As the year winds down, clocks tick closer to midnight on December 31st. It’s time for us to look back at the moments, moods, and memories of this year – here are my four best bounds of 2025.
Judy Hopps – Hopping My Way Through Discovery Island
This bound was a last-minute addition to the year and only happened because I booked a short December trip to Walt Disney World. The new Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde meet-and-greet at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was the perfect opportunity to meet my favorite members of the Zootopia Police Department.
Judy Hopps Bound Details:
- Light blue tank top
- Dark blue fleece jacket
- Dark blue pants
- Gray bow barrette
- Gray wristband
- Gray socks
- Grey running shoes
& - Judy Hopps Ears*
*The ears were an add-on piece that I picked up once I arrived to WDW
Both Nick and Judy noticed my bound, which made for an adorable interaction for me, the Cast Members who were there, and other guests in line; it was sweet to hear the reactions from other guests who recognized my bound and saw how Nick and Judy responded to it. This interaction was filled with cuteness and created a highlight of my year.
Elsa – But Make It Comfortable
2025 was a year where TheCB.Co stepped out of our comfort zone and participated in Expos.
From Comic Cons, Holiday Markets, Book Fairs, and more, we were traveling to numerous cities to share bounding with the world. Now, as many small business owners will tell you, Expos can be incredibly long days, so it’s important to choose clothes that are functional, comfortable, and oftentimes in layers (the temperature at Expos can fluctuate throughout the day).
Elsa Bound Details:
- White t-shirt
- White fleece jacket
- Light wash jeans
- White socks
- White running shoes
Paired with the accessories from our Ice Queen bounding box:
- 2 Snowflake hair clips
- Snowflake bangle
- Snowflake-patterned scarf
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- Snowflake Ring
This bound was one of my go-to outfits for Expos. It stood up to the rigmarole of driving to the location, moving in and out of a venue, setting up and tearing down our booth, all while still looking cute and showcasing how bounding can be added to every day. If you were one of the amazing people I met at these events, it’s likely you saw me in my Elsa bound.
Jack Skellington – The Ultimate Relaxation Bound
My years of uncomfortable Halloween costumes are over! I’m past wearing rough or scratchy fabrics to have the perfect costume. Instead, I chose bounding and created a master of freight bound.
Jack Skellington Bound Details:
- White t-shirt
- Black and white overalls
- White wristband
- Black running shoes
- Black and white hair scrunchies
- White Sunglasses
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- Nightmare Before Christmas Mickey Ears
By pulling my hair into a bun, my Pumpkin King-inspired outfit was complete, proving you can rule Halloween Town in comfort, serving spooky flair without sacrificing cozy charm.
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Toontown Mickey - Meeting An Icon At His Home
This year included my first trip to Disneyland, and having the opportunity to meet Mickey in Toontown was an experience that couldn’t be missed. Toontown quickly became one of my favorite lands and we kept revisiting it throughout our trip.
Toontown Casual Mickey Bound:
- White and black striped t-shirt
- Yellow long-sleeve zippered hoodie
- Black jacket
- Red pants
- White sunglasses
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- White shoes**
**Mickey's shoes are yellow, but I adjusted the bound based on my inventory of shoes and how many I can pack in my suitcase
When reflecting on this year, meeting Mickey and watching his reaction to my Mickey Toontown-bound (as well as the Cast Member taking the photo) is one of my best bounding memories in 2025. This moment encapsulates the magic of Disney, where a relatively small interaction has such a huge impact and creates a core memory.
These moments are why I love being a Disney Adult and why I keep coming back to their theme parks, resorts, and cruises.
2025 was a year of magic, new experiences and bounding adventures. As we prepare to ring in the new year, let’s remember this is not Cinderella’s story – when the clock strikes midnight, the carriage doesn’t have to turn back into a pumpkin.
2026 is your story, you get to write your next chapter, so let’s make it one that’s bounding with dreams, joy, and more magical memories.
Happy New Year!
~Kelly