The Disney meme category primarily draws inspiration from the 'Disney Channel Wand Intro' where stars would draw the iconic Mickey Mouse ears with a glowing stick. This template gained massive popularity when behind-the-scenes footage surfaced, showing how awkward and uncoordinated the actors looked without the digital effects. It has since evolved into a universal symbol for 'expectation vs. reality' or performing a task with unearned confidence. Beyond the wand intro, Disney memes often satirize the company's massive corporate presence or lean into the deep-seated nostalgia of 90s and 2000s kids who grew up with the brand.