Disney movies in digital have standard price points: $19.99 for HD if it’s a recent release, an all-time bestseller (like most of the Pixar films) or has special features, $17.99 if it’s an older release. But from now through 5/31/16, you’ll find these popular Disney Digital titles on sale! Descriptions below are from IMDB.
Mulan (G, 4.5/5 stars, on sale to own for $15.99 in HD)
This retelling of the old Chinese folktale is about the story of a young Chinese maiden who learns that her weakened and lame father is to be called up into the army in order to fight the invading Huns.
Knowing that he would never survive the rigours of war in his state, she decides to disguise herself and join in his place. Unknown to her, her ancestors are aware of this and to prevent it, they order a tiny disgraced dragon, Mushu to join her in order to force her to abandon her plan.
He agrees, but when he meets Mulan, he learns that she cannot be dissuaded and so decides to help her in the perilous times ahead.
– Written by Kenneth Chisholm
Big Hero 6 + Bonus Features (PG, 5/5 stars, on sale to own for $17.99 in HD)
Six reluctant first-time crime fighters team up to save their city.
When a devastating event befalls the city of San Fransokyo and catapults Hiro into the midst of danger, he turns to Baymax and his close friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tomago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred.
Determined to uncover the mystery, Hiro transforms his friends into a band of high-tech heroes called “Big Hero 6.”
– Written by Walt Disney Animation Studios
Wreck-It Ralph (PG, 4.5/5 stars, on sale to own for $15.99 in HD)
Wreck-It Ralph longs to be as beloved as his game’s perfect Good Guy, Fix-It Felix. Problem is, nobody loves a Bad Guy. But they do love heroes… so when a modern, first-person shooter game arrives featuring tough-as-nails Sergeant Calhoun, Ralph sees it as his ticket to heroism and happiness.
He sneaks into the game with a simple plan — win a medal — but soon wrecks everything, and accidentally unleashes a deadly enemy that threatens every game in the arcade.
Ralph’s only hope? Vanellope von Schweetz, a young troublemaking “glitch” from a candy-coated cart racing game who might just be the one to teach Ralph what it means to be a Good Guy.
But will he realize he is good enough to become a hero before it’s “Game Over” for the entire arcade?
– Written by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Robin Hood (G, 4.5/5 stars, on sale to own for $14.99 in HD)
Prince John, an immature lion, rules England as heartlessly tyrannical regent for his crusader brother John Lionheart.
Robin Hood, Little John and Friar Tuck cleverly revolt against over-taxation and general oppression by the sheriff of Nottingham and other royal men.
Robin wins the heart of royal ward Marian. Regular methods failing catch Robin, the king organizes an archery tournament, which the country’s best archer just can’t resist.
– Written by KGF Vissers
The Sword in the Stone (G, 4.5/5 stars, on sale to own for $14.99 in HD)
Merlin trains a young lad destined to be the King of England.
Arthur (aka Wart) is a young boy who aspires to be a knight’s squire.
On a hunting trip he falls in on Merlin, a powerful but amnesiac wizard who has plans for Wart beyond mere squiredom.
He starts by trying to give Wart an education (whatever that is), believing that once one has an education, one can go anywhere. Needless to say, it doesn’t quite work out that way.
– Written by Tim Pickett
Hercules (G, 4.5/5 stars, on sale to own for $14.99 in HD)
Hercules, son of the Greek God, Zeus, is turned into a half-god, half-mortal by evil Hades, God of the Underworld, who plans to overthrow Zeus.
Hercules is raised on Earth and retains his god-like strength, but when he discovers his immortal heritage Zeus tells him that to return to Mount Olympus he must become a true hero. Hercules becomes a famous hero with the help of his friend Pegasus and his personal trainer, Phil the satyr.
Hercules battles monsters, Hades and the Titans, but it is his self-sacrifice to rescue his love Meg which makes him a true hero.
– Written by Kristi Connolly
Atlantis: The Lost Empire (PG, 4/5 stars, on sale to own for $14.99 in HD)
1914: Milo Thatch, grandson of the great Thaddeus Thatch works in the boiler room of a museum. He knows that Atlantis was real, and he can get there if he has the mysterious Shephards journal, which can guide him to Atlantis. But he needs someone to fund a voyage.
His employer thinks he’s dotty, and refuses to fund any crazy idea. He returns home to his apartment and finds a woman there. She takes him to Preston B. Whitmore, an old friend of his Grandfathers. He gives him the shepherds journal, a submarine and a 5 star crew.
They travel through the Atlantic ocean, face a large lobster called the Leviathan, and finally get to Atlantis. But does the Atlantis crew have a lust for discovery, or something else?
– Written by laserwatch007
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