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Best Disney films to watch with a 4 year old?

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threesugars Thu 16-Jun-16 12:17:25

My granddaughter and I have started to have a regular movie gettogether and I was wondering what films other gransnetters would recommend? She loved Frozen (there's a surprise!) but I'm not particularly keen on some of the other more recent Disney films which seem to me more tailored to adults rather than kids. We've recently watched the Aristocats and the Jungle Book which we both enjoyed.

Nonnie1 Thu 16-Jun-16 12:25:06

threesugars Hi !

Try 'The Good Dinosaur'

This is such a sweet and funny film. I watched it with my five year old grandson and we both loved it.

Tegan Thu 16-Jun-16 12:45:36

If she loved Frozen she will also like Brave [I was determined to dislike Frozen but was captivated by it]. I was really disappointed with The Good Dinosaur. Even at 4 I think all the Toy Story films are watchable over and over again.

NanaandGrampy Thu 16-Jun-16 13:15:15

I like the oldies too - 101 Dalmatians - the original one, Cinderella- again the original. Some of the Disney shorts are good. My littlest Grandson aged 2 cant make a whole movie but 20 mins is about right.

Waveney Thu 16-Jun-16 13:19:53

Jungle book is good fun.My grandchildren and I have also enjoyed The Little Mermaid,Robin Hood and Aladdin. A word of warning though -Snow White is very scary! Live action films we have enjoyed include Mary Poppins, Madeline and Matilda (you may find you end up watching them repeatedly!)

hildajenniJ Thu 16-Jun-16 13:30:50

Has she seen Ice Age, Madagascar, Tangled, Shrek or 101 Dalmatians ?
On Netflix, my DGC like Masha and the Bear. It's a Russian cartoon series about a naughty little girl and a retired circus bear who has gone to live in the country!

Tegan Thu 16-Jun-16 14:49:05

Lady and the Tramp.

threesugars Thu 16-Jun-16 14:57:21

Oh Lady and the Tramp! I had forgotten about that one. She LOVES dogs. And Mary Poppins is definitely worth a go to see if she likes non-animated films. thanks all

AyjayF Thu 16-Jun-16 15:17:01

Nothing beats Mary Poppins

Deedaa Thu 16-Jun-16 15:56:44

Jungle Book, 101 Dalmations and any of the Ice Age films. We tried the old Alice in Wonderland recently but GSs found it boring (So did I!) Avoid Bambi unless you want them scarred for life.

millymouge Thu 16-Jun-16 16:05:39

Definately avoid Bambi. Apparently I was taken out out of the cinema bellowing at the top of my lungs. Both of my sisters were most embarrassed by me.

LullyDully Thu 16-Jun-16 16:33:11

Beauty and the Beast. Just cuddle in the scary bits.

Coolgran65 Thu 16-Jun-16 16:43:51

Mary Poppins... time and time again.
Also, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.

Greyduster Thu 16-Jun-16 18:39:20

When my GS was that age, other than Peter Pan, we couldn't engage him with the Classic Disney animated films, but he loved Bedknobs and Broomsticks and Mary Poppins, Ice Age and the Toy Story films.

Elrel Thu 16-Jun-16 19:34:29

Babe, Rio, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang were all favourites by 6. Dumbo, both Disney Jungle book films. Matilda a huge favourite. As she likes dogs, Beethoven's 5th and Beverley Hills Chiuaua, Lassie films. Maybe Fantasia, definitely Monsters Inc, sure there's loads more. You'll have so much fun together!

Greenockgran Thu 16-Jun-16 19:40:46

Not a film, but Dora the Explorer, free on Netflix entrances mine, especially Skiver.

TwiceAsNice Thu 16-Jun-16 23:01:20

The Lion King and Ice Age

misunderstood Fri 17-Jun-16 08:43:15

Not sure of the age of your grandchild but my 8 year old watched Eddie the Eagle and although not a Disney Film it was brilliant also The Sandlot Kids.

Jaycee5 Fri 17-Jun-16 09:03:11

They did a Wind in the Willows collection which my nephew liked at that age. I can't remember which one I bought him but it had a very funny horse in it.

clareken Fri 17-Jun-16 09:03:14

The Sword in the Stone is good. My DGS is 5 and he loves it, especially when Arthur changes into other creatures. It is on Sky at the moment, if you have it.

Seb2015 Fri 17-Jun-16 09:49:45

My three year old DGS loves Tangled - it's a take on Rapunzel. Be warned though - you'll spend the rest of the day singing, Listen to your Mumsy smile

Elrel Fri 17-Jun-16 10:09:01

DGD watched Tangled every weekend for quite a while when she about 9, before that she was very keen on an animation film about Moses, Prince of Egypt. We were never sure why. My 4 older GC liked the film of the musical Joseph after we saw the show together when they were 4-10.

EEJit Fri 17-Jun-16 10:37:11

Not Disney, I don't think,but the Shrek series. I love them never mind the GC's.

Lisalou Fri 17-Jun-16 13:23:41

Nobody mentioned Disney's Pinocchio...I loved that one. A bugs life by pixar, and probably loads of others i can't remember

Pippa000 Fri 17-Jun-16 13:32:56

Not sure if it is Disney but there is a range of Tinkerbell films, we have watched Tinkerbell and the Netherbeast so often I know the script of by heart. DH likes Tinkerbell and the Pirate Fairy best, think it is the very short skirts!