A Disney countdown builds anticipation and excitement for the whole family! Make a DIY Countdown Calendar for your family’s next vacation.
Yes, both Disney World and Disneyland are closed right now but that doesn’t mean you can’t complete Mickey-themed crafts. In fact, crafting is a great way to experience Disney magic when you can’t be at the parks! So, grab the kids and choose your favorite Disney countdown to make at home.
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What is a Disney Countdown Calendar?
What is a vacation countdown? Like an Advent calendar or Christmas countdown, a vacation countdown provides an interactive way to count down the days to a special event.
Vacation countdowns can be themed to the beach, mountains, National Parks, big cities, or amusement parks… wherever your travel might take you! As a family of Disney fans, we have a DIY Disney countdown calendar that we’ve used leading up to our last 2 trips.
It’s an exciting day when our vacation is close enough to finally pull the Disney countdown back out!
However, my DIY countdown may not be your style or you might have different craft supplies on hand. For that reason, I’ve rounded up a list of over 15 ideas for Disney countdowns that are sure to bring Disney magic to your home!
15+ Countdown Calendars for Disney
How to Make a Disney Countdown Calendar (+ Video Tutorial)
Learn how to make a Disney Countdown Calendar for your next Disney Vacation. Watch the video tutorial and download the printable to countdown to the trip.
DIY Disney Countdown Calendar
This DIY Disney Calendar is made from a 3-D countdown box. Learn how to make this box and create your own riddles at The Heart of Deborah.
Monorail-Themed Countdown to a Walt Disney World Vacation
I love this idea from Mouse Ears Mom which uses the Disney Monorail to countdown to a Disney World vacation (free printable included!).
Disney Princess Countdown Chain
How cute is this idea from Making the World Cuter?! Let your child choose their favorite princess (or other Disney character) and make a countdown chain that matches!
Disney Vacation Countdown Craft Sticks
This Disney Vacation Countdown from Get Away Today offers daily, Disney-focused activities leading up to the trip. This makes waiting for your anticipated trip easier for everyone!
Free Disney Countdown Printables in 3 Different Styles
The Pickled Procrastinator has some really cute countdown printables. You can choose a countdown chain, a framed countdown, or a countdown to insert into a binder.
Simple Countdown to Disney Printable
This Mickey and Minnie free printable countdown calendar from Today’s Creative Ideas is cute and simple. Laminate the calendar so that it is more durable and can be used with a dry-erase marker.
Disney Countdown Blocks
Decoupage a set of Disney countdown blocks with festive scrapbook papers (even if it isn't Disney themed papers) that match your vacation highlights. For example, if you've got a Snow White fan, use yellow, blue, and red papers!
Disney MagicBand Countdown Chain
How fun is this?! Connect a chain of printable MagicBands to prep for your next Disney World Vacation.
Hidden Pictures Countdown Calendar
Complicated Mama created this countdown calendar with hidden Disney pictures for kids to color each day of the countdown. Such a creative idea!
Black and White Disney Countdown Printable
All for the Memories created a simple black and white countdown calendar for Disneyland and Disney World.
Disneyland Vacation Countdown Chain
Add Mickey and Minnie ears, like Oh She Says, to make a Disney countdown paper chain even more magical!
"Adventure is Out There" Disney Vacation Countdown
This Up inspired countdown is just darling. The Mouse for Less has the free printable to make your own "Adventure is Out There" countdown.
30 Day Disney Countdown Printable
Designs by Nicolina created two different 30-day versions of Disney Countdown printables to choose from, each featuring the infamous Mickey shape!
DIY Disney Countdown Wreath
The Savvy Mama Lifestyle went a different route and created a Disney countdown wreath. So creative! Plus, all the supplies can be found at the dollar store.
Disney Countdown Gnome
This Disney countdown from Ruffles and Rain Boots is one of the cutest I’ve seen. The no-sew Disney Countdown Gnome is adorable!
Need help planning a Disney vacation? We’ve used Magical Memories Tours and Travel for our last 3 trips. It’s a free (yes, totally free!) service and makes a Disney trip so.much.easier.
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