Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears – Earidescent Ears

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Learn how to make your own Disney World 50th Anniversary ears. These DIY earidescent Minnie Mouse ears are perfect to relive the 50th anniversary of the Disney World parks.

The Disney World 50th anniversary was in 2021, but you can still match the colors and style by making your own light up earidescent ears! You can go with the classic light up Minnie Mouse Ears, Alice in Wonderland ears, or make these festive iridescent and gold ears to match the theme.

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When was the Disney World 50th Anniversary?

The Disney World 50th Anniversary was on October 1, 2021. The celebration for the anniversary lasted 18 months at Disney World Park. It was called “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” and was celebrated in all 4 Disney World Resort parks.

Part of the celebration includes EARidescent decorations and costumes. To join in the celebration, you can make your own EARidescent ears to match the decor!

What was the theme of the Disney World 50th Anniversary?

The theme of the Disney World 50th Anniversary was called EARidescent. It’s a purple, blue, and pink iridescent fabric with gold accents. Both Daisy and Minnie wore gold bows to match their purple, blue, and pink dresses with gold trim.

Materials for the Light-Up Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears

Disney Ear Template (download it and print it for free)
2 90mm fillable plastic disc ornaments (Amazon or you can get them here). You can also get this smaller pack of 3, but then you’ll have 1 extra.
1 Set of 6.6 ft fairy lights (Amazon link)
Glue gun
Purple and Blue Iridescent Fabric (I got mine in the remnant bin at Joann’s, but you could find similar ones on Etsy)
Gold sequin fabric (Amazon link)
Headband (I use a 1 inch wide satin headband) – here are the ones I have
Satin ribbon (Amazon link)

6 Pack Fairy Lights Battery Operated Waterproof Fairy String Lights Firefly Lights LED Starry String Lights 7ft 20 LEDs Silvery Copper Wire for Wedding Party Bedroom Patio Christmas Decor Cool White

Set of 3 Clear Plastic Disc Ornaments 3.8 Inches (96 mm)

SIQUK 14 Pieces Satin Headbands 1 Inch Non-slip Ribbon Headband Black Hair Headbands DIY Satin Hard Headbands for Women Girls

ShiDianYi 3 Feet 1 Yards-Gold-Sequin Fabric, by The Yard, Sequin Fabric, Tablecloth, Linen, for Xmas Decor (Gold)

YAMA Double Face Satin Ribbon - 5/8" 25 Yards for Gift Package Wrapping,Floral Design,Hair Bow Clip Making,Crafting,Sewing,Wedding Decor, Purple

Free Printable Disney Ears Template

I created this free printable template so you can cut out the fabric for the ears and to cover the headbands. You can also download it in the shop.

When printing, be sure to print at actual size, without margins. I included a 1 inch ruler on the page to make sure it printed at the correct size.

Download the Free Light-Up Disney Ears Template

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Video Instructions to Make Classic Light Up Minnie Mouse Ears

Instructions to Make the Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears

These follow the same basic instructions to make my DIY Light Up Minnie Mouse Ears, but since the fabric is different, a few changes need to be made.

Be sure to download and print out the Disney Ear Template before starting.

Prepare the Ears

Start by breaking off the top part of each side of the plastic ornaments. Here’s where you can get them.

When you put the sides back together, you’ll see they have a gap in between.

Use a glue gun to attach 10 lights into one of the halves of an ornament. The last light should be added close to the opening. You can attach the other half of this ornament.

Then bring the wire across to the other ornament. Again, glue the next light right at the opening. Glue the down rest of the lights and bring the wire back through the opening. Attach the other half of the ornament.

Tip: Be sure to glue down the wire so it doesn’t shake. Trust me, the rattling can get very annoying when rushing to your next ride!

Fold the earidescent fabric in half and place the Disney Ear Template on top. Use scissors or a rotary cutter to cut it. Repeat it so you have four circles.

Glue the fabric onto the sides of the plastic ornaments. Be sure to keep the fabric taught so there aren’t any ripples or puckering. It’s also a good idea to place the glue around the ornament vs on top. If you place it on top, the dots of glue can show through the fabric.

After glueing each circle, trim away the excess to keep it neat.

Prepare the Headband

Fold the fabric in half and place the headband template from the Disney Ear Template along the edge. Use scissors or a rotary cutter to cut around the template.

Do not cut along the fold!

Unfold the fabric and place it upside down on the table. Place the headband on top.

Starting from the middle, glue the sides of the fabric to the bottom of the headband. Be sure to keep the fabric nice and taught.

Once you cover the headband, cut the ribbon an inch or two longer than the length of the headband. Glue it to the inside.

To make the ends clean and fit, narrow the last couple inches so it’ll fit. Then fold under the end before glueing down.

Attach the Ears

Space the covered ears on top of the headband. They should be spaced around 4.5 inches apart. As long as you use the 6.6 ft fairy lights though they ears will be perfectly spaced.

Wrap up the wires and glue them to the top of the headband. Then glue the battery pack on top, off to one side to leave room for the bow.

Be sure to glue it with the screws face up so you can change out the battery down the line.

Finish the Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears

Cut two rectangles of the gold sequin fabric.

One that is 8×11 inches and a small strip that’s around 3×1 inch.

Fold the the larger rectangle into the main part of the bow. Then use the small strip to create the ribbon around the bow. The full steps can be found on the main post to make the classic Light Up Minnie Mouse Ears.

Then glue the finished bow in front of the battery pack on top of the headband.

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And here it is all finished and lit up!

If you make Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears, I’d love to see it! Be sure to tag me on Instagram @ab.crafty.

And if you need ideas for what to pair them with, you can check out this list of what to wear to Disney World. Or if you’re the ultimate Disney fan and a college student, you should look into the Disney college program.

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Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears

Learn how to make your own Disney World 50th Anniversary ears. These light up DIY earidescent Minnie Mouse ears are perfect to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disney World parks.

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Print Pin

Project Time 30

Total Time 30

Materials

2 90mm Clear Plastic Disc Ornaments
1 set 6.6 ft Fairy Lights
Blue and Purple Iridescent Fabric
Gold Sequin Fabric
1 1 inch Satin Headband
Satin Ribbon

Equipment

Glue gun
Scissors
Disney Ears Template