Dancing with the Stars Disney100 Costumes Revealed
In celebration of 100 years of Disney magic, Dancing with the Stars delivered a dazzling lineup of performances—and even more dazzling wardrobes—on its Disney100 Night, which aired live across ABC and Disney+ on October 17, 2023. From reimagined royal gowns to sparkling tributes to animated icons, the Dancing with the Stars Disney100 costumes brought beloved characters to life with ballroom flair.
Costume designers Daniela Gschwendtner and Steven Lee offered D23 an exclusive preview of the looks, each tailored for movement, character accuracy, and theatrical wow factor. Let’s take a closer look at how these stunning styles came together.
Reimagining Disney Magic Through Ballroom Fashion
Xochitl Gomez and Val Chmerkovskiy embraced the passion of Coco with a Paso Doble to “Un Poco Loco.” Gomez wore a flamenco-style dress featuring an authentic Mexican ruffle, while Val’s costume fused mariachi inspiration with rhinestone sparkle and a teal bow tie to match.
Alyson Hannigan and Sasha Farber transformed into Beauty and the Beast‘s Lumiere and Cogsworth. Their Jazz routine required movement-friendly designs, so their costumes leaned into fashion-forward silhouettes with textured fabrics and vintage details. A mustache detail and rich brocade helped complete the look.
Harry Jowsey and Rylee Arnold delivered a Toy Story Quickstep in reimagined Woody and Bo Peep costumes. Jowsey’s denim-lycra pants mimicked jeans while allowing easy movement, and Arnold’s Palazzo pants kept the look flowing without sacrificing the character’s classic vibe.
Charity Lawson danced a Viennese Waltz inspired by The Little Mermaid. Her shimmering pants reflected mermaid scales, while partner Artem Chigvintsev wore a suit modeled after Prince Eric’s live-action look—swapping blue for gray detailing to suit the modern tone.
Dancing Princesses, Pixar Tributes, and More
Portraying Frozen 2’s Elsa, Ariana Madix wore a dress in rich raspberry and burgundy tones, styled after Elsa’s travel cape. Her partner Pasha Pashkov dressed as Elsa’s mystical voice, donning flowy chiffon to keep his movement free and ethereal.
Jason Mraz and Daniella Karagach gave us Aladdin and Jasmine in a romantic Foxtrot to “A Whole New World.” Mraz wore a long vest in lieu of a jacket, while Karagach’s Jasmine look featured signature sleeves and embellishments, reimagined with a modern twist.
Adrian Peterson brought Dumbo to life in a striped gray suit paired with a red-and-yellow tie that mirrored Dumbo’s iconic neck ruffle. His partner Britt Stewart wore a custom-dyed gray dress that captured the palette and emotion of “Baby Mine.”
Lele Pons and Brandon Armstrong performed a Rumba inspired by The Lion King. Pons wore a flowing cream dress for elegant movement, while Armstrong’s brown shirt and off-white pants nodded to animal prints without going full costume.
From Cinderella Dreams to Fantasia Flair
Mira Sorvino lived out her fairy tale dreams as Cinderella, twirling in a gown styled after the animated classic. Partner Gleb Savchenko matched her in a Prince Charming costume with blue accents to mirror her dress during their Viennese Waltz to “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes.”
The Fantasia-themed Paso Doble from Mauricio Umansky and Emma Slater blended Mickey Mouse’s robe with traditional ballroom style. Umansky wore velvet red pants and a blue sorcerer hat. Meanwhile, Slater represented the enchanted broom in a fringe-and-wood-print ensemble.
Finally, Barry Williams and Peta Murgatroyd embraced their roles as Lady and the Tramp, dancing a Jazz routine to “He’s a Tramp.” Williams wore a pinstripe suit matching Tramp’s coat color, while Murgatroyd’s hem and cuffs included faux fur details with shimmering turquoise inspired by Lady’s collar.
Final Thoughts on a Magical Night
From Jasmine’s sparkles to Lumiere’s shine, the Dancing with the Stars Disney100 costumes gave each routine the perfect amount of Disney magic. Carefully constructed to move, twirl, and dazzle under the lights, these designs paid homage to decades of storytelling in true ballroom style.
Whether inspired by princes, pets, or Pixar favorites, every costume helped turn the dance floor into a stage worthy of a centennial celebration.
