Midterm Stress Relief, Disney Style

I’m thankful for a childhood of playing outside with bare feet, swinging a little too high on the swing set, jumping off and getting a few bruises, playing hide and seek for hours and hours on end, and playing cards with candy as the wager. I love to reminisce about the funny, beautiful, and crazy years I spent living in a house with six siblings. Holidays or other big events where the whole family gets together, are perfect opportunities to pull out the photo albums and recall amazing and sometimes ugly memories.

After graduating high school and leaving home, you might see your “old friends” as I do every once in a while and the most automatic conversation that starts is the classic “remember when…” such as, “Do you remember eighth grade, when you jumped out of the window during English Class? Good times.” Family and friends are a great source for fond memories; however, when I’m alone and feeling reminiscent, I turn to original Disney Channel Movies. I dare you to look at the list I have accumulated below, and tell me that just looking at a few of the titles don’t make you grin from ear to ear. Oh, the memories.

  1. Twitches (October 14, 2005)
  2. Life Size (March 5, 2000)
  3. Halloweentown (October 17, 1998)
    1. Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge (October 12, 2001)
    2. Halloweentown High (October 8, 2004)
  4. High School Musical (January 20, 2006)
  5. The Thirteenth Year (May 15, 1999)
  6. The Cheetah Girls (August 15, 2003)
    1. The Cheetah Girls #2 (October 4, 2006)
  7. Now You See It (January 14, 2005)
  8. Get a Clue (June 28, 2002)
  9. The Luck of the Irish (March 9, 2001)
  10. Smart House (June 26, 1999)
  11. Cadet Kelly (March 8, 2002)
  12. Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (January 23, 1999)
  13. The Color of Friendship (February 5, 2000)
  14. Wish Upon a Star (November 12, 1996)
  15. Double Teamed (January 18, 2002)
  16. Cow Belles (March 24, 2006)
  17. The Proud Family Movie (August 12, 2005)
  18. The Other Me (2000)
  19. Quints (2000)
  20. Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)

I’m sure a few other titles come to mind, so join me, pick your favorite and reminisce your childhood. You just had an amazing night, huh? You’re welcome. (The bold movies are available on Netflix).