5 of the best Disney references on The Simpsons

The Simpsonsgave us plenty of parodies and references in their lifetime (a very long lifetime) and have nearly touched every property (and Disney) under the moon with a comedic flair. Spoofs are one of the show's most formulaic elements, and when executed correctly, they take on a life of their own, leading to a permanent carving ofThe Simpsons'lore.

Long ago,The Simpsonspredicted that Disney would own it one day, and in 2019, the House of Mouse acquired 20th Century Fox. Before then and after, the animated series retold several Disney stories using their humor and satire brand. As a Disney fan, I lovedwhen the writers "imagineered" their takeson the classics, and in this piece, we're revisiting five of the best Disney references The Simpsons have done over the years.

These 5The SimpsonsDisney references will make you laugh

"Itchy and Scratchy Land"

Season 6

Itchy and Scratchy Land is an obvious nod to Disney Land and Jurassic Park. When the Simpson family vacationed at the "most violent amusement park on Earth," they got more than they bargained for. Soon, Homer, Marge, and the kid are fighting for their lives against the "killer robots," and while the situation was grim, it was pretty cool.

The episode also containedFantasiaandPinocchiofarces with a macabre twist.

"Two Dozen and One Greyhounds"

Season 6

If you think having seventeen Dalmatians is a lot of dogs, try having twenty-seven greyhounds. In this101 Dalmatians-themed episode,Santa's Little Helperis on the hunt for love and finds it with his "spouse," She's The Fastest. It doesn't take long for the puppies to be born, and while being bathed in puppies seems like the ideal dream, Bart and Lisa soon learn that taking care of twenty-five tiny babies is a huge responsibility.

To make matters even worse, Mr. Burns steals the puppies to make a dog-skin coat. However, he doesn't have the heart to continue his plans and raises the dogs to become million-dollar racers.

Aside from101 Dalmatians,Lady and the TrampandBeauty and the Beast are also honored.

"Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala (Annoyed Grunt)cious"

Season 8

After Marge discovers she's losing her hair due to stress, the family hires a nanny, much in the form of Mary Poppins, except her name is Shari Bobbins. Throughout the episode, colorful and fun song and dance numbers are rolled out, giving "Simpsoncalifragilisticexpiala(Annoyed Grunt)cious" that classic Disney rhythm and spirit.

"Love, Springfieldian Style" ("Shady and the Vamp" segment)

Season 19

Marge retells the story of Disney'sLady and the Tramp, only it' her and Homer as the Cocker Spaniel and homeless stray. It follows much of the original's plot, except there's a few adult innuedo joke added in and there are a lot more puppies.

Bart, Lisa, and Maggie make adorable ones though.

I loveLady and the Tramp, and while the segment was a bit on the "frisky" side, it offered plenty of heart.

"Treehouse of Horror XXXI" ("Toy Gory")

Season 32

Bart doesn't play nicely with his toys, and he finds all kinds of horrific ways to destroy them. The Halloween segment is based on the1995 Academy Award-winningToy Story, but its tone is much darker. The altered toys avenge Bart by turning him into a doll, which breaks Homer's and Marge's hearts to shatter. If only Bart were a kinder kid to his childhood treasures instead of being a rotten one.

The message here is to play nice and you won't get hurt.

You can catch theseThe Simpsonsepisodes and more on Disney+ and Hulu!

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