Our family tries to visit Walt Disney World in Florida on a yearly basis. This year, with the pandemic, it is no more a certainty and looking more of a dream. And now more than never, do we ever feel totally withdrawn of the Disney magic sitting at home and in isolation. Does your family enjoy Disney like us so much that you are looking for activities, recipes, crafts, printables, and colouring pages to do with the kids? You will find below a list of over 100+ ideas to bring the Disney magic at home!
Why Do We Love A Disney Vacation So Much?
I am often asked, why do we visit Disney when my family now consists of all adults? Isn’t it just for kids? Disney is a wondrous place that taps into one’s emotions and provides an escape from routines, work problems, and everyday life. What makes Disney a magical vacation is that it allows someone to experience it through the eyes of a child. That child’s eyes could be the five year old next to you or the little person inside.
Despite crowds, exhaustion from walking, and tantrums heard by all, Disney vacations are an experience worth remembering. As you enter the park, you are greeted by cleanliness and smiling faces. It is as if someone changed the screen from black and white into colour. The vibe is happy, musical, and safe. Drop your worries at the door. A ride awaits you. That’s the Disney magic!
Fantastic Fireworks
The fireworks at Disney send cascading colours around the castle and throughout the sky. Cheerful music is synchronized with the blasts of brightness. This delightfully choreographed display will uplift any mood within a twenty mile radius.
Monorail Magic
Every Disney vacation experience is more rewarding after a monorail ride. For over fifty years, guests have been riding on the monorail at Disney. This tradition excites each guest as they roam the territory overhead. One can truly enjoy the beauty of the park by seeing it from up high. Taking a monorail ride through the park at night or during non-peak hours can enhance the experience and bring some Disney magic.
Panoramic Parades
The variety of parades offered at the Disney parks are as diverse as the guests that travel there. Each of the different parks have a unique parade that caters to the needs of the visitors. The smaller parks have a sleepier tone to the parade. That might be exactly what is needed that day. Sometimes parades allow for a needed break when walking one more step is not an option. The nighttime and holiday parades will leave you with an unforgettable experience.
Charismatic Characters
Notice the smiles on the faces of the guests as they meet the characters. The characters appeal to young and old alike. When at the Disney parks, it is easy to notice the effect that the characters have on everyone. If you want to have a bit more time with your favourite character, check out a character meal. You will enjoy fantastic food and get individual time with your character.
Spectacular Shows
The shows at the Disney parks fill the spectrum. Dancing, singing, technological, cinema style and humorous shows are presented daily. You will enjoy the enormous talent during your Disney vacation while you relax. You may have a few folks in your group that are not into the shows; however, after seeing the shows they will leave without complaints. Each show pays attention to detail and provides an escape from the hectic world.
Rousing Rides
Disney rides bring an element to the park that is past down from generation to generation. The rides bring along rich memories that become part of the tradition for visitors. The enjoyment level of the ride is every bit as important as the emotions that it evokes from the guests. Disney builds onto their traditional rides each year by adding new surprises. One can go back to the park twenty years later and visualize its elements. The predictability of the rides keeps guests coming back for more Disney magic!
A Disney vacation gives each guest the excuse to play. This can be a challenge in a busy world. Disney has carved out a niche that brings celebration, happiness, and amusement to all. Escaping into this sparkled place of merriment is what makes Disney a rewarding and magical vacation.
100+ Ideas to Bring The Disney Magic At Home
You will find below 100+ fun filled Disney ideas, activities, and printables for your kids for kids to do while at home. These are perfect to make before heading on a Disney World vacation with the family!
Disney Magic: Food
Mickey Mouse Inspired Foods
1. How to Make Perfect Mickey Waffles at Home (US version)
The Mickey waffle recipe that taste just like the ones from the parks!
2. Quick and Easy Springtime Mickey Mouse Cinnamon Rolls
Treat someone to these delicious Disney inspired cinnamon rolls, just in time for Spring!
3. Mickey Mouse Krispies Treats – The Perfect Disney Themed Dessert
The easiest dessert to make is a Mickey Mouse Krispy treat! The deliciousness of Rice Krispy Treats with a magical twist.
4. Mickey Mouse Lunch Idea Plus Free Printable
Here’s a fun lunch idea or snack perfect for little Mickey Mouse fans.
5. Adorable Mickey and Minnie Christmas Cake Balls Recipe
Why not make these adorable Mickey and Minnie Christmas Cake Balls that will please Disney kids of all ages, young or old!
6.. DIY Mickey Ice Cream Party Sundaes
Celebrate your love of Disney parks at home with these super easy Mickey inspired sundaes. You can easily swap for toppings you have on hand.
7. Mickey Mouse Bark Recipe And FREE Mickey Mouse Activity Sheets
This Mickey Mouse Bark Recipe may be the best yet (maybe we are biased)! It is almost too cute to eat, but it also tastes amazing.
Frozen Inspired Foods
They are the perfect dessert for Frozen fans!
9. Elsa’s Frozen II Sheet Cookie Recipe
This Disney themed sheet cookies recipe is so delicious and colourful.
10. Disney’s Frozen Chocolate Bark Candy Recipe Tutorial
A yummy treat for any Frozen fan!
11. Disney Frozen Inspired Yogurt Popsicles
These Disney Frozen inspired popsicles are made up of a smoothie mix, blueberry yogurt, and a touch of winter sprinkles.
12. Elsa’s Frozen Cereal Treats Recipe for Kids
Make these simple Frozen cereal treats with your kids while you watch Frozen 2 on Disney Plus.
These Frozen Marshmallow Pops are so easy to make. You just need regular-sized marshmallows, candy melts, and snowflake sprinkles.
14. Do You Wanna Build a Marshmallow Olaf Float?
Your kids will love to make this Marshmallow Olaf Floats!
This rich and creamy drink is fit for a Princess.
Monsters Inc. Inspired Food
16. Monsters Inc. Mike Wazowski Donuts Recipe
Learn how to make your very own Monsters Inc donut that looks like everyone’s favourite one-eyed monster, Mike Wazowski! This recipe is inspired by the “Monster Mallow Donut” that was sold at Schmoozies in Disney California Adventure Park during Pixar Fest 2018.
17. Pixar Monsters, Inc. Sully S’mores Dip
Dip your graham crackers into your Sully S’mores Dip and enjoy! The thin layer of sugar, melted marshmallow, and melted chocolate is heavenly.
Princesses Inspired Treats
18. Cinderella Magic Wand Rice Krispies Treats
Add some magic to the day with these Cinderella Magic Wand Treats!
These fun and simple cupcakes are inspired by Disney’s Tangled movie. Perfect for any Rapunzel fan!
20. Beauty and the Beast Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies
These Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies are easy to make for a Beauty and the Beast party or movie night!
21. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Inspired Chip Teacup Cappuccino
This Chip Teacup Cappuccino is perfect for a Beauty and the Beast tea party with your child or a simple afternoon snack.
22. How to Make The Little Mermaid Cookies
This Little Mermaid inspired cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat!
Toy Story Foods
23. Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 4 Movie Night Snack Board
Have an extra fun Toy Story movie night with an adorable themed snack board!
24. Easy Toy Story Cinnamon Rolls
If you love Toy Story, you’ll love this simple, kid friendly recipe! 5 ingredients makes these cute cinnamon rolls out of this world!
25. Copycat Woody’s Lunchbox Totchos at Toy Story Land
Tastes as good as the Woody’s Lunchbox Totchos at Toy Story Land! The recipe uses homemade chili made with the Instant pot.
26. Toy Story Alien Jell-O Cups
These adorable Toy Story Alien Jello Cups are a super quick and easy treat for any Toy Story fan to make!
27. Toy Story Forky Krispie Treats
These Forkie krispie treats certainly aren’t trash!
28. Toy Story 4 Inspired Forky Cupcakes
Bonnie makes a new friend out of a spork and names him, Forky. Forky makes an excellent Toy Story 4 inspired cupcake.
The Incredibles Inspired Food
29. The Incredibles Oreo Cookies Recipe & Printable
These The Incredibles Oreo Cookies are sure to be a hit with the whole family! They are fun and easy to make (not to mention delicious)!
This Incredibles Freak Shake is perfect for your next Incredibles movie night!
31. Edible Cookie Dough Recipe Inspired by The Incredibles
Who doesn’t love cookie dough? Make this edible cookie dough recipe inspired by The Incredibles for a fun movie night treat!
Need a tasty treat for movie night? Try these Jack Jack’s Nom Nom Cookies.
33. Incredibles Sprinkles Cookie Cups
Cookie cups are an incredible take on the traditional cookie and they’re undoubtedly a fun, must-try recipe, especially if you’re looking to try something new!
Pixar Inspired Foods
34. Disney Pixar Up Grape Soda Float with printable
Super easy soda float recipe and you can print decorative straw toppers.
35. Disney Pixar Inside Out Chocolate Cream Cheese Truffles
To have a little Disney Pixar Inside Out fun at home, you can make these no-bake chocolate cream cheese truffles. They are delicious and gluten-free!
36. Disney Pixar Cars Lightning McQueen Yogurt Bars
This frozen treat is healthy and simple to make. With only a few quick steps, you’ll have colourful yogurt bars the kids will love.
37. Homemade Ratatouille Pizza Recipe
Delicious recipe your kids will want it over and over!
Other Disney Inspired Foods
38. Dumbo Peanut Clusters Recipe
The Dumbo Peanut Clusters recipe is made with 3 ingredients!
39. Gluten-Free Strawberry Churro Recipe (Gluten Free)
You can make regular brown sugar and cinnamon churros by altering this recipe slightly to remove the strawberry twist.
40. Pixie Dust Krispies Treats
These Disney-inspired Krispie Treats are the perfect way to spread a little extra magic!
This dairy copycat version is easy to make and so delicious!
42. The Lost Boys Muddy Buddies Snack Recipe
The Muddy Buddies recipe is a classic just like Peter Pan. Brown sugar was added with the powdered sugar coating resembles more of the brown forest as well as blue sprinkles.
43. You’re My Hero Cookie Medal Krispie Treats
These “You’re My Hero” Krispie Treats are perfect to enjoy while watching Wreck It Ralph!
44. BB-8 Star Wars Freak Shake
This BB-8 Freak Shake is perfect for a Star Wars family movie night!
45. Avengers Captain America Oreo Cookies Recipe
These cookies are so much fun and look just like Captain America’s shield when you’re done.
46. Disney Inspired “A Wrinkle In Time” Cupcakes
They are not only beautiful to look at, but so yummy. Kids are going to love the colours and decorations. And, don’t be intimidated by the swirled frosting, the technique is easier than you might think!
Disney Inspired Drinks for Adults
47. The Sorcerer Drink – Disney’s Aladdin Inspired (Adult drink)
Perfect adult drink to transport to Agrabah!
48. Cave of Wonder Cocktail Recipe
This dry ice cocktail is perfect for Aladdin’s fans!
49. Maleficent Cocktail for Your Villain Side
The best thing about this cocktail is that it is super easy to make.
50. Delicious Dole Whip Boozy Popsicles for Adults Recipe
Love Dole Whips? Love rum? Then you’ll love these easy-to-make boozy dole whip popsicles.
Disney Magic Celebrations
51. Disney’s ‘Rivers Of Light’ DIY Luminaries
Celebrate with fun luminaries reminiscent of the Animal Spirit Guide floats for the show at Disney Animal Kingdom.
Girls will love all of these princess party games, they’re perfect for an in-home princess party with the family!
53. Princess and the Frog Birthday Party
Find great ideas for a Princess and the Frog themed Birthday.
54. Frozen Inspired Decorations To Show Our DisneySide!
Make these Frozen Icicle Inspired Wall Art for a fun birthday party or simply to decorate a room!
55. Snow White DisneyBound – Disney T-Shirt DIY
Easy DIY Snow White Disney Bound can be made into a tee for kids or adults.
Disney Magic: Crafts
Mickey and Minnie Mouse Inspired Crafts
56. Minnie & Mickey Mouse Polymer Clay Pendants
These Minnie & Mickey Mouse Polymer Clay Pendants are the perfect Disney inspired craft for any Minnie and Mickey Mouse fan to make.
57. Paper Mickey Mouse Ornaments DIY
You can make a Minnie Mouse Ornament (two in fact) and a Santa Mickey Mouse Bauble, and of course a “simple” DIY Paper Mickey Mouse Ornament too!
58. Awesome DIY Mickey Pool Noodle
Pool time can be magical with this DIY not so hidden Mickey! Great for games too.
59. Minnie Mouse Bow Be Mine DIY Minnie Ears
Make your own Minnie Ears with this easy DIY guide.
Frozen Inspired Crafts
60. Disney Frozen Fun Activity: Pretend Snow Play
This Pretend Frozen Snow Play will keep kids busy for hours!
61. Disney’s Frozen Craft – Puppets
These Frozen Puppets are quick and easy to make and will provide hours of imaginary play. Make your cereal box theatre to go with it or simply play behind the sofa!
62. DIY Snowgies Frozen Kids Craft
Build a Snowgie from Frozen Fever.
Baby Yoda Inspired Crafts
63. DIY Yoda Plush
Yoda is too cute not to want to make a dozen of these baby plush! The craft comes with a template.
This Baby Yoda Paper Craft is really easy to do and comes with a free printable template.
65. Paper Baby Yoda Corner Bookmark Design
This Baby Yoda Corner Bookmark design is easy to make and the kids will love it.
Toy Story Inspired Crafts
66. How To Make A Forky Toy Story Mask
He’s not trash, he’s your friend. How to make a simple Toy Story 4 Forky Mask.
67. Forky Painted Rocks For Kids
It’s easy to make these Forky painted rocks with the kids. If your child is old enough to use paint pens, you’ll be able to show them how they can easily recreate their favourite character from Toy Story 4!
68. Easy DYI Duke Caboom Candy Bucket – Disney Toy Story Inspired
This Duke Caboom Bucket DIY is perfect for a Toy Story movie night activity a themed party or to put candy out for the kids.
Disney Princesses Inspired Crafts
69. Easy DIY Princess Jasmine Ornament
Super cute and fun Princess Jasmine craft idea! Even better, both the Princess Jasmine template and Aladdin template are free to download.
70. Mermaid Tail Craft Inspired By The Little Mermaid!
This Mermaid Tail Craft is simple to create with the template and you can frame your child’s masterpiece after!
71. DIY Mermaid Tail Finger Puppets
Mermaid tail puppets.
72. Snow White Ornament for Preschoolers
When I was younger, one of the things I remember is making Christmas ornaments for the tree. Sometimes we did paper ones, and sometimes we used clay and baked them. Either way, this was one of my best family memories. Give the gift of memories to your preschooler this year by making a Snow White Ornament together.
73. Beauty And The Beast Glitter Slime Recipe
This glitter slime recipe is one you can make over and over and the kids will still love it!
Disney fans are going to love this Paper Princess Ariel Paper Doll Craft! It is perfect for an afternoon craft session to pair with the Disney The Little Mermaid movie!
Other Disney Inspired Crafts
75. Finding Dory Craft Paper Plate Puppets
Finding Nemo Paper Plate Craft.
76. Mary Poppins Craft- Make A Paper Kite
Ready to go fly a kite after watching Mary Poppins? This simple tutorial will show you how to craft a simple paper kite
77. Disney•Pixar Coco Inspired Slime Recipe
If you love Coco, then you’ll love making this Coco inspired slime! Great fun for kids that will keep them entertained for hours.
78. Jack Skellington Craft for Kids – The Nightmare Before Christmas
This easy Jack Skellington Craft for Kids is a must if your family loves The Nightmare Before Christmas movie! You’ll only need a few supplies, such as paper plates, construction paper, and glue.
Disney Magic: Printable Activities
Disney Princesses
79. Disney Princess Memory Match Game FREE Printable Inspired by Disney
This Disney Princess marching game is fun for the whole family.
80. Disney’s MOANA Colouring Pages and Activity Sheets Printables!
Disney’s Moana printable activity sheets.
81. Disney Princess Colouring Pages
Disney princess colouring pages for every day of the week.
82. Disney Princess Colouring Pages
Need a fun kids activity for a rainy day? Your little princess will love getting creative with these Disney princess colouring pages.
83. Disney Prince Free Printable Colouring Book
Your kids will love the full collection of printable Disney Princes colouring pages.
84. Paper Disney Doll DIY – Princess Printables
You can turn these free printables into either a Paper Disney Doll DIY or you can use them as a Paper Princess Ornaments to used as Christmas Tree Decorations or as Party Decor.
Disney Frozen
85. Disney Frozen Activity Games and Sheets
Make your own princess capes and honour a relationship with a sister or someone who is like a sister to you with sister bracelets! And also a rock troll craft, Frozen colouring pages, and more!
86. Free Disney Frozen 2 Activity Pages
Frozen 2 activity sheets.
Disney Pixar
87. Printable Emotions Sorting Game inspired by Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out
Help your kids talk about their emotions with this Inside Out Emotions Sort Game.
88. Inside Out Fun Free Activity Ideas
Inside Out printable activity sheets.
89. Onward Colouring Pages and Activities
The fun doesn’t have to end when the movie’s over. These cute Onward printable colouring sheets and activities will keep the kids entertained for hours.
90. Free Disney Up Printable Kids Craft Idea
Up printable house with finger paint activity
91. Disney Pixar Cars 3 Quote Printable
“Don’t Fear Failure, Fear Not Having the Chance” ~ Cruz Ramirez quote to print and put in a frame.
Other Disney Activities
92. 291 Disney Coloring Sheets & Printables
291 Disney Printables + Colouring Sheets that you can print at home to get kiddos busy and mommy happy!
93. Free Disney Colouring Pages and Printables
Bring some fun home with over 30 PAGES of FREE Disney colouring pages and printables.
94. 4 Things to Look Out for in Ralph Wrecks the Internet Plus Activity Sheets
Disney”s Ralph Wrecks the Internet printable activity and colouring sheets.
95. Pete’s Dragon Re-imagined by Disney Educational Activity Packet
Pete the Dragon educational fun packet.
96. Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Sport-y-Thon Activity Games!
Disney came out with a new Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey’s Sport-y-Thon DVD for your kids to enjoy!
97. Disney Charades
If your kids love Disney then they will love this printable activity. Have family fun with Disney charades!
98. Spread Sunshine – Disney Window Art Free Printables
Why not be the reason your neighbours smile this week. Spread sunshine with these free window art printables.
Disney is known for hiding mickeys in its parks. Well you can hunt for Disney characters with the free printable Disney word search.
100. Disney Movies List That You Can Download For FREE
Printable Disney movie checklists (all movies!). Read them together, check off the ones you’ve seen, highlight the ones you want to see, and reminisce about your favourites. How many Disney Movies will you watch? Check mark the ones you do!
101. Star Wars Free Printable Colouring book
Join in on the fun and print these adorable May the Force be with you character colouring pages!
102. Disney Would You Rather FREE Printable Game
When you can’t be in the parks, you can still have fun talking about them!
103. Avenger Free Printable Colouring Book
Enjoy this Avenger free printable colouring book with your favourite Marvel heroes. They are here to save the globe (well, at least from boredom!)
With this list of over 100+ ideas to bring the Disney magic at home, your family will have hours upon hours of fun bringing everything that Disney offers right to you!
The food looks amazing
This post is amazing, so many ideas to do on these empty days.
So many great ideas to entertain my grandchildren. The Disney Rapunzel Cupcakes and the Mickey waffles look so delicious.
Would love to try to make some of the Disney’s Frozen Chocolate Bark, it looks to tasty.
So many wonderful craft project ideas. These would be fun to make with my grandchildren.
Doing the Disney food at home would be amazing and the crafts are great for kids especially