The essential Disney playlist

If you love Disney movies, you probably also love Disney songs. No film studio has managed to produce so many iconic songs throughout the decades, from "When You Wish Upon a Star" to "We Don't Talk About Bruno." 

Flip through the slideshow below for 20 of the most essential songs from Disney films throughout the decades, including The Lion King, Robin Hood, and Beauty and the Beast.

Voiced by Jodi Benson in her iconic performance as Ariel in The Little Mermaid, "Part of Your World" is about the film's protagonist's yearning for an independent life above the sea. It's also really great for belting out a Disney-themed karaoke night. 

Soundtracking one of the most elaborate scenes in the film Beauty and the Beast, in which a wide array of dishes, utensils, and household objects perform a massive dance routine, "Be Our Guest" features the vocal stylings of Jerry Orbach, who voiced Lumiere, and Angela Lansbury, or as she's known in the film, Mrs. Potts. 

Auli'i Cravalho lends her powerhouse vocals to this song from 2016's Moana, written by Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. It earned acclaim from critics and fans alike, including Grammy and Academy Award nominations. 

Arguably the catchiest song from 1994's The Lion King , "I Just Can't Wait to Be King" is about the young prince Simba's impatient waiting to assume the crown from his father. Written by Tim Rice and Elton John, the song was so popular among moviegoers that it sold over 1 million copies, earning a Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America. 

In this film centered around Dia De Los Muertos, "Un Poco Loco" soundtracks one of the most visually fun scenes in 2017's Coco. Don't be surprised if it immediately gets stuck in your head. 

In 2021, after the release of Encanto, "We Don't Talk About Bruno" was totally inescapable. It went viral on TikTok, made its way onto the Billboard charts, and inspired countless singalongs across the globe. 

Written in 1939 for the film Pinocchio, "When You Wish Upon A Star" has become Disney's most recognizable tune, thanks in large part to its usage on the company's pre-film logos that are made it recognizable to kids of any generation. 

In one of the funniest performances of his career, comedian Robin Williams also created one of Disney's most iconic in-film songs. It also earned critical acclaim, including a nomination for Best Original Song at the 1992 Academy Awards.

A top-ten hit from 2013's Frozen, Broadway star Idina Menzel's powerhouse vocals helped turn "Let It Go" into a full-blown phenomenon. In addition to selling millions of copies, it also took home the Best Original Song Academy Award and has been recorded in 25 different languages. 

Even adults can use a reminder to "forget about your worries and your strife" and focus on the simpler things in life, which is exactly what "The Bare Necessities," from 1967's The Jungle Book, espouses in the most upbeat way possible. 

Singer Donny Osmond lent his vocal talents to "I'll Make A Man Out of You," featured in the 1998 film Mulan. Equal parts funny and inspiring, it fits the film's training montage, which, of course, Mulan eventually aces. 

This Motown-inspired track from Hercules boasts excellent harmonies, catchy lyrics, and a whole lot of back-and-forth over whether or not Meg, voiced by Susan Egan, is falling for the guy who went from "zero to hero." 

Co-written by Stephen Schwartz and Alan Menken, "Colors of the Wind" is one of Disney's most critically and commercially successful recordings, winning an Academy Award, a Grammy, and a Golden Globe. Kids loved its pro-environmental message, and adults enjoyed singer Vanessa Williams's cover of the song, released in 1995. 

Whether you prefer the radio version featuring Peabo Bryson and Celine Dion, or the in-film version performed by Angela Lansbury (a.k.a. Mrs. Potts), there's no denying the romantic charm of "Beauty and the Beast." The 2017 live-action TV film features a version recorded by John Legend and Ariana Grande, and it's also worth listening to. 

Country artist Roger Miller made a lot of great records in his day, and "Oo-De-Lally," from 1973's Robin Hood is definitely among his best and one of the best Disney songs of any decade. 

Oliver & Company isn't one of Disney's most well-remembered films, but its soundtrack is not to be missed. Recorded by Billy Joel, who also voices a streetwise mutt named Dodger in the film, it's a hidden gem in the world of Disney tunes. 

Lyle Lovett and Randy Newman teamed up for this song for Toy Story in 1995, and it's been a part of the franchise ever since. 

Many Disney fanatics believe that "A Whole New World" is the all-time greatest Disney song. Now, that's totally subjective, but it's definitely a fan favorite and took home multiple major awards, including the Grammy Award for Song of the Year, the first-ever win in this all-genre category for a Disney song. 

Even if you never were quite able to figure out how to spell it, "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" from Mary Poppins is one of the most enduring film songs of all time, Disney or otherwise. 

One of the oldest songs in the Disney canon, "Heigh-Ho" appears first in 1937's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, but definitely not the last. It's also been performed by Donald Duck and is a staple of the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train at Walt Disney World.