Disney Christmas Movies
One of the many things that Disney is known for are Disney Christmas movies. Filled with passion, whimsy and holiday spirit, the films are popular Christmas classics with both child and adult alike.
Disney's Background: What's The Attraction?
Many people find themselves drawn to any film with the Disney logo. Why? Disney is known for making a certain type of film that draws viewers in. Disney movies are normally:
- Heartwarming. Don't expect the villain to win in a Disney movie or for the romantic leads to not end up happily together.
- Humorous. Disney tends to wrap a certain amount of comedy in its films that keeps viewers laughing all the way through the film.
- Plot. There is a certain level of predictability in a Disney movie--and that's okay! Viewers look to Disney movies to lift them up in a familiar way.
- Family friendly. Disney movies please both child and adult alike, making the decision of what movie to watch easier.
- Classic Scenes. Many look to Disney movies to provide the movie magic they will remember all year long.
Disney Christmas Movies
Over the years, Disney has racked up many must see Disney Christmas movies.
One Magic Christmas
A 1985 film staring Mary Steenburgen and Harry Dean Stanton, the films tells the story of Ginny. Ginny hates Christmas and as a result, angels come to help her see the true wonder of Christmas.
I'll Be Home for Christmas
Staring Home Improvement's Jonathan Taylor Thomas and Seventh Heaven's Jessica Biel, I'll Be Home for Christmas follows Jake Wilkinson. A college student, Jake doesn't want to go home for the holidays until his father offers him a bribe. The movie follows Jake's trip home and all of the difficulties that he has.
My Friends Tigger and Pooh: Super Sleuth Christmas
In the film, Winnie the Pooh and all of his friends work on saving Christmas after a lost reindeer appears in the Hundred Acre Woods.
In Search of Santa
In Search of Santa tells the story of a princess who finds a sleigh bell. Worried that it is Santa's and that he will need it, the princess and her sister take sail for the North Pole to return it--but not before encountering a slew of problems and a cast of folly!
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Often considered a Christmas/Halloween hybrid movie, the story follows Jack the pumpkin king in trying to recreate Christmas after falling from Halloween town into a Christmas wonderland.
The Santa Clause Series
The last decade has featured the popular Santa Clause series. Staring Tim Allen, the film follows Scott Calvin, a simple man, with son Charlie. Forced into taking the position of Santa, the films follow his journey and perils. Subsequent movies continue the plot but add additional follow: In one of the films, Calvin must marry to retain his privilege of being Santa, known as the Mrs. Clause.
Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas
Staring Mickey Mouse, Donald and Goofy, the film follows the gang trying to convince Goofy's son that there is a Santa.
The Muppet Christmas Carol
Ebenezer Scrooge comes alive as result of the Muppets, who do the story justice. The film features voices by Frank Oz, Michael Caine, Dave Goelz and more.
Twice Upon A Christmas
Pegged as the sequel to Mickey's Once Upon a Christmas, the movie follows five small stories about Christmas featuring Disney's popular cast of characters.
Ernest Saves Christmas
An unexpected holiday classic, Ernest Saves Christmas features Jim Varney as Ernest. When Santa decides to retire, Ernest is on the job to help Santa himself find someone to fill his shoes. The movie is filled with numerous pitfalls and laughs.
Final Thought
For many, the holiday season is synonymous with Disney. The family warmth that the films bring are what the holidays are all about. Pop in a Disney Christmas movie and curl up with your family tonight!
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