A great witch costume isn't the only way to bring magic to Halloween. In fact, many people would argue (many people being me) that a Disney-inspired costume is the most magical attire you can don on Halloween night. If you’re hoping to sprinkle a little bit of pixie dust onto your holiday celebration, you’ll want to check of these easy DIY Disney Halloween costume ideas.
If you happen to be looking for outfits to put together the perfect Disney couples look, these homemade renditions of Tangled’s Rapunzel and Flynn Rider as well as Mickey and Minnie Mouse will make for epic photos come Halloween night. Teachers wanting to impress their students with a work-friendly costume can also easily get in on the fun by channeling characters like Frozone or Ursula (you know Little Mermaid costumes will be huge this year). And, of course, there are few — if any — themes that work better than Disney for a homemade family group costume (although many of the photos here feature adults, any of them can be re-created for kids in a snap).
The best part about going the Disney route is that it's just fun, and you can dress up as most characters with items you already have in your closet.
Note: If you or your child intend to pay homage to a beloved Disney character (hint: Jasmine, Moana, etc.), take care to dress with sensitivity. Focus on costuming linked to a specific character, not general looks that have particular meaning to often-marginalized groups of people.
1. Mary Poppins & Bert
You don't need to be able to carry a tune to dress up as Mary Poppins, but you will need a few items to look like the famous nanny. And with Bert, the sweet chimney sweeper on your arm, everyone at the Halloween party will know exactly who you are.
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White Blouse
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2. Tinkerbell and Peter Pan
Though they weren't the best romantic pair, Peter and his pal Tink have perhaps the most cohesive green outfits. You just need a few items (and a steady hand with some scissors) to copy this recreation by Brit + Co.
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Tinker Bell Dress
Green Sparkling Fairy Princess Wings
Green Ballet Flats
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Plastic Sword with Sheath
3. Frozone
Frozone may just be one of the coolest superheroes Disney ever created. Literally. When you pull on his super suit, you're sure to feel incredible. If you don't want to invest in the full suit, you can swear a white t-shirt and some light blue pants.
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Futuristic Cyclops Sunglasses
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4. Rapunzel & Flynn Rider
The duo lit up the screen with their hilarious banter in Tangled, and now, you can mimic them all evening long with these DIY costumes. Most people don't have magically long Disney princess hair, but thankfully there are hair extensions to pull off the princess's trademark style. And if you can't grow Flynn's goatee, have no fear: stick-on facial hair will save the day.
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5. Joy, Sadness and Disgust
Disney's Inside Out always brings out all the feels. You and your crew can dress up as this vibrant trio of emotions with just a bit of face paint and colorful wigs. Then, just grab some coordinating clothes from your closet to complete the look.
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6. Princess Tiana
If the full princess get-up is too much for you, you can also opt to dress in Tiana's waitress outfit which you can DIY or find on Amazon! (Don't forget the fake bread and dessert props, too.)
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Princess Tiana Costume
7. Oogie Boogie
The villain of The Nightmare Before Christmas had one of the creepiest looks. This costume can easily be recreated with a few DIY skills. Break out your scissors and sewing needle to pull this look together.
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8. Mickey & Minnie Mouse
This classic Disney duo isn't too difficult to replicate at all. Minnie just needs to throw a red polka dot skirt over all all-black outfit, and Mickey can pair red shorts with a black tee. Pop on some ear headbands you saved from your last Disney trip and you're done! Add a third person to this group costume by copying Studio DIY: Have someone dress up as a Disney World tourist!
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Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck
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Mouseketeer Ear Hat
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9. Te Ka & Te Fiti
Te Ka's transformation back to Te Fiti after Moana restored her heart was one of the most moving moments of the movie. Grab a friend and DIY both forms of the mountain goddess. Don't forget to cut the volcano designs out of black felt and apply green body paint to your face.
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Glitter Faux Leather
10. Cinderella & Prince Charming
It's highly possible that you already own a long blue bridesmaid dress and a black choker. A blue headband and a prince on your arm will complete the look.
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Black Velvet Choker Necklace
11. Aladdin & Jasmine
This famous Disney duo is known for taking magic carpet rides. But recreating their iconic looks can easily make you feel like you've been transported to a whole new world. With just a click of a button, you can easily round up each of their costume pieces in your Amazon cart!
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Red Vest
Genie Lamp
12. Lock, Shock and Barrel
Oogie's Boys from The Nightmare Before Christmas make for a great trio or family outfit. Also, because it's not a super-popular look, you'll really standout and surprise people. Our friends over at Studio DIY have the full tutorial on how to create these easy and fun costumes.
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13. Young Ellie & Carl
It really doesn't take too much effort to portray the young Ellie and Carl for Halloween this year. Both characters wore light yellow shirts. For Ellie, slip on a pair of overalls and if you can, make your own bottle cap pins with recycled bottle caps and safety pins. The only accessory you probably don't have for Carl is an aviator hat!
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14. Princess Kida
She's not like the other Disney princesses. Princess Kida's fierce warrior spirit is what makes her shine in the film Atlantis. To recreate her look, you'll need gold bangles, a bandeau, a skirt and a platinum blonde wig with bangs.
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15. Cruella De Vil
We're pretty sure you have your grandmother's pearls tucked in your jewelry armoire and a black maxi dress from this summer that's ready to go. Oh, and a faux Dalmatian is not required, but highly recommended for bonus points.
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16. Elsa
No need to spend a lot of money on an Elsa dress for your little Frozen lover. A Pumpkin and a Princess blog has a super-easy DIY version that is just as lovely as the real thing.
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Light Blue Tulle
Elsa Dress Up Set
17. Kim Possible & Ron Stoppable
The only thing not practical about Kim and Ron's crime-fighting attire is the grappling hook gun. The pictured couple simply opted for hairdryers, which actually look really close to the real thing.
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Black Turtleneck Crop Top
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Sling Backpack
18. Buzz Lightyear
After the release of Lightyear last year, Woody's best bud got an increase in his already soaring popularity. You can't go wrong with this super trendy costume idea. A few boxes and a little DIY magic will get you this look in no time.
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19. Pinocchio
Little did we realize, Pinocchio's ensemble was really simple, but more importantly, super adorable. And if you can't seem to find the exact hat Pinocchio wore, a yellow feather hot-glued to a yellow fedora can do just the trick.
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20. Robin Hood & Lady Marian
You likely have the main, basic elements: white tunics for both characters, black pants for Robin Hood and a green shirt and brown tights for Lady Marian. Once you find a corset, simply tie up by creating X's with the strings.
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21. Mike Wazowski
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22. Queen of Hearts
Any red dress will do when you're recreating Alice in Wonderland's main villian. The real win is in the DIY collar. To make, just wrap a large piece of paper around your neck and staple cards from a deck all around it, layering them to achieve a fanned-out effect.
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Playing Cards
Evening Gown
Queen Wig
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23. White Rabbit
White Rabbit also makes for an adorable costume, and the main staples include a red blazer and a bow tie. Everything else can be improvised — we love how this blogger dawned a clock bag to represent his storyline of always being late.
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24. Gaston
Beauty and the Beast's Gaston is actually really easy to recreate. Layer a red t-shirt over a white puffy sleeve shirt and pair with black jeans and riding boots. Throw on a belt with a large buckle, or create your own with black and yellow felt. Finish with yellow gloves and a black hat (if you don't own a wig).
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25. Tigger
An adorable Tigger costume like this one doesn't have to require too much effort. Grab some orange leggings and an orange sweater, and you're halfway done. For stripes, you can use a black fabric marker or sew on black felt. Lastly, paint on a nose and whiskers with face paint.
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26. Penny Proud
We love a young feminist who has strong family values yet is never afraid to speak her mind, like Penny Proud. Her outfit is comfortable and pretty easy to replicate. Gather your hair into two pigtails to recreate her iconic style.
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Pink Cardigan
27. Cobra Bubbles
If you already own a suit, Cobra Bubbles is probably one of the easiest characters to dress up as. To make sure everyone knows who exactly you're representing, don't forget your shady sunnies and a Stitch plush doll.
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Men's Blazer
28. Hiro Hamada
To dress like Big Hero 6's main protagonist, think of what a 13-year-old boy would wear in the 2000s: a white long sleeve layered under a red-shirt and blue hoodie. Extra points if you can draw the robot figure on his shirt.
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Cosplay Wig
29. Aurora
The crafting geniuses over at The House That Lars Built will walk you through exactly how to DIY Aurora's stunning headpiece from the wedding scene in Maleficent: Mistress of Evil. For the dress, pick any color, just go ethereal!
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Ruffle Dress
30. Forky
He might be quite goofy, but Toy Story's Forky is full of character and charm. All you need to dress up like him is a white outfit, a white paper crown and some colored felt to create his face. Pixar sells its own Forky shirt to save you time, if needed.
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31. Kristoff
This costume will take a little more sewing skills to make the faux fur-lined vest. If you can't sew, you can opt for hot glue, though. Add a sash belt and some snow boots to complete the costume.
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Men's Jogger Sweatpant
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32. Roxanne
Max Goof's crush wears rather simple attire, making it the perfect costume to throw together if you're running low on time. She wears a green scoop neck t-shirt, denim capri pants, and red, wavy hair.
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Orange Wig
33. Vanellope von Schweetz
Ralph's best friend, Vanellope, might be small, but she's full of spunk and knows a good thing or two about racing. Her usual ensemble consists of a light blue pullover hoodie, a gray pleated skirt, funky socks and colorful hair clips to match her out-of-this world personality. You can get the full tutorial over at See Vanessa Craft.
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34. Judy Hopps
Her costume might look a little complicated, but once you break it down, you'll see that you probably own half of the items in your closet. Layer a gray crop top over a blue oxford shirt and pair with some denim jeans. You'll likely have to shop for the accessories, like a fake cop badge and a large buckle belt.
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35. Princess Ariel
You don't have to wear a mermaid's tail to be Ariel (though such things do exist). A green fish scale maxi skirt works just as fine, and it lets you walk without tripping.
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36. Baby Yoda
If you can't get hold of a Baby Yoda costume, you can DIY your own with a tan bathrobe and coffee mug and get the same effect. A green wig isn't necessary, but green ear tips help pull the costume together.
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Green Wig
Brown Coffee Mug
37. Olaf
Olaf's costume doesn't have to be big and bulky; instead, you can wear a completely white outfit and decorate it with three black pom-pom balls for his buttons. Use orange face paint to portray the nose, and play with a blue frosty shadow on the eyes.
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Black Pom Poms
38. Jafar
Jafar may have been unsuccessful in gaining control over Agrabah, but he still definitely goes down at one of the best Disney villains ever. Recreate his unmistakable uniform with a long robe and golden staff.
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Jafar Villain Costume Hat
39. Doctor Strange
He may be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but thanks to films like Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness being distributed by Walt Disney Studios, we're claiming Doctor Strange as part of the Disney family. Pull on a pair of yellow cleaning gloves, a red blanket cloak and a navy shirt to bring his look together. Bonus points if you add gray to your hair.
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Boots
40. Stitch
Experiment 626 is ready to take the world by storm again. Complete Lilo's best friend's look with a bit of face paint and blue ears.
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41. Belle
This year marked the 30th anniversary of Disney's Beauty and the Beast. Singer H.E.R. stunned in the live-action version of the classic, and gave fans new ways to create a homemade Belle look.
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42. Shego and Drakken
For a look inspired by a Disney Channel fan-favorite, Shego and Drakken from Kim Possible are the perfect nod to the early 2000s. You can pair up with a friend or sibling to carry out these edgy outfits.
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43. Maribel
We love any Encanto costume, but Maribel is our favorite. Discovering her gift is what allowed her to save her family. You too can capture Maribel's curiosity and persistent attitude with a Halloween look everyone will want to talk about.
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Blake Bakkila has been writing about everything from pop culture to lifestyle products for more than eight years. Her work has appeared on GoodHousekeeping.com, WhattoExpect.com, Health.com, and in the print and digital versions of Real Simple and People.
Cameron (she/her) is a staff writer for Good Housekeeping, where she covers everything from holidays to food. She is a graduate of Syracuse University, where she received a B.A. in magazine journalism. In her spare-time she can be found scrolling TikTok for the latest cleaning hacks and restaurant openings, binge-watching seasons of Project Runway or online shopping.
