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By Emma Singer
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Published Aug 18, 2023
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Even reluctant viewers (i.e., parents whose kids have made them watch Encanto upwards of a dozen times) will admit that it’s damn near impossible not to sing along when a Disney song starts playing. Don’t try to fight it—just bust out the mic and run through our roundup of the very best Disney karaoke songs for a night of family fun (and hopefully some passable singing).
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1. “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” from Encanto
Listen to this Grammy Award-winning earworm from Encanto once and you’ll be singing it for the rest of the day; hook up the karaoke machine to spread the bug.
2. “Part of Your World” from The Little Mermaid
You want thingamabobs? We’ve got 20…reasons why Ariel’s wide-eyed song of yearning makes the list. (Hint: It’s excellent material for a little ham with a big set of pipes.)
3. “You’re Welcome” from Moana
Channel the Rock with this hilarious and fast-paced song from Moana—a karaoke night pick that requires so much bravado, you’re basically guaranteed to forget about your stage fright.
4. “Reflection” from Mulan
Christina Aguilera is the pitch perfect voice behind this heartfelt song about showing the world who you truly are. Let’s just say it’s a timely choice.
5. “Let It Go” from Frozen
Cue the drama—this theatrical and decidedly iconic number sung by Idina Menzel is a belt-it-out Disney classic that will bring the crowd to their knees.
6. “I Just Can’t Wait to Be King” from The Lion King
You’d be hard pressed to find a karaoke duet with more energy and exuberance than Simba’s spirited solo from The Lion King.
7. “Poor Unfortunate Souls” from The Little Mermaid
Enough cheer and hope—let out your inner villainess with Ursula’s wickedly delightful ode to sarcasm and disdain, originally sung by Pat Carroll and recently revived by Melissa McCarthy to great effect.
8. “Bare Necessities” from The Jungle Book
We could all stand to follow in Baloo’s sluggish footsteps every once in a while. Forget about your worries and your strife for nearly three whole minutes with this chill tune performed by Phil Harris.
9. “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Frozen
Anna was never cuter than when singing this earnest plea to her fierce and rather frosty older sister in Frozen. It’s begging for a family night karaoke performance from a doe-eyed babe.
10. “Colors of the Wind” from Pocahontas
Though the movie hasn’t exactly held up, the wholesome aspects of this story of a free-spirited girl are captured beautifully in the lyrics and melody of the movie’s most memorable song.
11. “Feed the Birds” from Mary Poppins
This enchanting tune has a soothing lullaby sound that’s sure to hypnotize the audience (provided you have Julie Andrews’ angelic voice, that is).
12. “A Whole New World” from Aladdin
A sense of adventure and a youthful spirit are prerequisites for pulling off this classic number from Aladdin. In other words, don’t try to fake it—just hand the mic over to the tot to your right.
13. “Into the Unknown” from Frozen 2
There’s a bit of wailing in this exhilarating ditty from Frozen 2, so gargle salt water, do some voice exercises while you’re in queue and cross your fingers you can channel Idina Menzel.
14. “What I’ve Been Looking For” from High School Musical
You’ll need a partner for this ridiculous duet, originally sung by Ashley Tisdale and Lucas Grabeel, but the end result is comedic gold.
15. “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana
Written by Lin Manuel-Miranda and sung by Auli’i Cravalho, this hit song from Moana has the perfect tempo build up so you can warm up before you start belting it out.
16. “I See the Light” from Tangled
Feeling romantic? See if you and your special someone can compete with Mandy Moore and Zachary Levi, the original voices behind this tender duet from Tangled.
17. “Good to Be Bad” from Descendants 3
Get the whole gang on stage for this rebellious anthem (it’d be pretty hard to pull off solo) and the audience is sure to get pumped.
18. “Hakuna Matata” from The Lion King
The joyful spirit of this Lion King classic is truly infectious. Try it out as a duet or fly solo—either way it’s sure to be a crowd pleaser.
19. “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from Toy Story
Another feel-good hit from a Disney favorite, this Randy Newman classic from Toy Story is wholesome and very nostalgic.
20. “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” from Mulan
One more for folks who prefer to share the stage with friends (or family), this Donny Osmand’s hit from Mulan has a line (or several) for everyone in the group and the ensemble performance is guaranteed to make an impression.
21. “Under the Sea” from The Little Mermaid
Feel the Jamaican beat like Sebastian and we guarantee the crowd will be grooving right along with you.
22. “Can You Feel the Love Tonight?” from The Lion King
Kristie Edwards, Beyonce and Elton John, the song’s composer, have all sung this swoon-worthy romantic number from The Lion King—but don’t be intimidated, we’re sure you’ll do great.
23. “Friend Like Me” from Aladdin
It might be hard to match the amount of personality that Robin Williams and later Will Smith brought to this beloved song, but you’ll have a whole lot of fun trying.
24. “Be Our Guest” from Beauty and the Beast
Whether you prefer watching the 1991 animated original or the remake with Ewan McGregor and Emma Watson, we can all agree that Angela Lansbury and Jerry Orbach’s show stopping number has stood the test of time.
25. “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella
This soft and melodic song from the beloved 1950 classic is best for folks with considerable confidence in their vocal talent (just saying).
26. “I Can Go the Distance” from Hercules
It’s a Michael Bolton ballad from an epic Disney movie…need we say more?
27. “Gaston” from Beauty and the Beast
Luke Evans and Josh Gad revive one of the funniest Disney tracks of all time in the live action remake of Beauty and the Beast. Grab a (deferential) sidekick, start singing and definitely don’t hold back.
28. “In Summer” from Frozen
Yet another comedic choice, any fittingly flamboyant rendition of Olaf’s ridiculous ode to summer will have the audience in stitches.
29. “When You Wish Upon a Star” from Pinocchio
Originally performed by Cliff Edwards and rejuvenated in 2022 by Cynthia Erivo, your audience will undoubtedly give you more than crickets for this classic.
30. “Shiny” from Moana
One of Disney’s goofiest villains, Tamatoa, is the character that spews this David Bowie-inspired ode to materialism. There’s plenty of snark and serious star power behind it (think: composer Lin Manuel-Miranda and vocalist Jemaine Clement) so it’s pretty much a recipe for karaoke success.
31. “Surface Pressure” from Encanto
This explosive hit from Luisa in Encanto blows the lid off family dysfunction in the most relatable way. Let’s just say a karaoke rendition of this one will surely win you some fans (and maybe a few hugs).
32. “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” from Mary Poppins
Capture Julie Andrews’ vivacity and you get a free pass for screwing up the tongue twister.
33. “You’ll Be In My Heart” from Tarzan
Feel the love and vibe to the ‘80s soft rock cheese with this Phil Collins staple from Tarzan.
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34. “I’m Still Here” from Treasure Planet
The Goo Goo Dolls perform lead character Jim Hawkins’ theme in this lesser-known 2002 space adventure based on Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island.
35. “A Spoonful of Sugar” from Mary Poppins
Again, if you have the singing chops to replicate Julie Andrews’ crystal clear vocals, you’re guaranteed a standing ovation.
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Emma Singer
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- Has 5+ years of experience writing family, travel and wellness content for PureWow
- Previously worked as a copy editor, proofreader and research assistant for two prominent authors
- Studied Sociology, Political Science and Philosophy in the CUNY Baccalaureate independent study program.
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