Popular Disney Halloween Costumes & The Movies That Inspired Them
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
October 9, 2026
Find Disney Halloween costume inspiration on Disney+ for solo, pair, and group ideas, with official options for kids and adults at Disney Store
Halloween is a chance to step into the stories you love, from the playful world ofToy Story to adventures from a galaxy far, far away. Explore Halloween costumes inspired by Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars characters. Discover the movies behind these fan-favorite Disney character costumes, plan a Disney+ family movie night for more inspiration, and shop official at Disney Store.
How To Choose A Disney Halloween Costume
Shopping for yourself? First, decide how big of a transformation you want to create. A full costume makes an instant impression, while a few recognizable accessories can bring a character-inspired outfit together lickety-split. If the whole household is joining in, pick a story with enough distinct characters to give everyone their own personality to embody.
When choosing a child’s costume, start with their (or your) favorite character and use Disney Store details to confirm the perfect size and accessories. For babies, choose a costume designed for infants and review the description before ordering.
To get more inspiration before or after deciding which costume to buy, make a Disney+ family movie night part of the Halloween fun. Revisit beloved films, look for signature outfits, and gather character inspiration for your next costume by watching them in action.
Here are some of the most popular Disney Halloween costumes characters and the movies that inspired them. We’ll share links to shop and links to add the titles to your Watchlist for double the fun!
Toy Story Costumes
Bring the fun of Andy’s toy box to Halloween with costumes inspired by Pixar’s Toy Story franchise. A Buzz Lightyear costume brings space ranger flair, while a Woody costume captures classic cowboy style. Team them up for a memorable pair, or welcome Jessie into the group to round out your Toy Story crew.
Costume Inspiration From Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story
Woody is used to being the favorite until Buzz Lightyear crash-lands in Andy’s bedroom and shakes up the pecking order. As Woody and Buzz realize they need each other, their rivalry evolves into an unexpected alliance, adding heart to their cowboy-versus-space-ranger contrast.
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About The Costumes
Woody’s yellow checked shirt, cow-print vest, and red bandana capture his Wild West roots, and Buzz Lightyear’s inflatable white, green, and purple suit recreates his toy-box counterpart’s bold shape and colorful chest controls. Expand the group with Jessie’s cowgirl style, adding more personality to the trick-or-treating adventure.
Shop For Kids Toy Story Costumes On Disney Store
Shop For Adult Toy Story Costumes On Disney Store
Disney Princess Costumes
Bring storybook magic to Halloween with costumes inspired by Disney Princesses. The Snow White costume is a classic fairy tale choice, and pairing it with a friend or relative dressed as the Evil Queen brings the world of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs to life on Halloween.
Costume Inspiration From Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
After consulting her Magic Mirror, the Evil Queen’s jealousy sends Snow White into the forest, where she finds shelter with seven dwarfs. The Queen later returns in disguise, armed with a poisoned apple and a plan to defeat Snow White.
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About The Costumes
Disney Princess costumes draw on the colors and details that make each character’s outfit distinctive. Snow White’s blue bodice, yellow skirt, and red-accented puff sleeves echo the animated classic, while Belle’s golden gown features a gathered skirt and rose details. Rapunzel’s pink-and-purple dress adds another storybook style, with puff sleeves and decorative gold trim.
Shop For Kids Disney Princess Costumes On Disney Store
Shop For Adult Disney Princess Costumes On Disney Store
Frozen Costumes
Bring a little Arendelle magic to Halloween with Frozen costumes inspired by its royal sisters. An Elsa costume captures her signature icy sparkle, while an Anna costume is a natural companion for a sibling or friend.
Costume Inspiration From Frozen
Elsa can create ice and snow, but her powers are difficult to control. When Elsa’s magic traps Arendelle in an eternal winter, Anna sets out to find her sister and restore summer. Kristoff and Sven join the journey, and Olaf keeps everyone’s spirits up, even when the forecast looks unfriendly.
About The Costumes
Frozen costumes get their inspiration from Anna and Elsa’s outfits in Frozen. Elsa’s icy blue dress, shimmering sequins, and sheer snowflake-patterned cape echo her snow-and-ice magic. Anna’s costume includes a blue skirt, a dark top with floral decorations, and a shiny pink cape. With their instantly recognizable outfits, the sisters are a classic costume duo for siblings or friends.
Shop For Kids Frozen Costumes On Disney Store
Shop For Adult Frozen Costumes On Disney Store
Moana Costumes
A Moana costume channels her adventurous wayfinder spirit for Halloween. Take inspiration from her ocean adventure and show your style.
Costume Inspiration From Moana
In Moana 2, a call from her wayfinding ancestors sends Moana on a new voyage with Maui and an unexpected crew. Their adventure takes them into dangerous, long-lost waters, offering plenty of inspiration for a Halloween costume. The 2026 live-action reimagining of Moana revisits her first journey, while Moana 2 is available on Disney+ for a costume-planning rewatch.
About The Costumes
Moana costumes draw on the layered patterns and colors of her animated adventures. The dress takes inspiration from her master wayfinder outfit in Moana 2, pairing a cream-colored patterned bodice with a red layered skirt. Decorative trim, tassels, and a fringed hem give the outfit texture and movement.
Shop For Kids Moana Costumes On Disney Store
Star Wars Costumes
Bring a galaxy far, far away to Halloween with Star Wars costumes inspired by The Mandalorian and Grogu, perfect for your own Clan of Two. For more galactic inspiration, channel your inner Sith Lord with a Darth Vader costume, or add a Stormtrooper sidekick to show your allegiance to the Empire.
Costume Inspiration From Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu
The Empire may have fallen, but Imperial warlords are still causing trouble across the galaxy. The New Republic calls on legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu to help. The contrast between the armored protector and his tiny apprentice makes them a brilliant Halloween pairing.
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About Mandalorian & Grogu Costumes
The Mandalorian’s beskar-inspired silver helmet and armor contrast with brown layers, a cape, and a belt to create a perfect bounty hunter costume. More Mandalorian and Grogu options at Disney Store, like an adorable Grogu costume or ears, bring your Halloween Clan of Two together.
Shop For Kids Star Wars Costumes On Disney Store
Costume Inspiration From Darth Vader in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back
Darth Vader serves the Emperor as a powerful Sith Lord, seeking to crush the Rebel Alliance. In Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back, his pursuit of Luke Skywalker leads to a confrontation in Cloud City. His unmistakable voice and armor make his character a recognizable source of Halloween costume inspiration.
Add Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back to Watchlist
About Star Wars Costumes
Dressing up as a Star Wars character for Halloween lets you imagine the Force is strong in you, too. Darth Vader’s black mask, cape, and chest-panel details capture the Sith Lord’s imposing appearance. For a bigger Imperial group costume, Stormtrooper costumes will do the trick
Shop For Kids Star Wars Costumes On Disney Store
More Halloween Movies & Shows To Stream On Disney+
Memorable characters often have details that stay with us. Revisiting their stories can reveal the small touches to bring into a costume, from their accessories to a signature pose.
For lighter scares, Halloween for the Family offers gentle picks to stream. If you’re looking for more costume inspiration, our iconic Halloween characters guide brings the season’s biggest personalities together.
Now all that’s left is to choose a costume and practice being your character. Happy haunting!
