(Image Source: https://katejohns619.wordpress.com/tag/pocahontas/)

What is it: Disney Parks do not allow visitors to wear costumes because they might be mistaken for cast members.  DisneyBound refers to the subtle replication of Disney characters and places using street clothes.  This way, no one gets in trouble, and everybody has fun.  :)

How Did it Start:  Leslie Kalbfleisch A.K.A. Leslie Kay has imitated characters using fashion from the time she was a child.  When she finally achieved her goal of visiting Disney World with her best friend, she created a Tumblr blog to document the trip.  She called it “DisneyBound” because she was literally “Disney-Bound.”  All she had to do was post a few Disney-themed outfits, and it took less than a month for Leslie to get national recognition.  DisneyBound has its own community as well as a clothing lines dedicated to making DisneyBounding easier.  The possibilities are endless!!  (Liddane)

(Image Source: http://disneybound.tumblr.com/)

DisneyBound Blog: http://disneybound.tumblr.com/

DisneyBound Clothing Line: http://www.cakeworthystore.com/collections/cw-x-db

Leo Camacho A.K.A. Leo Zombie

Instagram – https://instagram.com/mrleozombie/?hl=en

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/MrLeoZombie

Leslie Kay

Instagram – https://instagram.com/leslieakay/?hl=en

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKNavkUaDuM6FoFQPRhLhQ

Sarah Sterling A.K.A. Sarah Snitch

Instagram – https://instagram.com/sarahsnitch/?hl=en

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/imSarahSnitch

(Image Source: http://indieminded.com/2013/06/new-indie-brand-spotlight-adorkable-apparel/)

Adorkable Apparel Website – http://www.adorkableapparel.com/

Adorkable Apparel Youtube Playlist – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLXTFEmMJUQH92xAAf1ycg_MwPrXDXcvW8

Traci Hines Instagram – https://instagram.com/tracihines/

Traci Hines Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/TraciJHines

(Image Source: http://charismastartv.tumblr.com/post/93943852409/my-spinelli-disney-bound-for-my-bro)

Disney Fashion Series by Charis Lincoln A.K.A. Charisma Star – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOmMpGzTokqrnlYLnDRAk6F0eTRD1nQS2

Instagram – https://instagram.com/charismastar/?hl=en

Youtube – https://www.youtube.com/user/charismastar

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Moving on to part 2 of this post, I want to show you seven DisneyBound looks.  These are outfits I created from my own closet, no purchases necessary.

All the outfits are featured in my “Autumn DisneyBound Lookbook” video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Keep in mind this is my interpretation of seven Disney characters based on what was available in my wardrobe.  The ensembles are not perfect, but they capture the spirit of the characters.  DisneyBound is supposed to be fun, not difficult or stressful.

Jessie, “Toy Story”

(Image Source: http://www.fun.com/40-jessie-toy-story-wall-decal.html)

* * * Starts at 0:05 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Evil Queen, “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs”

(Image Source: http://mickeyandcompany.tumblr.com/post/30625563768)

* * * Starts at 1:34 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Meeko, “Pocahontas”

(Image Source: http://animated-disney-gifs.tumblr.com/post/17165426384)

* * * Starts at 3:13 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Beast, “Beauty and the Beast”

(Image Source: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Beast)

* * * Starts at 4:29 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Jack Sparrow, “Pirates of the Caribbean”

(Image Source: http://blogs.disney.com/oh-my-disney/2014/05/14/posing-tips-from-captain-jack-sparrow/)

* * * Starts at 5:47 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Queen of Hearts, “Alice in Wonderland”

(Image Source: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Queen_of_Hearts)

* * * Starts at 7:06 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

Alice, “Alice in Wonderland”

(Image Source: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/Alice)

* * * Starts at 8:46 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deEr9JoF3vI

All of my Disney-themed Youtube videos are in one playlist.  Check it out Disney lovers!  ;)

“All Things Disney” Playlist:

Disney Challenge:

Epcot & Hollywood Studios Vlog:

Animal Kingdom & Magic Kingdom Vlog:

Autumn DisneyBound Lookbook:

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Works Cited:

Liddane, Lisa. “Can’t dress up at Disneyland? Streetwear meets Disney in ‘Disneybound’ style.” ocregister.com. N.p., 6 Sept. 2014. Web. 24 Oct. 2015. http://www.ocregister.com/articles/disneybound-633983-disney-character.html.