42 Disney Nails From Super Subtle to Full-Blown Designs (2024)

If there's one thing most of us can agree on, is that Disney holds a special spot in our hearts. Whether you grew up watching Toy Story and Cinderella, or developed affection for Star Wars and Maleficent later in life, the stories these characters bring to life often stay with us for years. Now, if you're also someone who loves nail art, then Disney nails are the perfect way to show your adoration for these films.

What's so great about nail designs is that you can customize them to fit your aesthetic. So, if you're someone who prefers minimalist manicures, then you'll likely love seeing The Mouse in simple nail art in more neutral colors. On that note, if you're all about maximalist nails, you can go all out with detailed nail designs and 3D add-ons.

From EmRata's moody poison apple aura nails and Cinderella-inspired iridescent polish to Halle Bailey's perfect mermaid manicure and abstract Dalmatian nails, find our favorite Disney-inspired nail designs below. This is where dreams come true.

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Frozen Nails

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Ice, ice, baby. These frosted blue tips with itsy-bitsy rhinestones are perfect for those looking to channel their inner Elsa.

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Peekaboo Mickeys

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Try out some Mickey Mouse ears that "peek" out of the corner of your nails as an accent, rather than having them take center stage.

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Under the Sea

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These are the exact nails Halle Bailey donned for the premiere of The Little Mermaid, so take a note from our new Ariel and copy her chrome aquatic nails.

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Fantasia

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These subtle Disney nails look exactly like the star-printed hat that Mickey wears in Fantasia.

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Red and Black Mickeys

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A simple Mickey Mouse mani, but make it fashion. Here, the look is practical, thanks to short, filed nails—but fun, thanks to the bold use of color.

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Dalmatian Nails

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Honor your favorite Disney pups with a spotted mani that matches their fur. It's subtle and sophisticated, but just fun and obvious enough that other fans will spot the reference. (Pun, intended.)

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Baby Yoda

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Baby Yoda nails are a cute way to pay homage to your favorite Jedi. We like the stark white nail with the design relegated to just one nail on each hand.

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Winnie the Pooh

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You and your BFF can each have your favorite character on your thumb as an accent nail. (Or, just keep them both for yourself).

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Mulan Moment

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We can't get over these pastel Mulan nails. Look how cute Cri-Kee looks peeking out from the middle finger.

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Fit For a Princess

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How perfect are these baby blue French tips? Topped with a Cinderella-esque hair bow nail art detail, it's a beautiful nod to one of Disney's original princesses.

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Mickey Pumpkin

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If you're headed to Disney for Halloween, be sure to consider this pumpkin-inspired Mickey manicure for your trip. This is a fall theme, but you could try other versions for various seasons.

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Poison Apple Nails

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Emily Ratajkowski's moody red nails are reminiscent of the poisoned apple offered to Snow White.

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Minimalist Mickey

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We love a minimalist nail look and this is about as minimalist as it gets when it comes to Disney nails. This is also one of the most DIY-friendly looks on our list, though it will still require patience to create.

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Ursula

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If you relate to Disney villains, you'll dig this Ursula-inspired nail look. And, with the help of a toothpick and ultra-thin nail brush, you might even be able to recreate it yourself.

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Ocean Life Nail Art

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These mermaid-inspired nails are a lesson in subtle, elegant nail art.

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Old School Mickey and Minnie

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We love to see one of the earlier versions of Mickey and Minnie on this pastel manicure. Here, the detail is concentrated on the middle two nails, which feature detailed portraits of the characters atop pastel-hued nails.

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Maleficent Nails

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Bring out your inner villain with these dark and twisty nails.

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Glitzy Mickey

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Whether it's for a black-tie event, a Disney-themed wedding, or New Year's Eve, these glitzy Mickey nails are a win in our book.

Cinderella Blue

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Donning this iridescent blue shimmer is the perfect way to give Cinderella's blue ball gown a nod of acknowledgment. It's subtle, fun, and fit for a princess.

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To Infinity...and Beyond!

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These cloud nails remind me of the opening scene in Toy Story where we see Andy playing with his toys against a sky-painted wall paper.

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Bambi

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These long Bambi nails are a particular fave thanks to their textured accents.

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Dalmation-inspired

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Modern French manicures are super popular right now, making this Dalmatian-spotted version a swoon-worthy addition to our list of favorite Disney nails.

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Frozen

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We love this winter-inspired Frozen manicure, which pairs patterns and colors from the hit movie with unique textures and shapes. The cold never bothered us anyway.

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Minimalist Aladdin

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This minimalist Aladdin mani is a must for anyone looking to embrace all things Jasmine, Genie, Abu, and the Magic Carpet—all without fully painting any of them.

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Pocahontas Palette

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Flit lovers will go heart-eyed over this hummingbird-inspired mani that embraces all the colors of the wind. We love how it uses Flit's coloring to encompass Pocahontas' spirit without getting super detailed with a character silhouette.

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Pink Mickeys

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These pink-themed Mickey nails are too cute. The Disney detail is so subtle, these also work for those looking for a "Hidden Mickey" vibe.

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Disney Balloon

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One of the most iconic symbols of Disney World is a translucent, Mickey-shaped balloon that is perfect to incorporate into your manicure.

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Toy Story

The fun of these nails is that the Disney reference isn't in-your-face. Instead, the design utilizes references from Toy Story, just on the tips of the nails.

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Cinderella

This design is inspired by the infamous glass slipper and the blue of Cinderella's dress. Another less-literal design, this look is all about the sparkle and color.

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Villain

These villain-inspired nails offer a little something for everyone—there's the Evil Queen, the poisoned apple, and even Captain Hook. The detail here (like the hook on the pinkie finger) is the draw here.

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Tinkerbell

This design offers a Tinkerbell detail, plus the green hue for which Peter Pan is so well-known.

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Cruella de Vil Mani

Liven things up by celebrating a villain—or, at least, an antihero—with a Cruella-inspired manicure. This one features all the hallmarks of 101 Dalmations—spots, paw prints—plus miniature portraits of the woman we all love to hate.

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Pixar-Inspired

These Pixar-inspired nails offer a different character on every nail. For further interest, the design was created using matte polish, (which allows the details to shine on their own, without the addition of a glossy overlay).

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Dot Tool Mickeys

You can easily recreate these tiny Mickeys with a nail dotting tool (or the end of a bobby pin in a pinch). And if Mickey isn't your thing, use the tool to create a different design.

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Lilo & Stitch

This Lilo & Stitch-inspired design is full of detail and bold in blue. We particularly love how each nail is different—and the shock of sparkle is such a statement.

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Neon

These neon hues take Disney magic to a funky new level. We particularly love the contrast of the matte neon color with the overlaying detailed characters.

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Encanto Nails

This nail art utilized saturated polish shades to make the details pop. You can easily customize a design like this to fit your personal favorites if you aren't all about Encanto (or don't want to have "We Don't Talk About Bruno" stuck in your head for days on end).

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Neon Tips

This look is noticeable, thanks to the neon tips, (which alternate colors on each nail). But the fun part is the hidden Mickey, situated on just one accent nail.

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Winnie The Pooh

A childhood favorite gets a grown-up makeover on these acrylic nails, with details from Winnie the Pooh. This is a style that mixes clip art and text art (we love the "hunny" reference) with portraits of the characters themselves.

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Abstract

This abstract, blue-hued set is such a fun, artistic take on Mickey-inspired. Even without the mouse heads, this look would be a fun nod to mid-century Americana.

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Colorful Characters

These nails offer a different design on each digit—from Goofy to Minnie. In addition to Disney characters, this look features fun, pop art-inspired clip art, like rainbows and smiley faces.

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Subtle Star Wars

This is the most subtle nod to Star Wars we've seen—with a different color on each tip, and a small symbol, the Rebel Alliance Starbird, signifying allegiance to The Resistance.