As the holiday get-togethers with friends and family have started to wind down, today feels like the perfect time to stroll down memory lane and revisit some of the memorable bounds from this year. Here are my five favorite bounds of 2024.
Lookout Cay Daisy - Bound Details:
- Tan sunhat with blue trim and blue bow
- Royal blue swimsuit with white piping
- Electric blue shrug
- Coral skirt
- Yellow, coral, orange, and sky-blue fabric bracelets
- White sunglasses
In August, my hubby and I visited Disney Cruise Line's (DCL) newest private Bahamian destination of Lookout Cay at Lighthouse Point. With the new island came new outfits for the classic Disney characters, and I LOVED seeing Daisy's bright and colorful dress–it inspired the bond I wore while we spent the day exploring Lookout Cay.
I included this bound in this list because it's the one I was most nervous about (it involved walking around in my swimsuit). Yet, in the end, I impressed myself by not letting the nervousness stop me, and I'm glad I did it.
Cruise Donald - Bound Details:
- White and red striped shirt
- White skort
- White wristband
- Navy bow barrette
- Navy bow barrette clipped on shirt
- White sunglasses
If there were two words to describe this bound, it would be pure energy! Inspired by Donald's cruise outfit, I found myself bursting with enthusiasm as I roamed around the ship. The color blocks are based on a traditional nautical style, and I felt comfortable being in this bound everywhere I went on the ship.
Fozzie Bear – Bound Details:
- White scarf with pink polka dots
- Brown blouse
- Brown, tan, and black plaid skirt
- Black suspenders
- White wristband
Channeling my favorite funny bear, I enjoyed my time at Disney's Hollywood Studios by adding smiles and more than a few chuckles to the day.
In November, when the news broke that Muppet Vision 3D will be closing permanently and making way for a New Monster's Inc themed land, this bound became even more important to me. I'm happy to have the memories from that day as I bounded around the park inspired by what could be said as a less popular character, but one that I personally have always liked.
Sorcerer Mickey – Bound Details:
- Red dress
- Navy bow barrette
- Navy bow barrette clipped on the dress
- Gold chain belt
I loved this bound so much that I packed it on multiple trips. I originally wore it to dinner at Animator's Palate on the Disney Magic and then packed it again for a day in the parks at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Seeing Minnie and Mickey's reactions to my bound at Red Carpet Dreams was adorable! They both recognized my inspiration right away and made for very cute memories.
Last but not least,
Rapunzel: A Tower Princess - Bound Details:
- Light purple blouse
- Pink cardigan
- Pink pants
- Purple running shoes
Paired with the accessories from our Tower Princess bounding box
- Chameleon Ring
- Lantern Scarf
&
- Frying Pan Necklace
This bound was my favorite from 2024 because it was so versatile. From spending a day in Magic Kingdom, attending trivia nights with friends at a local pizzeria, and working some of my hometown holiday Markets, this bound was my go-to pick for 2024. I was comfortable, and each time I bounded with these pieces, I took the opportunity to embrace this princess's passion for leaving her tower to pursue her dreams.
2024 was a year of new experiences, and as I look back, I'm thankful for all of them; each adventure was an opportunity to learn something new.
From the memories that make us smile, the bounds that inspire, and the dreams that keep us moving forward, this year's story sets the stage for the next chapter, bound to be more magical in 2025.
~Kelly