‘Once Upon a Time’: Ranking 16 of the Show’s Best Disney Characters

When Once Upon a Time first debuted six years ago, its world was filled with characters from beloved fairy tales, many of whom had appeared in Disney movies, like Snow White, Belle, and Pinocchio. Over the years, the ABC drama has introduced more characters found in its corporate sibling’s films. Everyone from the sword-wielding Mulan to the manipulative Cruella de Vil to the ice princess Elsa has dropped by Storybrooke to be heroes or villains.

Some characters made better impressions than others, were more integral to the show’s ongoing plots, and had more interesting twists. Here’s a ranking of 16 Disney animated characters, all of whom were introduced after Season 1 and appeared in at least five episodes.

Once Upon a Time returns Sunday, March 5 at 8 p.m. on ABC.

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