10. Mickey Mouse Cartoon Shorts
I know - not technically a movie. But, Mickey and the Gang are all over the Magic Kingdom in the form of rides, shows, meet and greets, and then some. So, you'll definitely want to make sure that your kiddos are ready for all the fun! The attraction where you'll be able to find Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Goofy is Mickey's PhilharMagic, though it is predominantly focused on Donald. The Barnstormer is a roller-coaster for Guests 35" and taller, starring none other than The Great Goofini. It's a very chill ride for kids who are just starting to work up their roller coaster nerve - a great "starter-coaster" without big bumps, drops, turns, etc. Mickey and Friends can also be found in all of the parks parades, the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party, and the Dream Along with Mickey Castle Show. And, of course, there are opportunities throughout the Magic Kingdom to meet Mickey, Minnie, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, and Pluto - and Mickey will actually speak to you at his location, so that is a meet and greet that you won't want to miss! You can find the Cartoon Shorts on this Mickey Video app. You can also check out the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse show on Disney Junior. As for that "not technically a movie" thing, you can actually find Donald in Disney Animated Classics such as Saludos Amigos, The Three Caballeros, Fun and Fancy Free, and Melody Time. Mickey and Goofy are in Fun and Fancy Free, as well. Mickey, himself, is also in the Sorcerer's Apprentice segment of Fantasia and Fantasia 2000.
9. Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs / Sleeping Beauty
If your kiddos are 38" or taller, then Snow White is the movie to check out here. The reason being that the Magic Kingdom's newest attraction, the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, just opened this past spring, completing the New Fantasyland expansion. It's a family-friendly roller coaster that is placed right between The Barnstormer and Big Thunder Mountain in terms of thrill level, and it's designed especially for Guests who are, you guessed it, at least 38" tall. The cool part about this ride is that, in addition to being a roller coaster, it also has several sections during which the ride slows down to take you through famous scenes from the film with super high tech animatronics. Snow White is available to meet with Guests on Main Street, USA . You can also experience Snow and her friends during the parades and the Wishes! fireworks show.
Not yet 38" tall? Then, perhaps, Sleeping Beauty is the flick to watch. Magic Kingdom's newest parade, The Festival of Fantasy, features Maleficent in enormous fire breathing dragon form, with Prince Philip on hand to fight her as well as her Raven dancers. Princess Aurora's fairy friends, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather, are in the parade, as well. Aurora is also available to meet with Guests, right by Main Street's City Hall.
8. Aladdin
Aladdin and Jasmine are some of the most charismatic characters around, though they couldn't have done it without the help of their friend, the Magic Carpet. You and your little ones can hop aboard your own carpet in the Adventureland ride, The Magic Carpets of Aladdin, flying up, down and around in a fun-for-all-ages attraction. Aladdin and Jasmine meet with Guests right behind their ride. The two also make an appearance in Mickey's PhilharMagic, and a certain blue genie can been found in the Movie It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party as well as in the Wishes! fireworks show.
7. The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
A classic movie, based on a classic book, there is always good reason to watch The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and follow the fun that a "bear of very little brain" who always has "a rumbly in [his] tumbly" can have. When at the Magic Kingdom, you can follow those adventures in The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh ride. Guests ride, in honeypots, through scenes from the movie, bouncing with Tigger, watching Pooh fall asleep and begin to dream about heffalumps and woozles, etc. This attraction actually took the place of Mr. Toad's Wild Ride in 1999 and features an interactive queue, with plenty of fun activities to keep kiddos busy while they wait in line. Want to meet with Pooh and Tigger (and occasionally other Hundred Acre Wood friends)? You can do just that, right next to the ride queue. Pooh, Tigger, Piglet, and Eeyore are also available in a fantastic Character Dining, located in the Magic Kingdom's Crystal Palace.
6. Toy Story
This is the movie that confirmed what we already knew - that our toys totally do come alive when we are out of the room! The trilogy of Toy Story movies is Disney•Pixar storytelling at its best, creating a world of characters that we simple adore and are always willing to find out more about. You can meet some of the stars of the movie at Magic Kingdom - Woody and Jessie, near the Splash Mountain queue and Buzz, near his ride. Buzz' ride, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin, has Guests take aim at the minions of evil emperor Zurg, riding along in a space ship that they can rotate up to 360ยบ while blasting "Zs" with their ion blasters and racking up a higher and higher score. Woody and Jessie also dance with Guests in the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party.
5. Dumbo
The classic story of the elephant that can fly is also a classic ride at Disney World. And, it was the first completed New Fantasyland attraction. Now, it stands in the Storybook Circus section of Fantasyland as two identical rides - one for Guests using FastPass and one for those using the Standby queue. This ride is super unique because the queue features a circus-themed, indoor play area. Guests are given a pager and encouraged to go play until that pager lights up and vibrates, signaling that it's their turn to ride! Just past the Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride is the Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station - a small water play area, where kids can get soaked by the famous circus train from Dumbo. Dumbo is also represented in Magic Kingdom's parades.
4. Peter Pan
The boy who never wanted to grow up and taught us how to fly happens to be one of the most fun characters to meet at Disney World and he, along with Wendy, are available to chat, take pictures, and sign autographs right next to his ride. You can even ask if you can "crow" along with him - he's always up for some hootin' and hollerin'! His ride, Peter Pan's Flight, is similar in structure to The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, and will take you through the story of Peter Pan, though not in a honeypot, but in a flying pirate ship! Making an special, guest appearance in this attraction is a certain Little Mermaid that I'll be mentioning in #3. Peter also makes a brief appearance in Mickey's PhilharMagic, is front and center for a portion of the Dream Along with Mickey Castle Show, and shows up in the Magic Kingdom parades. His fairy friend, Tinkerbell, is also available to meet Guests and she even kicks off the nighttime fireworks by flying through the air over the Magic Kingdom!
3. The Little Mermaid
What can I say? This movie holds a special place in my heart, since it was the first that I was allowed to see in the movie theater, without my parents (they dropped my brother and I off and picked us up when it was over). In addition to Ariel's musical appearance in Mickey's PhilharMagic and Sebastian's cameo in the Street Party, there is now an entire section of New Fantasyland dedicated to The Little Mermaid, thanks to the recent expansion. You can journey past a wrecked ship and into Price Eric's Castle, heading under the sea, to ride through scenes from the movie in the new Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid attraction. Ariel, in mermaid form, is also happy to chat and take pictures with you in her secret grotto. Plus, if you're hungry, Price Eric's Village Market has some delicious and nutritious snack options!
2. Beauty and the Beast
Hands down, the Beauty and the Beast portion of New Fantasyland is my favorite! You can meet Gaston, just outside his tavern - one of the most fun characters to meet, for sure. Then, go ahead inside the pub and grab yourself an enormous cinnamon roll and some delicious LeFou's Brew! Hungry for more than just a snack? High atop a craggy cliff sits The Beast's Castle, and you can actually head inside for a quick service lunch or a table service dinner. Guests can dine in the Ballroom or The West Wing for both lunch and dinner. The Rose Room is also opened for lunch (it serves as a food staging area at dinner time). Dinner guests can meet The Beast himself after their meal. While I love eating in castle, my favorite part of this new area, and probably the entire Magic Kingdom, is the Enchanted Tales with Belle experience. Guests head into Maurice's (Belle papa) cottage, where Cast Members will direct them to a Magical Mirror, given to Belle by The Beast. That mirror will magically transport you up to Belle's library in The Beast's Castle, where Belle will be on hand to act out her story, along with audience members' help! And, of course, Belle and her friends makes several other appearances around the park - Lumiere is in Mickey's PhilharMagic and the Move It, Shake It, Celebrate It! Street Party, while Belle rides along with her princess friends during the all new Festival of Fantasy Parade.
And, the Number 1 movie to make sure that you and/or your kiddos remember before visiting the Magic Kingdom is...
1. Cinderella
I mean, how can it not be!? Cinderella Castle is one of the most photographed spots in the entire world, and it is truly amazing! Plus, did you know that you can make reservations to meet Cinderella and eat upstairs in the castle, along with some of her other princess friends, like Aurora, Ariel and Jasmine? Not to worry, though; Cinderella is also available to chat with Guests without a dining reservation at Princess Fairytale Hall. The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique is a fabulous location where Guests can get made up with sparkles, makeup, hairstyles, dresses, and then some - just in case they find themselves running late for their own ball. Prince Charming's Regal Carrousel is also smack dab in the middle of Fantasyland and, although it is just a carrousel, there is definitely something special about it - especially early in the morning, when Cinderella's step-sisters like to ride. After their trip on the horses, Anastasia and Drizella meet up with Cinderella's step-mother, Lady Tremaine, for pictures, autographs, and (un)pleasant conversation with Guests. You can even meet the Fairy Godmother at the Magic Kingdom! Cinderella can also be found in the park's parades and the Dream Along with Mickey castle show.
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