i had completely underestimated how critical the Rhapsody In Blue segment of this movie was to understanding who I was as a child (because I loved it)

The toy soldier segment kinda blew, as did some of the celebrity hosts, but hot damn the rest of this was incredible

rhapsody in blue is so strong that literally every other segment could suck and this would still be one of the greatest movies of all time

Everyone claims the first one is a masterpiece and the second one is a weaker version.

So going in I was nervous since I wasn't a big fan of the original... but guess what... it's the same fucking thing!

The first one is slightly better but if you like the first one and not the second... you like the nostalgia not the movie itself. I don't see the difference.

Disney Animation Ranked

Though definitely not as powerful as its predecessor, Fantasia 2000 still boasts gorgeous animation. Rhapsody in Blue stands out, with colorful squiggles and doodles brought to life by Gershwin’s jazzy score. The Firebird takes second place, showcasing the beauty of nature magically. I also loved the short about the floating whales, more of them please :) 

The rest of them kinda run together for me, and the use of TV styled transitions makes it all seem less thematic, and more like a television special. But still, most of this film is spellbinding and a reminder of how creative Disney once was. If it ever happens, I’ll come opening night for another Fantasia type project.

Had to rewatch Fantasia 2000 right after I watched Fantasia. Such a cool expansion of the original Fantasia project. 

Wish it was longer, Fantasia 2000 flies by. “Rhapsody in Blue” is hands down one of my favorite depictions of NYC in all of film. The conclusion with “Firebird Suite” is a) unreal in its beauty and b) such a fascinating parallel to Fantasia’s conclusion with “Night on Bald Mountain”. An almost otherworldly celebration of the progression of animation. 

I adore it all so much.

The “Rhapsody in Blue” segment is one of the best Disney sequences ever, and several other pieces serve as worthy additions to the overall Fantasia project. This follow-up focuses far more on narrative and character than on the abstract artistry of its predecessor, which isn’t inherently a bad thing, but makes it look a lot safer by comparison. I wish each segment was twice as long, because the sheer length of the original Fantasia allowed for more creative embellishments that helped produce a hypnotic energy that this movie sadly lacks. The celebrity introductions are also a swing and a miss.

Still, I’m fully on board with the concept of animating classical music to create a new type of moviegoing experience — it’s undoubtedly the most artistically ambitious idea that Disney has ever pursued, and I’ll be first in line for any potential follow-up.

Like with the original, I love the first segments the most and then somewhat lose interest after The Sorcerer's Apprentice. Rhapsody in Blue just absolutely divine, though. Will return to this so often for that alone

The little girl in "Rhapsody in Blue" running into traffic to get her ball but it's me trying to get control of my life.

A true tour de force of animation and music as a form of physical storytelling and pure artistic expression, even if the celebrity speakers are annoying and slow the pacing.

Same tired framing process (see my comment on Fantasia), and Steve Martin shouldn't have been let anywhere near it.

rhapsody in blue and the firebird were very important to me as a child, glad i got to see them again :)

disney stop cranking out unnecessary subpar sequels and give us more fantasias challenge

8/10

Damn this is such a cool concept. It was really well done too.

Amazing animation that actually has interesting segment plots, some more than others.

It would have been much better without all the celebrity introductions though.

Very enjoyable. Would recommend.

The sky whales were cool

I'm doing another mini ranking in the new segments with returning one excluded
#7: Piano Concerto No. 2: Pretty Lame And Didn't fit the music very well at all, no thanks.
#6: The Carnival of the Animals: Finale: Cute, Funny but aggressively Short
#5: Symphony No. 5: Have its moments of coolness but isn't as visually stimulated as it should be
#4: Pomp and Circumstance: Very Cute and Visually Interesting, though very Ludacris that Donald & Daisy didn't encounter each other the entire Ark Trip
#3: Pines of Rome: A dreamlike experience, good use of CG
#2: The Firebird: Close to be #1 but the climax pretty went too quickly and easily, otherwise, it's Flawless, one of the most breathtaking things Disney ever created, so magnificent on so many levels
#1: Rhapsody in Blue: Visually incredible, fits the music so well, has such a unique vibe, it needs to be seen to be believed

5 stars ONLY FOR the first and last number

Every time I watch this I have a different favorite. High school it was probably Rhapsody in Blue. College it was definitely the Firebird. Now it's got to be the Shostakovich. It definitely helps that the Shosty isn't edited down like every other piece in this(and the original).

now the size of my heart is a flying whale~ the shark in my mind is no longer there~ 💫🎵

I enjoyed The Sorcerer’s Apprentice and Noah’s Ark, but everything was good, except for most of the out of place celebrity intros.

Saw this in theaters as a kid.... remember liking it? Kind of a dud all around minus rhapsody in blue/stravinsky. Weird program choices (pomp and circumstance??) given they could have chosen literally any music and inconsistent animation styles between pieces. Feels disjointed and like it was made by a committee