How to Make a Mouseketeer Costume

Want to make a family Halloween costume? Learn how to make a Mouseketeer costume for Halloween or a family trip to Disney!

Looking for a family Halloween costume with a vintage flair? Disney fans (and anyone nostalgic for the days of variety television) will appreciate this easy set of Mouseketeer costumes for the whole family. With this tutorial, you’ll be able to make vintage-style Mickey Mouse Club costumes in no time.  

Mickey Mouse Club Costumes

Mouseketeer costumes are a great option as a family or group Halloween costume idea – especially if you are headed to Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party at Walt Disney World!

Are you familiar with this event? Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is a special ticketed event which includes trick-or-treating at the Magic Kingdom and exclusive shows. Costumes – for kids and adults – are a highlight of the party. We went several years ago and weren’t going to miss out on that component of the evening!

We wanted to wear something handmade, under the condition that it is cool and comfortable. After all, it’s Florida and HOT. A few friends (and Disney experts) gave suggestions. In fact, I can’t take credit for the idea; my friend Mandy suggested the Mouseketeers, and I loved it!

Want more ideas for Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party? Check out over 20 Disney Costume Ideas that are perfect for warm Florida nights spent trekking through a theme park.

Our little guy is a Mickey Mouse Clubhouse fan. The theme song to the show includes spelling M-I-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U-S-E… just like the original Mickey Mouse Club. So, it was a perfect choice for a family Halloween costume at Disney. 

The Disney World cast members really liked the Mouseketeer costumes. I’d imagine that the nostalgic theme resonated with the cast members. 

How to Make a Mouseketeer Costume

Supplies Needed

• white t-shirts (men | women | kids)
• white onesies
• adult mouse ears
• child mouse ears
• velcro dots
• glue dots (flat | pop-up)
• cardstock (red | white)
• rub-on transfer letters
• iron-on transfer letters
• vintage Mickey png image (for personal use)

Instructions

1. Cut a circle from red cardstock. Determine the circle diameter based on the shirt (adult – 7.5″, child – 6″, baby/toddler – 4.5″).
2. Cut a circle from white cardstock. The diameter should be 2″ less than the red circle.
3. Rub on letters to spell “Mickey Mouse Club” on the red circle.
4. Attach the white circle to the red circle with pop-up glue dots for dimension.
5. Download the Mickey png image and print it onto white cardstock. 
6. Cut out the vintage Mickey face. 
7. Attach the Mickey image to the white circle with regular, flat glue dots.
8. Secure the Mouseketeer logo to the white t-shirt with velcro dots.
9. Use iron-on transfer letters to add names to the shirts (follow the package directions).

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How To Make A Mouseketeer Costume

Yield: 1

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Active Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Difficulty: Easy

Want to make a family Halloween costume? Learn how to make a Mouseketeer costume for Halloween or a family trip to Disney!

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Materials

White T-Shirts

• Onesie
• Men's T-Shirt
• Women's T-Shirt
• Child's T-Shirt

Cardstock

• White
• Red

Mouse Ears

• Adult 
• Child

• Iron-On Transfer Letters
• Rub-On Transfer Letters
• Velcro Dots
• Vintage Mickey Graphic (PNG file)

Glue Dots

• Pop-Up Glue Dots
• Flat Glue Dots

Tools

• Scissors
• Circle Cutter (Optional)
• Self-Healing Mat (Optional)
• Printer

Instructions

1. Cut a circle from red cardstock. Determine the circle diameter based on the shirt (adult – 7.5″, child – 6″, baby/toddler – 4.5″).
2. Cut a circle from white cardstock. The diameter should be 2″ less than the red circle.
3. Rub-on letters to spell "Mickey Mouse Club" on the red circle.
4. Attach the white circle to the red circle with pop-up dots for dimension.
5. Download the vintage Mickey Mouse png file and print it on white cardstock.
6. Use scissors to cut out the vintage Mickey Mouse image.
7. Attach the Mickey Mouse face to the white circle with flat glue dots.
8. Steps 1-7 complete the Mouseketeer logo.
9. Secure the Mouseketeer logo to the white t-shirt with velcro dots.
10. Iron-on black letters to the t-shirt, spelling out the individual's name.

Notes

This tutorial is for a single t-shirt. However, if you are making Family or Group Costumes, you'll get the biggest bang for your buck on supplies. The cardstock, iron-on transfers, etc. will be suitable for multiple t-shirts.

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