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Movies to Watch Before Going to Disney World (2024)

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Taking a trip to Disney World is a childhood dream for many kids. Before you take your family on their first Walt Disney World vacation, you’ll want to do a little homework! Don’t worry: it’s all fun and will just enhance your Disney trip. Here’s a list of movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2024. The Disney Plus streaming service makes this super easy! ps- if you are heading to Disneyland, you’ll want to go by this list of movies before Disneyland, including the list of Marvel movies to watch before visiting Avengers Campus. 

What movies and shows to watch before going to Disney World.

My kids are being raised as Disney kids- which means we watch all the movies, enjoy the Disney Channel, and can’t wait for our next Disney trip.

We love the Disney+ streaming service– all Disney all the time? We’re so in.

And yes, we are *those* people that you hear about.

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Movies to Watch Before Going to Disney World in 2024

But I realize this crazy Disney-loving world isn’t the same for all families. You might need a little help deciphering between a Peter Pan and a Gaston.

It would be totally normal to think your kids might not “get” what the whole Disney World experience is all about!

Especially if they don’t see a lot of movies or read a lot of Disney books just yet.

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Don’t fear, parents: I’ve got you covered!

This is the list of movies to watch before going to Disney World. It’s a long one encompassing most attractions you’ll encounter, but don’t feel you need to watch them all.

Choose what is most age-appropriate and of interest to your family. I’ve included Amazon affiliate links with this post, but be sure to check your On Demand options via cable, Netflix, or Hulu as well.

movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2023.

Movies to Watch Before Going to Disney World:  The Magic Kingdom

New for 2024:

  • Tron (1982)
  • Tron Legacy (2010)
  • Wish

The new coaster at the Magic Kingdom is called the Tron Lightcycle Run Coaster.

A little background on the story can go a long way in enjoying this new attraction!

Dumbo

Peter Pan

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

The Little Mermaid

The Little Mermaid 30th anniversary blu-ray

Toy Story (1, 2, and 3!)

Cinderella

Beauty and the Beast

The Haunted Mansion

the Haunted Mansion movie

Alice and Wonderland

Aladdin

Winnie the Pooh  Or maybe Christopher Robin!

Pirates of the Caribbean

Tom Sawyer & Huckleberry Finn

Monster’s Inc. 

Tomorrowland

list of Movies to watch before Disney World vacation

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movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2023.

Finding Nemo

The Three Caballeros

Coco

Frozen

Ratatouille

Wish

Encanto

Guardians of the Galaxy

movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2023: Guardians of the Galaxy

Movies to Watch Before Going to Disney World: Hollywood Studios

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Toy Story– and Lightyear— go ahead and watch them all because there’s a whole land devoted to Toy Story now!

Cars (1, 2, or 3)

Star Wars–  again, I suggest taking in the whole Star Wars movies in order if you need to! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is open now and it’s a full land devoted to the franchise.

The Muppets

movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2023 includes The Muppets.

Beauty and the Beast

Disney Channel shows (Vampirina, Doc McStuffins)

Indiana Jones 

Twilight Zone

Bonus: Listen to some Aerosmith if your kids are going to ride Rock ‘N Roller coaster!

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Tree of Life Animal Kingdom. movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2023.

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A Bug’s Life

The Lion King

Finding Nemo

Moana

Avatar

Avatar 2: The Way of Water

Pandora: The World of Avatar at Disney World. movies to watch before going to Disney World in 2023.

This list of movies to watch before going to Disney World should have you in great shape!

And I promise you, it will be fun “homework” for everyone involved.

Check out this bonus list:  if you decide to hit up Universal Orlando while you’re in the area, I’ve got the 12 key TV shows and movies to watch before your Universal Orlando vacation.

Movies to watch before going to Walt Disney World.

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