Cartoon Costumes
Whether you're looking for ideas for Halloween or for your next cosplay event, these animated character costume ideas are sure to please. From classic characters like Mickey Mouse and Bugs Bunny, to more modern favorites like Elsa from Frozen and SpongeBob SquarePants, there's something for everyone on this list. So take a look and see which one speaks to you - it's sure to be a fun and festive way to celebrate the spooky season!
Rick Prime (Rick and Morty) Costume
Rick Prime costume swaps the familiar cream lab coat for a dark navy stand-collar moto jacket over a maroon shirt, with dark pants, buckled boots and a thigh holster strap — same spiky blue-white hair as Rick Sanchez, colder everything else.
Diego Márquez (Go, Diego, Go!) Costume
Diego Márquez's Go, Diego, Go! costume is a light blue t-shirt, a cream animal-rescue vest, blue cargo shorts, white socks, gray hiking shoes, a blue-and-yellow watch and an orange Rescue Pack worn across the chest.
Pinocchio (Shrek) Costume
Pinocchio’s costume from Shrek is a yellow cone-shaped hat, a white shirt with thin blue pinstripes and gold buttons, white suspenders, royal blue shorts, red loafers, and his signature long wooden nose.
Queen Lillian (Shrek 2) Costume
Queen Lillian's costume is a rose-pink medieval gown with puffed sleeves and a cream neckline, a small gold crown, a blonde swept-back low bun, and berry velvet flats.
Dash Costume (The Incredibles)
A Dash costume is a red long-sleeved supersuit with black gloves, boot-tops and hip panel, a thin gold belt, and the Incredibles' black-and-gold I emblem on the chest, finished with a black eye mask and Dash's spiky blonde hair.
King Candy (Wreck-It Ralph) Costume
King Candy costume is a gold ball-tipped crown, a bald wig with grey side tufts, a purple velvet tailcoat over a white shirt, an oversized red bow tie, white ruffled cuffs, gold shorts, goldenrod tights, and a red-and-white candy cane — the foppish royal disguise Turbo wears to rule Sugar Rush.
Jack-Jack Parr (The Incredibles) Costume
A Jack-Jack costume is a solid red baby jumpsuit with black cuffs, black bootie feet and a black eye mask — the supersuit the Parrs' youngest wears for his shapeshifting, laser-eyed, multiplying reveal in Incredibles 2.
Randall Boggs Costume from Monsters, Inc.
A Randall Boggs costume is a purple scaly bodysuit with mottled dark-purple spots, a long curling tail, clawed purple gloves, purple monster feet, and a sharp-toothed grin — the sneaky chameleon-lizard villain from Monsters, Inc.
Yoshikage Kira (JoJo's Bizarre Adventure) Costume
Yoshikage Kira's costume is a lavender suit over a green striped shirt, a black tie printed with gold cat-eared skulls, brown loafers and a swept-back blonde wig.
Super Why (Super Why!) Costume
A Super Why costume is a green bodysuit with a navy cape, green eye mask, gold belt, navy forearm bands and navy sneakers, worn by Whyatt Beanstalk, the leader of PBS Kids' Super Readers.
Toph Beifong Costume
Toph Beifong's costume is a cream sleeveless wrap top with a dark green obi sash, loose sage-green wide-leg pants, bare feet, and dark hair pulled back with a green headband and two side buns.
Caillou Costume
Caillou's costume is a bright yellow short-sleeve polo shirt, blue shorts, yellow socks, red sneakers, and a completely bald head — the one detail that makes or breaks the look.
Ernesto de la Cruz (Coco) Costume
An Ernesto de la Cruz costume is a black mariachi charro suit with a silver-trimmed sombrero, a white ruffled shirt, a silver bow tie, and his ornate white guitar — worn plain for his living stage persona, or with skull-painted skeleton makeup for his Land of the Dead reveal.
Darkwing Duck Costume
Darkwing Duck's costume is a purple double-breasted coat buttoned over a turquoise cravat, a wide-brim purple fedora pulled low, a purple domino mask, a flowing purple cape, white gloves, and his signature gas gun.
Queen Iduna (Frozen 2) Costume
Queen Iduna's costume is a lavender high-collar top under a dark plum bodice dress, a fringed burgundy shawl with embroidered panels, and dark brown hair in a braided crown updo.
Sven Costume from Frozen (Kristoff's Reindeer)
Sven costume from Frozen: a tan reindeer onesie with a cream chest and muzzle, tall branching antlers, and hoof gloves and boots for Kristoff's loyal reindeer companion.
Maui (Moana) Costume
A Maui costume is a full-body Polynesian tattoo print, a green ti-leaf skirt, a bone tooth necklace, a big curly black wig, and his giant fish hook prop — this guide covers a full-size adult/cosplay build and a separate kids' version.
Abu (Aladdin) Costume
Abu's costume from Aladdin is a reddish-brown monkey onesie with a tan face and belly, a small burgundy vest, and a red fez hat with gold trim.
Prince Phillip (Sleeping Beauty) Costume
Prince Phillip costume from Disney's Sleeping Beauty: a burgundy tunic with a black belt, wine-red tights, black knee-high boots, a red cape, and a red feathered cap, carrying the Sword of Truth and the Shield of Virtue.
Tamatoa (Moana) Costume
A Tamatoa costume is a teal shell backpack piled with gold coins and gems, a deep purple hoodie, ragged crab claw gloves, a crab eye-stalk headband, and crooked yellow teeth for Moana's glam villain.
Lotso (Toy Story 3) Costume
Lotso's costume is a raspberry-pink bear jumpsuit with a cream belly and muzzle, paw mitts, shoe covers, and a wooden cane — and it's genuinely scented like strawberries.
Alice in Wonderland Costume: Blue Dress and Apron (Disney Alice)
The classic Alice in Wonderland costume from Disney's 1951 film is a cornflower-blue puff-sleeve dress with a blue collar and white apron, white tights, black Mary Jane shoes, a long blonde wig and a black bow headband. Includes the dress, an adult Alice costume and a 2010 blue gown look.
Minnie Mouse Costume and Polka Dot Dress (Disney)
Minnie Mouse's costume is a red dress with white polka dots and a white collar, a matching polka dot bow, black mouse ears, white gloves, black tights and yellow shoes.
Daisy Duck Costume (Disney)
A Daisy Duck costume is a lavender puff-sleeve blouse, a fluffy white tutu for her feathers, yellow tights, pink heels, white gloves, a teal bangle, a big pink bow and a duck bill.
Cinderella Costume and Blue Ball Gown Dress (Disney)
Cinderella's costume is a pale blue satin ball gown dress with puffed sleeves, long white gloves, a black ribbon choker, a blonde updo with a blue headband, and clear glass slipper heels.
Goomi (Minions & Monsters) Costume
Goomi's Minions & Monsters costume is a bright green body and head with tentacles around the mouth, worn under a loose light gray robe, with big bare green feet and a magic spell book.
Blaze Manoukian (Toy Story 5) Costume
Blaze Manoukian's Toy Story 5 costume is a gray tee with coral sleeves, cuffed dark denim shorts, a brown belt with a big oval buckle, purple flower-embroidered cowboy boots, a horseshoe necklace and big black curls.
Mordecai's Costume from Regular Show
Mordecai's costume can be DIY-ed with a blue shirt, bird feathers, leggings, and blue hair dye.
Foghorn Leghorn's Costume from Looney Tunes
Rock the Foghorn Leghorn costume look with this chicken or rooster hoodie and the yellow chicken feet slipper!
Dragon's Costume from Shrek
You can do the dragon's costume by wearing a red dragon onesie or scale dress then add a dragon mask and wings to the look.
Aku's Costume from Samurai Jack
Aku costume is a demon or akuma mask and an all-black gown.
Donkey (Shrek) Costume
Donkey’s costume is a donkey-inspired shirt, straight-fit gray jeans with a gray donkey tail attached at the back, dark brown sneakers, and a donkey mask.
Lightning McQueen Costume
Lightning McQueen’s costume is a Lightning McQueen-themed pajama set, red and white sneakers, a red racing cap, fingerless sports gloves, a Lightning McQueen 3D disguise, and sunglasses.
Lilo and Stitch (& Angel) Couple Costume
Lilo’s costume is very laid-back. When she’s not in her hula class, she wears a red hibiscus-patterned dress and slip-ons. Stitch is a furry, blue alien.
Nani Pelekai Costume
Nani Pelekai’s costume is a scoop neck fitted orange crop shirt with a red heart patch on the chest, stretchy blue denim shorts, white crew socks, and brown boots.
Buzz Lightyear Costume
Buzz Lightyear’s costume is a Buzz Lightyear jumpsuit with foam sleeve cuffs and a chest piece, white sneakers, white gloves, a Buzz Lightyear light-up helmet, and a Buzz Lightyear jet pack.
Chowder Costume
Chowder’s costume is a purple long-sleeved tunic dress with pink details, purple shoes, a two-eared purple beanie, and purple face paint.
Jiminy Cricket Costume
Jiminy Cricket’s costume is a yellow scarf, a red vest, brown pants, a black tailcoat, and a blue top hat. He is also known for bringing along a red umbrella.
Judge Claude Frollo Costume
Judge Claude Frollo’s costume is black robes with purple details, a white collared top, and a large purple and red headpiece.
Nibbler Costume from Futurama
Nibbler’s costume is a black onesie, yellow shoes, a white diaper, a red cape, fake fangs, and use EVA foam to create his third eye.