When my vacation countdown’s in the home stretch, I want a countdown calendar that’s more exciting than a number on a smartphone app. I may not have little ones at home anymore, but that doesn’t mean I don’t want a cute way to note the passing of one less day between me and my Disney World vacation! Being a tad lazy, I’ve found a way to mark my countdown to Disney that takes little effort and results in my own ridiculous happiness. I’ll share my secret with you now for my…
Lazy Person’s Disney Countdown Calendar
You can do this on the cheap or fancy it up a bit – your choice. I’ve done it both ways, so I can show you how to do it low-budget or with a bit more of an investment – either way’s a piece of cake. Make this on your own or as a fun craft project with your kiddos.
Let’s get started. Here’s what you’ll need:
- Straws
- Paper Circles (can be made from construction paper, craft foam or pre-purchased “straw toppers”)
- Stickers or Leftover Scrapbooking Decorations
- Chalk pens or magic markers
Fancy Version:
Take an straw topper, add a Disney sticker, add a number (if you want to) for the countdown with a chalk pen. 
Keep going until you have your countdown complete and TA-DAH!!! Boom BABY! Store those straws in a cute holder and use one each day until it’s time to GO!
Budget-Friendly Version:
No need to break the bank on fancy straws and toppers – especially if you have a couple-few (as we say in these parts) kids that will each want their own collection of countdown straws. Just buy those cheap economical straws at the grocery store and use some leftover craft foam (like I did – mine was left over from making Stateroom Door Décor) or construction paper even. 
Make your own straw toppers by cutting foam or paper into circles (trace around a juice glass) then cut slits at the top and bottom of each circle. Decorate as desired and there you go!
I’m enjoying milk and cookies as I count down the days until my next Disney vacation!
What’s your favorite way to count down to Disney?