The story of 'Pinocchio' has its sad parts. Pinocchio is constantly getting into trouble and facing the consequences of his naivete and disobedience. His journey to become a real boy is filled with hardships. And in 'Dumbo', Dumbo is separated from his mother and bullied for his big ears, which makes it a sad Disney story.
In 'Bambi', the death of Bambi's mother is extremely sad. She is shot by hunters while Bambi is still a young fawn. This moment is a shock to the viewers and Bambi, who is then left alone in the forest, having to face the harsh world without his mother's protection. It's a story that shows the cruelty of the outside world.
In the story of Princess Jasmine, she was restricted by the rules of the kingdom. She wanted to marry for love but was forced to consider a suitor for the sake of the kingdom, which was quite sad. Elsa from 'Frozen' also had a sad backstory. She was isolated from her sister Anna because she was afraid of her powers harming others. This led to a lot of loneliness and misunderstanding for her. Aurora in 'Sleeping Beauty' was put under a curse which was a very sad fate for her to endure.
In 'Beauty and the Beast', there's a bit of a sad undertone. The Beast was cursed because of his own arrogance and pride. He was living in isolation, shunned by society, and it took a long time for love to break the curse. He had to endure years of loneliness and self - loathing before Belle came along.
One sad story could be about a child who lost their favorite Disney souvenir there. They were heartbroken as it might have been a special memento from their first visit to Disney World.
In 'Snow White', the Queen's jealousy drives her to such extreme actions. Her own insecurities lead to her downfall. It's sad to think that her own self - loathing and envy caused so much chaos and ultimately her death. Also, Snow White was forced to flee and hide from her stepmother, which was a difficult situation for her.
There might be an employee who was promised a promotion. They worked extra hours, took on additional responsibilities, and trained new hires. However, in the end, the promotion was given to someone else with less experience because of some internal politics. This made the employee feel undervalued and very sad.
Lack of job security can also be a sad story for Disney employees. In the entertainment industry, things can change quickly. A new trend or a change in management's vision could mean that some employees' positions are no longer needed. So an employee could be happily working one day, and the next day be informed that their job is on the line, which is really a distressing situation.
In 'Pinocchio', the little puppet's journey is filled with hardships. He has to constantly struggle not to be led astray by bad influences like the fox and the cat. And every time he tells a lie, his nose grows, which is a symbol of his moral missteps and the consequences he faces are quite sad in a way.
Budget constraints are a big one. When there are budget cuts, projects are cancelled, and employees' hard work goes down the drain. For example, an animator might be working on a new short film, and suddenly it's halted. Another reason could be long working hours. Some employees might be overworked and feel burned out, which is really sad. They love Disney but the workload is too much to handle.
Well, 'Beauty and the Beast' also has some sad elements. The Beast was cursed and lived in isolation, believing he could never break the spell. He was shunned by society and was full of self - loathing. Belle was also sad at first because she was misunderstood in her village. Their story is about finding love and acceptance in a difficult situation, but the initial states of both characters are quite sad.