Move over, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video. Disney+ has become our new go-to streaming service for Christmas movies this year. Especially when it comes to nostalgic films that make us feel all warm and fuzzy inside.
The streaming platform has it all—romantic Christmas movies, family holiday films and more. The festive lineup includes magical picks like Mickey’s Christmas Carol, The Santa Clause, The Muppet Christmas Carol and even newer hits like Noelle and Olaf’s Frozen Adventure.
1. ‘the Santa Clause’ (1994)
Who’s in it? Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold, Wendy Crewson, Eric Lloyd
What’s it about? Buzz Lightyear may be our favorite of Allen’s Disney characters, but Scott Calvin is a close second. When he accidentally kills a man in a Santa suit, he’s transported to the North Pole to assume the role before the following Christmas arrives, much to the delight of his son.
2. ‘noelle’ (2019)
Who’s in it: Anna Kendrick, Shirley MacLaine, Bill Hader
What it’s about: Santa’s daughter must take over the family business when her father retires and her brother, who is supposed to inherit the Santa role, decides he doesn’t want the job. Who knew Santa had kids?
3. ‘a Christmas Carol’ (2009)
Who’s in it? Jim Carrey, Steve Valentine, Daryl Sabara (voices)
What’s it about? A grumpy Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who take him through his past to reveal that his miserable way of living is, in fact, no way to live at all.
4. ‘frozen’ (2013)
Who’s in it? Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad (voices)
What’s it about? Yes, this is a Christmas movie (even though we watch it all year round). The popular Disney flick follows Anna and her pals as they try to save their home from the infinite winter caused by the queen, who just so happens to be her sister. The popular Disney flick follows Anna and her pals as they try to save their home from the infinite winter caused by the queen, who just so happens to be her sister. Plus, there’s also a sequel you can watch right after.
5. ‘santa Paws 2: The Santa Pups’ (2012)
Who’s in it? Cheryl Ladd, George Newbern, Danny Woodburn (voices)
What’s it about? When Christmas spirit mysteriously begins to disappear, the playful and mischievous Santa Pups—Hope, Jingle, Charity and Noble—must race to save Christmas. Unfortunately, the other spinoffs, sequels and prequels of this movie aren’t available on Disney+ just yet.
6. ‘i’ll Be Home For Christmas’ (1998)
Who’s in it: Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Jessica Biel, Adam Lavorgna
What’s it about: In this cheesy movie, one teenager gets himself into a pickle when he’s kidnapped by some high school bullies while on his way home for Christmas and ends up stranded in the middle of the dessert.
7. ‘mickey’s Christmas Carol’ (1983)
Who’s in it: Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith (voices)
What’s it about: This animated short follows our favorite Disney characters as they take on new roles to tell the well-known story of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.