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The 30 Best Disney Plus Shows Right Now
The best shows on Disney, from kids cartoons to shows for tweens
By Robert Earl Wells III Updated on April 9, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Streaming TV, Movies, & More Netflix Hulu Disney+ Prime Video Apple TV+ Favorite Events In addition to the massive library of modern and nostalgic movies on Disney Plus, there are also hundreds of old and original series to watch. The offerings include new shows, Disney Channel classics, documentaries, and multiple Star Wars spin-offs. We narrowed down the best Disney+ shows streaming right now to help you decide what you need to binge. 01 of 29 Disney Secrets of Sulphur Springs 2021
Disney IMDb Rating: 7.3 Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family Starring: Preston Oliver, Kyliegh Curran, Elle Graham Created By: Tracey Thomson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 This mystery series about a 12 year old boy and his family moving into a supposedly haunted hotel on the edge of a small town is set in Louisiana. The show tackles a variety of topics, including racism, in a way that resonates with kids and adults alike while delivering all the necessary goose bumps and screams. Young teens will enjoy watching key characters work together to solve problems as they use a secret bunker with a portal to the past. It's spooky but you'll still be able to sleep with the lights off. Watch Disney Secrets of Sulphur Springs Now 02 of 29 The Mighty Ducks Game Changers 2021
Disney IMDb Rating: Not Yet Rated Genre: Comedy, Drama, Sport Starring: Emilio Estevez, Lauren Graham, Brady Noon Created By: Steve Brill TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 After failing to make the cut to join the now powerhouse Mighty Ducks junior hockey team, 12-year-old Evan's mother encourages him to form a new team of underdogs with help from Gordon Bombay, the Ducks' original coach. No sequel is ever as good as the original but Emilio Estevez and Lauren Graham are the perfect foils for one another in this feel-good trip down memory lane. Quack, quack! The Ducks are back! Watch The Mighty Ducks: Game Changers Now 03 of 29 The Muppet Show 1976 Best Retro Variety Show Run by Puppets
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.4 Genre: Comedy, Family, Music Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Richard Hunt Created By: Jim Henson, Jack Burns TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 5 After you've watched all the other Muppet shows and movies on Disney Plus, it's time to travel back to 1976, when the Muppets got their first big break on prime time TV. After a few guest appearances on Saturday Night Live, Jim Henson's puppets got to star in their own SNL-style sketch comedy show, The Muppet Show. The Muppet Show made Kermit the Frog and Ms. Piggy household names largely due to the many big-name celebrities who appeared on the show. Guest stars include Steve Martin, Elton John, and Mark Hamill in character as Luke Skywalker promoting The Empire Strikes Back. Watch The Muppet Show Now 04 of 29 Marvel Battleworld Mystery of the Thanostones 2020 Best Marvel Animated Shorts
Disney Plus IMDb Rating: 6.6 Genre: Animation, Action Starring: Rebecca Shoichet, Ian Hanlin, Giles Panton Created By: Funko TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 1 In this series of shorts produced by Funko, Iron Man and friends find themselves trapped in an alternate dimension created by Thanos. If you've watched all of the Avengers films up to Endgame, Battleworld should tide you over until phase 4 of the MCU gets going. Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones is practically a commercial for Funko's Avengers toys, and it ties in directly with a board game of the same name. Nonetheless, the shorts are high-quality, and they tell an engaging story. Watch Marvel Battleworld: Mystery of the Thanostones Now 05 of 29 American Dragon Jake Long 2005 Best Chinese-American Superhero Series
Disney IMDb Rating: 6.6 Genre: Animation, Action, Comedy Starring: Dante Basco, Charlie Finn, kittie KaBoom Created By: Eddie Guzelian, Jeff Goode, Matthew Negrete TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 2 Jake Long (Dante Basco) is a pretty ordinary kid, except for one thing: He has the power to transform into a dragon. In addition to typical teenage trials like school crushes and pop quizzes, Jake also has to fend off a group of dragon slayers called the Huntsclan. It's been more than 15 years since American Dragon first aired on the Disney Channel, making it officially nostalgic for a generation of adults. That said, this cartoon appeals to people of all ages, so watch it with your kids. You can also catch Jake in an episode of Lilo & Stitch: The Series titled “Morpholomew,” which is also on Disney Plus. Watch American Dragon: Jake Long Now 06 of 29 WandaVision Weirdest Sitcom Starring Marvel Superheros
IMDb Rating: 7.5 Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy Starring: Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Kathryn Hahn Created By: Jac Schaeffer TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 What do you get when you cross a 1950s-style sitcom with the Marvel Cinematic Universe? You get WandaVision, a very weird series about Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany) living in the suburbs with nosey neighbors who are always on the verge of discovering their secret superpowers. It may sound similar to beloved TV shows like Bewitched or I Dream of Genie, but by the end of the first episode, you'll realize that there's more going on than what meets the eye. Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, WandaVision will have nine episodes total, with new episodes being released every Friday until March 5. Watch WandaVision Now 07 of 29 Dinosaurs 1991 Best Prehistoric Comedy For Kids and Adults
IMDb Rating: 7.5 Genre: Comedy, Family, Fantasy Starring: Stuart Pankin, Jessica Walter, Jason Willinger Created By: Michael Jacobs, Bob Young TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 4 Dinosaurs is about a Megalosaurus logger and an Allosaurus housewife who work hard to help their children succeed in a rapidly changing world. Despite the show being set in the year 60 million BC, the Sinclair family frequently deals with modern-day problems like discrimination, body shaming, and even global warming. Dinosaurs was first pitched by Jim Henson in 1988, but, in a pre-Simpsons world, the idea of a family sitcom with puppets seemed far-fetched. Unfortunately, Henson wouldn't live the see his idea come to light, but the world got four seasons of Dinosaurs before it went extinct in 1994. Watch Dinosaurs Now 08 of 29 The Incredible Dr Pol 2011 Best Reality Show for Future Veterinarians
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.5 Genre: Documentary, Reality-TV Starring: Jan Pol, Diane Pol, Ari Rubin Created By: Monica Austin, Jonathan Schroder TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 17 Follow Dr. Jan Pol and his medical team at Pol Veterinary Services as they travel all over Michigan saving animals of all sizes. The show has had two seasons per year since 2011, so there are more episodes than you can probably binge in a month. The Incredible Dr. Pol is appropriate for all ages to watch, but it might be too much for those who are sensitive to seeing animals in pain. Fortunately, the show never gets as graphic as other medical shows, and every episode has a happy ending. Watch The Incredible Dr. Pol Now 09 of 29 Star Wars Forces of Destiny 2017 Best Animated Star Wars Shorts
Disney IMDb Rating: 5.0 Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family Starring: Lupita Nyong'o, Ashley Eckstein, Shelby Young Created By: George Lucas TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 4 If you've finished watching all of the LEGO Star Wars shorts, here's another series you can enjoy when you have three minutes to spare. Each episode features a female protagonist from different eras of Star Wars, from Queen Amidala and Ahsoka Tano in the prequel trilogy to Rose and Rey in the more recent films. Forces of Destiny originally debuted on YouTube before moving to the Disney Channel. In 2019, the show took home the accolade for Top Cable Television Series at the ASCAP Screen Music Awards. Several voice actors from The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels animated series return for cameos, including Mark Hamill as Luke. Watch Star Wars: Forces of Destiny Now 10 of 29 On Pointe 2020 Best Documentary About Training to Be a Professional Dancer
Disney IMDb Rating: 7.1 Genre: Documentary Starring: Kai Misra-Stone, Sophia Thomopoulos, Gabrielle Marchese Created By: Larissa Bills TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 On Pointe gives a glance at day-to-day life inside the prestigious School of American Ballet (SAB) in New York. The docuseries follows dancers as young as eight as they prepare for a performance of The Nutcracker at the Lincoln Center for Performing Arts in Manhattan. If you didn't already know that ballet dancing is hard work, you'll certainly get the point (pun intended) by the end of this series. The amount of dedication the students put into their craft is a spectacle to behold. Watch On Pointe Now 11 of 29 The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse 2020 Best Animated Shorts With Classic Disney Mascots
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.2 Genre: Animation, Comedy, Short Starring: Chris Diamantopoulos, Bill Farmer, Tony Anselmo Created By: Paul Rudish TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 Mickey, Donald, and the rest of the gang are back in this series of new animated shorts. In an age where everything is getting rebooted, The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse stands out for its charm and originality. The episodes are simultaneously modern and timeless. The animation stays true to the classic character designs, but the quality is much better than older Disney shorts, so these are great for parents and kids to watch together. Watch The Wonderful World of Mickey Mouse Now 12 of 29 The Mandalorian 2019 Best Unifying and Original Star Wars Spin-Off
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.7 Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Starring: Pedro Pascal, Carl Weathers, Rio Hackford
Created By: Jon Favreau TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 2 Disney Plus is the only place you can watch The Mandalorian, which is reason enough to justify a subscription. In a time when Star Wars fans have never been more divided, The Mandalorian debuted to universal praise, with many proclaiming the show to be the best property in the franchise since the original trilogy. If you haven't seen it yet, you likely know about the breakout star, Baby Yoda. With just eight episodes, the first season can be binged completely in a day. Season 2 debuted October 30, so now is the perfect time to catch up. Watch The Mandalorian Now 13 of 29 Marvel' s 616 2020 The Stories Behind Your Favorite Marvel Heroes
Disney IMDb Rating: 6.4 Genre: Documentary Starring: Sana Amanat, Paul Scheer, G. Willow Wilson Created By: Sarah Amos TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 1 Disney Plus has most of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films, but if you want to know the stories behind your favorite superheroes, you should catch Marvel 616. Each episode focuses on a different topic, such as the inspirations behind the characters and artists. You'll also learn about lesser-known characters and spin-offs. For example, the first episode is about the Japanese version of Spider-Man, which popularized the superhero genre in the country. The second episode honors women Marvel creators and characters. With eight full-length documentaries, there's something for MCU fanatics and casual fans to enjoy. Watch Marvel's 616 Now 14 of 29 The Right Stuff 2020 Best Mini-Series About the Space Race
National Geographic IMDb Rating: 6.5 Genre: Drama, History Starring: Patrick J. Adams, Jake McDorman, Colin O'Donoghue Created By: Mark Lafferty TV Rating: TV-14 Number of Seasons: 1 After you watch Hidden Figures on Disney Plus, you might want to check out The Right Stuff. It recounts the early days of the space race from the astronauts' perspective, reflecting on the risks they accepted and the fears of their families. The series is based on a book, which was adapted into a movie in 1983. The hour-long premiere focuses on Project Mercury, the first spaceflight program of the U.S. government. Future installments will explore events leading up to the 1969 Moon landing. Watch The Right Stuff Now 15 of 29 The Simpsons 1989 Longest-Running Cartoon Sitcom in History
Disney Plus IMDb Rating: 8.7 Genre: Animation, Comedy Starring: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Harry Shearer Created By: Matt Groening TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 31 Disney's streaming service is now home to Bart (Nancy Cartwright), Homer (Dan Castellaneta), and the rest of the Simpsons family. You won't find the latest episodes, but the first 31 seasons of The Simpsons are available to stream on Disney Plus. The Simpsons has won innumerable awards and cemented its legacy in television history. As the show enters its fifth decade, you can enjoy over 600 episodes of America's longest-running animated show. Watch The Simpsons Now 16 of 29 Earth To Ned 2020 Best Late Night Talk Show Hosted by Extraterrestrials
Disney IMDb Rating: 7.3 Genre: Comedy, Talk Show Starring: Paul Rugg, Michael Oosterom, Colleen Smith Created By: Brian Henson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 Earth To Ned is a new show from the Jim Henson Company hosted by Earth-dwelling extraterrestrials Ned (Paul Rugg) and Cornelius (Michael Oosterom). Although originally tasked with plotting a full-scale invasion, the alien duo now interviews celebrities and offers insightful commentary about Earth culture on their intergalactic podcast. The concept of the show is similar to Muppets Now, but it follows a narrative rather than presenting a collection of skits. All 10 episodes of the first season are available for you to binge now. Watch Earth To Ned Now 17 of 29 The Rocketeer 2019 Best Animated Show for Young Kids
Disney IMDb Rating: 6.3 Genre: Animation, Action Starring: Kitana Turnbull, Callan Farris, Frank Welker Created By: Nicole Dubuc TV Rating: TV-Y Number of Seasons: 1 This Disney Junior exclusive is loosely based on the 1991 film of the same name. The Rocketeer is about a young girl named Kit (Kitana Turnbull) who is in training to become a jetpack-powered superhero. Following its first season, The Rocketeer was nominated for five Daytime Emmys Awards. Although the humor is aimed at young children, the animation and voice acting are above average for a kids' show. Watch The Rocketeer Now 18 of 29 Muppets Now 2020 Best Sketch Comedy Shorts With Muppets and Celebrities
Disney IMDb Rating: 6.1 Genre: Family, Comedy Starring: Bill Barretta, Dave Goelz, Eric Jacobson Created By: Jim Henson TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 The Muppets are back with a series of improvised shorts reminiscent of The Muppet Show and Muppets Tonight. Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, and the rest of the gang star alongside celebrities like Seth Rogen and Aubrey Plaza in a variety show format. The episodes are only about 10 minutes long, but you'll likely want to watch them over and over again. With its family-friendly comedy and adept puppetry, Muppets Now serves as an excellent reintroduction to Jim Henson's legendary franchise. If you can't get enough Muppets, there are dozens of Muppet movies on Disney+ to enjoy. Watch Muppets Now Now 19 of 29 Raven' s Home 2017 Best Sequel Series Exclusive to Disney+
Disney Plus IMDb Rating: 7.4 Genre: Comedy, Family Starring: Raven-Symoné, Issac Ryan Brown, Navia Ziraili Robinson Created By: Jed Elinoff TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 3 Disney Channel favorite Raven Simone returns in this sequel series to That's So Raven. Raven Baxter, now a divorced mother of two, decides to move in with her childhood friend Chelsea (Anneliese van der Pol) and Chelsea's son Levi (Jason Maybaum). The premise may sound eerily similar to Fuller House, but that's not necessarily a bad thing. Considering That's So Raven ended over a decade ago, the show features impressive storyline continuity and character consistency. If you run out of episodes to watch, you can binge the original series on Disney Plus. Watch Raven's Home Now 20 of 29 Andi Mack 2017 Best Coming-of-Age Show for Tweens
Disney Plus IMDb Rating: 7.2 Genre: Comedy, Family Starring: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Joshua Rush, Sofia Wylie Created By: Terri Minsky TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 3 In this heartwarming series, Peyton Elizabeth Lee stars as 13-year-old Andi Mack, a middle school student with a complicated family life. While remaining appropriate for all ages, the storylines focus on real-life issues that kids deal with, including panic attacks, learning disabilities, and coming out. During its two-season run on the Disney Channel, Andi Mack earned numerous awards, including the 2018 GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming and the 2018 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences award for Television With a Conscience. The show is notable for being the first Disney Channel show to feature a gay main character. Watch Andi Mack Now 21 of 29 Diary of a Future President 2020 Most Inspirational Show for Tweens With a Strong Female Lead
Disney IMDb Rating: 5.6 Genre: Comedy, Family Starring: Tess Romero, Selenis Leyva, Charlie Bushnell Created By: Ilana Peña TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 Kids desperately need role models they can look up to, which is why shows like Diary of a Future President are so important. Twelve-year-old Elena Cañero‑Reed (Tess Romero) is only in middle school, but she has already decided what she wants to be when she grows up: President of the United States of America. Elena's day-to-day challenges aren't much different from the average tween's. Still, seeing an ambitious young woman handle life like a boss is a positive message for boys and girls of all ages. Be sure to catch up on season one now so that you can be ready for the second season coming 2021. Watch Diary of a Future President Now 22 of 29 Shop Class 2020 Best Kid-Themed Game Show for Aspiring Architects
Disney IMDb Rating: 6.9 Genre: Game Show, Family, Adventure Starring: Kelly Ractham, Justin Long, Daron Yacoubian Created By: David Decker TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 Ready for a competitive show that doesn't involve adults behaving like kids? Instead, Shop Class is about kids doing adult things like woodwork and electrical wiring. Teens are given the power tools and other supplies they need to build contraptions that are judged by a panel of experts. There's no drama or bombastic personalities, just kid-friendly construction projects. Watch Shop Class Now 23 of 29 High School Musical The Musical The Series 2019 Best Live-Action Musical Mockumentary
Disney IMDb Rating: 7.3 Genre: Musical, Comedy, Drama Starring: Olivia Rodrigo, Joshua Bassett, Matt Cornett Created By: Tim Federle TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 1 High School Musical: The Musical: The Series is a mockumentary about a group of teenagers who put together a stage production of Disney's wildly popular film franchise. While the cast of the original movie has long since graduated, their successors carry on their legacy with some truly impressive dancing and singing. HSM: TM: TS received a GLAAD Media Award nomination in 2020 for Outstanding Kids & Family Programming thanks to its positive portrayal of LGBT characters. The show was so successful upon its release that Disney has already announced a second season for 2021. Watch High School Musical: The Musical: The Series Now 24 of 29 The Proud Family 2001 Best Groundbreaking Animated Sitcom
Disney IMDb Rating: 6.4 Genre: Comedy, Animation, Family Starring: Kyla Pratt, Tommy Davidson, Jo Marie Payton Created By: Bruce W. Smith TV Rating: TV-Y Number of Seasons: 2 The Proud Family was initially passed up by Nickelodeon before the Disney Channel took a chance on it in 2001. The first animated sitcom about an African American family, The Proud Family centers around 14-year-old Penny (Kyla Pratt) and her relationships with her parents and grandparents. The show's success inspired a Disney Channel original movie, a web series spin-off, and a crossover with LiLo and Twitch. Disney announced a new Disney+ exclusive series, The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, in 2020. Watch The Proud Family Now 25 of 29 Gargoyles 1994 Darkest Character Developing Disney Cartoon
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.1 Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation Starring: Keith David, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Jeff Bennett Created By: Greg Weisman TV Rating: TV-PG Number of Seasons: 3 Gargoyles was Disney's answer to Batman: The Animated series. It was darker, deeper, and more mature than anything else on Disney's Saturday morning lineup, but it's still appropriate for young kids. Because the show emphasizes character development and long-form storytelling, the series is best watched in order. There are only three seasons, and the episodes tend to fly by, so it's perfect for a weekend of binge-watching. Watch Gargoyles Now 26 of 29 Gravity Falls 2012 Best Weirdly Satisfying Supernatural Show
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.9 Genre: Action, Adventure, Animation Starring: Jason Ritter, Alex Hirsch, Kristen Schaal Created By: Alex Hirsch TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 2 Gravity Falls is best described as Twin Peaks for kids. Set in a fictional Oregon town where the paranormal is the norm, twins Dipper (Jason Ritter) and Mabel (Kristen Schaal) spend their summer tending a local tourist trap and investigating the mysteries of their temporary home. Much more than just a collection of spooky stories, Gravity Falls is weird enough for both kids and adults to enjoy. Watch Gravity Falls Now 27 of 29 Disney Family Sundays 2019 Best DYI Crafts Show for Kids and Parents
Disney IMDb Rating: 5.7 Genre: Family, Reality TV Starring: Amber Kemp Gerstel Created By: Amber Kemp Gerstel TV Rating: TV-G Number of Seasons: 1 Stuck inside with your kids? Make the most of it and learn how to create some Disney-themed arts and crafts together. Host Amber Kemp Gerstel provides step-by-step instructions for do-it-yourself projects that are appropriate for all ages. Each episode focuses on a different Disney franchise, so pick your favorite and dive right in. Watch Disney Family Sundays Now 28 of 29 Star Wars Resistance 2018 Most Underrated Star Wars Animated Series
Disney Plus IMDb Rating: 4.9 Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure Starring: Christopher Sean, Scott Lawrence, Josh Brener Created By: Dave Filoni TV Rating: TV-Y7 Number of Seasons: 2 There's no shortage of Star Wars content on Disney Plus, so it's easy to overlook Star Wars Resistance. The events in this 3D-animated series take place between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. It's about Kazuda Xiono (Christopher Sean), a pilot for the Resistance who is tasked with spying on the emerging First Order. For its first season, the show won the 2019 Saturn Award for Best Animated Series on Television. Unfortunately, the second season is said to be the last, but that's understandable since the story ends where The Force Awakens begins. Watch Star Wars Resistance Now 29 of 29 Weird But True 2017 Best Educational Nature and Science Show for Kids
Disney IMDb Rating: 8.2 Genre: Documentary, Family Starring: Charlie Engelman, Carly Ciarrocchi Created By: Charlie Engelman TV Rating: NR Number of Seasons: 3 This show from National Geographic Kids takes viewers all over the world to learn about different animals, environments, and scientific phenomenon. Hosted by the energetic team of Charlie Engelman and Carly Ciarrocchi, every episode of Weird But True! teaches kids lots of facts, including how to make some science-related arts and crafts. Weird but True! won the 2019 Daytime Emmy Award for the Best Educational and Informational Series. The third season is exclusive to Disney Plus, and you can watch additional shorts on the National Geographic Kids website. Watch Weird But True Now Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire The Best Shows on Apple TV Plus Right Now (October 2022) The Best LGBTQ Shows on Netflix Right Now (October 2022) Best Shows on HBO Max Right Now (September 2022) The 12 Best British Shows on Netflix Right Now The 13 Best Shows to Watch on Discovery Plus Right Now (October 2022) The Best Kids Movies on Disney Plus (October 2022) The Best Disney Plus Movies Right Now (October 2022) The Best Kids Movies on Netflix (September 2022) The Best Movies on Hulu Right Now (September 2022) The Best Free TV Shows on YouTube The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix Right Now (September 2022) The Best Teen Movies on Netflix (September 2022) The 22 Best Christmas Movies on Netflix (2022) The 10 Best Cooking Shows on Netflix (July 2022) The Best LGBT Movies on Netflix Right Now (October 2022) The Best Family Movies on Amazon Prime Right Now (October 2022) Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies