Anyone and everyone can buy a Disney princess costume for Halloween, but if you want to be original, you have to think outside the box a bit. There are plenty of ways to tweak a costume to put your own twist on the original designs. Here are some ideas to get you started:
Individual Costumes
Darla from “Finding Nemo”
Secondary characters are always an interesting way to go and as far as secondary characters go few are scarier than Darla from Finding Nemo.
Russell From “UP”
Just imagine going trick or treating as Russel from Up. Every time someone opens the door you can quote the movie and say, “Good Afternoon. My name is Russell. And I’m a Wilderness Explorer in tribe 54, sweat lodge 12. Are you in need of any assistance today, sir?
The Pixar Lamp
You can get even more obscure and creative by using well-known Disney objects like the Pixar lamp. While you’re at it, think of some other Pixar short’s characters.
Ariel from “The Little Mermaid”
Another way to get around using the same costumes as everyone else, is by tweaking the style and personality of the character. You can make them into a hipster, steampunk, zombie, or anything out of their normal personality.
Couple Costumes
Kronk and Ezma from “Emperor’s New Groove”
If you’re looking for interesting ideas for couples costumes, why not try Kronk and Ezma from Emperor’s New Groove? After all, it is Halloween and Ezma is “scary beyond all reason.” Also if people refuse to give you candy because you’re too old to trick or treat, you can always plot to “turn them into a flea, a harmless little flea . . .”
Lilo and Stitch from “Lilo and Stitch”
Why not give people a taste of warm weather and sunshine by dressing up as Lilo and Stich? You can also make a Lilo’s doll scrubs or carry around a pickle jar with spoons decorated to look like your friends.
“Wreck It Ralph”
What better way to celebrate Halloween than to dress up as characters from a game called Sugar Rush? Wreck-It-Ralph and Fix-It-Felix are also a great choice for those who are into video games.
PNK Sorority from “Monsters University”
If you’re in a sorority and are looking for an idea for you and your sisters to dress up as, why not choose the PNK sorority girls from Monsters University? This way you can show your unity and still be unique at the same time.
Quailman, Skeeter and Pattie from “Doug”
This costume is one to make some think to figure out who you are. It’s Quailman, Skeeter and Pattie from Disney’s Doug.
The Hitchhiking Ghosts from the “Haunted Mansion”
Don’t forget to use the theme parks as inspiration as well. You can try being a “grim grinning ghost” and play tricks on your friends all night.