Disney Movies To Watch Before Your Disney World Vacation
Heading to Walt Disney World but not sure if your kids are going to recognize all the characters? Or Does your kid have a favorite character that will make or break your trip to see? Here is a great list of Disney Movies To Watch to help breakdown what rides go with which movie, as well character dining and even character meet and greets!
Disney Movies To Watch
So, pick out your favorites or possibly your new favorite movies and start watching a new one every weekend leading up to your trip! This is even a great idea if you are surprising your kids with the trip! They won’t realize that they are getting prepped and it will be a nice way to spend an evening together.
Be sure to check out this HEIGHT REQUIREMENT blog before you go to make sure you choose attractions that everyone can enjoy!
Look for the abbreviation next to each activity to see what park you can find it at. If there isn’t an abbreviation then that dining is at a resort instead. Pop some popcorn and let’s get started!
AK Animal Kingdom
HS Hollywood Studios
E Epcot
MK Magic Kingdom
A Bug’s Life
Rides
- It’s Tough to be a Bug! AK
Alice in Wonderland (Animated version)
Rides
- Mad Tea Party MK
Dining
- Wonderland Tea Party at 1900 Park Fare for Breakfast
Meet and Greet
- Alice at the Mad Tea Party MK
- Alice in the United Kingdom E
Aladdin
Rides
- The Magic Carpets of Aladdin MK
Dining
- Jasmine has been known to appear at Cinderella’s Royal Table MK
Meet and Greet
- Aladdin and Jasmine in Adventureland MK
- Jasmine in Morrocco E
Avatar
Rides
- Flight of Passage AK
- Na’vi River Journey AK
Beauty and the Beast
Rides
- Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage HS
Dining
- Beast at Be Our Guest MK
- Belle at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall E
- Belle has been known to appear at Cinderella’s Royal Table MK
Meet and Greet
- Enchanted Tales with Belle MK
- Belle in France E
- Gaston near His Tavern MK
Big Hero Six
Meet and Greet
- Baymax at Hiro’s Workshop E
Brave
Meet and Greet
- Merida at Fairytale Garden MK
Cars
Rides
- Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy HS
Cinderella
Rides
- Prince Charming Regal Carrousel MK
Dining
- 1900 Park Fare (Dinner) MK
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall E
- Cinderella’s Royal Table MK
Meet and Greet
- Cinderella at Princess Fairytale Hall MK
Dumbo
Rides
- Dumbo the Flying Elephant MK
Finding Nemo
Rides
- Bruce’s Shark World E
- Finding Nemo AK
- The Seas with Nemo & Friends E
- Turtle Talk with Crush E
Frozen
Rides
- For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration HS
- Frozen Ever After E
Meet and Greet
- Anna and Elsa at Royal Sommerhus E
- Olaf at the Celebrity Spotlight HS
Haunted Mansion
Rides
- Haunted Mansion MK
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Rides
- Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular HS
Inside Out
Meet and Greet
- Joy and Sadness at Headquarters E
Dining
- Joy and Sadness at Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration
Lilo and Stitch
Dining
- ‘Ohana (Breakfast)
Monster’s Inc.
Rides
- Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor MK
Dining
- Mike and Sulley at Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration
Meet and Greet
- Mike and Sulley at Walt Disney Presents HS
Mulan
Meet and Greet
- Mulan in China E
Peter Pan
Rides
- Peter Pan’s Flight MK
Meet and Greet
- Peter Pan in Fantasy MK
- Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater MK
Pirates of the Caribbean
Rides
- A Pirate’s Adventure – Treasure of the Seas MK
- Pirates of the Caribbean MK
Pocahontas
Meet and Greet
- Pocahontas at Discovery Island Trails AK
Princess and the Frog
Meet and Greet
- TIana at Princess Fairytale Hall MK
Sleeping Beauty
Dining
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall E
- Perfectly Princess Tea at Grand Floridian’s Garden View Tea Room
- Aurora has been known to appear at Cinderella’s Royal Table MK
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Rides
- Seven Dwarfs Mine Train MK
Dining
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall E
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Story Book Dining at Artist Point (Dinner)
- Snow White has been known to appear at Cinderella’s Royal Table MK
Meet and Greet
- Snow White in Germany E
Star Wars
Rides
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple HS
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run HS
- Star Tours – The Adventure Continues HS
- Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away HS
Dining
- Oga’s Cantina
Meet and Greet
- BB-8 Astromech on Duty HS
- Darth Vader at Star Wars Launch Bay HS
- Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay HS
- Disney Visa Card-member Character Experience HS
Swiss Family Robinson
Rides
- Swiss Family Tree house MK
Tangled
Dining
- Rapunzel and Flynn Rider at Bon Voyage Adventure (Breakfast)
Meet and Greet
- Rapunzel at Princess Fairy-tale Hall MK
The Incredibles
Dining
- Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl at Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration
The Lion King
Rides
- Festival of the Lion King AK
Dining
- Circle of Flavors: Harambe at Night AK
The Little Mermaid
Rides
- The Voyage of The Little Mermaid HS
- Under the Seas – Journey of the Little Mermaid MK
Dining
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall E
- Ariel and Prince Eric at Bon Voyage Adventure (Breakfast)
- Ariel has been known to appear at Cinderella’s Royal Table MK
Meet and Greet
- Ariel at Her Grotto MK
The Muppets
Rides
- Muppets Vision 3D HS
The Three Caballeros
Rides
- Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros E
The Twilight Zone
Rides
- The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror HS
Toy Story
Rides
- Alien Swirling Saucers HS
- Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin MK
- Slinky Dog Dash HS
- Toy Story Mania! HS
Dining
- Buzz, Woody, Jessie and Bullseye at Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration
Meet and Greet
- Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland MK
- Buzz, Woody and Jessie in Toy Story Lank HS
Up
Rides
- UP! A Great Bird Adventure AK
Dining
- Dug and Russel at Pixar Party: A New Year’s Celebration
Meet and Greet
- Russell and Dug at Discovery Island AK
Winnie the Pooh
Rides
- The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh MK
Dining
- 1900 Park Fare Breakfast
- Winnie the Pooh and Friends at The Crystal Palace MK
Meet and Greet
- Winnie the Pooh and Tigger at The Thotful Spot MK
Wreck it Ralph
Meet and Greet
- Ralph and Vanellope inside ImagineWorks E
BONUS!
**Mickey, Minnie and Friends-The Fab Five
Dining
- Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast
- Chef Mickey’s
- Chip and Dale and Pals at Garden Grill Restaurant
- Goofy and Pals at Ravello for Breakfast
- Minnie and her Friends for Seasonal Dining at Hollywood and Vine HS
- Safari Donald Duck and Friends at Tusker House AK
Meet and Greet
- Disney Visa Cardmember Character Experience E
- Daisy near World Showcase Plaza E
- Daring Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Side Show MK
- Dashing Disney Pals as Circus Stars at Pete’s Silly Side Show MK
- Disney Pals at Epcot Character Spot E
- Donald Duck in Mexico E
- Disney Pals at Adventure Outpost AK
- Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater MK
- Pluto at Legacy Plaza West E
- Mickey and Minnie Starring in Red Carpet Dreams HS
- Move! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party MK
**Disney Junior Shows
Rides
- Disney Junior Dance Party! (Currently Doc McStuffins, Vampirinia, Timon and Mickey) HS
Dining
- Disney Junior Characters at Hollywood and Vine (Breakfast) HS
Meet and Greet
- Disney Junior Pals in Animation Courtyard HS
**Fantasmic! HS
- Beauty and the Beast, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, Aladdin, The Lion King, Pocahontas, Snow white and the Seven Dwarfs HS
**Mickey’s PhilharMagic MK
- Music from Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, The Lion King, Peter Pan, and Aladdin MK
Disney Movies To Watch BEFORE You Go!
This should be enough to really get you started! LOL! This list may not contain every single Disney movie related to something at Disney World, but it should definitely be enough to have you prepared!
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