60+ Of The Best Up Quotes To Inspire Your Next Adventure

Georgia Stone
Dec 12, 2023 By Georgia Stone
Originally Published on Jan 13, 2021
The Oscar winning 'Up' is one of Disney Pixar’s most loved movies of all time!
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As Charles Muntz said, “adventure is out there”!

This statement been proved in the most adorable way by Walt Disney in the movie 'Up'. Disney’s 'Up' is an Oscar winning movie that is based on the story of a 78-year-old widow, Carl Fredricksen, who sets out to fulfill his wife, Ellie’s, lifelong wish.

The movie follows the journey of this adorable couple, Ellie and Carl Fredricksen, their childhood superhero Charles Muntz, Russell the wilderness explorer and Dug the talking dog.

The characters are on a mission to park Ellie’s house by Paradise Falls, a land lost in South America! Lost in love and fueled by the spirit of adventure, their life together has seen them at their happiest.

Their to-do and adventure lists were filled with moments of them growing old together and honestly, we don’t mind admitting that we shed some tears while watching it!

Love quotes from the movie 'Up' have always had us feeling a little emotional. The love story of Carl and Ellie has us feeling all the emotions in the book.

It is probably one of Walt Disney’s most widely recognized movies and it is no surprise that movie quotes from 'Up' are known for invoking a spirit of adventure and love amongst their readers too.

We can never get enough of this Walt Disney masterpiece called 'Up'. And we’re sure you can't either.

From talking dogs to flying homes, this movie had everything! And so, we’ve collated a list of 60 quotes for you that will inspire you to take your next adventure. If you like this list of 'Up' quotes, you may also want to check out our list of the best Ursula quotes and Alice in Wonderland Cheshire cats quotes.

The Best Adventure Quotes From ‘Up’

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There are a lot of movies out there based on adventures, but 'Up' has been one of the most memorable ones with viewers of all age groups. We remember the young, enthusiastic Ellie and the innocent, shy Carl and their dreams to one day explore Paradise Falls.

Inspired by the explorer Charles Muntz, they promise to fly down there one day. It’s a journey filled with ups and downs, but Carl finally makes it with the help of Doug!

So, of course, we cannot forget Dug from 'Up' quotes. Here are some of the best movie quotes to put you in an adventurous mood.

1. “Don’t you know this is an exclusive club? Only explorers get in here, not just any kind off the street with a helmet and a pair of goggles.”

- Young Ellie, 'Up'.

2. “So long, boys! I’ll send you a postcard from Paradise Falls!”

- Mr Fredrickson, 'Up'.

3. “Oh! Mr. Fredricksen! If we happen to get separated, use the wilderness explorer call: CA – CA! RAWRRR!”

- Russell, 'Up'.

4. “You know Carl, these people who come here, they all tell pretty good stories. A surveyor making a map, a botanist cataloging plants, an old man taking his house to Paradise Falls. And that’s the best one yet. I can’t wait to hear how it ends.”

- Charles Muntz, 'Up'.

5. “I am a great tracker. My pack sent me on a special mission, all by myself. Have you seen a bird? I am going to find one, and I am on the scent.”

- Dug, 'Up'.

6. “You, in the suit… yes, you! Take a bath, hippie!”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

7. “Soon enough, the bird will be ours yet again. Find the scent, my compadres, and you too shall have much rewarding from Master for the toil factor you wage.”

- Alpha, 'Up'.

8. “That might sound boring, but I think the boring stuff is the stuff I remember the most.”

- Russell, 'Up'.

9. “A wilderness explorer is a friend to all, be a plant or fish or tiny mole!”

- Russell, 'Up'.

10. “Good afternoon. My name is Russell, and I am a Wilderness Explorer in Tribe 54, Sweatlodge 12. Are you in need of any assistance today, sir?”

- Russell, 'Up'.

11. “Carl Fredricksen: So you want to assist an old person?

Russell: Yep! Then I will be a Senior Wilderness Explorer!”

- 'Up'.

12. “The wilderness must be explored! Caw, caw! Raar!”

- Russell, 'Up'.

13. “I promise to capture the beast alive. And I will not come back until I do!”

- Charles Muntz, 'Up'.

14. "Carl Fredricksen: You’d better get up, Russell. Or else, the tigers will come and eat you.

Russell: There are no tigers in South America. Zoology."

- 'Up'.

15. “Ah, ha ha ha! So long, boys! I'll send you a postcard from Paradise Falls!”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

16. “Charles Muntz, explorer. When I get big, I'm going where he's going: South America. It's like America, but south.”

- Young Ellie, 'Up'.

17. “Oh there’s something down there. I will bring it back for science.”

- Young Ellie, 'Up'.

18. “Goggles. Look at this stuff. Wow! You're going on a trip?”

- Russell, 'Up'.

19. “Don't worry, I'll get you down, find a bus stop.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

20. “I promise to capture the beast alive, and I will not come back until I do!”

- Charles Muntz, 'Up'.

21. “Imagine all the wonderful things that will never happen if you do not let them.”

- Ellie, 'Up'.

22. “I’ll unleash all my wilderness explorer training.”

- Russell, 'Up'.

Funny 'Up' Quotes

We live for the talented Wilderness Explorer Russell from 'Up' quotes! And you can’t deny that 'Up' is filled with some extremely funny moments.

From Russell’s eagerness to help the elderly to Doug’s desires to take a bird prisoner, it’s one rollercoaster of a ride. And we’re sure you enjoyed Disney’s 'Up' quotes just as much as we did. Take a look at this list we’ve compiled and chose the ones you like best.

23. "Russell: Can I tell you a secret?

Carl Fredricksen: No.

Russell: Okay, here it goes.”

- 'Up'.

24. “But he promised he’d come to my Explorer ceremony to pin on my Assisting the Elderly badge.”

- Russell, 'Up'.

25. “That one looks like a dog! Aah! It is a dog!”

- Russell, 'Up'.

26. “I finally meet my childhood hero and he’s trying to kill us.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

27. “Now, when you get up there, go ahead and hoist me up. Got it?”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

28. “I came all this way just to get stuck at the wrong end of this rock pile? Great!”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

29. “Hey, if I assist you over there will you sign up for my badge?”

- Russell, 'Up'.

30. “Now, we’re gonna walk to the falls quickly and quietly with no rap music or flash dancing.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

31. “Go on into the bushes and do your business.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

32. "Dug: May I take your bird back to camp as my prisoner?

Carl Fredricksen: Yes, yes, take it. And on the way, learn how to bark like a real dog."

- 'Up'.

33. "Carl Fredricksen: We have three days, at best, before the helium leaks out of those balloons. And if we're not at the falls when that happens…

Russell: Sand.

Carl Fredricksen: ...we're not getting to the falls."

- 'Up'.

34. "Carl Fredricksen: You've been camping before, haven't you?

Russell: Well, never outside."

- 'Up'.

35. “Any last words Fredricksen? Come on, spit it out!”

- Charles Muntz, 'Up'.

36. “You know, most people take a plane, but you're smart because you'll have all your TV and clocks and stuff.”

- Russell, 'Up'.

37. “I found the snipe, and I followed it under your porch, but this snipe had a long tail and looked more like a large mouse.”

- Russell, 'Up'.

38. "Carl Fredricksen: Hey, let’s play a game. It’s called “see who can be quiet the longest”.

Russell: Cool! My mom loves that game!"

- 'Up'.

39. “Oh Ellie, what have I gotten myself into…”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

40. “Hey, I know a joke! A squirrel walks up to a tree and says, "I forgot to store acorns for the winter and now I am dead." Ha! It is funny because the squirrel gets dead!”

- Dug, 'Up'.

41. "Dug: She’s storing food for her babies.

Russell: Her babies! Kevin’s a girl?"

- 'Up'.

42. "Russell: Can we keep him, please?

Carl Fredricksen: No.

Russell: But it's a TALKING DOG!"

- 'Up'.

Cute 'Up' Quotes

Young Ellie from 'Up' quotes have got to be the cutest. We have never been able to get over Carl and Ellie’s love story. But besides them, the movie is filled with other adorable moments and characters.

Come on, have you seen Young Ellie and Young Carl? How can two people be so cute?

And then there’s Russell, the boy scout who’s trying to earn his last badge before graduating as a Senior Wilderness Explorer! Here is a list of some of the cutest lines from the movie. Choose one you like and share it too.

43. “You and me, we are in a club now. I saw where your balloon went. Come on, let’s go get it.”

- Young Ellie, 'Up'.

44. “The wilderness isn’t quite what I expected… It’s wild!”

- Russell, 'Up'.

45. “Russell - for assisting the elderly, and for performing above and beyond the call of duty, I would like to award you the highest honor I can bestow: The Ellie Badge.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

46. “I'll meet you at the van in just a minute. I, uh, wanna say one last goodbye to the old place.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

47. “Don't you worry, Ellie. We'll get our house over there.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

48. “I’m gonna move my clubhouse there and park it right next to the falls.”

- Young Ellie, 'Up'.

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Love Lines From The Movie 'Up'

We have a thing for Carl Fredricksen quotes. The endearing story of Carl and Ellie is a reminder to us all that true love exists and makes us want to set out looking for it.

'Up' motivates us to believe in fairytales and gives us hope to keep looking for love until we find it. Love doesn’t mean falling for the prettiest one in the room.

It means growing old with that one imperfect person who is perfect for us. Check out these love-filled Disney's 'Up' quotes and let us know if you like these love quotes from 'Up'.

49. “I was hiding under your porch because I love you.”

– Dug, 'Up'.

50. “I have just met you and I love you.”

– Dug, 'Up'.

51. "Russell: I want to help!

Carl Fredricksen: I don’t want your help, I want you safe."

- 'Up'.

52. “Lucky is the man who is the first love of a woman; but luckier is the woman who is the last love of a man.”

- Ellie, 'Up'.

53. “Thanks for the adventure- now go have a new one!”

- Ellie, 'Up'.

54. “When I die, I will die loving you.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

55. “My name is Dug. I have just met you, and I love you.”

-Dug, 'Up'.

56. “You will always be my greatest adventure.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

57. “Falling in love with you is an adventure.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

58. “True love is hard to find… when you find it… take good care of it while you still have time…”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

59. “You know, you don’t talk very much… I like you!”

- Ellie, 'Up'.

60. “We come to love not by finding a perfect person, but by learning to see an imperfect person perfectly.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

61. “Enjoy the little things in life for one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

62. “At the end of the day you will not remember the person with the most beautiful face but you will remember the person with the most beautiful heart and soul.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

63. “You don’t have to be perfect for anyone, it’s someone that has to find you perfect as you are.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

64. “Never give up on your dreams, for many adventures still await you.”

- Carl Fredricksen, 'Up'.

Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for 60+ of the best 'Up' movie quotes to inspire your next adventure, then why not take a look at these 10th Doctor quotes, or 11th Doctor quotes for more?

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Written by Georgia Stone

Bachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

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Georgia StoneBachelor of Arts specializing in French with Film Studies, Bachelor of Arts (Year Abroad) specializing in Literature, History, Language, Media, and Art

Georgia is an experienced Content Manager with a degree in French and Film Studies from King's College London and Bachelors degree from Université Paris-Sorbonne. Her passion for exploring the world and experiencing different cultures was sparked during her childhood in Switzerland and her year abroad in Paris. In her spare time, Georgia enjoys using London's excellent travel connections to explore further afield.

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