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For kids who grew up with the Disney Channel from the late 1990s all the way through to more recent years, Disney Channel Original Movies (or DCOMs) were a fundamental part of our childhood viewing habits, even though Disney's original television series are much more famous. Depending on how old you are, there are some that stand out as highlights more than others, but each era of the channel can claim at least a few major hits. 

Is our enjoyment of these films merely the result of looking at the past through rose-colored glasses? That's certainly a part of it. But amidst the cheesy, family-friendly TV movies being churned out at a dizzying pace, every once in a while there's one that's legitimately good and can stand on its own merits. Whether they had a better-than-usual script, fun music and creative production, or young actors who already had tremendous star quality,...

Aaron Carter rose to fame in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like "I Want Candy" and "That's How I Beat Shaq." Carter appeared in movies and TV shows, including Popstar and 7th Heaven, showcasing his talent as a musician and occasional actor. Despite personal struggles, including bankruptcy and legal issues, Carter's music and performances left a lasting impression on fans, as seen in the outpouring of support after his passing.

Teen pop sensation Aaron Carter also made time to appear in several movies and TV shows in his younger years. Aaron Carter, a fixture for many 2000s pop music fans, came on the scene in the late 1990s, opening for his older brother Nick's band, the Backstreet Boys, which led to his self-titled debut album in 1997. This was followed by Aaron's Party (Come Get It) in 2000, which is what truly rocketed him into what would tragically be short-lived stardom.

Before you spend Memorial Day weekend binging on every single Disney Channel Original Movie ever created (yes, all of them – from Don't Look Under the Bed to The Cheetah Girls), refresh your Dcom memory with these fun facts.

1. Zac Efron didn't sing in the original High School Musical.

Back in 2006, you may have thought you fallen in love with Efron's vocals in "Breaking Free" and "Start of Something New", but it turns out, it wasn't actually Efron you were falling for. Another Cinderella Story star Drew Seeley actually provided Troy's vocals for the first film (and he wrote the...

Before you spend Memorial Day weekend binging on every single Disney Channel Original Movie ever created (yes, all of them - from Don't Look Under the Bed to The Cheetah Girls), refresh your Dcom memory with these fun facts. 1. Zac Efron didn't sing in the original High School Musical.Back in 2006, you may have thought you fallen in love with Efron's vocals in "Breaking Free" and "Start of Something New", but it turns out, it wasn't actually Efron you were falling for. Another Cinderella Story star Drew Seeley actually provided Troy's vocals for the first film (and he wrote...

Before you spend Memorial Day weekend binging on every single Disney Channel Original Movie ever created (yes, all of them - from Don't Look Under the Bed to The Cheetah Girls), refresh your Dcom memory with these fun facts. 1. Zac Efron didn't sing in the original High School Musical.Back in 2006, you may have thought you fallen in love with Efron's vocals in "Breaking Free" and "Start of Something New", but it turns out, it wasn't actually Efron you were falling for. Another Cinderella Story star Drew Seeley actually provided Troy's vocals for the first film (and he wrote...