A lot changed after the founder’s death in 1966, of course, and now “Disney song” can mean anything from Elton John to Lin-Manuel Miranda to Kristen Anderson-Lopez.

When a Disney song hits, it never quite leaves you. Disney music courses through genres – and can ride roughshod over cultural references; some details jar, even in the prettiest melodies.

Music, of course, is a key element to ... Because Disney songs are so linked with pop music, Walt Disney Animation Studios always tapped the most current songwriters to be involved in the stories.

With 30 seconds on the clock, we asked that they name all of the song these childhood classics: Hercules, Mulan, The Lion King, Beauty & The Beast and, of course, The Little Mermaid.

Wish, Disney's new animated musical, ... Of course, the big highlight of the footage was the two songs that they showcased – one ...

Ted Ricketts has helped bring the music of Walt Disney World to millions. Now, he debuts “Songs of War and Peace” in Orlando.