Adventures of a Disney Dad: A Walt Disney World Trip Planning Podcast

Essential Disney Movies to Watch Before Your Walt Disney World Vacation and Listener Questions!

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In this episode, we dive into the world of movies and their impact on your Disney vacation experience. We provide our ranks of which Disney movies are a must watch before your next Walt Disney World family vacation!

 

Key Topics Covered:

  • The emotional closure of Country Bears at Disney World and its impact on Frontierland.
  • Anticipation and updates on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
  • In-depth discussion on must-watch movies for families planning a Disney vacation. We provide a draft-style list of top 10 movies and series, including Toy Story, Frozen, Star Wars, The Lion King, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Ratatouille, and The Princess and the Frog.
  • Honorable mentions for movies like Avatar, Tron, Moana, and more, along with their significance in the parks.
  • Tips on maximizing ride experiences with and without Genie Plus.
  • Dining reservation policies at Disney World and the etiquette for tipping at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique and Harmony Barbershop.


    • Discussion Topics:

    • [00:01:00] Personal updates from the hosts and a brief overview of the episode's theme.
  • [00:02:00] Discussion on the closure of Country Bears at Walt Disney World.
  • [00:03:00] Insights into the future of Country Bears in Frontierland.
  • [00:04:00] Expectations and progress on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
  • [00:05:00] Overview of the main topic: Movies to prioritize before a Walt Disney World family vacation.
  • [00:06:00] In-depth analysis of essential family movies, starting with Toy Story.
  • [00:08:00] Exploration of Frozen and its relevance to Disney experiences.
  • [00:10:00] Insights into The Lion King's impact on a Disney visit.
  • [00:12:00] Discussion on Star Wars and its influence in the parks.
  • [00:14:00] Considerations for other key movies like Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, The Little Mermaid, Tangled, Ratatouille, and The Princess and the Frog.
  • [00:25:00] Honorable mentions of other significant movies like Avatar, Tron, Moana, etc.
  • [00:34:00] Listener questions: Addressing the number of rides achievable with and without Genie Plus.
  • [00:37:00] Guidance on dining reservation policies and tipping etiquette at Disney World.
  • [00:42:00] Special mention and well-wishes to a former guest, Hallie Jones.
  • [00:43:00] Closing remarks and a call to action for listeners.


    • Don't forget to visit www.adventuresofadisneydad.com for a free, no-obligation quote and make your Disney vacation dreams come true! Share your thoughts with us on social media, and if you're loving the podcast, please leave a review and subscribe. Join us next week for more Disney adventures!

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