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    Home » Blog » Disney

    22 Magical Disney Countdown Ideas

    Published: Mar 18, 2022 by Tiffany Dahle · This post may contain affiliate links

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    These adorable Disney countdown ideas are perfect for helping your family get excited for your next Disney vacation.

    A DIY laundry clip countdown calendar for Disney.

    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

    Photo Credit: oneshetwoshe.com

    Minnie & Mickey Chains

    Love this "his and hers" set of Mickey and Minnie Mouse themed countdown chains for marking the days till your next magical adventure.

    Photo Credit: suburbanwifecitylife.com

    Disney Countdown Blocks

    These colorful countdown blocks are perfect for families who visit Disney frequently and want a countdown calendar that can be reused for multiple trips.

    Photo Credit: makingtheworldcuter.com

    Disney Princess Disneyland Countdown

    From Tinkerbell to Ariel and all the princesses in between, love these adorable countdown chain for the fairy princess in your life.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.ca

    Disney World Countdown

    Use a black posterboard and easy paper squares with paper Mickey shapes to make a DIY countdown.

    Photo Credit: stressfreemickey.com

    Color Your Own

    How many variations on the Mickey shape can your family come up with??

    Photo Credit: curtrjensen.com

    Magic Band Countdown Chain

    This clever countdown chain uses the famous Magic Band shape for each chain!

    Photo Credit: disneydreamco.com

    Framed Printable

    Use a dry erase marker on the glass of a picture frame with these DIY Disney countdown printable.

    Photo Credit: www.getawaytoday.com

    Star Wars Disney Vacation Countdown

    For the Jedi Nights among us, love this Star Wars themed printable.

    Photo Credit: www.mamacheaps.com

    Disney Cruise Countdown

    Heading on a Disney cruise? This is the perfect way to count down to the trip.

    Photo Credit: mousequestpodcast.com

    Disney Monorail Countdown

    Such a fun countdown display for your fireplace mantle in the living room!

    Photo Credit: dolledupdesign.net

    DIY Printable Disney Countdown

    Another easy picture frame display idea, love this classic red, black, and white design!

    Photo Credit: disneyparks.disney.go.com

    Create-Your-Own Disney Countdown

    Disney Parks shared this custom character countdown printable where each number has a theme from a Disney character, ride, or treat.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    Up Balloon Countdown

    Use the UP house or the Disney castle to create this fun balloon paper countdown.

    Photo Credit: www.pinterest.com

    Sleeps Until Disney

    Count your sleeps instead of days! This is actually a great way for kids to count down to Disney.

    Photo Credit: celebrateeverydaywithme.com

    Disney Vacation Countdown

    This adorable paper countdown looks extra cute when displayed on a window. Be sure to click through to the post to see more.

    Photo Credit: Yellow Truck Design

    Wooden Countdown

    This 3D chalkboard countdown will surely make a statement and can be reused for several trips.

    Photo Credit: Main Street Mandy

    Disney Countdown Banner

    I love the rainbow colors and individual Disney characters on each countdown day!

    Photo Credit: Blessed Bayou

    Magical Tiered Tray

    Decorate your kitchen with an entire tiered tray themed with Disney countdown goodies.

    Photo Credit: N and N Designs

    Vintage Disneyland Countdown

    Heading to Disneyland specifically? This is an adorable reusable countdown calendar.

    Photo Credit: Pixie Cutz of Magic

    Countdown to Christmas

    Heading to Disney for Christmas? This is the perfect festive countdown calendar.

    Photo Credit: Butterberry Cream

    Mickey Flip Calendar

    This adorable countdown calendar could even be personalized with your family's name.

    Photo Credit: Danny's Planner Cuties

    Disney Countdown Planner Stickers

    You can countdown on your paper planner or family wall calendar with these mouse ear stickers. So cute!

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    • 5 Ways to Tell Kids You're Going to Disney
    • How to Make a Cute Disney Savings Jar
    • Disney Pin Trading 101
    • Should You Stay On Site or Off at Disney?
    A photo collage shows some of the best FREE Disney countdown calendar craft ideas.

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