The Best Disney Bath Toys for Tub-Time Fun: Princesses, Cars & More

Little Mermaid Disney bath toys in soapy water

If you have kids, you know that bathtime can either be a fun-filled activity or a serious struggle. And no matter how you view baths in your household, they are a necessary part of every kid’s hygiene routine. 

You know what makes bathtime better? Toys. Yep, throwing a bunch of toys in the water can keep kids entertained while you scrub-a-dub-dub. So, we’re rounding up our favorite Disney bath toys that will make those soaks and suds extra magical. 

Choosing Disney Bath Toys: Things to Consider

There’s not a ton of research and thought that needs to go into selecting bath toys — it’s a pretty straightforward process. But it’s important to keep safety, age appropriateness, and your kids’ interests in mind when narrowing everything down. Here are a couple of things to consider:

Keep Safety Top of Mind

Just because a Disney character bath toy is cute does not mean it is safe for your child. Before buying, read up on the materials and manufacturing processes and pay attention to the recommended age range. Look for toys that are BPA-free and mold resistant. Make sure you watch for little parts or pieces — such as screws or batteries — that could dislodge and present a danger to your little ones. 

Consider Sensory Exploration and Cognitive Development   

Bath toys don’t have to just provide a distraction from the dreaded shampoo rinsing. They can also be great for sensory and cognitive development. Bathtime is a sensory experience for young babies and children, so research how the bath toys interact with the water or opt for ones with unique textures so that babies can have fun exploring. 

Other types of toys, like ones that float or move on top of the water can help babies with tracking and ones that involve pouring water from buckets may benefit cognitive skills.

Think About Cleaning and Storage

Ultimately, you don’t want your kids’ bath toys to create more chaos and work for you at the end of the (very long) day. We recommend toys that are easy to clean — like ones without tons of ridges or crevices — and ones that won’t take up a ton of space when your kids aren’t using them. Bathroom storage is at a premium and excessively large toys probably aren’t worth the purchase if you can’t easily tuck them away.   

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Best Disney Bath Toys: Overall Top Choices

If you are looking for high-quality Disney-inspired toys for the bath, you can’t go wrong with any of the below choices. My kids — ages 14 months and 3 years — have used and enjoyed most of these, and I can attest that they’ve made a big difference in our own bathtime routines. 

Disney Store Official Bath Sets 

Price: $19.99 – $24.99

Mickey and Friends Disney bath toy set

If you are looking to ramp up your Disney bath-toy collection, it’s hard to beat these 5-piece bath sets. They are available in different Disney character sets including Cars, Disney Princesses, Frozen, Little Mermaid, Toy Story, Mickey and Friends, and more. The toys are mold resistant, made from a durable, high-quality plastic, and a good size for little hands. They also come with a very cool Disney bath toys bucket that offers both a container for playtime and storage. These sets cover your bases and kids will enjoy them for several years. 

Green Toys Mickey Mouse Linking Boats

Price: $17.92

Mickey Mouse boat bath toys for kids

We adore these Disney bath linking boats from the brand Green Toys because they offer so many different ways to play. The cabins and characters on the boat are interchangeable and can be used to pour and strain water through different holes. These fun, floating boats feature MIckey, Minnie, and Donald. They can be linked together to form a boat train — which older kids really enjoy. They are made in the USA from recycled plastic and they are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.   

The First Years Mickey Mouse Shoot & Store Bath Toy

Price: $8.79

Mickey Mouse bath basketball set

This affordable Disney bath toy combines two things that my boys love — Mickey Mouse and basketball. It’s a simple, interactive bath toy offers a suction-cup net basket that is decorated with a super-cute Mickey Mouse design. You can place this anywhere in the bath or shower and encourage your kids to throw the plastic balls into the basket and score! This set comes with three balls that float in the water. While this is a very cute bath toy, it isn’t the strongest or sturdiest. If your kids are a little crazy or rough, this may not be the right toy for them. But you can’t beat the fun for this price! 

Best Disney Princess Bath Toys

If your little girl (or boy) is obsessed with castles and fairy tales, then Disney princess bath toys are the way to go. And luckily, there are plenty of fun options to give bathtime the royal treatment. Here are our favorite picks. 

Disney Princess Bath Time Books

Price: $10.00

Disney Princess bath toy book

Books and bathtime don’t normally go hand-in-hand, but this Disney Princess-themed bath book set is perfect for kids who want a sudsy story. It offers a 6-page waterproof bath book and 6 suction-cup princess bath figurines including Cinderella, Belle, Ariel, Snow White and more! The set comes with a mesh bag and are made from quick-drying material for mess-free cleanup. 

SwimWays Disney Frozen Diving Toys

Price: $11.99

Frozen Disney bath toys

These Frozen-themed diving toys that feature Princess Elsa, Princes Anna and everyone’s favorite snowman Olaf also double as great Disney bath toys. They are an ideal option if your littles love to pretend play in far-off lands — even while in the tub. These toys are designed to sink to the bottom of the water in swimming pools, but they can be thrown and retrieved by smaller kids while in the bath, too. This is a nice set because they grow with your kids. That means one day, your older kiddos may be diving for them at your favorite Disney Resort pools! 

Playmobil Junior Ariel’s Shell Shower

Price: $19.99

Disney Little Mermaid bath toy set

Go under the sea with Ariel and Flounder with this adorable, interactive set made by Playmobile. It features a suction cup that easily sticks to glass shower enclosures or tiles. Little hands can experiment pouring water by scooping it into the cup and pouring it into the shell. It also comes with a small Flounder figure and a starfish for good measure. We like this option for tiny princess-obsessed tots — around 1 year old — who are just starting to understand that bathtime can be fun!

Disney Princess Finger Puppet Bath Toy Set

Price: $11.66

Disney Princess finger puppet bath toys

Put the Disney princess power into your own kid’s hands — literally. These cute little finger puppets are waterproof and made out of latex-free plastic that is surprisingly durable. The finger-hole openings are small enough for little hands, but large enough to prevent mold growth. You can also easily get a bottle brush or small silicon brush inside for easy cleaning. These are a great size for babies and young toddlers because they are big enough to prevent a choking hazard. Characters in the Princess set include Ariel, Belle, Cinderella, Aurora, and Jasmine. 

Best Disney Cars Bath Toys

If your children like the speed and action of Disney’s Cars franchise, then these fun and engaging bath toys should zoom into your life (and your tub). Here are a few of our winning Cars-themed favorites that make bathtime a blast. 

Disney ​​Pixar Cars Official Bath Set

Price: $24.99

Disney Cars bath toy set

Yep, we’re placing these Disney Store Official bath toy sets on our list one more time. But this is for the Cars-themed bucket. And really, you just can’t go wrong with it. The set comes with five waterproof Cars characters including Mater, Sheriff, Red, and more. These bath toys are a really good size for parking on the ledge of the tub or having your little one hold them in their hands and race them around. We really like the Disney Official sets because the character likeness of the toys is spot on. You can’t beat these bath buddies! 

Disney Pixar Cars Hydro Wheels Bath Toys

Price: $22.99+

Disney Cars Hydrowheels bath toys

The price of these Disney Cars bath toys are not cheap, and that’s because they seem to be difficult to find these days. But my kids are both big fans of the Hydro Wheels toys. The most popular Cars characters — including Mater, King, Sheriff, and more — are all available if you scour the web. They are safe to use in the tub and are actually designed to race on top of the water, just by pulling back on a hard surface and letting go in the tub. We’ll admit…the whole racing on water thing isn’t flawlessly executed, but Cars fans will still have a really fun time with these in the tub. 

Disney Cars Inflatable Safety Spout Cover

Price: $5.99

Disney Cars spout cover for bath

Okay, so this isn’t necessarily a toy — I get it. But this list is all about making bathtime more fun, enjoyable, and safe. So, we absolutely adore this inflatable safety spout cover. If you have a rambunctious toddler who flings themselves all over the tub, you understand why and how this bath accessory is useful. This provides a little bit of Cars-themed protection against the rough edges and hard surface of most bathtub spigots. Is it the most durable thing in the world? No. Does it get the job done at an affordable price point? Absolutely. Just make sure to read over the size and specs to make sure it will fit on your bathtub spout before purchasing.  

Other Splashy Character Favorites: Moana, Nemo & More

Characters like Mickey Mouse, the princesses, and Pixar’s Cars are all iconic, but Disney has plenty of other amazing and memorable movies and personas that kids adore. Make bathtime a breeze with these other great Disney water toys.

Playmobile Junior Moana Boat

Price: $24.99

Disney Moana bath toy

If you are looking for Moana bath toys, we really like this option from (again) Playmobile Junior’s Aqua line. Like the Ariel toy above, this Moana bath set is made with BPA-free, plant-based plastics. The size is appropriate for even the littlest fans of this franchise, with an age range of 1-4 years old. This toy offers both Moana and Hei Hei the rooster, along with Moana’s boat, three colorful floating flowers, and a jug that can scoop and pour,. The flowers even connect to the jug to make little squirter toys. It’s a high-quality and multi-use set that makes a great Moana-inspired gift for littles.  

Finding Dory Nemo Bath Toys Set

Price: $20.17

Disney Finding Nemo bath toy set

There are a lot of Finding Nemo bath toys out there. It makes sense — Nemo and Dory are some of Disney’s most popular fish! But this cute set is surprisingly well made and available at a decent price. It includes 7 fishy friends and a shark-themed net that provides interactive fun as kids try to scoop up the toys. We also appreciate the dry bag for storage. Better yet, these Nemo bath toys don’t have any holes. That means you don’t have to stress about mold growing inside them.  

Star Wars Baby Yoda Kids Loofah Set

Price: $14.99

Baby Yoda Star Wars Loofah

If your little one is finding The Force early in life, keeping up with hygiene is key. After all, you can’t protect the whole galaxy from the Dark Side if you’re dirty. Enter this Baby Yoda loofah. Yep…you didn’t know you needed one, but now you do. You’re welcome. In all seriousness, the cleaning part of bathtime can be tedious and met with plenty of ear-piercing protesting. But throw some soap on a Baby Yoda scrubber and suddenly everything is way more fun. For this price, you get two loofahs and you’re supporting a family-run company. You can’t go wrong. 

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Deidre Grieves is a Philadelphia-based writer, editor, and the founder of DisneyTourist.com. She spent her childhood taking family trips to Disney World and is now sharing those experiences and creating new memories with her two young sons.