Twitter is raving about ‘DuckTales.’ Here’s what they’re saying

May 15, 2019

By Sam Bigelow

Life is like a hurricane, but Disney’s “DuckTales” has helped many Twitter users weather the storm.

Now they’re showing gratitude with the hashtag #WhyILoveDuckTales.

“DuckTales” began life as part of Michael Eisner’s bid to produce new Disney characters that would resonate with younger generations in the late ’80s, according to SyFy. The show launched in 1987 and ran for three years, ultimately spawning a video game, five spinoffs and a 2017 reboot.

The show stars Scrooge McDuck, Huey, Dewey and Louie, and Donald Duck as they go on adventures. The current incarnation features Ben Schwartz, David Tennant and Lin-Manuel Miranda in its cast, according to IMDB.

Fans took to Twitter on May 14 to say the newer show’s sense of humor, adventure and heart resonate with them. They also highlight the attention to characters, nostalgia and apparent effort put in by show’s creators.

#WHYILOVEDUCKTALES It bridges my nostalgia of old Ducktales & Disney love with newer even more compelling characters & stories that get me pumped & emotional. New characters I already love & falling for new ones. The energy & fun the crew give us is truly an inspiration pic.twitter.com/08DBdlHsnw

— silentnonawolfie (@clara_jfow) May 14, 2019

It does my heart good to see #WhyILoveDuckTales is trending. From 1987 to now, Ducktales has been one of my favorite cartoon series ever. The original taught me to dream and the new one reminds me of those dreams. Thanks @DuckTales for taking care of this show. pic.twitter.com/fsZekakrHg

— Eric Vera (@MrEricVera) May 14, 2019

#WhyILoveDucktales Every day, I go into work full of excitement because I am surrounded by people eager to make a show that pushes the limits of what can be done with Action, Comedy, and Heart. With the kinds of characters Ive always dreamed to work with. And for amazing people.

— Sam King 🐝 (@SamanthaCKing) May 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/RiseFallNick/status/1128268284774756353

#WhyILoveDuckTales I love that it is a show that feeds my nostalgia while also offering me something new and surprising. I love that my whole family enjoys sitting down together and watching it. pic.twitter.com/zwjH2wNLWf

— Infinirama Mitch (@infinirama616) May 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/FaroneNr/status/1128289808936251394

https://twitter.com/wlwyuumi/status/1128061691500072965

#WhyILoveDuckTales I grew up with it. Not just the show, but also loved the video game. Now my 4 year old son has taken a liking. And why not? The new Duck Tales has interesting characters, fun adventurous plots, and a killer theme song (though not quite as good as the original) pic.twitter.com/gqd01iyqId

— Keenan (@kingdomnbeyond) May 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/RandallTrang/status/1128409051803660288

Cast and crew members — including showrunner Frank Angones and Schwartz — say they’ve enjoyed working on the show and interacting with their audience.

https://twitter.com/FrankAngones/status/1128347462526164992

#WhyILoveDuckTales I literally got paid to watch/study The Goofy Movie in order to choreograph the dancing while storyboarding this scene. https://t.co/zIqoxE7cK7

— Brandon Warren (@WarrentyVoid) May 14, 2019

https://twitter.com/rejectedjokes/status/1128374139830427648

https://twitter.com/TannerTrue/status/1128172212488302592

https://twitter.com/americanninjax/status/1128135850724741120

#WhyILoveDuckTales Where do I even start? Working with a crew you love on a thing you love is literally all anyone can ask for out of a professional life. DuckTales has given me this. The show is incredible because the people who make it are incredible

— Matt Youngberg (@theironwrist) May 14, 2019

“DuckTales” airs on Disney Channel at 4 p.m. MDT and is currently in the midst of its second season, according to TV Guide.