Disney Bounding Ideas for Kids

Check out these easy Disney Bounding Ideas for Kids (and adults). Perfect when planning a Disney Parks trip or just want to have a little Disney fun in your everyday life!

I had so much fun brainstorming Disney bounding ideas for my boys. As big as we are on costumes around here, they’ve never worn a costume into a Disney park except to Mickey’s Halloween Party or the Oogie Boogie Bash.

Maybe it’s because you’re more likely to see little girls wearing Princess dresses in the parks. An easy alternative to wearing a costume is disneybound instead.

Disneybounding is when you dress up like your favorite Disney characters using normal clothes. I came up with a few ideas for our recent trip to Walt Disney World, check out these fun Disneybounding ideas for kids.

Easy Disney bounding Ideas

The best part about Disneybounding is that you get to be creative while wearing regular clothes. Start by brainstorming characters you’d like to be and then go through clothes you already own. What can you easily make work with your existing wardrobe? 

Then pick up an extra piece of clothing or fun accessory to finish off the look.  I splurged on a green fedora for the Goofy look. My youngest son loves wearing hats so it made sense. Goofy ended up autographing his hat during a character encounter. It’s Elliot’s favorite hat now!

Princess Disney bounding Ideas

Well I only have little princes at home, so there is limited princess ideas here but I do like to explore prince costumes. Or in this case prince disneybounding ideas,

Elliot’s Beast look is part Disneybounding and part DIY Disney shirt. Layering a blue jacket with a white shirt would work but it’s usually too hot for that. Although if it was cooler we could go full-on Beast costume if we went that route.

I compromised by creating a Beast inspired tuxedo shirt and paired it with black shorts. It turned out adorable. Use my tutorial and create your own adorable beast shirt for a prince disneybounding idea.

Disneybounding made our character encounters and photos extra fun. I think next time mom and dad need to get in on the action too!

Looking for disneybounding ideas for little girls? Check out these adorable outfits from See Vaness Craft!

Even More Disneybounding Ideas

• Mickey Mouse
  • Red shorts, black t-shirt, and yellow shoes. Add mouse ears and white gloves for extra magic!
• Minnie Mouse
  • Pair a red polka dot skirt with a black top. Don’t forget her signature bow headband and yellow shoes.
• Donald Duck
  • A blue shirt and white shorts mimic Donald’s classic look. A red bow and sailor-style hat are perfect touches.
• Daisy Duck
  • Go for a lavender top and white skirt. Add a pink bow and fun jewelry to complete her sweet style.
• Goofy
  • Orange shirt, brown pants, and a green hat. Add a vest and big shoes for Goofy vibes.
• Pluto
  • A yellow tee with green accessories (like a collar or bandana) is all you need. Bonus points for dog ear headbands!
• Woody (Toy Story)
  • A yellow plaid shirt, blue jeans, and a red bandana say “Yeehaw!” Add a cowboy hat if you have one!
• Buzz Lightyear
  • Start with a white tee and add green or purple accents (like shorts, a belt, or wristbands). Perfect for little space rangers!
• Jessie (Toy Story)
  • White shirt with red details and blue jeans. Top it off with a red cowgirl hat and belt.
• Bo Peep (Toy Story 4)
  • Try a light blue top and pants. Add a pink bow and maybe even a toy shepherd’s crook!
• Peter Pan
  • Green tee and brown shorts are a great start. A felt cap with a red feather totally sells the look.
• Tinker Bell
  • Light green dress or top paired with sparkly shoes or wings. Add a little glitter if your kiddo loves sparkle.
• Belle
  • Yellow top or dress is all you need. Bring along a red rose or book for a sweet prop.
• Ariel (Land Look)
  • Purple top with a green skirt or pants works great. Add a seashell necklace for a fun nod to her ocean roots.
• Elsa (Frozen)
  • Light blue top or dress gives instant Elsa energy. Add a braid or snowflake necklace for an icy finishing touch.
• Anna (Frozen)
  • Try a teal top with a black skirt and throw on a magenta cardigan or cape.
• Moana
  • Go for a coral or tan top and a fun patterned skirt. A flower clip and shell necklace pull it all together.
• Vanellope von Schweetz
  • Mint green hoodie, brown skirt or shorts, and striped tights. Candy hair clips? Yes, please!
• Stitch
  • A blue shirt and shorts make a super easy Stitch look. Add ears or carry a plush for extra cuteness.
• BB-8 (Star Wars)
  • White shirt with orange or gray accents, plus a droid headband or hat. Simple and super cool!
• Rey (Star Wars)
  • Beige or tan top with neutral pants, plus a belt or arm wraps. A simple and strong look for galaxy explorers.

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This post was originally published May 22, 2017.