Disney World 50th Anniversary Ears – Earidescent Ears
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Daniela Kretchmer
- Updated: Oct 27, 2023
- Accessory, Disney, Nerdy Craft
Learn how to make your own Disney World 50th Anniversary ears. These DIY earidescent Minnie Mouse ears are perfect to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Disney World parks.
If you’re going to Disney World for the 50th Anniversary or simply want to celebrate, make 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 is the Disney World 50th Anniversary?
The Disney World 50th Anniversary is on October 1, 2021. The celebration for the anniversary will last 18 months at Disney World Park. It’s being called “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” and is being 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's the theme of the Disney World 50th Anniversary?
The theme of the Disney World 50th Anniversary is called EARidescent. It’s a purple, blue, and pink iridescent fabric with gold accents.
Both Daisy and Minnie are wearing gold bows to match their purple, blue, and pink dresses with gold trim. You can shop the official Disney World 50th Anniversary merchandise on ShopDisney.com. Or you can go the DIY route and make your own 50th Anniversary ears!
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)
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.
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
Instructions
Prepare the Ears
- Break off the top part of each side of the plastic ornaments.2 90mm Clear Plastic Disc Ornaments
- Glue 10 lights into one of the halves of an ornament. The last light should be added close to the opening.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.1 set 6.6 ft Fairy Lights
- Fold the iridescent 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.Blue and Purple Iridescent Fabric
- Glue the fabric onto the sides of the plastic ornaments.After glueing each circle, trim away the excess to keep it neat.
Prepare the Headband
- Fold the fabric in half and cut around the headband template from the Disney Ear Template along the fold.1 1 inch Satin Headband
- Unfold the fabric and place it upside down on the table. Place the headband on top.Glue the sides of the fabric to the inside of the headband.
- Cut the ribbon an inch or two longer than the length of the headband. Glue it to the inside.Satin Ribbon
Attach the Ears
- Space the covered ears on top of the headband and glue them to the headband.
- 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.
Finish the 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.Gold Sequin Fabric
- 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.
Notes
Download the free Minnie Mouse ears template to easily cut the fabric and make the headband.
Daniela Kretchmer
Daniela is a lifelong crafter who loves to share her passion for crafting. Through classes or learning on her own, she likes to say she'll do pretty much any craft aside from scrapbooking. Her current personal obsessions include garden crafts, felting, and spinning yarn.
