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The biggest example I can think of where Disney gave happy ending to a traditionally sad story is The Little Mermaid. I believe in the fairy tale, she fails in her quest and ends up a foam on the sea, whereas the Disney version has a much happier ending.

Interesting. What happens to Sabastian in the fairy tale?

There's a music number about being made into soup and then he's made into soup.

Also in the fairy tale, walking on land is like walking on broken glass for her.

The loving parents would also be monarchs.

> Yes, all of those Disney films with a sad ending like...um...

Old Yeller.