If you're planning a trip to the parks with your kids, they might be really excited to meet characters like Mickey or Rapunzel or Anna and Elsa. But there are so many classic rides and characters, many of which younger guests might not be familiar with.
To help you get a taste of the parks at home before your trip, here is a complete list of Magic Kingdom rides and characters, and the movies they are based and where you can watch them.
Most movies can be found on Disney+ (Disney's streaming service). Above is a list of movies so you and your family can check off the movies as you watch! Click on the image to save or print the list.
Below you will find each ride, the movies that go with the ride, and where to watch below:
Aladdin and Jasmine Meet and Greet
This meet and greet features both characters an is located in Adventureland.
What to watch
- Aladdin (1992)
- Aladdin (2019)
- Aladdin: Return of Jafar
- Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Where to watch
Alice Meet and Greet
This meet and greet is located in Fantasyland.
What to watch
- Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
Where to watch
Ariel Meet and Greet
Here you can meet your favorite Mermaid in her grotto.
What to watch
- The Little Mermaid
- The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
- The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea
- The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live
- The Little Mermaid Animated Series
Where to watch
The Barnstormer
This junior coaster features Goofy as your flight instructor.
What to watch
- A Goofy Movie
- Goof Troop
- Various Mickey Shorts
Where to watch
Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
This dark ride is also a game where you shoot at targets and try to defeat the evil Emperor Zurg.
What to watch
- Toy Story
- Toy Story 2
- Toy Story 3
- Toy Story 4
- Various Toy Story Toons
Where to watch
Buzz Meet and Greet
This meet and greet located in Tomorrowland features Buzz Lightyear the space ranger
What to watch
- Toy Story
- Toy Story 2
- Toy Story 3
- Toy Story 4
- Various Toy Story Toons
Where to watch
Casey Jr Splash 'N' Soak Station
This water play area is train themed, and is based off of the train featured in Dumbo
What to watch
- Dumbo (1941)
- Dumbo (2019)
Where to watch
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
Have you ever seen an elephant fly? This classic Fantasyland ride has you flying on your very own elephant.
What to watch
- Dumbo (1941)
- Dumbo (2019)
Where to watch
Enchanted Tales with Belle
This interactive show features Belle and friends.
What to watch
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- Beauty and the Beast (2017
- Various Beaty and the Beast movies
Where to watch
Gaston Meet and Greet
This fun unique meet and greet features one of the most popular Disney villains.
What to watch
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- Beauty and the Beast (2017
- Various Beaty and the Beast movies
Where to watch
Haunted Mansion
This classic dark ride takes you on a journey with 99 happy haunts.
What to watch
Where to watch
Jungle Cruise
This original ride takes you on a boat ride with a knowledgable Skipper who knows every pun in the book. Get ready to explore the back side of water.
What to watch
Where to watch
- Coming to theaters July 2020
Liberty Square Riverboat
This classic colonial era riverboat features narration by Mark Twain
What to watch
- The Adventures of Mark Twain
Where to watch
- Amazon Prime Video
- iTunes
- Google Play Movies
Mad Tea Party
The famous Tea Cups ride is a favorite for any Alice in Wonderland fans.
What to watch
- Alice in Wonderland (1951)
- Alice in Wonderland (2010)
- Alice Through the Looking Glass
Where to watch
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
This attraction lets you take a magic carpet ride on Aladdin's very own carpet.
What to watch
- Aladdin (1992)
- Aladdin (2019)
- Aladdin: Return of Jafar
- Aladdin and the King of Thieves
Where to watch
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
This slow dark ride is located in Fantasyland.
What to watch
- Winnie the Pooh and many other Pooh movies
- Christopher Robin
- Pooh's Grand Adventure
- The Book of Pooh and many more Pooh shows
Where to watch
Merida Meet and Greet
This meet and greet is located in Fantasyland in Fairytale Garden
What to watch
Where to watch
Mickey, Minnie, Donald, and Daisy Meet and Greets
You can find Mickey in Town Square Theater and the others in Storybook Circus.
What to watch
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse
- Mickey Mouse (shorts)
- Various Mickey shorts and movies
Where to Watch
Mickey's Philharmagic
This 3D show features Donald Duck "borrowing" Mickey's sorcerer hat and finding himself inside several classic Disney movie song scenes.
What to watch
- Beauty and the Beast (1991)
- The Little Mermaid
- The Lion King (1994)
- Aladdin (1992)
Where to watch
Peter Pan's Flight
This dark ride through Neverland is located in Fantasyland.
What to watch
Where to watch
Peter Pan Meet and Greet
You can often find Peter Pan wandering around Fantasyland.
What to watch
Where to watch
Pirates of the Caribbean
This classic boat ride was actually refurbished after the Disney movie franchise to include Captain Jack Sparrow.
What to watch
- Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End
- Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
Where to watch
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
This beautiful carrousel is Prince Charming's very own. And front and center is the famous sword in the stone.
What to watch
- Cinderella
- The Sword in the Stone
Where to watch
Princess Fairytale Hall
This Princess meet features Cinderella and Elena in one meet, and Tiana and Rupunzel in another meet.
What to watch
- Cinderella (1950)
- Cinderella (2015)
- Elena of Avalor
- The Princess and the Frog
- Tangled
- Tangled: The Series
Where to watch
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
This ride combines a coaster with amazing animatronics.
What to watch
Where to watch
Splash Mountain
This water ride takes a twist on the classic log ride by adding an entire story with animatronics.
What to watch
Where to watch
- This controversial movie can only be watched on old DVD releases, and is not currently available to download or stream.
Swiss Family Tree House
This play area is based on the classic film
What to watch
- The Swiss Family Robinson
Where to watch
Tinkerbell Meet and Greet
This meet and greet is located in Town Square Theater at the front of the park.
What to watch
- Peter Pan
- Tinkerbell (multiple movies)
Where to watch
Tom Sawyer Island
This island is based on the Mark Twain novel.
What to watch
Where to watch
Under the Sea Journey of the Little Mermaid
This dark ride tells the story of Ariel and her under sea adventure.
What to watch
- The Little Mermaid
- The Little Mermaid: Ariel's Beginning
- The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea
- The Wonderful World of Disney: The Little Mermaid Live
- The Little Mermaid Animated Series
Where to watch
Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Meet and Greet
This meet and greet is located in Fantasyland.
What to watch
- Winnie the Pooh and many other Pooh movies
- Christopher Robin
- Pooh's Grand Adventure
- The Book of Pooh and many more Pooh shows
Where to watch
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