Prep & Landing Collection
Disney Prep & Landing is a computer animated television special, based on an idea by Chris Williams at Walt Disney Animation Studios and developed by Kevin Deters and Stevie Wermers-Skelton into a half-hour Christmas special. It first aired December 8, 2009 on ABC. A sequel, Operation: Secret Santa, aired on December 7, 2010, reprising the original cast with the addition of Betty White as Mrs. Claus. The second half-hour Christmas TV special, Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice aired on December 5, 2011, on ABC.
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The Prep & Landing Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 16 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 5 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.9/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," Prep & Landing Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the Prep & Landing Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the Prep & Landing Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Prep & Landing
Wayne gets a new rookie partner, Lanny, after his previous partner got the promotion he wanted. Lanny has to remind Wayne of the Spirit of Christmas and the imp...
Prep & Landing Stocking Stuffer: Operation: Secret Santa
Wayne and Lanny, now partners, are called by Magee to meet with a secret contact – Mrs. Claus, who sends them on a new mission to retrieve a box from Santa’s se...
Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure
Tiny's Big Adventure is a two-minute computer animated short that debuted on Disney.com. The short features Magee's assistant, Tiny, trying to make a pot of cof...
Prep & Landing: Naughty vs. Nice
Lanny and Wayne are at it again! With the Big 2-5 fast approaching, Wayne and Lanny must race to recover classified North Pole technology which has fallen into ...
Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol
Christmas elves Lanny and Wayne panic when their holiday missions go awry, leaving Wayne thinking he's in BIG trouble with Santa and accidentally revealing othe...
Common Questions about Prep & Landing Collection
How many movies are in the Prep & Landing Collection?
There are currently 5 movies in the Prep & Landing Collection, starting from Prep & Landing to the latest release, Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol.
What is the best order to watch the Prep & Landing Collection?
The best way to watch the Prep & Landing Collection is usually in release order: starting with Prep & Landing and ending with Prep & Landing: The Snowball Protocol. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the Prep & Landing Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Prep & Landing: Tiny's Big Adventure in this franchise.