22 Magical Disney Countdown Ideas
These adorable Disney countdown ideas are perfect for helping your family get excited for your next Disney vacation.
Whether you’re planning a trip to the Disney Parks, sailing away on a Disney Cruise, or exploring with Adventure Disney, counting down the days and looking forward to your vacation is half the fun!
Once you’ve told your kids you’re going to Disney, you might be feeling crafty. Maybe you want to make a DIY Disney countdown calendar with paper chains or custom chalkboard signs.
Or maybe you’re busy and just want to buy a pre-made Disney countdown kit that’s ready to go or could be customized with your name or a special message.
Either way, I’ve got you covered with plenty of FREE Disney calendar printables and craft options along with some pixie-dusted pre-made Disney countdowns available on Etsy from talented crafters.
The calendars cover all the themes you could ever wish for:
- Mickey and Minnie
- The Disney Princesses
- Star Wars
- Classic Disney Characters
- Pixar Characters
- And more!
From fun and whimsical to reusable calendars you’ll love to display again and again, Disney lovers of all ages will find the perfect way to mark the time to their next visit home.
Disney Countdown Crafts
Love this "his and hers" set of Mickey and Minnie Mouse themed countdown chains for marking the days till your next magical adventure.
These colorful countdown blocks are perfect for families who visit Disney frequently and want a countdown calendar that can be reused for multiple trips.
From Tinkerbell to Ariel and all the princesses in between, love these adorable countdown chain for the fairy princess in your life.
Use a black posterboard and easy paper squares with paper Mickey shapes to make a DIY countdown.
How many variations on the Mickey shape can your family come up with??
This clever countdown chain uses the famous Magic Band shape for each chain!
Use a dry erase marker on the glass of a picture frame with these DIY Disney countdown printable.
For the Jedi Nights among us, love this Star Wars themed printable.
Heading on a Disney cruise? This is the perfect way to count down to the trip.
Such a fun countdown display for your fireplace mantle in the living room!
Another easy picture frame display idea, love this classic red, black, and white design!
Disney Parks shared this custom character countdown printable where each number has a theme from a Disney character, ride, or treat.
Use the UP house or the Disney castle to create this fun balloon paper countdown.
Count your sleeps instead of days! This is actually a great way for kids to count down to Disney.
This adorable paper countdown looks extra cute when displayed on a window. Be sure to click through to the post to see more.
This 3D chalkboard countdown will surely make a statement and can be reused for several trips.
I love the rainbow colors and individual Disney characters on each countdown day!
Decorate your kitchen with an entire tiered tray themed with Disney countdown goodies.
Heading to Disneyland specifically? This is an adorable reusable countdown calendar.
Heading to Disney for Christmas? This is the perfect festive countdown calendar.
This adorable countdown calendar could even be personalized with your family's name.
You can countdown on your paper planner or family wall calendar with these mouse ear stickers. So cute!
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