Gift ideas to help you share the wonder of Disney this Christmas

A collection of Disney-themed cards, decor and gifts to help you share Disney magic this Christmas season.

There’s no denying it—Disney just hits different at Christmas.

The magic, joy and wonder we associate with the holidays are the same feelings so many of us get when we watch our favorite Disney movie, listen to our favorite Disney music, step onto our favorite attraction at a Disney park or watch the fireworks over the castle for the first (or hundredth) time.

No matter your age, Disney can add a little magic to just about everything. And at the holidays, when everything feels a little more magical anyway? It’s a match made in the Magic Kingdom.

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So if you’re looking for more ways to make your Christmas even merrier through the wonder of Disney please stand clear of the doors, keep your hands and feet inside the ride vehicle at all times and read on.

Why does Disney feel so special at Christmas?  

From nostalgia to wonder to cherished family traditions, there are lots of reasons Disney feels special around Christmas. And understanding them can help us lean into the magic even more.

  • Childhood memories: The more we connect with our inner child, the more magical the holiday season feels. And what better way than remembering with the stories, songs and characters that made your childhood feel magical?
  • Family traditions: For so many of us, Disney already plays a role in our holiday celebrations. My family has never been to Disney World over the holidays, but we do have several ornaments from our Disney adventures that we hang on our tree every year. Instant nostalgia boost.
  • Comfort and joy: Magic. Joy. Hope. Wishing on a star. Almost every emotion we associate with Christmas we also associate with Disney. The two just go together.
  • Together time: More reasons to spend time with the people you love is always a good thing around the holidays. Disney has a way of bringing people together across generations that just feels right at Christmas.

What Disney Christmas gifts should I give?  

A collection of Disney-themed products, including: a pair of matching glass orb ornaments that look like Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse ears; a decorative pillow that looks like Mickey Mouse's head and face, with a Christmas gingerbread and sweets motif; a pair of socks with illustrations of Mickey Mouse on the cuffs; a pair of magnetic plushies in the shape of Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse; a picture frame with a gray border and a black Mickey Mouse ears silhouette print; and a Christmas card with a wooden front shaped like Mickey Mouse wearing a Santa hat, and can stand on display.

 

If you have a Disney lover in your life (or if you are one yourself), a Disney-themed Christmas gift is a great way to add a little extra magic to their holiday. Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Disney Christmas gifts for adults. If you have adult Disney fans on your Christmas shopping list, leaning into nostalgia is always a good way to go. Find a gift related to their favorite movie (like this one from Monsters, Inc.) or give them a way to remember their favorite memories with a gift like this Dumbo ornament.
  • Disney Christmas gifts for kids. This one is pretty simple—if you have a kid in your life who loves a certain Disney character, they will love any gift with that character on it. (And we’ve got lots of great Disney gift options to get you started.)
  • Disney Christmas gifts for collectors. For the Disney fan in your life, finding a way to add to their collection is a great way to show them you know them. Any Disney gift could be great for this.
  • Disney Christmas gifts connected to favorite characters. We all have our favorite Disney characters. (Mine is Kronk from The Emperor’s New Groove, thanks for asking.) There are so many to choose from—Disney Princesses, Mickey and friends, Lilo and Stitch, Winnie the Pooh and don’t forget Star WarsTM and Marvel (both also Disney!). No matter who you’re buying for, finding them a gift that’s connected to a character they love is a guaranteed way to bring some extra joy.

How do I start a Disney Christmas ornament collection?  

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One easy way to make Disney a part of your holiday celebration is to start a Disney Christmas ornament collection. As your collection grows over the years, so will the feelings of wonder and nostalgia you get every time you hang them on the tree.

Here are a few ways to make Disney ornament collecting easy and fun:

  • Start an annual Disney Christmas ornament tradition. Add to your ornament collection each year with a Disney ornament. It could be one Disney collectible ornament the family chooses together or an ornament for each member of the family. Your ornament collection will naturally grow each year, and you’ll have memories to look back on as you hang each ornament on the tree.
  • Create custom Disney Christmas ornaments. Take your Disney ornament gifting up a notch by buying a personalized ornament, specially made for the person receiving it.
  • Use Disney Christmas ornaments to commemorate milestones. If something special happened in your family this past year, find a Disney ornament to commemorate it. Find an ornament that celebrates a favorite memory from your family trip. Or get even more creative—Did someone finish swimming lessons? Get a new pet? Grow in their skills as an artist? There’s a Disney ornament for just about everything, if you know where to look. (Hint: it’s here.)
  • Lean into Disney music. What better way to add more Disney to the holidays than to lean into Disney music? Disney music ornaments can play your favorite Disney songs anytime, so a nostalgia boost is never more than a button-press away.
  • Make decorating the tree a family event. Seeing the Disney ornaments on your tree throughout the season is special. But nothing beats taking them out of the box for the first time each year and experiencing the rush of memories that comes with it. So make it a family event, complete with Disney music and, if possible, hot cocoa with Mickey-shaped marshmallows.

How do I make Disney Christmas gifts feel more amazing?  

You’ve got the perfect Disney Christmas gift. But this is Disney we’re talking about—there’s no going halfway. If you want to make the experience even more exciting for the person receiving your gifts, we can help.

  • Add a Disney greeting card. If you’re already giving a Disney Christmas gift, take the experience to the next level by adding a Disney greeting card as well. Signature Disney Christmas cards, which they’ll want to keep and even display, take it up even a notch further.
  • Use Disney wrapping paper. What better way to present your Disney Christmas gift than by wrapping it up in even more Disney? We have great Disney gift wrap options to get you started, and if you need a few general gift-wrapping tips, we’ve got you covered.
  • Make the presentation pop! Don’t just hand them the gift—bring Disney into the whole gifting experience. Pull out a quote from their favorite movie to hint at what might be inside the gift. Grab your phone and play some Disney music in the background. Lean into the wonder and create an environment that will make the gift feel even more magical.

How do I incorporate Disney into my holiday decorating?  

A collection of Disney-themed gift product with a Christmas gingerbread or sweets theme, with patterns that reference Disney characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Stitch; products include a tea towel; a ceramic mug; a clear drinking glass with a pattern applied to it; a covered mug with a lid shaped like Mickey Mouse ears; a fleece blanket with a Christmas sweets pattern; and a pair of socks with a similar Christmas gingerbread and sweets pattern.

 

The Disney holiday vibes don’t have to be restricted to gifts under the tree or ornaments hanging on it. Here are a few ideas for how to add touches of Disney wonder throughout your home at the holidays.

  • Have an all-Disney Christmas tree. We’ve already talked about Disney ornaments. But if your collection has grown big enough, why not create an all-Disney tree? Max out the Disney nostalgia by grouping all your ornaments together on one tree and top it off with a Disney tree topper.
  • Add some wonder to your mantel. Use your favorite Disney holiday décor to make your fireplace extra festive by creating a Disney mantel display. Any Disney decorations can work for this—even ornaments!
  • Take your kids’ rooms up a notch. Waking up to some Disney wonder each morning is a great way for kids to feel immersed in the excitement of the season. This article offers tips on how to decorate kids’ rooms to create an experience that captures their imagination, and you can add Disney elements to take it to the next level.
  • Disney in the kitchen. Make every moment of food preparation just a little bit more fun by incorporating Disney kitchen products into your space.

How do I create Disney-inspired holiday traditions?  

One of the best ways to make Disney a part of every Christmas season is to have an annual tradition that has Disney built right in. Here are some ideas to get you started.

  • Disney movie nights. Pick your favorite Disney movie (holiday-related or not), put on your coziest Disney clothes and snuggle up on the couch for a Disney movie night. Make it a tradition to watch the same movie every year. Or, even better, make it a tradition on the same night each week to spread the wonder all through the season. (While you’re at it, here are some tips to take all your Christmas movie nights to the next level.)
  • Disney Christmas countdowns. Use Disney as a way to count down to Christmas. Make a list of 25 Disney-related activities that take a short amount of time—watching a clip from a favorite Disney movie or singing along to a favorite Disney song, for example. Do one each day to help your family mark the days before Christmas.
  • Share Disney stories. Spend some time reflecting as a family on your own favorite Disney memories. What’s the first Disney movie you remember watching? What’s your favorite memory related to Disney? What makes Disney special to you?

 

No matter how you choose to share the wonder of Disney during the holidays, one thing is for sure—when Disney and Christmas come together, joy just naturally happens. We hope this article has given you some helpful ideas on how to make the wonder and excitement even more real in your home this holiday season.