History WesternAnimation / PeterPan

Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon entry #14, and the last one to be distributed by Creator/RKOPictures. It is based on [[Theatre/PeterPan1904 the 1904 stage play]] (and, by proxy, [[Literature/PeterPan its 1911 book adaptation]]) by James Barrie, and is also the last film that all of Creator/DisneysNineOldMen worked on together as prominent animators. It is likewise the final film to feature animation contributed by Creator/FredMoore, notable for pioneering the squash-and-stretch technique instrumental to modern western animation; he completed several shots of Mr. Smee and the eponymous inhabitants of Mermaid Lagoon before dying from injuries sustained in a vehicle collision in 1952.

Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon entry #14, and the last one to be distributed by Creator/RKOPictures. It is based on [[Theatre/PeterPan1904 the 1904 stage play]] (and, by proxy, [[Literature/PeterPan its 1911 book adaptation]]) by James Barrie, and is also the last film that all of Creator/DisneysNineOldMen worked on together.

The well-remembered [[UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfAnimation 1953]] Disney animated movie presents a cozier version of Peter Pan, keeping most of the incidents, but virtually none of the original dialogue. Furthermore, it is one of the earliest examples of when the play's usual casting tradition was waived and a male actor was cast for the title role.

* BaritoneOfStrength: The Indian Chief, as with any character voiced by Candy Candido, has one of these, almost becoming BassoProfundo.

Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon entry #14, and the last one to be distributed by Creator/RKOPictures. It is based on [[Theatre/PeterPan1904 the 1904 stage play]] (and, by proxy, [[Literature/PeterPan its 1911 book adaptation]]) by James Barrie, and is also the last film that all nine of Creator/DisneysNineOldMen worked on together.

* AnAesop: Growing up is a necessary part of life rather than something to be avoided.

* ActorAllusion: Creator/KathrynBeaumont [[WesternAnimation/AliceinWonderland once again]] voices a young girl with InnocentBlueEyes who speaks with an English accent, wears a blue dress with short, puffed sleeves, and travels to a MagicalLand. And [[ParachutePetticoat her dress even briefly turns into parachute]] at one point!
* AdaptationSpeciesChange: In the original ''Literature/PeterPan'', Nana is a Newfoundland, but here, she is a Saint Bernard.

* MidflightWaterTouching: The "You Can Fly" segment where Peter gave the Darling children the ability to fly. Peter rides on the backs of two swans in a lake and Wendy flies a foot over the water, touching up her hair, only for Tinker Bell to deliberately break up her reflection.

* EurekaMoment: In his first scene, Hook’s studying a map of Neverland and trying to determine the location of Peter and the Lost Boys' hideout. After reviewing the Pirates' past failed searches, Hook excitedly finally thinks he has it…only to realize the potential lead’s actually just Indian Territory. Disappointed, Hook starts to dismiss it...until something suddenly occurs to him: As natives of Neverland, the Indians know the island better than he knows his own ship! So, Hook realizes odds are good they know ‘’exactly’’ where Peter and his crew are holed up. This is what gives Hook the idea to take Tiger Lily hostage to force her to divulge that crucial intel.

* EurekaMoment: In his first scene, Hook’s studuing a map of Neverland and trying to determine the location of Peter and the Lost Boys' hideout. After reviewing past failed searches, Hook finally thinks he has it…only to realize the potential lead’s actually just Indian Territory. Hook initially dismisses it and turns away…then stops and reconsiders. It dawns on Hook that the Indians know Neverland better than he knows his own ship! So, odds are good they know ‘’exactly’’ where Peter and his crew have set up shop. This is what gives Hook the idea to take Tiger Lily hostage to force her to divulge that crucial intel.

* ActorAllusion: [[Creator/KathrynBeaumont]] [[WesternAnimation/AliceinWonderland once again]] voices a young girl with InnocentBlueEyes who speaks with an English accent, wears a blue dress with short, puffed sleeves, and travels to a MagicalLand. And [[ParachutePetticoat her dress even briefly turns into parachute]] at one point!

* VillainSong: "A Pirate's Life" and "The Elegant Captain Hook".

During their DirectToVideo sequel period, Disney made ''WesternAnimation/ReturnToNeverLand'', in 2002, one of the few animated sequels to get a theatrical release (but still not part of the Franchise/DisneyAnimatedCanon itself). Their publishing arm has released a series of [[Literature/PeterAndTheStarcatchers prequel novels]] written by Creator/DaveBarry and Ridley Pearson. Finally, their take on Tinker Bell has long been something of a mascot character for the company, and, in the new millennium, the SpinOff ''Franchise/DisneyFairies'' line of books, merchandise, and a made-for-DVD film was launched focusing on her and other (original) pixies (similar in concept to the Franchise/DisneyPrincess line). And, for the boys (though it features a [[TheSmurfettePrinciple token girl]]) is a pirate-adventure flavored take on the ''WesternAnimation/DoraTheExplorer'' and ''Go Diego Go'' formula called ''WesternAnimation/JakeAndTheNeverLandPirates'', where a group of [[ThePiratesWhoDontDoAnything kid pirates]] match wits with Captain Hook and Smee.

* MinionWithAnFInEvil: Smee. Though it's more-so that he personally has no grudge against Peter, and while technically a villain, he is too ''stupid'' to accomplish any effective villainy.

A [[Film/DisneyLiveActionRemakes live-action remake]], ''Film/PeterPanAndWendy'', was released on April 28, 2023.