A good Disney hero arc is simply magical. For example, Frozen‘s Elsa is transformed from being ashamed of her unique gift to becoming a confident queen — fabulous, we’re here for it. But can we talk about how many amazing best friends those heroes have? No matter if the sidekick is human, animal, or enchanted creature, our heroes would never have achieved their dreams, found true love, defeated the bad guys, or reached their “happily ever after” without their best friends.
Let’s honor these unsung heroes by highlighting a few of our favorite animated Disney characters’ best friends. You might be surprised at how selfless, loyal, and supportive they have been for your favorite characters. Keep reading to see a definitive list of the top 15 animated Disney best friends. (Disclaimer: there are so many sidekicks that this will no doubt be a controversial list.)
