If you’ve already got Christmas carols buzzing around your head, décor strewn about your home, and twinkling lights on your tree and around your fireplace, you must be a lot like the rest of us — completely ready for the holidays. It’s certainly no secret that this time of year brings with it a sense of magic and warmth, and after a couple of really crazy years, we need it now more than ever.
With Thanksgiving now officially in the rearview mirror, we can now freely share the holiday joy we’ve been indulging in since the very first day of November. Yes, we’re those people who celebrate Christmas even before Thanksgiving. And one way we love celebrating the holidays this year is by watching Christmas movies with our friends and loved ones.
Not only do we spend quality time together during the Yuletide season, but we also get to laugh together and watch the magic unfold as several different stories are told right in front of our eyes. Simply put, that feel-good emotion that comes from Christmas films is something you just can’t capture anywhere else.
Disney Plus offers several excellent holiday options for you to stream this season, from beloved classics to new favorites — there’s something for all Disney fans this Christmas. A post on social media has been shared thousands of times and it lists many of the holiday options on Disney Plus.
You won’t want to miss a single streaming option this Christmas on Disney Plus, from existing favorites to upcoming can’t-miss holiday films. So, let’s dive in and showcase just a few of our favorites.
Noelle (2009)
Noelle quickly became one of our favorite films after its premiere in 2019. The film focuses on Noelle Kringle, Kris Kringle’s daughter, who is full of Christmas cheer. The only problem is that her job and the future she desires are set up to be taken on by her brother. While she lives and breathes Christmas, he’s not as much in the spirit. What happens next is a chase across a very foreign way of life to discover who is next in line to take on the Santa mantle. On the road, Noelle and Nick find the meaning of Christmas, and they figure out what’s important to them as individuals, siblings, and a family unit.
The Santa Clause (1994)
The Santa Clause is a Christmas classic that we can’t ever go without watching. The holiday season just doesn’t feel complete without it. As Scott Calvin and his son spend Christmas Eve together, a strange event happens. Just who fell off Calvin’s roof and what happens next is a story for believers — something many of the characters in the film are not.
So what happens when Calvin begins resembling a jolly Christmas staple around the holiday season the following year? There are ups and downs, moments that will make you laugh and some that will make you cry, and a feel-good ending that allows us all to believe in the magic of Christmas once more.
The Santa Clause 2 and 3 are also must-watches for any fan of the classic story as they take audiences through the holiday season as only Santa and his elves ever get to experience it.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022)
Wherever there’s any sort of Marvel special, you can almost guarantee that a parade of die-hards are following behind closely. And without sounding utterly cheesy, this Guardians special is exactly the kind of viewing content that is needed during the Christmas season. Centering around holiday joy and warmth, everybody’s favorite galaxy superheroes undoubtedly grant us an enjoyable extravaganza that will completely define what Christmas is all about.
Godmothered (2020)
Godmothered is set at Christmastime but isn’t overly a “Christmas movie.” That being said, it still fits the bill in every way. There’s the magic of Christmas, the spirit of warmth and joy, and the fairy Godmother trying to prove that people still need her. It’s the kind of movie that will make you want to love a little more, believe in the beauty that exists where magic lives, and have you feeling the warmth of the season.
Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws (2009)
We can’t experience the joy of Christmas without dogs, so the Santa Buddies movie is a perfect fit for the holiday season. When Christmas needs saving, the pups are on the job, and they’re here to remind someone special what the meaning of the holiday truly is. This sweet movie will undeniably steal your heart and serve as the perfect watch for dog lovers.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms (2018)
If you’ve never seen this film, you’re absolutely missing out. It’s an incredible holiday film with a story that’ll melt your heart. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms is emotional, engaging, and beautiful. It takes a story we’re all familiar with and adds several layers to it. The setting, characters, and score of the film stay with you long after the final scene plays, and we think you’ll end up wishing you could visit the realms just as Clara does. Its particular brand of magic is exactly what fans need during the holiday season.
You’ll also find the following titles streaming on Disney Plus this Christmas — so grab your hot cocoa and your favorite pajamas and get ready for a merry watch-a-thon.
- Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas
- Pluto’s Christmas Tree
- Mickey & Minnie Wish Upon A Christmas
- Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmas
- Mickey’s Twice Upon A Christmas
- Santa Buddies: The Legend of the Santa Paws
- Santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups
- Snowball Express
- Snowglobe
- The Christmas Star
- The Nightmare Before Christmas
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
- The Disney Holiday Singalong
- The Mistle-Tones
- The Search for Santa Paws
- The Ultimate Christmas Present
- Toy Story That Time Forgot
- The Santa Clause 2
- The Santa Clause 3
- Winnie The Pooh: A Very Merry Pooh Year
- Home Alone
- Home Alone 2
- Home Alone 3
- Home Sweet Home Alone
- Jingle All The Way
- Jingle All The Way 2
- Once Upon A Snowman
- Arendelle Castle Yule Log
- A Muppets Christmas: Letters to Santa
- Babes in Toyland
- Beauty & The Beast: The Enchanted Christmas
- Decorating Disney Holiday Magic
- Disney’s Christmas Carol
- Mickey’s Christmas Carol
- Disney Channel Epic Holiday Showdown
- Ernest Saves Christmas
- ‘Twas the Night
There are also Christmas-themed episodes of your favorite Disney series available on the streaming platform for your holiday watch parties, themed Christmas nights, and any time you need a little bit of cheer during this holiday season.
