Which animated film in the mid-90s is credited with starting the Disney renaissance?

The animated film that is credited with starting the Disney renaissance is "The Little Mermaid." Released in 1989, it marked a significant revival for Disney animation after a period of decline. The film was notable for its breakthrough in storytelling, memorable songs written by Alan Menken and Howard Ashman, and a return to the festive and imaginative qualities of earlier Disney classics. It set the stage for a series of successful animated films throughout the 1990s, including "Beauty and the Beast," "Aladdin," and "The Lion King." While "The Lion King" and "Aladdin" are significant achievements in their own right, they built upon the renewed momentum that "The Little Mermaid" had created, thus earning it the distinction of sparking the Disney renaissance.