When it comes to Halloween movies, the Disney Halloween movies are some of the most iconic. The Disney company has been making creepy, cute, and fun Halloween movies for decades.
But how do you know which ones to watch during the creepiest month of the year? Well, we’ve compiled a list of our Halloween favorites, along with some other Disney and Disney Channel movies that are just downright too creepy not to mention on a Halloween movie list!
If you are heading to Disney At Halloween, these are some great movies to watch to get you in the spirit! Especially if you are visiting Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party where you will meet some famous Halloween characters!
You’ll have one movie to watch for every night in October, so get your popcorn and candy ready to enjoy this ultimate list of Disney Halloween movies!
The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr. Toad
Let’s kick the month off with a classic and scary tale that is a Disney fan favorite.
While the story of Mr. Toad is a little creepy, this movie from 1949 is on the list because of the tale of Ichabod Crane. Based off the short story “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” by Washington Irving, Ichabod moves to Sleepy Hollow. He hears of the tale of the Headless Horseman and starts to fear for his life. Even though he falls for the town beauty and has won over the townspeople as their new schoolteacher, he can’t escape the fear from the frightening tale!
This film is currently available on the Disney+ streaming service.
Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire
For night two, let’s do something a little more fun!
This fun movie aired as a Disney Channel Original Movie in 2000, and features a mom played by Caroline Rhea, who most will recognize from “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” and a man who might be a vampire played by Charles Shaughnessy from “The Nanny.” The Hansen children may regret forcing their mom out of the house and on to a date when they realize he might just be a vampire – and they have to save their mom!
This film is currently streaming on Disney+.
Escape to Witch Mountain
For night three, we chose an old Disney movie from 1975 that everyone may not be familiar with.
While not necessarily a “Halloween movie,” Escape to Witch Mountain has a lot of supernatural elements and some thrilling parts. Two orphans with powers have to figure out who they are and discover the mystery of their past. Along the way they have to escape an evil millionaire who wants to use them and exploit their powers.
This is currently streaming on Disney+.
Halloweentown
For nights 4-7, let’s settle in and watch a Disney Channel Original Movie series about a family of witches!
Released in 1998, Halloweentown features Debbie Reynolds as Grandma Aggie – a good witch! – who takes her grandchildren with her to Halloweentown. Granddaughter Marnie finds out on her 13th birthday that she too is a witch, and has to learn how to use her powers in order to save the town from an evil force.
This is available on Disney+.
Halloweentown II Kalabar’s Revenge
Another Halloween movie from the Disney Channel, the second Halloweentown film brings back Grandma Aggie and her grandchildren. This time, they return to Halloweentown to save it from an evil warlock. Grandma Aggie’s spellbook has been stolen, and it’s up to Marnie to rescue the book and bring magic back to Halloweentown.
This is also available on Disney+.
Halloweentown High
The third film in the series, Halloweentown High, Marnie tries to incorporate her magical friends with her mortal life, and ends up facing off with the evil Knight of the Iron Dagger. Join her on a quest to save her mortal high school, her magic, and possibly the mortal world!
Also available on Disney+.
Return to Halloweentown
The last film in the series may not be the favorite, but Return to Halloweentown, does wrap up the series quite nicely.
Join Marnie (played be a new actress) as she attends the prestigious Witch University in Halloweentown, and learns that she can’t use magic there. She has to figure out to make it so everyone can use their magic again, and to save the town before its 1000-year Anniversary Celebration.
Also available on Disney+.
Spooky Buddies
For a fun Halloween movie that even the littlest of Disney fans will enjoy, night 8’s movie is sure to please!
This 2001 movie features the adorable talking buddies as they dress up for Halloween and explore a mysterious mansion. These cute puppies work together with a friendly ghost to defeat a warlock that is threatening their town.
Currently available on HULU, and will be available on Disney+ September 2021.
James and the Giant Peach
For night 9, visit a world created by famous author Roald Dahl.
While not a “Halloween movie,” James and the Giant Peach is creepy enough to be watched during the month of October and end up on this list. James escapes a very creepy spider, and meets some other human-sized bugs while on his adventure. The imagery and animation most will recognize as the work of Tim Burton, and some of the scenes are fairly disturbing – especially when this is supposed to be a children’s film.
Available on Disney+.
Frankenweenie
For night 10, let’s stay with Tim Burton and watch a fun parody of Frankenstein.
In the 2012 film Frankenweenie, Victor loses his dog Sparky and decides to bring him back to life. He finds out quickly that it may not have been the best decision, as the newly reanimated Sparky wreaks havoc on the town! This is an adorable take on the story of Frankenstein, and the animation is classic Tim Burton, which is why it landed on our list of best Disney Halloween movies.
Available on Disney+.
Girl vs. Monster
Let’s travel back to the world of Disney Channel Original Movies for night 11.
Released in 2012, Girl vs. Monster features a young girl named Skylar who finds out that her parents are monster hunters – then accidentally releases on of the monsters they’ve captured! She realizes that she too must become a monster hunter, tries to recapture the monster, and save her parents and town all before Halloween!
Available on Disney+.
Maleficent
For night 12, uncover the real story of Disney’s most iconic – and misunderstood – villain.
Angelina Jolie turns into the perfect Disney villain for the live action movie from 2014. It explains how Maleficent became the villain we all know her to be, but shows that the story we know from the tale of Sleeping Beauty may not be the real one. The visuals, costuming, and makeup in this movie are out-of-this-world, and that alone helped it land on our list of best Disney Halloween movies.
This film will be available on Disney+ October 1st, just in time for Halloween.
Maleficent Mistress of Evil
On night 13, follow up with the sequel to Maleficent.
Maleficent and her goddaughter, Aurora, have an amazing relationship, but outside forces are starting to threaten the strength of it. Aurora is engaged to be married, the evil Queen Ingris (played by Michelle Pfeiffer) is trying to start a war, and Maleficent finds the relationship with Aurora tested by these things. This 2019 film is a great follow-up to the first film, and again we were blown away by the visuals and costuming.
Available on Disney+.
The Ghosts of Buxley Hall
Join some ghosts for a little old school fun on night 14.
This old Disney Halloween movie is from 1980, but that doesn’t make it any less entertaining or spooky! Ghosts at a 100-year-old boys-only academy team up to save the school from being demolished. They help a 13-year-old cadet whose aunt is trying to rob him and buy Buxley Hall just to destroy it. This is a fun, sometimes campy, movie that features some great acting and ghosts caught up in tradition.
Available on Disney+.
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S
For night 15, watch one of the newer Halloween movies from Disney Channel.
Z-O-M-B-I-E-S premiered on the Disney Channel in 2018, and features a world where a device has been created by the government that keeps zombies from craving brains. Zombies and humans are put in the same high school, and human cheerleader Addison and zombie football player Zed fall in love, hoping to bring together the humans and zombies at their high school.
This fun musical is a nice break from some of the creepier movies on this list, and is a great choice for those who love musicals based on high school life.
Available on Disney+.
Twitches
Join twin witches for some magical fun on night 16.
Real life twins Tia and Tamera Mowry star in Twitches, a Disney Channel Original Movie from 2005. Twin witches were separated at birth but reunite on their 21st birthday, only to find out that their powers are stronger when they are together.
This fun movie is based off of the Twitches book series, and is a fun film for all ages.
Available on Disney+.
Twitches Too
The Twitches are back for more magic on night 17.
Tia and Tamera return for Twitches Too, a 2007 film. The twitches learn more about each other and more about their powers, and the try to live somewhat normal lives. But they must band together to defeat an evil force that threatens the magical land of Coventry. This fun follow-up will delight lovers of the first film and those who like magical movies.
Available on Disney+.
The Scream Team
On night 18, join a team of ghosts trying to save the day.
Released in 2002 as a Disney Channel Original Movie, this Disney Halloween movie features Ian and Claire, two children who accompany their dad to his hometown of Steeple Falls. They go for their grandfather’s funeral, and they find out that not only do ghosts exist, but their grandfather’s spirit can’t rest! They must work together with some friendly ghosts to defeat an evil entity, save the town, and help their grandfather.
Available on Disney+.
Don’t Look Under the Bed
For night 19, join us for the movie called the scariest Halloween movie from the Disney Channel.
Don’t Look Under the Bed makes our list of best Disney Halloween movies because it could possibly be the scariest on this list! Released as a Disney Channel Original Movie in 1999, the film follows Frances on a quest to figure out who has been framing her for pranks around town. She teams up with her brother’s imaginary friend – but nothing is what it seems.
This movie has some truly scary scenes, and also deals with a lot of more mature themes like death and cancer. It’s an amazing movie, but a thing of nightmares, so this one might be better left for the older kids and adults.
Available on Disney+.
The Haunted Mansion
To lighten the mood after the last movie, night 20’s film is funny and entertaining from start to finish.
Based off of the iconic Disneyland and Disney World ride, The Haunted Mansion film from 2003 is a fun interpretation of the mystery that surrounds the 999 happy haunts on the ride. Starring Eddie Murphy as a real estate agent who can’t stop working, this film shows what happens when you don’t spend enough time with your family and the trouble you can find yourself in!
Jennifer Tilly plays the helpful Madame Leota, and the family has to solve a mystery and break the Gracey curse in order to save themselves. The cast and story of this movie couldn’t be better, and lovers of the ride will enjoy how many details were inspired by the ride. This movie had to end up on our list of Disney Halloween movies.
Available on Disney+.
Tower of Terror
For night 21, watch another movie inspired by an iconic Disney ride.
Released as a made-for-tv movie in 1997, Tower of Terror features Steve Guttenberg and Kirsten Dunst as uncle and niece duo that venture to a haunted hotel – the Hollywood Tower Hotel. They have to break the curse and help restore the hotel to its original splendor, and help free the ghosts along the way.
This is based off of the ride in Disney World, and some of the movie was even filmed within the ride. Lovers of the ride will enjoy seeing some of the same ghosts and scenes they encounter on the ride here.
Available on Amazon or to buy on DVD.
The Black Cauldron
The movie for night 22 is Disney’s darkest animated film.
The Black Cauldron, released in 1985, isn’t necessarily a “Halloween movie,” but that doesn’t stop it from ending up on our list. The movie features young pig keeper Taran on a quest to defeat the (extremely terrifying) Horned King, and to stop the evil instrument known as the Black Cauldron.
This movie is often criticized for its frightening and dark scenes, and the Horned King is a thing of nightmares. Those who love darker stories and classic animation will enjoy this creepy and heroic adventure.
Available on Disney+.
Mr. Boogedy
For night 23, watch as a family finds out their dream home isn’t what they expected.
Released as a made-for-tv film in 1986, Mr. Boogedy tells the story of the Davis family as they move into their dream home. They quickly find out it’s haunted by a 300-year-old ghost named Mr. Boogedy, and have to confront him in order to enjoy their lives.
This is a pretty silly and fun comedy, and it is a fun film that helps break up some of the seriousness of the other movies on our list of Disney Halloween movies.
Available on Disney+.
Phantom of the Megaplex
The movie for night 24 is a loose parody of The Phantom of the Opera.
Another fun Disney Channel Original Movie, the 2000 film Phantom of the Megaplex follows Pete and his co-workers as they investigate strange happenings at the movie theater where they work. It’s up to them to discover if the phantom is real or if someone is trying to scare them off.
Available on Disney+.
Into the Woods
Join us on night 25 for a musical that turns fairy tales on their heads.
Into the Woods is based off the Broadway musical of the same name, and is a film adaptation of the musical. Released in 2014, the film turns classical fairy tales upside down and intertwines them. Meryl Streep has a stand out performance as the witch, and the start-studded cast is amazing in this dark and beautiful musical.
The movie sums up what happens if you venture into the woods, and is a dark tale that all ages will enjoy, making it a must see on our list of Disney Halloween movies.
Available on Amazon and YouTube for purchase right now, and will be available for streaming on Disney+ this December.
Under Wraps
Night 26 features a film considered to be the first Disney Channel Original Movie.
Under Wraps was released on the Disney Channel in 1997, right before Halloween. It features three 12-year-olds who release a 1000-year-old mummy and befriend him and take him home. They realize that their reanimated friend must be returned back before midnight on Halloween though, or else he will cease to exist!
This fun movie couldn’t be left off of our list of Disney Halloween movies since it was the first Disney Channel Original Movie, and is a fun movie with some kid-friendly scarier parts.
Currently available on Amazon and iTunes.
Coco
The movie for night 27 doesn’t deal with Halloween, but is fantastic must-see.
Coco was released in 2017, and follows young Miguel as he tries to become a musician and find out about his family’s history. He must travel to the land of his ancestors to find out these secrets, and allows him to truly understand their traditions.
While this isn’t a Halloween movie, it does deal with the Mexican holiday El Día de los Muertos, or the Day of the Dead. This holiday celebrates ancestors and shows respect, and is very different from the concept of Halloween. This touching film is cute, sentimental, and features fun music that will delight all ages.
Available on Disney+.
Something Wicked This Way Comes
Leading up to Halloween, night 28’s movie is a darker classic film.
Based off the Ray Bradbury short story of the same name, Something Wicked This Way Comes is a dark fantasy film that follows two boys, Jim and Will, as they attend the travelling carnival that comes to town. Mr. Dark’s Pandemonium Carnival is more than meets the eye though, and Mr. Dark is trying to take over the town.
Technically a horror film, Something Wicked This Way Comes isn’t what we think of as horror films today. It’s dark but isn’t too scary for children.
Not available on any streaming services at this time.
The Watcher in the Woods
For night 29, discover a dark secret.
Released in 1980, The Watcher in the Woods is a horror film that follows an American family on their movie to a manor house in England. They start to experience some unusual things in their new house, and must uncover the secret of their creepy landlady – played by Bette Davis.
This is a moody, dark movie that does have some truly terrifying scenes. When Disney released it they actually told kids not to see it, and they ended up having to reshoot the original ending due to lots of criticism. This movie had to end up on our list of best Disney Halloween movies for sheer creep-factor alone.
Not currently available for streaming.
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Night 30 wouldn’t be complete without this twisted film from Tim Burton.
The Nightmare Before Christmas may feature a different holiday in the title, but it’s absolutely appropriate for Halloween. Join Pumpkin King Jack Skellington as he finds out that Christmas exists, and tries to bring it back to the town of Halloween.
This movie is an amazing display of animation, and the iconic score by Danny Elfman makes this movie. The Nightmare Before Christmas is a must-watch during October.
Available on Disney+.
Hocus Pocus
You made it! Halloween night can only be brought to you by one movie: Hocus Pocus!
This film from 1993 could arguably be the most iconic Halloween movie. It shows up on tv every year, and it’s extremely quotable and memorable.
Join Max, his sister, and his crush as they try to defeat the Sanderson Sisters – three witches Max accidentally brought back to life – and keep them from stealing the souls of the children in the town. With the help of a talking cat, Max and company go on a Halloween night adventure that cannot be missed!
Available on Disney+.
We hope this list helps you decide what to watch this Halloween season, and that some of your favorites were mentioned. We also hope you’ve found a few new fun or creepy Disney Halloween movies that you’re looking forward to watching this October.
What’s your favorite Disney Halloween movie? Did it make our list? Let us know in the comments!
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