been created by Tadashi Hamada to serve as a companion for personal healthcare.

 

He's designed to be extremely caring, selfless, and devoted to all his patients. He aims to help improve healthcare in the world by all means needed and doesn't mind going to any lengths to be able to achieve that.

 

However, post-Tadashi's death, Baymax finds a new owner in Hiro Hamada, along with whom he ends up becoming a member of the famous superhero team that's well-known as Big Her 6.

 

 

28. Maui (Moana)

 

 

Maui is a pivotal character in Disney's much-loved 2016 animated feature, Moana. He is seen to have an extremely boisterous and mischievous manner of going about.

 

He's also extremely responsible, even though he was initially painted as an antagonist in the film.

 

Maui is an extremely valuable asset to Moana and helps guide her every step of the way.

 

Being a shape-shifting demigod, his childhood tragedy is what makes him somewhat human and that's what makes everyone fall in love with him.

 

Also, his solo song 'You're Welcome' is one of Disney's most catchy jams over the years, having insane popularity even today.

 

 

27. Eeyore (Winnie the Pooh)

 

 

Eeyore is an adorable but pessimistic old stuffed donkey that belonged to Christopher Robin in Disney's 1966 theatrical, Winnie the Pooh.

 

He's extremely grumpy and holds a very gloomy outlook on life but that's what melts the audience's heart for him.

 

What makes him lovable to all is the fact that even though he's gloomy and pessimistic, he embraces this side of his and doesn't mind staying under his rain cloud.

 

He's got a typical trademark sad voice and is always there to help his friends whenever the need arises.

 

 

26. Pumba (The Lion King)

 

 

Pumba is one of the primary characters in Disney’s 1994 animated feature, The Lion King.

 

He’s also seen as the deuteragonist in the 2004 film, The Lion King 1½. He’s a huge gluttonous warthog who has an unlikely best friend in Timon, a meerkat.

 

Pumba initially considered himself all alone in the world and was mostly treated as an outcast within his own community too.

 

However, even though most animals seem wary and uncomfortably dismissive of Pumba courtesy of his pungent smell, he remains perpetually optimistic and happy-go-lucky and prefers to live by the philosophy of 'Hakuna Matata.'

 

 

25. Lilo Pelekai (Lilo and Stitch)

 

 

Lilo Pelekai, better known as simply Lilo was the human protagonist of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch franchise as well as the Lilo and Stitch series.

 

She’s an adorable young orphaned Hawaiian girl who resides on the island of Kauai along with her older sister Nani as well as an extended unconventional family of aliens who’ve come visiting the Earth and not been able to go back.

 

Lilo is extremely spirited and has somewhat of an eccentric personality. She's hated by her classmates even though she still considers them her friends.

 

Her able best friend happens to be Stitch, an alien whom she'd initially mistaken for a dog!

 

 

24. Stromboli (Pinocchio)

 

 

Stromboli is the second antagonist in Disney’s 1940 animated feature, Pinocchio. He happens to be a showman and puppeteer who has a crazy ambition of making a lot of money and doesn’t mind having it at the expense of others.

 

He carries himself with a jovial veneer and has a terrible short temper, making him well known for cursing when slightly agitated.

 

Stromboli is also highly averse to humiliation, as is noticed when Pinocchio stumbles down the stairs when on stage.

 

However, he tends to show an occasional soft, humane and patient side as well, which eventually turns out to be a facade he puts up to hide his true villainous self.

 

 

23. Madam Mim (The Sword in the Stone)

 

 

Madam Mim (often referred to as Mad Madam Mim) was the main antagonist in Disney’s 1963 full-length animated feature, The Sword in the Stone.

 

She happens to be Merlin’s biggest rival as is made evident through the non-cordial terms shared between them.

 

While there isn't much known about her, what is known is that, at some point in the past, she'd managed to harness all her magical powers and decided to use them for negative and evil purposes as she was quite convinced and well aware of her strength.

 

 

22. Governor Ratcliffe (Pocahontas)

 

 

Governor Ratcliffe is the main villain in Disney's 1995 animated feature, Pocahontas. He is extremely power-hungry, pompous, and exceedingly greedy, courtesy of his insatiable hunger for gold as he believes that will truly help him become an extremely wealthy man.

 

He's also extremely xenophobic, cruel, racist, and heartless. In fact, he is a well-aware person, one who knows that he's never really been popular with people.

 

In simple words, he's the worst kind of villain there is one that you simply can't love or feel fond of.

 

 

21. Tanana (Brother Bear)

 

 

Tanana is a supporting character and a tribal shaman woman belonging to the Kenai tribe in Disney's 2003 animated feature, Brother Bear.

 

She's extremely warm and wise and is loved and well-regarded in her tribe. She also has an excellent sense of humor as well as a very curious side and possesses deep insight into life and totems, which is why everyone in her tribe and village looks up to her as a grandmotherly figure.

 

Tanana also knows how the Great Spirits work and never questions the totems they choose for the children who come of age in her tribe.

 

 

20. Mama Odie (The Princess and the Frog)

 

 

Mama Odie was a supporting character in Disney’s 2009 animated feature, The Princess and the Frog.

 

She's a 197-year-old blinded voodoo priestess who stays deep inside the swamps, of Louisiana. She's an extremely eccentric, sunny yet wise, and powerful woman but doesn't use any of her strengths to grant wishes.

 

Mama Odie is quite well-known throughout the bayou, and Louise the Alligator refers to her simply as the 'Voodoo Queen of the Bayou.' Even though she has an extremely sweet and motherly nature, everyone fears her.

 

Her closest companion is Juju the snake who also helps her with various tasks in her home.

 

 

19. Aunt Sarah (Lady and the Tramp)

 

 

Aunt Sarah is the antagonist in Disney’s 1955 animated feature film, Lady and the Tramp.

 

She is the aunt of Jim Dear and the great aunt of Jim Jr. She holds a deep appreciation for cats and simply hates dogs, being highly antagonizing towards them, often blaming them for any big and small incident that occurs.

 

In the novel and comic adaptation, she's seen to be extremely remorseful on finding that Tramp was in fact responsible for protecting the baby and decides to personally drive her nephew to the pound to help retrieve the dog.

 

At the end of the movie too, she apologizes to Lady and Tramp, offering them dog biscuits as consolation gifts, implying that she's developed some liking for dogs, bettering her relationship with them.

 

 

18. Shan Yu (Mulan)

 

 

Shan Yu is the primary antagonist in Disney's 1998 animated feature, Mulan. He was the notorious and evil leader of the hated Hun Army that was responsible for the mass genocide that had managed to wreak havoc all over China.

 

When the Emperor of China commissions the building of the Great Wall of China to try and deter the Hun invaders, Shan Yu considers it a challenge and thus ends up declaring war on his majesty, intent on taking over the reins of the country.

 

He was a complete contrast to his successors and predecessors, even though he showed similar arrogant and megalomaniacal traits.

 

He's merciless to even the most defenseless individuals and is often seen joking and making fun of death after having killed his enemies in cold blood or simply at random.

 

Simply put, he's the kind of villain you'd hope never existed in reality.

 

 

17. Doc (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

 

 

Doc was the self-proclaimed dwarf leader in Disney’s 1937 animated feature, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.

 

He is one of the most iconic characters of Disney along with the other six dwarfs (three of whom will feature in our list next!).

 

His character is seen to be a bit pompous and panicky but he’s always looking out for the other dwarfs, ensuring they’re well looked after, come what may.

 

Doc is mostly absent-minded and lost in his own world but he's extremely lovable as well.

 

He often gets tongue-tied and loses track of his thoughts midway. However, all the other dwarfs follow his lead barring Grumpy who often objects to most of the things Doc says.

 

 

16. Bashful (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

 

 

Bashful was another one of the seven white dwarfs in the iconic 1937 classic. He’s extremely shy and is mostly caught blushing for no reason.

 

What’s funny about Bashful is that he tends to hide behind his beard whenever he feels embarrassed.

 

Bashful hates being the center of attraction because of his nature but hates disappointing Snow White as well because he harbors a deep crush on her, something that's noticed when Snow White plans on sharing a story with the dwarfs and he requests for it to be a love story!

 

Bashful is your adorable shy lover; one you simply can't help loving.

 

 

15. Happy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

 

 

The third dwarf from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Happy is the ever-smiling, joyous one.

 

He always has a smile on his come what may and holds an extremely positive outlook on the world around him.

 

Happy is extremely optimistic and jovial and loves parties, eating, and merry-making. He was the first dwarf to introduce himself to Snow White when they were first acquainted, showing his social and extroverted nature.

 

Happy is also the chubbiest of all the dwarfs and is the bubbliest and sweetest dwarf there is.

 

 

14. Sneezy (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

 

 

The fourth and last dwarf in our list, Sneezy was most probably named so because of his characteristic sneeze which Walt Disney suggested, was because of hay fever.

 

He perpetually has a stuffy nose which is why his tone is somewhat similar. Sneezy erupts into uncountable bouts of sneezing at any given point in time.

 

All the other six dwarfs provide him assistance to control his sneezes. However, despite his allergy and constant sneezes, he happens to be one of the nicest and friendliest dwarfs, enjoying a particularly special bond with Dopey.

 

 

13. King Triton (The Little Mermaid)

 

 

King Triton (often referred to as the Sea King) was one of the pivotal characters in Disney’s 1989 animated feature, The Little Mermaid.

 

He was the ruler of the undersea kingdom of the merpeople, called Atlantica. Being the king, he wields the all-powerful mighty trident that gives him complete control over the seven seas.

 

His late wife Queen Athena and he are proud parents to seven daughters, the most prominent and well-known one being Ariel.

 

King Triton is extremely protective albeit his concerns are all well-meaning. Even though he initially disapproves of Ariel's obsessive admiration for the human world on account of his misanthropy, he eventually gives in to it.

 

 

12. Genie (Aladdin)

 

 

The Genie was the tritagonist in Disney's 1992 animated feature, Aladdin. He is a larger-than-life comical spirit who acts as an obedient servant to whoever holds ownership of the magic lamp inside which he resides.

 

The genie possesses a phenomenal cosmic power that enables him to grant wishes to his owner, shape-shift as well as transcend through space and time.

 

However, despite holding such power, he is bound to remain in his lamp for eternity till he is granted complete freedom by his master (the owner of the magic lamp).

 

The character of the Genie has loosely been based on the Genie of the Lamp in One Thousand and One Night's folktale, Aladdin.

 

The ultimate dream Genie holds is to have absolute freedom from the shackles of the lamp.

 

 

11. Grandmother Fa (Mulan)

 

 

Grandmother Fa was a supporting character in Disney's 1998 animated feature, Mulan. Going by her name, she is presumed to be her paternal grandmother (the mother of Fa Mulan's father, Fa Zhou) to Fa Mulan.

 

She's an elderly lady with crisp white hair. However, despite the cliched notion one might have due to her age, she's seen to be extremely hep and spunky and doesn't shy away from speaking her mind.

 

Grandma Fa is also quite well versed with Chinese traditions and is the oldest living member of the Fa family, which is why she is also well connected with the ancestors (despite a dismissive attitude she harbors towards them, for 'being dead'!)

 

 

10. Thumper (Bambi)

 

 

Thumper is one of the primary characters in Disney's 1942 animated feature, Bambi. He's an adorable-looking chubby rabbit who's known and named after his habit of consistently thumping his left hind foot.

 

Thumper is a young comical rabbit and is well-known among the other inhabitants of the forest.

 

He's the first and one of the closest friends of Prince Bambi whom he believes has the potential to do great things which is why he decides to take the young fawn 'under his wings' to teach him all about the ways of the forest.

 

Even though he's extremely mischievous, he always means well and is mostly seen imparting advice to all his friends.

 

 

9. Ralph (Wreck-It Ralph)

 

 

Ralph (also known as Wreck-it Ralph) was the titular protagonist in Disney’s 2012 animated feature, Wreck-it Ralph as well as in its 2018 sequel.

 

Ralph considers himself to be a wrecker who stands a whopping 9 feet tall and weighs a massive 643 pounds.

 

Ralph served as the ‘bad guy’ or ‘villain’ in the 8-bit platform video game Fix-It Felix Jr.

 

However, after doing the same thing for 30 years straight and receiving almost no recognition for it, he embarks on a journey of game-jumping adventure to Litwak’s Arcade, hoping to earn a medal as well as be known as the ‘good guy.’  After gaming hours, Ralph is seen to be a friendly and warm guy, with a bad temper.

 

As he’s the ‘bad guy’ in the game, he’s ostracised by the residents of Niceland and is forced to take residence in the town’s dump along with his stump and brinks instead of the beautiful apartment building that the other residents stay in.

 

 

8. Hades (Hercules)

 

 

Hades ille Tettares (or simply Hades) is the Lord of the Dead, the fourth God of the grave and evil, and the king of all devils and spirits of the Underworld in Disney’s 1997 animated feature, Hercules.

 

Hades was the antagonist in both the film as well as animated series. He has two older brothers, Zeus and Poseidon, and is consistently looking for ways to overthrow Olympus and holds severe hatred for his nephew, Hercules.

 

Hades has two sidekicks or impish minions called Pain and Panic. He’s an extremely smooth talker and often manages to trick the people close to Hercules into doing things for him.

 

He’s usually banished from Olympus except for the Winter Solstice wherein being a part of the Council of Gods and as the song of Cronus and Rhea, he’s given consideration.

 

The representation of Hades in the film and series is quite different from what he is in Greek Mythology, one of the prominent differences being that he was in fact older than Zeus and Poseidon.

 

 

7. Professor Ratigan (The Great Mouse Detective)

 

 

Professor Padraic Ratigan (better known as Professor Ratigan or simply Ratigan) was the main antagonist in Disney's animated feature, The Great Mouse Detective that's based on the children's book, Basil of Baker Street.

 

He is the arch nemesis to the famous mouse Detective Basil of Baker Street as well as the world’s vilest criminal mastermind.

 

It is believed that his character is based on Sherlock Holmes’ arch nemesis James Moriarty, (as the character of Detective Basil is considered to draw inspiration from Sherlock Holmes).

 

Ratigan is the boss of Fidget and the owner of Felicia the cat. He also has a big gang of thugs working under him and is known for being extremely manipulative and holding an extremely high IQ.

 

 

6. Stitch (Lilo and Stitch)

 

 

Stitch (also referred to as Experiment 626) was one of the protagonists of Disney’s Lilo and Stitch franchise.

 

He is a genetic experiment created illegally by Jumba Jookiba and his primary function is to destroy all that he touches.

 

Stitch is designed to be extremely strong and almost indestructible while being highly intelligent and mischievous.

 

Stitch is known to be extremely temperamental which is why not many are fond of him (with even Lilo getting angry with him once, in Lilo and Stitch 2).

 

Throughout the series, Stitch struggles to come to terms with his good and bad levels and tries to find a place of acceptance in the world while trying to fit in.

 

He's mostly loved by Lilo, Nani, and Jumba who see him as 'cute and fluffy', and are often confused for a dog.

 

 

5. Russell (Up)

 

 

Russell is a titular character in Disney's+ Pixar's 2009 animated feature, Up. He was a Junior Wilderness Explorer and was the one to accompany Carl Fredricksen to Paradise Falls.

 

Russell is an extremely loud, hyperactive, and anxious boy but also really curious about all that he sees and is quite fun-loving too.

 

His behavior seems to annoy old Carl throughout the movie albeit, by the time the film ends, he's seen to have become quite fond of the young boy.

 

In fact, it was Russell's curious nature and spirit of determination to want to help Kevin, that reminded Carl of his wife Ellie (who was dead by then – spoilers!) and that's what led the two of them to bond in a grandfather-grandson kind of relationship.

 

 

4. Dug (Up)

 

 

Dug is another major character in the Disney+ Pixar 2009 animated feature, Up. Dug was a dog who had the ability to communicate through a special collar that he wore, which would easily translate his thoughts into speech.

 

He’s extremely playful and optimistic while being really friendly and lovable. Dug had the adorable nature of almost instantly liking and being fond of everyone he came across.

 

He’s also very obedient and follows every instruction given to him, although he comes across as an airhead sometimes.

 

Dug also tends to get distracted quite easily and squirrels were a major weakness for him.

 

He’s an extremely social dog and loves spreading love everywhere he went. Dug originally belong to Charles Muntz and eventually finds a new owner in Carl.

 

 

3. Sadness (Inside Out)

 

 

Sadness is one of the pivotal characters in Disney+ Pixar's 2015 much-loved animated feature, Inside Out.

 

She's one of the five emotions that resides within the mind of Riley Anderson. Sadness first came into existence within 33 seconds of Riley's birth and that's when she met Joy.

 

She'd often cause baby Riley to cry and Joy would push her aside to fix the situation.

 

Sadness would only come to the fore when Riley did not get things to happen according to plan and when she went about throwing tantrums.

 

Sadness had an extremely difficult time being positive, albeit she wanted to. She’s extremely melancholic and emotional, albeit her depiction has been extremely cute and harmless.

 

Her emotions were barely used as Joy always tried to keep Riley happy and would end up treating Sadness badly.

 

Even though Sadness was barely used, she yearned to be equal to the other emotions.

 

 

2. Ursula (The Little Mermaid)

 

 

Ursula (also known as the Sea Witch) was the main antagonist in Disney’s 1989 animated feature, The Little Mermaid.

 

She’s an evil Cecaelia (half octopus and half woman) who goes about striking deals with the innocent merfolk promising to make all their dreams come true.

 

Ursula was initially a resident of King Triton’s palace but gets banished and exiled from there on the orders of the king.

 

Scorned, she’s turned vengeful and seeks vengeance by trying to harness the power of the king’s trident to become the ultimate ruler of the sea.

 

She’s one of the most prominent members of Disney’s villain line-up and has inspired many other villains after her.

 

It is believed that her character has taken inspiration from the drag queen Divine.

 

 

1. Winnie the Pooh (The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh)

 

 

Our final adorable chubby Disney character is none other than Winnie the Pooh from Disney's 1977 cult animated feature, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.

 

Pooh is all things happy and comfortable. He's an adorable bubbly little bear who always finds himself in some or other trouble.

 

He has a cute little belly and holds immense love for honey. Pooh resides in an imaginative world called Hundred Acre Wood and the place is inhabited by all sorts of stuffed toys owned by Pooh's owner Christopher Robin.

 

He's extremely friendly with a childlike, innocent demeanor and is extremely loyal to all his friends, especially Christopher.

 

He’s well known for trying to be highly optimistic during times of despair, often trying to instill a sense of positivity in his friends like Piglet and Eeyore.

 

Hope this list of 50 popular fat Disney characters not just fills you with happy childhood memories but also gives you a trip down memory lane.

 

Whether positive or negative, each of these characters played a major role in our growing-up years and provided lessons that somehow stayed with us, throughout.

 

Hope you had fun reading this list as much as it was fun writing it!