The Mickey Ears are so linked to the image of Disney, that if you are at the parks, you’re bound to see plenty of shops selling the iconic headwear!

Fancy getting your hands on some Mickey Ears, but don’t know what to choose? With such a massive range it can be hard to know where to start – there are Mickey ears designed for major life events – birthdays, graduations (even weddings), plus plenty of Ears especially themed around your favourite Disney movies and characters. For an at-a-glance look at some of the hats that are available in the parks, you can check out the hats on the ‘Parks’ section of the official Disney shop online.

Still not sure which to choose? Below is our top-ten pick of Ear Hats and headbands for 2019. Let us know if you agree or disagree with our selection!

The Mouseketeer Ear Hat / Classic Minnie Mouse Bow Ear Headband

Ok, so strictly this is two different hats – but they are both the classic Ears that you associate with Disney! First up, the Mouseketeer Ear Hat, which features Mickey’s black ears on a felt skull cap. This hat is available in both child and adult sizes, and is inspired by The Mickey Mouse Club. You can even get it personalised with your name! The Minnie Mouse Ear headband features Minnie’s legendary polka dot satin bow – the perfect accessory for your Disney holiday!

Toy Story Alien Ear Hat

You’ll have an out-of-this-world time wearing this Ear hat featuring the Toy Story aliens! Watch out for the Claw if you wear it around Toy Story Land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, though! The new land opened last summer and features some fantastic Toy Story theming and rides, if you haven’t seen it already check out our Toy Story Land blog for the lowdown! With Toy Story 4 having recently made waves in the cinemas, look out for plenty of Toy Story goodies around the parks!

Mickey Mouse Floral Ear Headband

Unleash some flower power of your own with this blooming marvellous headband! This would be the perfect accessory for the summer music festival season back home, or consider wearing it to the International Flower & Garden Festival over at Epcot, an annual springtime event filled with stunning topiary displays of all your favourite Disney characters, as well as many vibrant flowers.

Birthday Ear Hat and Headband

Celebrate your birthday in style with a day at the Disney parks, with either of these fun birthday headwear options! OK, so again, you have two choices here – but it’s hard to pick a favourite between them. The headband features colourful sequins and a yummy looking cake, while the Ear Hat is topped with a classic party hat! Either way, if you wear one of these, the rest of the park’s guests will know it’s your special day as well!

Made with Magic Ear Hat and Headband

Be a part of the action with these special accessories, including headbands and Ear Hats that come to life as the sun goes down across the parks. Programmed to change colours and flash to the music, this is a little Disney magic you won’t want to miss! Head to Fantasmic at Hollywood Studios, Happily Ever After and Once Upon a Time at Magic Kingdom, and Rivers of Light at Animal Kingdom to see them light up! You can even stroll through the pavilions of the World Showcase at Epcot – your ears will light up with the colours of each country’s flag!

Chewbacca Ear Hat

Immerse yourself in the Star Wars universe with this furry Chewbacca Ear hat, the perfect accessory for your trip to the Black Spire Outpost in Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. We looked in more detail at what the highly-anticipated new land, which opens on 29th August, has to offer in a previous blog. It promises to be a new favourite amongst Star Wars fans! If that isn’t enough Star Wars fun for you – the BB-8 Ear hat (which doesn’t quite make our top ten) is also worth checking out!

Donald Duck Upside Down Headband

So, not strictly a pair of ears, but we couldn’t leave the Donald Duck Upside Down Headband off the list! This hilarious headband features Donald’s legs and fluffy tail and are a great addition to the Ears line-up. We wonder how many other ‘upside down’ characters will emerge as headbands over time?

Mickey and Minnie Mouse Americana Ear Headband

This headband is part of a special designer range (more on that later) and as such has a limited release and a slightly higher price tag to match. Designed by Harveys, the family-run Southern Californian business which is well-known for their bag designs, the headband features patriotic red, white and blue styling which is perfect for the Independence Day celebrations across the parks!

Minnie Mouse Cinderella Castle Ear Headbands

You’ll feel just like a Disney princess when wearing this sparkly headband adorned with silver sequins and a rhinestone Cinderella Castle, you will definitely be sprinkling a touch of Disney magic wherever you go!

The Lion King Ear headband

Be the Pride of the park in this headband which is inspired by The Lion King. Take a look especially at the quirky Simba charm at the centre of the bow and the Hakuna Matata embroidery on the side of the band! Don’t forget to catch the new live-action film at the cinema – and look out for special Lion King merchandise around the parks to celebrate its release!

As you can see there are plenty of Ear Hats and Ear headbands to suit everyone! Throughout the next year Disney is introducing a range of special Ears designed by celebrities, designers and artists – but you’ll have to be quick to snap them up as they won’t be around for long! As we mentioned, bag designer Harveys have already released their take on a patriotic Mickey and Minnie theme, but which other hats are due in the park?

This summer, expect to see fashion designer Betsey Johnson’s puffed pink Ear headband with a black and white polka dot bow, as well as designer Josh Agle’s take on an Ear Hat. Featuring scenes from Magic Kingdom’s Enchanted Tiki Room attraction, this is a bright and colourful addition to anyone’s collection. Another design that you will see around the parks in the summer is by the artist Noah Elias, who takes cues from classic Mickey cartoons for his monochrome Ear Hat. Other designs to check out come from Alex and Ani, Kim Irvine and from Star Wars voice actress Ashley Eckstein, who has created a design for Her Universe.

Looking further ahead to autumn, supermodel Heidi Klum has designed a particularly sparkly headband, covered in glittering crystals, while illustrator Jerrod Maruyama has given a bit of a hipster vibe to his Ear Hat! Other autumnal treats come from design team The Blonds, Coach, and Loungefly. Next year designs will be added from wedding dress designer Vera Wang, Joe Rohde, Cupcakes and Cashmere, Kevin Rafferty, Karlie Kloss and John Coulter – keep an eye on the Disney website for more information.

All of these Ear hats are available at outlets all around the parks and Disney Springs, though it’s worth checking out which hats are available in each area – with so many to choose from, it’ll be hard to just pick one design! Don’t forget, you can even have your hat personalised over at The Chapeau on Main Street in Magic Kingdom, or Disney’s Wonderful World of Memories in Disney Springs!

Which Ear Hats or headbands are you most keen to wear? We’d love to hear your thoughts on this fun Disney merchandise, so get in touch and let us know! If you haven’t booked your Walt Disney World tickets yet, check out the great deals on our website!