14 Best Disney Movies for Toddlers (Plus What To Look Out For)

Encanto

Rated PG

For Ages:  6+, but recommended the whole family.

IMDb Rating: 7.2/10 

Genre: Family Film, Fantasy, Musical, Comedy, Adventure, Coming-of-age story, Animation

The Madrigals are an extraordinary family who lives hidden in the mountains of Colombia in a magical place called the Encanto. The magic of the Encanto has blessed every child in the family with a unique gift — every child except Mirabel. 

Mirabel is different. She doesn’t have a special gift, but she does have a special destiny: she will be the one to save the Encanto.

Encanto is a great movie for toddlers because it’s full of adventure and excitement — but it also has a heartwarming message about family, loyalty, and unity.

Spoiler Alert:  WE DONT TALK ABOUT BRUNO

Moana

Rated PG

For Ages:  6+ and up, but also recommended for Toddlers

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 

Genre: Children’s Film, Adventure, Musical, Comedy, Action, Animation, Fantasy, Family Film

Moana is a great Disney movie for toddlers because it’s about a little girl who leaves her island to save her people. The film has a strong message of female empowerment, and it will help your toddler learn that they can do whatever they set their mind to. It’s also an adventure film, with lots of beautiful scenery and music.

Another reason why Moana is great for toddlers is that it has a lot of singing. Your toddler will love hearing characters sing songs like “How Far I’ll Go” and “We Know the Way.” This makes watching the movie more fun for them, which means you’ll be able to watch it more often!

Frozen

Rated PG

For Ages: 5+ and up, but also recommended for ages 2-4 yrs old

IMDb Rating:  6.2/10

Genre: Children’s Film, Adventure, Musical, Comedy music, Animation Cartoon, Fantasy, Sisterly love

Frozen is a Disney animated film about two sisters: Anna, who is lively and fearless, and Elsa, who has magical powers. The sisters become estranged when Elsa runs away from their home to protect Anna from her ice powers. When Elsa returns years later, she must learn to love and trust herself again so she can use her powers for good and save her sister’s life.

The movie has a lot of elements that appeal to toddlers: It’s colorful and full of singing, dancing, and magic. Plus, it’s got a strong female lead character who learns to accept herself—and love her sister—for who she is.

Monsters, Inc.

Rated G

For Ages: For all ages

IMDb Rating: 8.1/10

Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Buddy

This Disney movie is the perfect balance of fright and fun. Your toddler will be captivated by the colorful characters and their quest to scare children, while you’ll appreciate how much they’ll laugh at this classic.

The plot revolves around the child monster’s desire to be a “scary,” but he doesn’t have the aptitude for it. He does find his way to contribute to the company, though! It’s a cute story that teaches kids about family, friends, and different kinds of strengths as an individual.

Lion King

Rated G

For Ages: For all ages

IMDb Rating: 8.5/10

Genre: Children’s Film, Musical, Adventure, Drama, Musical Drama, Animation,

The Lion King is a Disney classic that’s just as good for toddlers as it is for adults. The characters are relatable, and the story is captivating, but this movie is so great that the dialogue doesn’t get in the way of the amazing musical numbers. One of the reasons it won an Oscar was because of how well its music was written.

If you’re looking for an early childhood classic that will keep your little one engaged while also bringing back memories from your childhood, The Lion King is an excellent choice.

Toy Story

Rated G

For Ages: For all ages

IMDb Rating: 8.3/10

Genre: Children’s Film, Buddy, Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Animation,

Toy Story is a classic for a reason. It’s got all the elements of a great Disney movie: funny characters, a heartwarming message, and lots of laughs. Plus, it stars some of our favorite toys from when we were kids—like Woody and Buzz Lightyear!

Toy Story is great for toddlers because it has fun musical numbers that they can sing along with, plus they’ll be able to identify with the characters’ emotions. Your little ones will love watching their favorite toys come to life and go on an adventure!

Finding Nemo

Rated G

For Ages: For all ages but still, need guidance from parents

IMDb Rating: 8.2/10

Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Children’s film, Family Film, Buddy,

Finding Nemo tells the story of a young fish named Marlin who is separated from his son after they are accidentally shipped to the Great Barrier Reef. When he finally returns to the ocean, he learns that his son has been captured and taken under the care of a dentist named Nigel, who wants to use him as a “bait” to catch other fish. Fortunately, Marlin is able to rescue his son and reunite them again. This movie has no scary scenes or a foul language and is rated G—perfect for toddlers!

The Little Mermaid

Rated G

For Ages: For all Ages

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Children’s film, Musical

 The Little Mermaid is a classic Disney movie that is perfect for toddlers. It’s really fun, has great music, and it teaches your toddler about friendship and family.

The Little Mermaid is about a mermaid named Ariel who falls in love with a prince on land. She wants to be a human so she can be with him forever. The story follows Ariel as she tries to make this happen, which includes singing songs and going on adventures with her friends.

Wreck-It Ralph

Rated PG

For Ages: 7+, children under 7 should be supervised as the film contains rude humor and mild violence

IMDb Rating: 7.7/10

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Children’s film, Science fiction, Fantasy

 Wreck-it Ralph is one of the best Disney movies to watch with toddlers because it’s filled with so much action and excitement that your toddler will be glued to the screen.

The story follows Ralph, a video game bad guy who dreams of being as popular as his good-guy friend Fix-it Felix Jr. One day, Ralph decides to leave his world behind and enter another game called Sugar Rush, where he decides to become a hero.

This movie is great for toddlers because it teaches them the importance of friendship, teamwork, and individuality.

The Jungle Book (Animated)

Rated G

For Ages: For all ages

IMDb Rating: 7.6/10

Genre: Comedy, Animation, Kids, Fantasy, Adventure, Arts, Entertainment, and Culture

This Disney classic is one of the best movies for toddlers and one of the most memorable. You’ve probably seen this movie at least once in your lifetime. It was released in 1967 and tells the story of Mowgli, who is raised by wolves in the jungle. The animals in The Jungle Book are voiced by some of Hollywood’s greatest actors, including Sterling Holloway as Baloo and Phil Harris as Bagheera. The plot revolves around Mowgli trying to find his way home after getting lost in the jungle.

If you’re looking for a family-friendly film that will entertain both you and your toddler, then The Jungle Book is a great choice!

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Rated G

For Ages: For all ages

IMDb Rating: 7.5/10

Genre: Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Musical, Comedy music. Drama, Music, Musical Drama

The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh is a classic Disney movie that’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers. You’ll recognize the characters from Disney’s classic Winnie the Pooh franchise, but they’re in a new and exciting adventure. The plot follows Pooh and his friends as they travel through the Hundred Acre Wood on an epic journey to find their friend Piglet, who has gone missing.

This movie is great for toddlers because it’s very kid-friendly. The animation is simple, with bright colors and soft lines, and there aren’t any scary moments or scary characters—even at the end when Rabbit tells Tigger that he might have to go to jail if he doesn’t stop bouncing all over Rabbit’s house!

Wall-E

Rated G

For Ages: 5+, Toddlers may need to be supervised by two robots falling in love 

IMDb Rating: 8.4/10

Genre: Animation, Family, Adventure

You’ve probably seen Wall E before, but if you haven’t, it’s a good one to add to your list of Disney movies for toddlers.

Wall E is about a robot that lives on earth after humans have abandoned it. He spends his days collecting garbage and trying to make his way around the world. But when he meets EVE, another robot, everything changes for him.

Critics have dubbed this movie as one of the most environmentally conscious films ever made, and it can be a great way to teach your toddler about sustainability and recycling.

Tinkerbell

Rated G

For Ages: For Ages 2-4+

IMDb Rating: 6.7/10

Genre: Animation, Children’s film, Fantasy, Adventure, Fairy tale

Tinkerbelle is a beautiful tiny fairy living among the English countryside flowers. She is kind, helpful, and friendly.

The film follows Tinkerbelle’s adventures with her friends as they try to stop Captain Hook from kidnapping Peter Pan.

The story is about friendship and helping others, which makes it perfect for toddlers. The animation is colorful and engaging for kids of this age range.

Alice in Wonderland

Rated G

For Ages: for ages 4+

IMDb Rating: 7.4/10

Genre: Comedy, Animation, Kids, Fantasy, Adventure

Alice in Wonderland is a 1951 animated fantasy film inspired by the novel Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll. It was produced by Walt Disney and features the voices of Kathryn Beaumont as Alice, Verna Felton as the Queen of Hearts, Ed Wynn as the Mad Hatter, Bill Thompson as Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and Arthur Treacher as the Caterpillar. The original animated feature had no spoken dialogue, only songs, music, and sound effects.

The story follows Alice, who has fallen down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar creatures. She meets many strange people and animals along with her cat Dinah while trying to find her way home.

This is one of those films that will delight your child as they follow along with Alice on her adventures through Wonderland!