When it comes to dressing up for Halloween [1], you can never go wrong with a Disney costume [2]. While there have certainly been some incredible movies and TV shows to get inspiration from this year [3], why not take your outfit a step further by impersonating some of the best characters from the Disney Channel? And since all of our beloved shows and movies are getting rebooted now [4], it seems like the perfect time to wear a nostalgic costume this year! From TV shows like Lizzie McGuire [5] to movies like High School Musical [6], these looks are sure to make you and your friends feel like a Disney-obsessed tween again.
— Additional reporting by Haley Lyndes
Lilo From Lilo & Stitch: The Series
- What to wear: A red dress with a white palm-leaf print or a red Hawaiian shirt — don't forget the black flip flops!
- How to act: Channel your troublemaking side by doing adventurous things that'd make your friends heads turn. Just make sure to be careful, we're not telling you to commit a crime or anything.
Cory From Cory in the House
- What to wear: Cory often kept it simple with big T-shirts, cargo pants, and shoes to match his shirt (duh).
- How to act: Anything to earn a buck, you do it! Carry around cash with you and savor it with your life.
London From The Suite Life of Zack & Cody
- What to wear: Anything flashy, fancy, and totally hip! London loved to dress in stylish and brightly colored outfits.
- How to act: Like your sh*t doesn't stink, if you will. London was a total diva on the show, but we loved her for it!
Todd From Alley Cats Strike
- What to wear: A bowling outfit, preferably a red and black one.
- How to act: Popular and determined, like you're going to win "The Mighty Apple" bowling competition.
Piper From The Color of Friendship
- What to wear: This film came out right at the brink of the 2000s, so Piper wore a lot of '90s outfits like mom jeans, sweaters, and collared shirts.
- How to act: Determined, like you're not about to take any BS! Piper's character endured a lot during this film, including racism.
Tia and Tamera From Sister Sister
- What to wear: Wow, wow, wow — Tia and Tamera were the epitome of '90s fashion in their denim shorts, denim vests, plaid tights, and plaid hats.
- How to act: Grab your BFF and act as total opposites! Tia is academic and wise beyond her years while Tamera is impulsive and outgoing — which one will you be?
Chad Danforth From High School Musical
- What to wear: So that your outfit doesn't look exactly like Troy's, go for red track pants and a matching t-shirt. Accessorize your outfit with your most prized possession — a basketball.
- How to act: Like a total jock. Shout "What team?" at your teammates when you walk by.
Gabriella Montez From High School Musical
- What to wear: A simple red dress with your hair done in loose curls.
- How to act: Sweet and bubbly, like the typical girl next door.
Troy Bolton From High School Musical
- What to wear: Show off your school spirit by donning a red basketball uniform.
- How to act: Try to keep your head in the game, but also be sure to hit the right notes.
Sharpay Evans From High School Musical
- What to wear: Pink everything with a blond wig.
- How to act: Absolutely fabulous. Bop your way to the top.
The Cheetah Girls
- What to wear: Find something absolutely cheetah-licious for your crew, but be sure to add your own personal flare to each of your outfits.
- How to act: Like you're "Amigas, Cheetahs, friends for life."
Marnie From Halloweentown
- What to wear: A t-shirt, jeans, and a red velvet robe. Don't forget Merlin's talisman so you can save Halloweentown [8]!
- How to act: Like a 13-year-old who just found out she's a witch. You're obsessed with the supernatural, and know that being normal is "vastly overrated."
Mal From Descendants
- What to wear: A purple wig is a must. You should also rock some purple jeans with a funky green and purple leather jacket.
- How to act: Rotten to the core.
Carlos From Descendants
- What to wear: Spray the tips of your hair white, and don a red and white jacket, black and white pants, and a black shirt.
- How to act: Afraid of dogs.
Evie From Descendants
- What to wear: Aside from a blue wig, you should also wear a blue cape, black leggings, a matching miniskirt, and a blue crown.
- How to act: Like a spoiled little princess.
Jay From Descendants
- What to wear: You'll need a multicolored leather vest, jeans, fingerless black gloves, a maroon beanie, and a black wig.
- How to act: Like a dirty rotten scoundrel.
Zenon From Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
- What to wear: To perfect that space look, you'll need pink leggings, a matching Under Amour shirt, a blue miniskirt, a matching vest, and black sneakers. You should also put small Slinkies over your pigtails.
- How to act: Like you're out of this world . . . literally. Casually refer to everyday items as "stellar" and shout out "zedis lapedis!" whenever you get excited.
Camp Rock
- What to wear: For Mitchie, wear a maroon long-sleeve shirt, skinny jeans, and suede boots. For Shane, don a black tee, jeans, and black Converse. For Jason, wear a white long-sleeve shirt, a gray vest, jeans, black boots, and a scarf. For Nate, dress in a flannel shirt, jeans, and black Converse.
- How to act: Like you rock! The world's in your pocket and you know it.
Hannah Montana
- What to wear: A sequined top, flared jeans, a skinny scarf, a leather jacket, and cowboy boots. Hide your identity by wearing your signature blond wig.
- How to act: Like a superstar whose hair is full of secrets.
Kim Possible
- What to wear: A black long-sleeve crop top, green cargo pants, black sneakers, matching gloves, and a long red wig.
- How to act: Like you're unstoppable. If your phone rings, answer by saying "What's the sitch?"
The Famous Jett Jackson
- What to wear: Dress in black from head to toe.
- How to act: Like a teenage boy who plays a secret agent on TV.
Lizzie McGuire
- What to wear: Pair a printed top with some casual pants and wear your hair in a funky style that just screams early '00s. Don't forget to accessorize with a statement necklace and a cute headband.
- How to act: Completely clumsy and prone to embarrassing situations.
That's So Raven
- What to wear: Think boho. Wear a flowing top, flared jeans, and a colorful flower in your hair.
- How to act: Super sassy. At random moments, open your eyes wide like you're getting a vision.
Phineas and Ferb
- What to wear: For Phineas, you'll need an orange and white striped tee, blue shorts, matching Converse, and an orange wig. For Ferb, you'll need a white button-down, purple high-waisted pants, black Converse, and a green wig.
- How to act: You're just two best friends that tend to get into some wacky scenarios. Phineas should start every conversation with, "Ferb, I know what we're gonna do today!" while Ferb should say nothing at all.
Alex Russo From Wizards of Waverly Place
- What to wear: The wackier the outfit, the better. Think bright colors and big graphic designs. Hide your wand in one of your boots.
- How to act: Sarcastic and kind of lazy.
Penny Proud From The Proud Family
- What to wear: A white button-down, a fuchsia cardigan, a maroon skirt, and matching sneakers. Tie your hair in pigtails.
- How to act: Like the most responsible friend in the group.
Disney Channel Halloween Costumes
