Stuck at home and looking for something to do before your next Disney World trip?
Lots of families (ours included!) turn to Disney+ as a way to pass the time.
One of our favorite things about all the options is how many of them have direct ties to some of our favorite Disney World attractions, restaurants, and character meet opportunities.
You could go to Disney World right now without ever having seen any Disney movies and still have a fantastic time, but we think it is a little bit more fun if you know the back story to some of the things you'll see when you're there.
So put on your favorite snuggle clothes, grab a cozy blanket, and get ready to cross off some of the movies from the list below!
Dreaming (or even planning!) a trip to Disney World?
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We are sure there are some that we missed (and if so, please let us know in the comments below!) but to get you started, here's some of our favorites.
Keep in mind that when it comes to dining experiences, sometimes the characters can vary, but we listed the ones that typically have the character connected to the movie below.
Also, if a movie is represented only by a single character meet, we didn't list it below unless there is a pretty elaborate set-up for the meet.
Want to know exactly where to find the characters? We have a post that walks you though how to use My Disney Experience to find characters in the parks.
A Bug's Life
Connected attraction(s): It's Tough to be a Bug! (Animal Kingdom)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
A Goofy Movie
and An Extremely Goofy Movie
Connected attraction(s): The Barnstormer (Magic Kingdom) Note: A Goofy Movie isn't a direct tie-in to The Barnstormer, but it is a fun one to represent the antics of Goofy
Connected character meets: You can meet Goofy at Pete's Silly Side Show (Magic Kingdom), Disney Visa Character Meet (Epcot), and at Donald's Dino-Bash (Animal Kingdom),
Connected dining: Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Resort), Garden Grove (Swan), Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine, Disney Junior Play 'n Dine (Hollywood Studios), Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast (Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club), Ravello (Four Seasons Resort), Tusker House (Animal Kingdom)
Aladdin
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): The Magic Carpets of Aladdin & Mickey's PhilharMagic (both at Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: Aladdin and Jasmine meet separately in Adventureland (Magic Kingdom), you can also meet Princess Jasmine in Morocco; there are exclusive character meets with Aladdin characters at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Cinderella's Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
Alice in Wonderland
Connected attraction(s): Mad Tea Party (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Alice in the United Kingdom pavilion in the World Showcase section of Epcot, and Alice in Wonderland characters also meet at Mad Tea Party at Magic Kingdom; there are exclusive character meets also available at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Connected dining: Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian)
Connected resort: Grand Floridian (Alice in Wonderland-themed pool)
Avatar
Connected attraction(s): Avatar Flight of Passage & Na'vi River Journey (Animal Kingdom)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: Satu'li Canteen (Animal Kingdom; no characters, but this is a very well-themed restaurant)
Beauty and the Beast
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage (Hollywood Studios), Beauty and the Beast Sing-Along (Epcot), Enchanted Tales with Belle and Mickey's PhilharMagic (both at Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Gaston in the Magic Kingdom, and Belle in France; there are also exclusive character meet opportunities at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Gaston's Tavern (Magic Kingdom), Be Our Guest (Magic Kingdom), Akershus (Epcot), Enchanted Rose Lounge (Grand Floridian)
Brave
Connected attraction(s): N/A
Connected character meets: You can meet Merida in the Magic Kingdom
Connected dining: N/A
Cars
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy (Hollywood Studios)
Connected character meets: Meet Cruz Ramirez and see DJ at Hollywood Studios
Connected dining: N/A
Connected resort: Art of Animation (Cars Family Suites)
Cinderella
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Cinderella Castle, Prince Charming Regal Carrousel (both at Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Anastasia & Drizella in Magic Kingdom, Cinderella also meets there (inside of Princess Fairytale Hall)
Connected dining: Cinderella's Royal Table (Magic Kingdom), Akershus (Epcot), Cinderella's Happily Ever After Dinner at 1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian)
The Country Bears
Connected attraction(s): Country Bear Jamboree (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Big Al, Liverlips, Shaker, and Wendell (Country Bears) at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: N/A
Disney Junior
Connected attraction(s): Disney Junior Dance Party! (Hollywood Studios), you can also get a mini Fancy Nancy makeover at "In Character" (which is a little shop directly across from the Disney Junior Dance Party)
Connected character meets: You can meet Doc McStuffins, Fancy Nancy, and Vampirina outside of the Disney Junior Dance Party! in Hollywood Studios; you can see Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Timon at dance parties at both Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Disney Junior Play 'n Dine (Hollywood Studios - note, the typical characters here are: Vampirina, Fancy Nancy, Doc Mc Stuffins, and Roadster Goofy)
DuckTales
(& related TV shows and movies)
Connected attraction(s): DuckTales World Showcase Adventure (Epcot; coming soon)
Connected character meets: You can meet Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Scrooge McDuck, and Launchpad McQuack at Donald's Dino-Bash in Animal Kingdom
Connected dining: N/A
Dumbo
Connected attraction(s): Dumbo the Flying Elephant and Casey Jr. Splash 'N' Soak Station (both at Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
Elena of Avalor
Connected attraction(s): N/A
Connected character meets: You can meet Elena at Princess Fairytale Hall in the Magic Kingdom
Connected dining: N/A
Fantasia & Fantasia 2000
Connected attraction(s): Fantasmic! (Hollywood Studios) and Mickey's PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Sorcerer Mickey at Hollywood Studios
Connected dining: N/A
Connected resort: All Star Movies (Fantasia! themed pool area)
Finding Nemo & Finding Dory
Connected attraction(s): Finding Nemo - the Musical (Animal Kingdom), The Seas with Nemo & Friends and Turtle Talk with Crush (both at Epcot)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: You can eat seafood at Coral Reef at Epcot while gazing upon the fish inside of the aquarium, which is pretty creepy now that we write it down
Connected resort: Art of Animation (Finding Nemo Family Suites)
Frozen, Frozen 2
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): For the First Time in Forever Sing-Along Celebration (Hollywood Studios), Frozen Ever After (Epcot)
Connected character meets: You can meet Olaf in Hollywood Studios and Anna and Elsa (separately) in the Norway Pavilion in Epcot
Connected dining: N/A
Guardians of the Galaxy, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Guardian's of the Galaxy - Awesome Mix Live! (seasonal; Epcot), Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind (opening in 2021 in Epcot)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
Haunted Mansion
Connected attraction(s): Haunted Mansion (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet the Grave Diggers during Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party
Connected dining: N/A
Incredibles & Incredibles 2
Connected attraction(s): N/A
Connected character meets: You can meet Edna Mode in Pixar Place at Hollywood Studios (you'll find signs of other Superheros there, too!)
Connected dining: N/A
Lady and the Tramp
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): N/A
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: Tony's Town Square in Magic Kingdom (no character meets, but it is heavily themed after Lady and the Tramp)
Lilo & Stitch
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): At one time, Magic Kingdom had "Stitch's Great Escape" but that has been closed for some time now
Connected character meets: Available to meet in Tomorrowland, Elvis Stitch is available at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, and you can see Stitch perform at an exclusive show at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Best Friend's Breakfast at 'Ohana (Polynesian Resort)
The Lion King & The Lion Guard
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Festival of the Lion King (Animal Kingdom), Disney Junior Dance Party! (Hollywood Studios), and Mickey's PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Timon in Animal Kingdom, you can also catch him at dance parties at both Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: N/A
Connected resort: Art of Animation (Lion King Family Suites), Animal Kingdom Lodge (some Lion King elements can be found scattered in the rooms)
The Little Mermaid
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Voyage of the Little Mermaid (Hollywood Studios), Under the Sea~Journey of the Little Mermaid and Mickey's PhilharMagic (Magic Kingdom).
Connected character meets: You can meet Ariel with her mermaid tail in Magic Kingdom, and both Ariel and Eric at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Akershus (Epcot), Cinderella's Royal Table (Magic Kingdom), Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast at Trattoria Al Forno (Boardwalk), Sebastian's Bistro (Caribbean Beach Resort)
Connected resort: Art of Animation (Little Mermaid rooms)
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Tigger and Winnie the Pooh in Magic Kingdom, you can also meet Winnie the Pooh in Epcot, there are also exclusive character meets at Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian), Crystal Palace (Magic Kingdom)
Mary Poppins & Mary Poppins Returns
Connected attraction(s): Nothing right now, but Disney has announced a Mary Poppins attraction for the U.K. Pavilion in Epcot
Connected character meets: You can meet Mary Poppins in Epcot, you can also meet Mary and Bert at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Supercalifragilistic Breakfast at 1900 Park Fare in the Grand Floridian
All Mickey Mouse related content
Connected attraction(s): Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway, Mickey's Shorts Theater, Disney Junior Dance Party! (all at Hollywood Studios), and Mickey's PhilharMagic at Magic Kingdom
Connected character meets: You can meet Mickey in every park, as well at both Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Resort), Garden Grill (Epcot), Minnie's Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine (Hollywood Studios), Best Friend's Breakfast at 'Ohana (Polynesian), Tusker House (Animal Kingdom), Topolino's Terrace (Riviera Resort)
Monsters Inc & Monsters University
Connected attraction(s): Monster's Inc. Laugh Floor (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Sulley in Hollywood Studios
Connected dining: N/A
Muppets
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Muppet*Vision 3D (Hollywood Studios)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
Peter Pan
(& related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Peter Pan's Flight and Mickey's PhilharMagic (both at Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Peter Pan and Tinker Bell in Magic Kingdom.
Connected dining: N/A
Pinocchio
Connected attraction(s): N/A
Connected character meets: Sometimes available to meet at special events
Connected dining: Pinocchio Village Haus (Magic Kingdom)
Pirates of the Caribbean
(all related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Pirates of the Caribbean (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Captain Jack Sparrow at Magic Kingdom, he is also available at both Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party and Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected dining: N/A
Connected resort: Caribbean Beach (Pirate Rooms)
Princess and the Frog
Connected attraction(s): N/A
Connected character meets: You can meet Tiana at Princess Fairytale Hall, and you can meet Tiana and Prince Naveen together during Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party
Connected resort: Port Orleans Riverside (Royal Rooms)
Ratatouille
Connected attraction(s): Remy's Ratatouille Adventure (opening Summer 2020)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Connected attraction(s): Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Snow White in Epcot, you can also meet Snow White and her Prince at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and all Seven Dwarfs at both Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party.
Connected dining: Storybook Dining at Artist Point (Wilderness Lodge), Akershus (Epcot), Cinderella's Royal Table (Magic Kingdom)
Star Wars
(all related movies & shows)
Connected attraction(s): Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Star Tours, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Jedi Training Academy, Star Wars Launch Bay (all at Hollywood Studios)
Connected character meets: You can meet Chewbacca, BB-8, and Darth Vader at Hollywood Studios. Other characters like Rey, Vi Moradi, Kylo Ren, and Chewbacca are in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, however, they do not host traditional meet and greets
Connected dining: N/A
Swiss Family Robinson
Connected attraction(s): Swiss Family Treehouse (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
Tangled
(& related movies and shows)
Connected attraction(s): While not really a typical attraction, there are very well-themed Tangled bathrooms in Magic Kingdom
Connected character meets: You can meet Rapunzel in Magic Kingdom at Princess Fairytale Hall
Connected dining: Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno (Boardwalk)
The Three Caballeros
Connected attraction(s): Gran Fiesta Tour (Epcot)
Connected character meets: You can meet Donald dressed in his costume from the Three Caballeros in Epcot
Connected dining: N/A
Tom and Huck
Connected attraction(s): Tom Sawyer's Island (Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: Aunt Polly's (Magic Kingdom - operates seasonally)
Toy Story
(& all related movies)
Connected attraction(s): Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin (Magic Kingdom), Alien Swirling Saucers, Slinky Dog Dash, Toy Story Mania (all at Hollywood Studios)
Connected character meets: You can meet Buzz, Jessie, and Woody at Hollywood Studios
Connected dining: Woody's Lunchbox and Roundup Rodeo BBQ (coming soon), both at Hollywood Studios
Connected resort: All Star Movies (Toy Story section)
TRON & TRON: Legacy
Connected attraction(s): TRON Lightcycle Power Run (opening 2021 at Magic Kingdom)
Connected character meets: N/A
Connected dining: N/A
UP!
Connected attraction(s): UP! A Great Bird Adventure (Animal Kingdom)
Connected character meets: You can meet Russel & Dug, and Kevin can often be spotted wandering around (all in Animal Kingdom)
Connected dining: N/A
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