What to Use

When it comes to the magic of Disney, it’s hard not to compare to the magic of a holiday. In our plussing house, we lean into that feeling and prepare for our Disney adventure by celebrating and decorating like celebrating a holiday.

But where to start with decorating for a Disney celebration?

Some homes have already gone all out to decorate their homes Disney-themed all the time.

We try to mimic decorating themes that we use for other holidays. You can see the other ideas in our Decorating for Disney pages, but decorating for Disney can be as easy or complex as you are willing to make it.

Tip #1- Use What You've Got

We find that we already have a lot of Disney themed toys and kids items. You can use all theses items by featuring them in your home.

Tip #2- Absence makes the heart grow fonder.

It would be hard to put away those favorite Disney items until the next celebration or trip, but we have also found that if you quietly sneak away the Disney related items a month or so before you decorate, having those items return all at the same time for your celebration, makes it all the more magical.

Tip#3- Easy Decorations

There are so many options for Disney art that decorating can be easy. We try to replace regular items with a Disney replacement to avoid new holes in the wall or excess clutter.

Disney framed artwork or items to display as 3d art can be as easy or expensive as you want it to be. A $100 framed piece of Disney art can be just as special as a dollar store framed coloring sheet. (might be even more special as years go by!) A displayed Disney statue or piece of memorabilia can be substituted for a Disney character toy or stuffed animal.

Tip #4- Birthday Decorations

If you are willing to spend some money to get the special treatment, Disney can get expensive. But, you can also purchase Disney Birthday decorations that will be just as magical for a fraction of the price.

Tip #5- Online Shopping

There are a lot of unique pieces that can make a big impact on your decorations. Throw blankets, rugs, posters, and dishes can make your celebration decorating feel complete. The ShopDisney store is great but there are a lot of easy to find options across the web. Don’t forget about Etsy and eBay for unique and custom made options.