Looking to relive the nostalgia of early 2000s family-friendly fantasy or celebrate spooky season with a touch of magic? This curated list of Halloween-themed Disney classics, fantasy adventures, and supernatural favorites is perfect for your next binge session.
From eerie enchantments to heartwarming witch tales, these films have defined generations — and they’re all unforgettable.
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Top 20 Family Fantasy and Halloween Classics
Title | Year | Genre | Where to Watch |
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Into the Woods | 2014 | Fantasy Musical | Disney+ / Apple TV |
Frankenweenie | 2012 | Animated Gothic Comedy | Disney+ / Prime Video |
Girl vs. Monster | 2012 | Teen Fantasy | Disney+ |
Twitches | 2005 | Supernatural Comedy | Disney+ |
Twitches Too | 2007 | Sequel / Magic-Drama | Disney+ |
Halloweentown | 1998 | Family Adventure | Disney+ |
Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge | 2001 | Fantasy | Disney+ |
Halloweentown High | 2004 | Adventure | Disney+ |
Return to Halloweentown | 2006 | Sequel | Disney+ |
The Haunted Mansion | 2003 | Horror Comedy | Disney+ |
The Scream Team | 2002 | Fantasy / Ghost | Disney+ |
The Poof Point | 2001 | Sci-fi Family | Disney+ |
Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire | 2000 | Teen Comedy | Disney+ |
Phantom of the Megaplex | 2000 | Mystery Comedy | Disney+ |
Don’t Look Under the Bed | 1999 | Fantasy / Thriller | Disney+ |
Under Wraps | 1997 | Adventure | Disney+ |
Tower of Terror | 1997 | Mystery / Fantasy | Apple TV |
Hocus Pocus | 1993 | Family Comedy | Disney+ |
The Nightmare Before Christmas | 1993 | Stop Motion Fantasy | Disney+ |
Something Wicked This Way Comes | 1983 | Dark Fantasy | Disney+ |
Highlights of Each Film

1. Into the Woods
A star-studded musical combining fairy-tale favorites like Cinderella and Red Riding Hood. A baker (James Corden) and his wife (Emily Blunt) face a curse-breaking quest, learning that “happily ever after” comes with consequences.wikipedia+1
2. Frankenweenie
Tim Burton’s stop-motion marvel reimagines Frankenstein. A young boy resurrects his beloved dog Sparky, only for chaos to follow in his sleepy town. A heartwarming tale of love, loss, and science gone delightfully wrong.wikipedia+1

3. Girl vs. Monster
Olivia Holt shines as Skylar, a teen who accidentally releases a fear-feeding monster on Halloween. By embracing courage, she discovers her destiny as a fifth-generation monster hunter.wikipedia+1
4. Twitches (2005)
Twin sisters, separated at birth, reunite on their 21st birthday to save their magical world, Coventry, from a looming evil. A perfect mix of sisterly love and supernatural adventure.imdb+1

5. Twitches Too
The sequel finds the twins battling old foes and searching for their long-lost father trapped in shadow form — a darker, more emotional continuation of their magical journey.badprincessmovies+1
6. Halloweentown
Disney’s iconic Halloween film where 13-year-old Marnie learns she’s a witch and must save a world full of mystical beings from dark forces. A nostalgic must-watch.wikipedia+1

7. Halloweentown II: Kalabar’s Revenge
The sequel ups the ante as Marnie faces Kalabar’s son, determined to unleash chaos between Halloweentown and the mortal world. It’s magical mayhem done right.
8. Halloweentown High
Marnie brings Halloweentown students into the mortal realm to foster peace, but dark magic threatens her family’s powers in this heartfelt third installment.

9. Return to Halloweentown
Now grown up, Marnie heads to college at Witch University — only to uncover her family’s secret magical past while balancing college life and destiny.
10. The Haunted Mansion
Eddie Murphy plays a realtor who finds more than just negotiation nightmares when his family gets trapped inside a ghostly Louisiana estate. Haunted humor meets heartfelt lessons about family and love.wikipedia+1

11. The Scream Team
A brother and sister uncover ghostly secrets while helping their grandfather’s spirit find peace. A charming ghost story about family, forgiveness, and the afterlife.wikipedia
12. The Poof Point
A fun sci-fi comedy where two inventors accidentally de-age themselves, leading to chaos as they regress into their teenage and childhood selves.
13. Mom’s Got a Date with a Vampire
Two mischievous siblings set their mom up on a date—only to find out her suitor might be a real vampire! A delightful blend of horror and humor.
14. Phantom of the Megaplex
Set in a movie theater with a mysterious phantom causing havoc, this one’s a spooky, self-referential ode to cinema and childhood curiosity.

15. Don’t Look Under the Bed
A teen wrongly accused of pranks seeks help from her forgotten imaginary friend when a Boogeyman plagues her town. Surprisingly smart and spooky for a Disney release.
16. Under Wraps
Three teens discover a living mummy and team up to return him to his lost love. It’s part comedy, part Egyptian adventure, and full of heart.

17. Tower of Terror
Loosely inspired by the famed Disney ride, this mystery follows a journalist who investigates a haunted hotel where guests vanished decades earlier.
18. Hocus Pocus
The beloved cult classic features the Sanderson sisters—three witches resurrected in Salem by accident. Pure magic, humor, and Halloween perfection.
19. The Nightmare Before Christmas
Tim Burton’s visual masterpiece follows Jack Skellington, the Pumpkin King of Halloween Town, as he tries to bring Christmas cheer—with unintended trouble. A hybrid holiday icon.

20. Something Wicked This Way Comes
Ray Bradbury’s eerie fantasy pits two boys against a dark carnival that tempts souls with their deepest desires. A brooding, poetic classic still unmatched in atmosphere.
Why These Classics Still Matter
These films endure because they blend fantasy with morality and fun, balancing nostalgic charm with life lessons — bravery, family, sacrifice, and wonder. From Burton’s gothic imagination to Disney’s family magic, each title transports us to a world where monsters, witches, and laughter surprisingly coexist.
- IMDb – Into the Woods (2014)
- Disney Official – Frankenweenie (2012)
- Wikipedia – Girl vs. Monster
- IMDb – Halloweentown Series
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FAQs
Q1: Which Disney Halloween movie is best for kids?
Halloweentown (1998) and Girl vs. Monster (2012) strike the best balance between spook and fun for younger audiences.
Q2: Which Halloween film is suitable for older teens or adults?
The Haunted Mansion, Into the Woods, and The Nightmare Before Christmas offer layered stories, humor, and a dash of nostalgia that appeals across ages.