What are necessary movie watches before Disneyland?

[JVivlemore]

Cars is a MUST. Cars Land looks JUST like it does in the movie and if they have a fresh image of what that is when they go there they'll be blown away and mesmerized by the sight of it.

 

[Disn3yVision]

Cars and Pinnochio.... And Star Wars!

 

[AladdinRapunzelTink]

Probably not great for the kiddos, but since this list has become so thorough it's worth noting that the Jungle Cruise is inspired by 'The African Queen' and the Matterhorn by 'Third Man on the Mountain'.

 

[EmmersIsTheMommy]

You guys are so awesome, thank you! I knew I had missed some important ones!

I actually do have a teen (today is his 13th birthday!) so I'll watch some of the more mature ones with him.

 

[buddhaluvthemouse]

YouTube Disneyland grand opening ng, 10 year anniversary, 25 year anniversary

 

[clb79]

Depending on how young they are we love the Disneyland Sing-a-long. It is very VERY dated but we adore it and helps get us even more excited https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0009X75W4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487861131&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=disneyland+dvd+sing&dpPl=1&dpID=51T+t7RECRL&ref=plSrch

All of my kids ages 3 to 12 still love to watch this.

They are also fans of ride videos online. They love Fresh Baked &a Stuff (previously known as Fresh Baked Disney) on YouTube. They are a group of friends that go to the park every weekend and record what they do. They edit it down to 6 (15-20min episodes) they release daily, then tease the next weeks videos in a 90sec clip Sunday nights.

 

[YellowMickeyPonchos]

I can't believe you guys forgot these timeless classics!!!!!!

Disney 4-Movie Collection: Thrills and Chills (Haunted Mansion, Tower Of Terror, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, Country Bears) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008H6GH7Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_xj6SybVX4YHBJ