30 Day Countdown to Disney

Countdown to your Disney trip with this list of classic Disney movies to watch with your family.

I see a lot of cute activities to help families countdown to their Disney trip. So, I created a 30-day Countdown to Disney Vacation Countdown. Each day as you countdown to your trip, you’ll watch a new movie. When you've watched all of the movies, it’s time to go!

Follow these easy instructions for making your own Countdown to Disney Vacation Countdown.

DOWNLOAD AND PRINT – COUNTDOWN TO DISNEY

Click here to download this printable. It includes a movie list in the format of a calendar.

Watch the movies in the following order:

Day 1: Mulan

Day 2: Hercules

Day 3: Tarzan

Day 4: Tarzan II

Day 5: Lilo & Stitch

Day 6: Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Stitch

Day 7: Leroy & Stitch

Day 8: Stitch The Movie!

Day 9: The Emperor's New Groove

Day 10: Pocahontas

Day 11: Cars

Day 12: Christopher Robin

Day 13: Pooh's Grand Adventure

Day 14: The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

Day 15: Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

Day 16: Coco

Day 17: Meet the Robinsons

Day 18: The Incredibles

Day 19: Incredibles 2

Day 20: Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast

Day 21: Bolt

Day 22: Tinker Bell Pirate Fairy

Day 23: Chicken Little

Day 24: Wrinkle in Time

Day 25: Kronk's New Groove

Day 26: Mickey's House of Mouse Villains

Day 27: Ralph Breaks the Internet

Day 28: The Three Musketeers

Day 29: Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Day 30: G-Force

List of Movies to Countdown to Disney

Mulan

Disney brings an ancient legend to life in this animated tale of a tomboy who disguises herself as a man so she can fight with the Chinese Army.

To continue learning, check out the Mulan Movie Study. 

Hercules

The heavenly Hercules is stripped of his immortality and raised on Earth instead of Olympus, where he's forced to take on Hades and assorted monsters.

Tarzan

Disney Movies. After being shipwrecked off the African coast, a lone child grows up in the wild and is destined to become lord of the jungle.

Tarzan II

How did the King of the Jungle ascend to the throne? Find out in this charming prequel to the hit animated movie that catches Tarzan as a young child.

Lilo & Stitch

Disney's song-filled animated comedy follows a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts a funny-looking dog and doesn't realize it's a wacky alien.

Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch

Just as rowdy alien Stitch begins settling in with his new adopted family, he suddenly goes haywire and reverts to his destructive behavior.

Leroy & Stitch

When Dr. Hamsterviel forces Dr. Jumba to create Stitch's evil twin, it's up to Lilo to reunite with Pleakley, Jumba, and Stitch and save the day.

Stitch The Movie!

Knowing he's not alone in the universe, Stitch, also known as Experiment 626, sets out to free the other 625 alien experiments on Earth. 

The Emperor's New Groove

In this animated Disney adventure, a South American emperor experiences a reversal of fortune when his power-hungry adviser turns him into a llama.

To continue learning, check out The Emperor's New Groove Movie Study.

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Pocahontas

A young American Indian girl tries to follow her heart and protect her tribe when settlers arrive and threaten the land she loves.

Cars

In this animated adventure, up-and-coming racecar Lightning McQueen gets sidetracked on a journey to get across the country for an important race.

Christopher Robin

Now a careworn middle-aged man, Christopher Robin goes on a familiar adventure when his old pal Winnie the Pooh brings him to the Hundred Acre Wood.

Pooh's Grand Adventure

It's time for Christopher Robin to go to school, but he's reluctant to break the news to best buddy Winnie the Pooh, and he finally leaves a note. Misunderstanding the situation, Pooh believes Christopher needs to be rescued from Skull Island.

The Nutcracker and the Four Realms

When her late mother gifts her a key, Clara embarks on a dreamlike journey full of fantasy and conflict in this retelling of the holiday classic.

Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas

The world's favorite mouse rings in the holidays with three charming stories: “The Gift of the Magi,” “Duck Tales” and “A Very Goofy Christmas.”

Coco

On Día de Los Muertos, young would-be musician Miguel crosses into the afterlife on a quest to meet his ancestor and understand his family legacy.

Meet the Robinsons

Young Lewis, who's always wondered why his mother put him up for adoption, may get his answer when Wilbur Robinson whisks him away to the future. 

To continue learning, check out the Meet the Robinsons Movie Study.

The Incredibles

After a string of lawsuits forces a superhero to go into hiding in suburbia, a mysterious source asks the crime fighter for help — but it's a trap. 

The Incredibles 2

When Elastigirl gets recruited for a high-profile crime-fighting mission, Mr. Incredible takes on his toughest assignment ever: full-time parenting.

Tinkerbell and the Legend of the Neverbeast

When suspicious scout fairies scheme to capture the fearsome-looking NeverBeast, Tinker Bell and Fawn set out to save the wondrous creature. 

Bolt

This tale follows German shepherd Bolt, a canine actor who makes a cross-country trek when he's mistakenly shipped from Hollywood to New York City. 

Tinker Bell Pirate Fairy

In this spritely tale, Tinker Bell and her friends set out to find free-spirited fairy Zarina after she makes off with some precious Blue Pixie Dust.

Chicken Little

No one believes Chicken Little when he tries to warn of an alien invasion — so it's up to him and his misfit friends to save the world!

Wrinkle in Time

Years after their father disappears, Meg and her younger brother Charles Wallace cross galaxies on a quest to save him from the heart of darkness.

Kronk's New Groove

Mischief and mayhem reign in this animated sequel when Kronk, the sorceress Yzma's bodybuilder assistant, finds out his father is coming to visit.

Mickey's House of Mouse Villains

The nefarious Jafar has assembled a team of Disney baddies to take over Mickey's House of Mouse and turn it into the House of Villains.

Ralph Breaks the Internet

When video-game bad guy Ralph and best friend Vanellope discover a way onto the internet, they set off on a mission to save her broken game.

The Three Musketeers

In Disney's take on the classic tale, Mickey, Donald, and Goofy perform brave deeds on behalf of their queen, but head Musketeer Pete has other ideas.

Beverly Hills Chihuahua

Chihuahua Chloe rides in style in her owner's designer bag — until the pampered pooch gets lost during a Mexican vacation and must find her way home.

G-Force

When a billionaire sets out to take over the world, only one special forces unit can handle the job — a squad of highly trained guinea pigs.

To continue learning, check out the Kids Movie Night Bundle (G Rated).

 

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