For most little kids, few things are more exciting than getting the chance to dress up as their favorite characters for Halloween. The only thing that can make dressing up even better is when the rest of the family gets in on the fun as well. Family costumes are trendy right now, and for good reason. They're an adorable way to express a family's personality and have a little fun together. But what to choose? There are so many great options from books, movies, and television shows that families can use to inspire their trick-or-treat creations. It's honestly hard to choose. But for the parents on this list, there was really only one way to go: Disney-inspired family Halloween costumes.
At first, it may not seem like Disney and Halloween are the perfect fit. After all, Halloween is about ghosts and witches, while Disney is about magic and happily ever after. But when one really starts to think about all of the amazing characters Disney has created over the years, it's easy to see why Disney-inspired costumes are clearly the way to go. Disney offers the full range of costume types. Kids and parents can be princesses, heroes, or villains. They can be talking cowboys or big fuzzy monsters. There's no limit to the possibilities for the entire family.
This year, characters from The Incredibles are likely to be the big hit of Halloween, since the long-awaited sequel was released a few months ago. But that's far from the only Disney movie that can inspire a great costume. Click through to get inspired by the new, old, and timeless Disney hits that other families have brought to life with incredible costumes on Halloween.
'Toy Story'
The Toy Story faves are all here in these adorable costumes that bring to life Woody, Bo Peep, Buzz, Rex, Mr. Potato Head, and R.C. Even if we actually traveled to infinity and beyond, I don't think we'd ever find anything cuter!
'Nightmare Before Christmas'
Behold, the sweetest ever family representation of The Nightmare Before Christmas: Jack, Sally, and Jack Jr. Even more epic? The creator revealed on Instagram that she made her costume herself.
'Up'
These creative Up costumes are so well done, and the mom's only took a few simple items to put together. For families who are feeling extra creative, a wagon or stroller makes a great canvas for building a mini version of the iconic house.
'Wreck It Ralph'
Smash the Halloween competition with Wreck It Ralph family costumes that look easy to DIY. Bonus: this cute costume theme comes just in time for Wreck It Ralph sequel that hits theaters in November.
'The Little Mermaid'
Everyone loves a classic, and this Little Mermaid-inspired group of costumes are sure to make a splash. We love that the dad went with King Triton instead of dressing up as Prince Eric!
'Ratatouille'
A little baby or toddler mouse makes the perfect Remy for these coordinated Ratatouille costumes. Plus, the parents' costumes are super easy to throw together.
'Phineas and Ferb'
It's everyone's favorite Disney Channel cartoon in costume form! Believe it or not, these costumes are handmade. Check out the tutorial on Sugar Bee Crafts to see how it was done.
'Aladdin'
All these Aladdin-themed costumes need is a magic carpet. Too bad they don't exist in real life. But we are living for this mom's Jasmine interpretation. Genie, please make us that fierce!
'Monsters, Inc.'
Anyone who doesn't like these Monsters, Inc. costumes is, well, a monster. What's not to love about the sweet smiling faces, the ease of monster onesies, and how cute that baby looks with a little eyeball belly?
'Lilo & Stitch'
This family went all out and designed their own space ship for Stitch. Parents with a stroller in tow could copy that idea and deck out the stroller for a baby Stitch!
'Alice in Wonderland'
Have a big family and not sure how to choose a theme they can all be a part of? Alice In Wonderland has it covered with a role for literally everyone. So cute!
'Mary Poppins'
Everyone loves a classic, and *Mary Poppins-*themed family costumes are the perfect way to embody a beloved movie with things that can easily be scored from a thrift shop or that may already be in the closet.
'Hercules'
Who puts the "glad" in gladiator? Hercules and his pals, seen here in creative and cute family costumes no one else will have.
'Tangled'
Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, and Pascal come together for this delightful family get-up that's perfect for couples with a new baby. Bigger families could also work in Mother Gothel and Maximus the horse.
'Peter Pan'
Tinkerbell takes center stage (times two) in this family's take on Peter Pan. The best thing about this movie is that there are so many different characters to choose from to make these family costumes stand out.
'Frozen'
Can't wait for Frozen 2? Tell the neighborhood by trick-or-treating dressed as all the major players.
'Maleficent'
Sleeping Beauty is nice and all, but who doesn't love a villain? Give Maleficent a chance to shine and the little kids can be the fairies.
Mickey & Minnie
Dress up as the mice that started it all: Mickey and Minnie. For more kids, add Donald, Daisy, and Goofy into the mix for the whole cast of original Disney characters.
'The Emperor's New Groove'
The Emperor's New Groove is a seriously underrated Disney movie, but there's nothing underrated about these epically perfect costumes featuring Pacha, his wife, and little baby Kuzco (in llama form, of course!).
'101 Dalmatians'
The song from the movie says, "Cruella De Vil, if she doesn't scare you, no evil thing will." That seems like proof enough that this Disney classic will make for the scariest (and cutest) costumes on the block.
