How to Bring Disney on Your Family Beach Vacation
Updated March 16, 2023
Originally published July 1, 2021
Picture this: The sun is shining, the skies are blue, and you’re gearing up for the perfect family vacation. The only thing that could make it better is an extra touch of Disney. Whether your favorite beach is on the coast, at a lake or at a Disney destination—like Disney’s Vero Beach Resort or Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa in Ko Olina, Hawai‘i—you can add a dash of pixie dust to your getaway with these fun ideas. Cardmembers, as you plan and pack for your ideal family vacation, remember to use your Disney® Visa® Credit Card at shopDisney.com to save 10% on select Disney-themed beach essentials.0
Make a splash with Disney swimwear and accessories
Take style inspiration from Ariel or prepare to set sail with Moana in the coolest Character-themed swimwear and accessories fit for the entire family. Show off your fandom with bags, sandals, swim goggles and other accessories to complete the look.
Catch some rays on a Disney beach towel
When it’s time for a siesta, slather on that SPF and relax on a Disney beach towel. Use your Cardmember savings to tote the towel that best expresses your personality—or take it a step further and pick personalized towels with your name or nickname.0 A custom towel could help you hang onto the memory of your family vacation and look back on it for years to come.
Collect seashells like Moana
Seashells are like a gift from the ocean. Channel your inner Moana and spend an afternoon collecting beautiful varieties. Line them up to create a path, fashion them into fun necklaces and jewelry, or save them as a souvenir for friends and family back home.
Bring a Disney play set for outdoor fun
The beach is the perfect place to stay active, even while on family vacation. Your favorite sports and activities can be even better by the water when you play catch with a mini ball, cool off with a water blaster or illuminate the beach with a light up bubble wand.
Build a sandcastle like Lilo and Stitch
Play pretend and become as adventurous as Lilo and Stitch for the day. Frolic in the waves of your very own “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride,” build a fortress from sand or burrow like hermit crabs. Just be sure to watch out for Captain Gantu.
Dive for treasure like Ariel
Grab some goggles and a snorkel and look below to get an up-close view of the enchanting world under the sea. Channel your inner mermaid and see if you can spot fish like Flounder, crabs like Sebastian and maybe even an octopus like Ursula.
Every vacation day is better with a dose of Disney. As you get into the spirit of some beloved Characters and gather ideas for your family vacation, head over to shopDisney.com or visit your nearest Disney Outlet to stock up on everything you need and save 10% on select purchases with your Disney Visa Card.0