What movies should we watch in preparation? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Cedarmom · 10-30-2009, 06:35 PM

We're taking our boys, ages 6.5 and 3.5 to WDW for the first time in just over a month. What Disney movies should they watch between now and then in order to get the most out of the character interactions and rides?

They've seen some of the newer stuff (Cars, Bolt, Incredibles etc) and watch Disney occasionally (Mickey mouse Clubhouse type stuff) but what else should I introduce them to before we leave?

mickeyluv'r · 10-30-2009, 06:47 PM

Oh there are quite a few....Great question by the way! Some that come to mind are: Monsters, INC, Toy Story series, Honey I shrunk...(Several inthat series - not my favorites but there is an attraction for that one), Bug's Life, PotC (they will get the ride without this, but it may be fun..I'd go with the first one as it's less scary, but maybe you want to preview it first. It does have walking skeletons. I haven't seen it in a while. The ride is not scary). Anything Winnie the Pooh (esp the half hour show called, "A very Blustery DAy"), Lion King, Nemo.

If you can get them to watch some princess stuff, consider: Little Mermaid, Snow White (gotta love the "Candy Caludron" candy shop in DTD!), Cinderella (that one may be a stretch), Sleeping Beauty (So they understand the dragon in Fantasmic), Beauty and BEast.

Those are theones off the top of my head, but there is more.

blondinkaya · 10-30-2009, 06:49 PM

How about Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan? Before anyone scoffs at the prospect of boys watching the "princess" movies ... I have two boys, ages 14.5 and 6.5. I know I'm extremely fortunate to have a teen who's still into his family, let alone one who enjoys watching Disney movies for the sake of being Disney movies. Both of my boys have enjoyed all of the more traditional movies, princessy or not.

All of the above mentioned movies are represented at the World, so I think they'd be great for your little ones to watch.

amzking · 10-30-2009, 06:50 PM

Lion King
Finding Nemo
Maybe Alladin
Maybe Jungle Book

carrie1626 · 10-30-2009, 06:52 PM

TOY STORY

any WINNIE THE POOH

101 Dalmations

Lion King, Finding Nemo, A Bug's Life...... I'm thinking of rides ( BuzzLightyear, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, characters: all the Pooh characters, Buzz ,Cruella) and shows Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo the Musical, and It's Tough to be a Bug

Up to you if age appropriate :Pirates of the Carribean

DisneyIsMyNeverland · 10-30-2009, 06:52 PM

Peter Pan
The Lion King
Toy Story
Maybe a few Princess movies
Finding Nemo
Aladdin
Dumbo

Robo · 10-30-2009, 07:01 PM

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Fantasia
Dumbo
The Three Caballeros
Song of the South
Cinderella
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan
Sleeping Beauty
Swiss Family Robinson
The Sword in the Stone
Mary Poppins
The Jungle Book
The Love Bug
The Aristocats
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Little Mermaid
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Beauty and the Beast
Aladdin
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Lion King
Pocahontas
Toy Story
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hercules
Mulan
A Bug's Life
Toy Story 2
Dinosaur
Monsters, Inc.
Lilo & Stitch
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Caribbean: (all 3)
The Incredibles
Cars
High School Musical
Up
The Princess and the Frog

Cedarmom · 10-30-2009, 07:05 PM

So far I've had no luck in getting DS6.5 to watch 'girl movies'. I watched Cinderella the other day hoping he'd sit and watch and he left the room.

He does have some mad Ariel love, though. He wanted to be a mermaid when he was 3.

These are great suggestions. I never would have thought of the Sleeping Beauty/Fantasmic connection... And I'd forgotten about 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids'.

Keep 'em coming!

kaligal · 10-30-2009, 07:12 PM

Stitch. Stitch. More Stitch. The folks at Disney are trying very hard to get rid of Mickey and replace him with Stitch. So watch all the Stitch you can.

Nemo and more Nemo. He's their second favorite. Just can't be enough Nemo.

3floridarays · 10-30-2009, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Cedarmom

So far I've had no luck in getting DS6.5 to watch 'girl movies'. I watched Cinderella the other day hoping he'd sit and watch and he left the room.

He does have some mad Ariel love, though. He wanted to be a mermaid when he was 3.

These are great suggestions. I never would have thought of the Sleeping Beauty/Fantasmic connection... And I'd forgotten about 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids'.

Keep 'em coming!

Try putting Sleeping Beauty in and fast-forwarding to the scene with the dragon and see if that gets DS's interest. That's how we finally got our DS to watch it (he wanted to know where the dragon came from, did it eat anyone, did it get killed, and on and on and on...)

twokids0204 · 10-30-2009, 07:27 PM

May the Force be With You

tinkerfan1 · 10-30-2009, 10:18 PM

They can meet the Power Rangers at MGM, too. At least they could last time we were there. They seemed to be a big hit with the little kids. That's younger than my kids, so I'm not an expert on that. Just thought I'd add it, though.

CLR4321 · 10-30-2009, 10:20 PM

I would go with a lot of the classics like Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland and Dumbo. Also check out Toy Story, Cars, Lilo & Stitch, The Incredibles, and Aladdin. You may also want to track down some Disney classic cartoons with Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy & Pluto.

g-dad66 · 10-31-2009, 12:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robo

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Fantasia
Dumbo
The Three Caballeros
Song of the South
Cinderella
Alice in Wonderland
Peter Pan
Sleeping Beauty
Swiss Family Robinson
The Sword in the Stone
Mary Poppins
The Jungle Book
The Love Bug
The Aristocats
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
The Little Mermaid
Honey, I Shrunk the Kids
Beauty and the Beast
Aladdin
The Muppet Christmas Carol
The Lion King
Pocahontas
Toy Story
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Hercules
Mulan
A Bug's Life
Toy Story 2
Dinosaur
Monsters, Inc.
Lilo & Stitch
Finding Nemo
Pirates of the Caribbean: (all 3)
The Incredibles
Cars
High School Musical
Up
The Princess and the Frog

Great list, Robo.

The only additional one I could think of is Raiders of the Lost Ark (for the Indiana Jones Stunt Show) -- but it probably doesn't qualify as a Disney movie.

OP -- do your kids have time to watch one movie a day for the next 40 days?

jg121285 · 10-31-2009, 01:22 AM

Good question, you should check out some of the rides you want ride and watch the movies that correspond.

My DGF and I are trying to watch all the Disney movies that are highlighted in yellow on this list (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._feature_films) and also some of the ones that aren't. Plus some non-Disney like Star Wars (for Star Tours) and Indiana Jones (for the stunt show).

10-30-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
Cedarmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 163	What movies should we watch in preparation? We're taking our boys, ages 6.5 and 3.5 to WDW for the first time in just over a month. What Disney movies should they watch between now and then in order to get the most out of the character interactions and rides? They've seen some of the newer stuff (Cars, Bolt, Incredibles etc) and watch Disney occasionally (Mickey mouse Clubhouse type stuff) but what else should I introduce them to before we leave? __________________ Paula, CPST and mom to 6, 3 and 10 months

10-30-2009, 06:47 PM	#2
mickeyluv'r DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,882	Oh there are quite a few....Great question by the way! Some that come to mind are: Monsters, INC, Toy Story series, Honey I shrunk...(Several inthat series - not my favorites but there is an attraction for that one), Bug's Life, PotC (they will get the ride without this, but it may be fun..I'd go with the first one as it's less scary, but maybe you want to preview it first. It does have walking skeletons. I haven't seen it in a while. The ride is not scary). Anything Winnie the Pooh (esp the half hour show called, "A very Blustery DAy"), Lion King, Nemo. If you can get them to watch some princess stuff, consider: Little Mermaid, Snow White (gotta love the "Candy Caludron" candy shop in DTD!), Cinderella (that one may be a stretch), Sleeping Beauty (So they understand the dragon in Fantasmic), Beauty and BEast. Those are theones off the top of my head, but there is more. Last edited by mickeyluv'r; 10-30-2009 at 06:56 PM.

10-30-2009, 06:50 PM	#4
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10-30-2009, 06:52 PM	#5
carrie1626 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: WI Posts: 325	TOY STORY any WINNIE THE POOH 101 Dalmations Lion King, Finding Nemo, A Bug's Life...... I'm thinking of rides ( BuzzLightyear, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, characters: all the Pooh characters, Buzz ,Cruella) and shows Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo the Musical, and It's Tough to be a Bug Up to you if age appropriate :Pirates of the Carribean __________________ I wish I were at WDW everyday 2000-POLY 2001- ASMusic 2002- DD Grosvenor 2003- DD Doubletree 2004-POFQ 2006-POP

10-30-2009, 07:05 PM	#8
Cedarmom Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 163	So far I've had no luck in getting DS6.5 to watch 'girl movies'. I watched Cinderella the other day hoping he'd sit and watch and he left the room. He does have some mad Ariel love, though. He wanted to be a mermaid when he was 3. These are great suggestions. I never would have thought of the Sleeping Beauty/Fantasmic connection... And I'd forgotten about 'Honey I Shrunk the Kids'. Keep 'em coming! __________________ Paula, CPST and mom to 6, 3 and 10 months

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10-30-2009, 06:49 PM	#3
blondinkaya DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Somewhere between Florida and South Carolina Posts: 545	How about Snow White, Beauty and the Beast, Monsters Inc, Peter Pan, Aladdin, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, and Peter Pan? Before anyone scoffs at the prospect of boys watching the "princess" movies ... I have two boys, ages 14.5 and 6.5. I know I'm extremely fortunate to have a teen who's still into his family, let alone one who enjoys watching Disney movies for the sake of being Disney movies. Both of my boys have enjoyed all of the more traditional movies, princessy or not. All of the above mentioned movies are represented at the World, so I think they'd be great for your little ones to watch.

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DisneyIsMyNeverland Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: 2nd star to the right and straight on till morning Posts: 25	Peter Pan The Lion King Toy Story Maybe a few Princess movies Finding Nemo Aladdin Dumbo

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10-30-2009, 07:12 PM	#9
kaligal Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 377	Stitch. Stitch. More Stitch. The folks at Disney are trying very hard to get rid of Mickey and replace him with Stitch. So watch all the Stitch you can. Nemo and more Nemo. He's their second favorite. Just can't be enough Nemo.

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tinkerfan1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Unfortunately, not Disney World Posts: 640	They can meet the Power Rangers at MGM, too. At least they could last time we were there. They seemed to be a big hit with the little kids. That's younger than my kids, so I'm not an expert on that. Just thought I'd add it, though. __________________ Pinkerbell

10-30-2009, 10:20 PM	#13
CLR4321 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,605	I would go with a lot of the classics like Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, Snow White, Peter Pan, Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland and Dumbo. Also check out Toy Story, Cars, Lilo & Stitch, The Incredibles, and Aladdin. You may also want to track down some Disney classic cartoons with Mickey, Minnie, Donald Duck, Goofy & Pluto. __________________ CAMILLE

10-31-2009, 01:22 AM	#15
jg121285 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 104	Good question, you should check out some of the rides you want ride and watch the movies that correspond. My DGF and I are trying to watch all the Disney movies that are highlighted in yellow on this list (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..._feature_films) and also some of the ones that aren't. Plus some non-Disney like Star Wars (for Star Tours) and Indiana Jones (for the stunt show). __________________ (Me) (DGF)

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