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We’ve shared a few Disney-inspired crafts in the past, and we’ve even been inspired to paint ROCKS to look like our favorite Star Wars characters. But today we’re gonna see what we can come up with on a serious BUDGET!

Whether you’re looking to pass the time this weekend or your kiddos need to come up with some crafts for their virtual summer camps, we’re getting crafty with these DIY Disney projects that should keep your budget UNDER $5.00!

DIY Disney Coloring Book

Recently we shared 25 FREE printable coloring pages, and we wanted to come up with a way to keep your new works of art organized. So we thought, why not come up with a DIY coloring book? As long as you have a hole puncher, all you need to stock up on is some yarn or twine.

And if you already have both of those materials, then this project is completely FREE!

What you’ll need:

• Coloring pages (check out these 25 FREE printable coloring pages to start!)
• A hole puncher (this is a bit more than $5 but is a reliable one if you don’t have your own)
• Yarn (we found some here on Amazon for under $5 that comes in a bunch of different color options)

Stock up on some yarn for your DIY coloring book here!

Instructions:

• Print out your coloring pages
• Stack each of the coloring pages neatly on top of each other (you can even add construction paper  pages as covers!)
• Punch three holes along one of the sides
• Tie a small piece of yarn through each of the holes

It couldn’t get any easier than that!

Take a look at these awesome coloring pages that you can print right now, for FREE!

DIY Disney Door Hanger

Since we’ve all been spending more time at home over these past several weeks, having a space to call your own is so important! Whether it’s your bedroom or a home office, claim that door with a DIY Disney door hanger! Putting a Disney spin on this project is super easy! We recently spotted cute new door hangers in Disney Springs, so we thought…let’s make our own!

What you’ll need:

• Foam door hangers (we found this 9-pack on Amazon for under $5!)
• Accessories and embellishments to fulfill your wildest dreams! This means glitter, markers, stickers, buttons, etc. The sky is the limit! (don’t want to hunt for goodies around the house? This box is more than $5 but will last you for YEARS!)

The instructions are fairly simple. Since the hangers are already made, all you need to do is decorate that door hanger to your heart’s content!

Shop for these foam door hangers here!

You could totally model different color hangers after different Disney characters! Maybe take the red hanger and make it look like Lightning McQueen! Or take that pink one from the set on Amazon and fashion it after Boo’s door in Monsters, Inc.!

Looking for more craft ideas? Learn how to make your very own scratch & sniff stickers at home here!

DIY Disney Paper Bag Puppets

We were inspired by the stunning puppets that debuted last holiday season in Animal Kingdom for this next DIY craft!

These paper bag puppets might not look EXACTLY like the polar bears and penguins wandering around the Tree of Life, but you can certainly be just as imaginative!

What you’ll need:

• Paper lunch bags (we found this ONE HUNDRED pack at Target for just $1.99!)
• Googly eyes (you can get this 52 count pack of fun colorful googly eyes at Target for $1.99)
• Any other crafting supplies you want to decorate your puppet with (markers, glitter, yarn for hair, construction paper for clothes, etc. Hey — don’t you have some left over from those door hangers? ;-D)

Re-create your favorite Disney film with the paper bag puppets and put on a puppet show! Or maybe re-enact your favorite Disney parks stage show, like Fantasmic or Finding Nemo the Musical!

Let’s look back on those incredible puppets from Animal Kingdom last holiday season here!

DIY Mickey Ears

Nothing says “Disney World” like a pair of Mickey ears or Minnie ears! These have been a classic park souvenir for years, but collecting these cuties can add up the dollars rather quickly. 

What if we were to tell you that you can MAKE your very own ears for a fraction of the cost? It’s super easy to do since you can find the ears to use as a base online for under $5.00!

What you’ll need:

• A base pair of Mickey ears (we found these for $3.99 each on Amazon!)
• Hot glue & hot glue gun 
• Any craft decorations you can imagine for decorations: yarn, fabric, beads, bows, or pom poms!

Instructions are simple: since the ears are already made, all you need to do is gather your materials and begin attaching decorations to the ears with hot glue! Make sure you don’t over-do it with the hot glue!

And be SUPER careful not to burn your fingers! Soon you’ll have a pair of ears that are entirely your own, and you won’t have to fight the crowds to score the newest pairs to hit the shelves!

Shop for these Mickey ears here!

DIY Slinky Dog Paper Link Chain

When you can’t ride Slinky Dog Dash in Hollywood Studios, you can still channel your inner Toy Story fan by creating your very own Slinky Dog paper link chain!

What you’ll need:

• Brown, white, black construction paper 
• Googly eyes
• Glue, Tape, or Stapler, and Scissors

Instructions:

• Cut out evenly-sized strips of brown construction paper. You want to make sure the strips are long enough to create a chain link. Cut out as many as you like, but aim for at least 5 or 6 links!
• Loop each of the links one at a time to create one long chain, and secure each link with some glue, tape, or a staple!
• For the face, cut out a circular piece of brown construction paper and attach it to one end of the chain. Again, make sure all the proportions are correct!
• Cut out brown, black, and white pieces of paper to make his ears, eyes, and nose! Attach with glue or with tape. For bonus points, make a green collar! Use this photo below for a reference:

Want to be even more imaginative? Your Slinky Dog doesn’t have to be brown! Use any color of the rainbow to create your very own unique paper chain link. And obviously, you can make him as long as you want. If you have enough construction paper, maybe use this as an opportunity to create a paper link countdown to your next Disney World vacation!

Missing Slinky Dog Dash? Take a virtual ride by clicking here!

Need to stock up on some supplies?

Some of these DIY projects require some basic crafting supplies that you can easily find online! If you happen to be missing any of these, or you’re currently in short supply, be sure to restock before you dive into your Disney crafting session!

Pom Poms

Pom poms are a great way to add some three-dimensional color to your crafts! We found this pack of 100 pom-poms for $4.99 on Amazon!

Add them to your Mickey ears, door hanger, or paper bag puppet!

Stock up on your pom-poms here!

Construction Paper

When it comes to arts and crafts, construction paper is a STAPLE. Elevate your paper game by having a wide assortment of colors to choose from (plus it’ll hold up better!).

Like we mentioned earlier, you can use these to create a cover for your DIY coloring book, or you can use it to create your Slinky Dog paper chain! You can grab this pack of 240 sheets at Target for just $4.99!

Grab some construction paper here!

Buttons

Buttons are a fun way to add some different dimensions and textures to your DIY creation. They would also make a unique substitution for googly eyes!

You can shop for this package that includes HUNDREDS of buttons for $9.99!

Level up your button game by shopping here!

Markers

Like construction paper, markers are an essential arts and crafts supply. It’s a super-easy way to add a pop of color to anything you’re doing, and it makes creative endeavors a breeze!

Make sure you’re fully stocked on a fresh set of markers! We spotted this 20 count of colorful Crayola markers at Target for $3.99.

Grab a new package of colorful markers here!

Hot Glue Gun

And finally, if there’s one tool we would recommend you grab before you begin crafting, it’s a hot glue gun. This one came with a lot of good reviews on Amazon, and it’s super affordable!

Whether you want to fashion a new pair of Mickey ears, or you want your new Disney door hanger to stand the test of time, a hot glue gun will be your best friend. Grab this one (it comes with 30 glue sticks!) on Amazon for $19.99.

Shop for a new hot glue gun here!

We hope these affordable DIY Disney crafts gave you some inspiration to bring some creativity to your evening or weekend plans! A trip to the craft store can QUICKLY add up, so we wanted to make sure you had plenty of options to make some crafts on a budget!

With more free time on our hands these days, we think there’s nothing better than creating something original and spending some quality time with the family!

What Disney DIY crafts have you created lately? Tell us in the comments!

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Details released for Disney Park Pass System at Walt Disney World

It’s almost time for magic as we prepare for the reopening of Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, starting July 11 with Magic Kingdom Park and Disney’s Animal Kingdom and followed July 15 by EPCOT and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’re taking a deliberate approach that includes limits on attendance and controlled guest density to align with guidance from health and government authorities on physical distancing. We’re also using technology to power creative solutions as we develop new ways for guests to visit The Most Magical Place on Earth in this unique environment.

To manage attendance during this reopening period we are introducing the new Disney Park Pass system. During this time, all guests with a ticket or Annual Pass will be required to make a reservation in advance for each park entry, using this new online tool on DisneyWorld.com.

Here are a few important details to know about this new system:

• You’ll need a My Disney Experience account, as this is where your Walt Disney World Resort plans are stored and managed.
• You’ll also need a valid theme park ticket or Annual Pass that’s linked to your My Disney Experience account.
• If you have a Disney Resort hotel reservation, be sure to link it to your My Disney Experience account beforehand, as well.

Once you’ve logged into your My Disney Experience account and linked your ticket, you’ll have access to a calendar of available reservation dates for each theme park. If you have a multi-day ticket, you will be required to make a park reservation for each date of your visit. Families and friends can link their tickets together and look to arrange theme park entries at the same time.

Please note, park reservations are limited in number and subject to availability. Availability can change until the reservation is finalized. At this time, guests will be able to select one park per day; visiting more than one park per day will be temporarily unavailable upon the reopening of the theme parks due to attendance limitations. Guests with existing tickets that include the Park Hopper Option or Park Hopper Plus Option have options available to them for ticket modifications and cancellations, and can visit DisneyWorld.com/Updates for more information. We hope to bring back the ability to visit more than one park per day soon and will continue to offer these add-ons for 2021 ticket purchases.

For Existing Ticket Holders and Annual Passholders: Beginning this week, we will reach out to existing ticket holders and Annual Passholders with more information on when they will be able to check availability to make their park reservations. We will open the Disney Park Pass system to these guests in phases, beginning with those with future Disney Resort and other select hotel stays. Later this summer, we will resume sales of 2020 tickets and Disney Resort hotel arrivals, based on availability of park reservations, while we continue to provide guests with existing tickets and Annual Passholders the opportunity to make park reservations for 2020 dates.

Planning a New Trip for Next Year: By June 28, all guests will be able to purchase new Disney Resort hotel packages and theme park tickets and make their park reservations for arrivals starting in 2021 as our phased reopening continues. Guests will be able to view park reservation availability on DisneyWorld.com prior to purchasing their tickets.

As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic – particularly now as the use of phones and apps continues to evolve. In 2021, we plan to unveil an innovative new offering as part of the My Disney Experience app that will bring features of a MagicBand to your smart devices, building on the app’s existing digital key feature. With this new offering on the horizon, we will be retiring our complimentary MagicBand distribution to Disney Resort hotel guests for new reservations with arrivals beginning Jan. 1, 2021. Disney Resort hotel guests will continue to have the option to purchase new MagicBands at a discount, and we’ll be introducing even more colors and designs featuring favorite Disney characters in the future. Guests who prefer not to purchase a discounted MagicBand will be able to use the My Disney Experience app or a Key to the World card during their visit. We will still offer MagicBands in retail locations and on shopDisney.com, and guests will be able to continue using the wearables throughout Walt Disney World Resort.

We understand these updates may change the way you plan your visits to the Walt Disney World Resort theme parks and Disney Resort hotels for the time being. We are focused on making your Walt Disney World Resort experience magical, convenient and enjoyable. To find out more information, please visit DisneyWorld.com/Updates and continue to check back with us here at the Disney Parks Blog. You can also call the Disney Reservation Center, submit questions to the Disney Parks Moms Panel or speak with your travel provider for more details.

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As many of you may know, Disney is implementing a BRAND NEW reservation system for their grand reopening and up until this point, we had VERY few details on how the system would operate.

Now, Disney World has just released ALL the details on when this new system will go live and what guests will need to do in order to get a reservation.

Beginning June 22, Disney Resort guests and other select hotel guests with valid theme park admission can make reservations. On June 26th, Annual Passholders WITHOUT a resort stay can make reservations. Then on June 28, existing ticket holders can make reservations.

These theme park reservations will be available through September 26, 2021, and will be based on your resort stay and ticket eligibility or ticket eligibility window.

How Disney’s New Reservation System Works

Step 1: Link Your Admission to Your Disney Account

Step 2: Create Your Party from your Friends and Family list

Step 3: Select a Date and Park

Step 4: Review and Confirm Your Plans

Additional Details

Disney has shared a few specific details regarding reservations. For starters, “reservations are limited and subject to availability and are not guaranteed until a reservation is finalized.”

Disney also shared information about park hopping. When the parks reopen, guests will initially be able to select ONE  park per day. Park hopping will be temporarily unavailable due to capacity limits. 

We have all the details regarding Park Hopping here. 

A reservation MUST be made EACH day of entry. That means that even if you have a multi-day ticket, you will need to make a park reservation for each day you plan to visit the parks.

Disney highly recommends “that you make your park reservation as soon as you complete your ticket purchase, as availability can change until the reservation is finalized.”

Future Disney Vacation Details

According to Disney, “If you booked a vacation package, your ticket eligibility is tied to your package travel dates. To make a park reservation for a different date, be sure to modify your vacation package dates.”

Ticket Sales and Hotel Reservations

Disney is planning to resume ticket sales and new hotel reservations later this summer.

This will all be based on the availability of park reservations.

You can read MORE about Disney resuming ticket sales and hotel bookings here.

2021 Vacation Information

Now, for those of you who have a hotel stay at a Disney Resort or other select hotel in 2021, Disney has said to “please call the Disney Reservation Center or call your travel professional beginning on June 24 to upgrade to a vacation package with tickets—and then make your theme park reservations.”

Guests looking to book a 2021 vacation will be able to do so by June 28th.

Learn MORE about booking a 2021 vacation here.

Disney World will begin its phased reopening of its theme parks on July 11th and select hotels will reopen on June 22nd. We will be reporting on all the need-to-know details, so be sure to stay tuned.

We know that all of this change can be confusing!! That’s why we will do our very best to help. If you have any questions regarding Disney World’s reopening or the new reservation system, please let us know. We will do our very best to get you all the answers you need! 

Get ALL of the details on the reservation system here!

Are you planning to snag a reservation? Let us know in the comments below. 

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When Disney World announced their plan to begin reopening on July 11th, they also announced they were pausing all hotel and ticket sales for the time being.

We know many of you have been eager to find out when you’d be able to start booking trips again, and it appears we’re closer to a solid answer.

Disney just revealed that new hotel reservations and new tickets sales will resume “later this summer.”

If you were hoping to plan a trip to reopened Disney World, you’ll still have to wait a bit. We’ll let you know as soon as Disney shares a more concrete date to begin making new bookings.

We’ll keep updating you on the latest from Disney World as we near their reopening. Check back for all the latest news and share your questions with us in the comments below.

Click HERE for Details About Disney World’s New Theme Park Pass Reservation System

Are you planning to make a reservation when sales resume? Let us know below!

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