Top Movies to Watch Before Visiting Walt Disney World!
By Amanda Heineke
About the Author:
Amanda is a travel advisor with Genie Travel Co who enjoys working with families, groups looking for budget friendly travel, and honeymooners. Amanda always strives to ensure her clients feel they have her available to rely on, answer questions, and make the trip as memorable and stress free as possible.
Planning a trip to Walt Disney World? Enhance your experience by revisiting some iconic Disney movies that bring the park's attractions to life! Here are the top films to watch before you go:
The Magic Kingdom Classics
Movies to Watch: Cinderella, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Peter Pan
These timeless classics feature beloved characters and settings you'll encounter in the park, especially at Magic Kingdom. From Cinderella Castle to Peter Pan's Flight, these films will make your visit extra magical!
Frozen
The Norway Pavilion at EPCOT brings the world of Frozen to life with attractions like Frozen Ever After and a character meet-and-greet. Visit Hollywood Studios to enjoy the Frozen Sing-Along show featuring a combination of live performances and video clips from the Frozen movies. The story focuses on Anna and Elsa, along with other characters like Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven, as they revisit key moments from the films.
Toy Story
Head over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and explore Toy Story Land; a fun, immersive experience that brings the Toy Story movies to life in a way that feels like stepping directly into the world of Andy's toys. Capturing the charm, whimsy, and playful energy of the Toy Story universe with buildings and props designed to be much larger than life.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens
For fans of Star Wars, Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios is a must-see. Watching The Force Awakens will bring the galaxy far, far away into sharper focus as you experience the attractions. This land fully transports guests into the Star Wars universe, making it feel like you’ve stepped onto the planet Batuu, a remote outpost on the edge of the Galaxy. There are many elements here that tie directly into the Star Wars films.
Avatar
Pandora – The World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom offers a fantastic visual recreation of the movie’s world, and brings the world of James Cameron’s Avatar to life. The bioluminescent plants (like in the movie!) are there, especially in the nighttime version of the land, where the entire area glows. The floating mountains are recreated with large, detailed rock formations that seem to defy gravity, just like in the movie.
Finding Nemo
Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom and dive into the Finding Nemo stage show experience. This underwater adventure will add a whole new layer to your exploration of the park's marine life and exhibits. At Epcot, Finding Nemo is featured in an attraction called The Seas with Nemo & Friends, a more interactive and family-friendly way to experience the movie; followed by the post-ride The Seas Aquarium where you just might spot a real-life Nemo and Dora in one of the many sea creature exhibits!
Finding the Excitement in the Trip!
By watching these films, you'll set the stage for a magical, immersive trip. Each movie brings a piece of the park to life, making your visit feel even more enchanting!