Disney has always been an integral part ofKingdom Hearts, with worlds from various Disney properties being the bulk of the explorable locales in the series. And within these worlds, the Disney characters are the ones who define Sora, Donald, and Goofy’s adventures there.
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However, not every Disney cameo requires an entire in-game level to highlight them. Stitch originally appeared inKingdom Hearts 2, butLilo and Stitchdidn’t have a world until the next game. Similarly,Chicken LittleandBambihave never had worlds despite their protagonists appearing as summons in the series. So, there’s precedent for solo character cameos, and these would be some of the best candidates for this.
8Grunkle Stan
When thinking of characters to pick out ofGravity Falls, most people would likely select either Dipper or Mabel as they are the main characters. However, it’s hard to deny that Grunkle Stan has the strongest personality in the show.
Specifically, the best way to use Stan would be to play on his role as the owner of the Mystery Shack. Picture an in-game store run by Stan, offering strange items with hidden uses. This might provide some interesting gameplay systems, and Sora just happens to be the kind of gullible kid Stan wouldn’t be able to resist swindling.
7Mirabel
2021sEncantowas one of Disney’s biggest musical successes in recent years. It focused on a superpowered Columbian family struggling with the sudden loss oftheir abilities. As the sole powerless descendant of the family, Mirabel spends the movie trying to prove herself and fix her family’s issues.
Her energetic personality would bounce off Sora perfectly, and the two could easily become fast friends. Hearing about her family troubles might even prompt some discussion about Sora’s parents, which fans have been wanting to know about for over twenty years now. UsingEncantofora redemptive musical worldmight also be worth a try.
6Lilo
As previously mentioned, Stitch originally appeared inKH2in Radiant Garden and was later seen again inBirth By Sleepin his own world. However, this world only covered the opening portion ofLilo and Stitch, meaning Lilo herself was nowhere to be found.
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It’s honestly a crime that the series has come so far without Lilo making an appearance. As popular as Stitch is by himself, it’s his relationship with Lilo that serves asthe heart of the original movie. If Stitch is going to remain a wandering entity inKH, maybe it’s time he brought Lilo along too.
5Max Goof
Goofy is in hot contention for the most frequently appearing Disney character in all ofKH, as he and Donald are the main party members for all of the numbered titles. Yet, there is never any mention of his son, Max. It’s not even clear if Max exists in the world ofKH.
Even when players are allowed to visit Disney Castle, Max is nowhere to be found.It’s about time this changed. His relationship with his son is some of the best character development Goofy ever gets, and inKHwhere he is a royal guard, it would be interesting to see a version of Max who actually looks up to his dad.
4Della Duck
Speaking of neglected Disney family members, Donald’s nephews have been inKHsince the first game, but their mother Della is still nowhere to be found. To be fair, Della only received a proper characterization inDucktales(2017), which was airing whileKH3was in development. Going forward though, she should definitely be included.
TheDucktalesversion of her would be just as enthusiastic about adventure as Sora and would be a good foil to the often cowardlyKHiteration of Donald. Especially as the search for Sora seems to be the main plot ofKH4, Della could provide some much-needed backup for her brother.
3Tiana
WhileThe Princess and The Frogdeservesits ownKHworld, that level of effort isn’t necessary to give Tiana a moment in the spotlight. After all, Belle and Cinderella appeared inKH1without corresponding worlds.
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As one of the more down-to-earth princesses, it would be fun to see how Tiana reacts to the shenanigans ofKingdom Hearts. She could provide some much-needed grounding to Sora and his friends, or even provide another cooking minigame at her restaurant. And since the ‘princess of heart’ roles swaps periodically, there’s a convenient reason to have her appear in the series.
2Kuzco
One of the biggest snubs forKH’s Disney worldshas to beThe Emperor’s New Groove. The ship may have sailed on a full world, but there’s no reason Kuzco couldn’t still make an appearance. Explaining his presence outside of his own world might be tough, but it would be worth it.
Kuzco’s main selling point has always been his humor. Whether he’s talking down to others or getting humbled himself, he’s consistently hilarious. Stick him next to Sora and the jokes write themselves. Sora’s combination of naivety and strength makes him perfect to act as Kuzco’s combination of verbal punching bag and bodyguard.
1Luz Noceda
If there’s someone who would need no reason to go exploring different worlds, it’s Luz. Her curious spirit makes the world ofKHa veritable playground for her. She even left home to explore a new world, just like Sora and his friends dreamed of doing.
Of all the characters who would be fast friends with Sora, Luz is high on the list. Not only are they the same age, but they share a goofy sense of humor, as well as a serious sense of responsibility to their friends. It would be great to see her use her magic to aid Sora in battle, but even as a short cameo Luz would certainly steal the scene.
