Family films on Disney Plus

Disney Plus Family Films

by Lorna White |
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Since Disney+ launched in 2019, you're now able to watch all your favourite Disney films and shows in one place. We can’t believe how many exciting things you can watch for as little as £4.99 a month, especially with all the amazing Disney Plus offers available!

Do you want to spread a bit of magic in your home? There’s no better way to fill your little one's imagination than with a family film, whether it's a Christmas film, Disney original or just because. It’ll give your youngster a chance to go on an adventure with mystical creatures and characters, with you along for the ride too.

If you’re looking for a way to spend more time together as a family, we’ve pulled together our top 15 Disney+ family films, that you and the family should watch - and you don't even need to go to baby cinema! Not only will they make you all giggle, but they can also be educational and feel good watches as well.

Ten Disney+ family films that you and the family should watch

Released in 1942, this magical Disney film is still as popular as ever. After a long day of attempting to home-school the kids, sit down and watch this moving film about a young fawn who wants to become prince of the forest like his father.

This beautiful family film on disney plus is a friendly film tells a story about true love. At the hand of her evil stepmother and sisters, Cinderella almost doesn’t make it to the royal ball. Fate steps in and with a little helping hand from her Fairy Godmother to help her meet Prince Charming. Although she must get home before midnight or the magic will stop.

Dumbo is the loveable elephant who is always picked on by the other animals. After losing his mother, Dumbo ends up performing in circus clown acts. His only friend - a mouse, helps him unveil his full potential.

Children across the world are obsessed with this chilling story about two sisters. Not only will your kids love the mischief that Elsa and Olaf get up to, but so will you. This is the definition of a feel-good film!

Follow Mowgli on his jungle adventures. He might have been raised by wolves, but when a man-eating tiger threatens his life, he must journey to return to human civilization. This is one that all the family will love.

Is there a more iconic moment than the spaghetti sharing scene? This film shows that love has no limits when an upper-middle-class cocker spaniel falls for a dog from the wrong side of town.

Does the whole family love animals? You’ll be swept away by the adventure as you watch the animal kingdom come to life. Plus, it has catchy song numbers, which you’ll all be bound to be singing along to for days after.

You probably remember watching this as a child and share the magic with your own family. This incredible film is about a mermaid named Ariel, who falls in love with a human prince and wants to live on the land. Sebastian still steals the show 30 years later.

You’ll be surprised how captivating this film is for kids and adults alike. Moana is about how one little girl sets out to save her island as a demigod Maui caused a curse because they stole the heart of the goddess, Te Fiti.

Last, but not least is Wreck-It Ralph. This film is about a video game bad guy who wants his turn at being the hero for a change. It has many laugh out loud moments that you and your kids will enjoy.

Talking toys? every childs dream, and if you watched this in your childhood then you'll probably remember buzz Lighyear saying "To Infinity and Beyond!". Step into the fantastic imagination of this fun and mind blowing animation - it will have you wondering what your toys do when you aren't around!

Who doesn't love a little love story? This fun and cultural movie will teach your little ones to be who they are. It will encourage them to to live in a world of honesty, and not to be what others want you to be The animated Genie with supernatural powers will have you and your family in for a fansinating ride.

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you ever told a lie? A bit like asking your little one if they took a cookie from the biscuit tin, just before dinner and even though they have denied it, the chocolate evidence is clearly around their lips. Well, this amazing movie, will teach your child to always tell the truth. Full of life lessons and creativity, you are in for a treat.

Imagine being the fairest in the land like Snow White. This family film on Disney+ will teach your kids that vanity is not important, but kindness and respect is. In this magical story, Snow White finds friends (seven dwarfs), and meets a good prince who truly stands by her, whereas the wicked queen lives for vanity and relies on her magical mirror.

In this movie, Tiana, a hardworking waitress, dreams of opening up her own restaurant, and after kissing a prince who has been turned into a frog by a witch doctor, Tiana becomes a frog herself. Now, she must figure out a way to turn back into a human before it is too late.

Pongo! A name we can never forget. This movie focuses on two London Dalmations, their human owners, and the villain, Cruella De Vil who desperately wants to buy all of their puppies, in order to turn them into fur coats. If you have so much love and compassion for dogs, then this is a movie that will have you glued to your seats.

Now you’ve decided on all the Disney+ family films you want to watch, there’s still loads more Disney+ content that you can enjoy from Disney series to Pixar films and Marvel blockbusters as well as fascinating one-offs from National Geographic. Want to find out more? Here’s everything you need to know about signing up for Disney+.

Start your 7-day free trial now for Disney+ and get ready to stream your kid's favourite movies and shows - where you can sing along, laugh and cry with the whole family. If you sign-up today, it'll cost £5.99 a month or £59.99 for a whole year.

Lorna White is a Senior Digital Writer and has written for Mother&Baby since 2020. She has a keen interest in a range of topics, from potty training and nutrition to baby names and maternity fashion.

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