Your Disney Summer Starter Pack: Top 4 Disney Activities for the Whole Family
Summer is here—and with it comes the promise of family road trips, backyard adventures, movie nights, and just a little more magic in the everyday. Whether you're packing for a vacation to the most magical place on Earth or looking for ways to keep the kids (and yourself) happily engaged at home, we’ve got a Disney-themed summer starter pack that hits all the right notes.
From immersive coloring books to crowd-pleasing recipes, nostalgic music to vacation planning must-haves, these spiral-bound Disney books were made for easy summer living. Lay them flat on the counter while you cook, flip them open on the couch for a cozy coloring break, or prop them up while plunking out a Disney melody. However you use them, these books are built to be part of the fun.
If you’re looking for books to help you get started, check out our catalog here at Lay It Flat! We create spiral-bound versions of the best activity books, allowing you to lay your books flat while reading, planning, and more.
Here’s our curated list of Disney-inspired books to make your summer unforgettable.
Plan the Perfect Disney Trip
📘 Birnbaum’s 2025 Walt Disney World: The Official Vacation Guide
If a trip to Disney World is on your summer (or someday-soon) calendar, Birnbaum’s 2025 Walt Disney World is your go-to. This is the only official guidebook to Walt Disney World, and it’s packed with insider tips, sample schedules, colorful maps, honest reviews, and even coupons—over $400 worth!
What makes it even better? The spiral-bound design lays open while you highlight pages, map out your day, or debate snack spots with the family. Whether you’re a first-timer or a Disney planning pro, this guide feels like your best friend for navigating the parks with joy (and a little less stress).
Make Art Together
📘 Art of Coloring: Disney 100 Years of Wonder
Disney magic isn’t just something you watch—it’s something you create. These two coloring books bring that idea to life beautifully.
The Art of Coloring: Disney 100 Years of Wonder is a celebration of Disney’s rich visual history—think posters, theme park art, and vintage character illustrations. It’s more than a coloring book; it’s an experience that invites adults and older kids alike to slow down, add color, and rediscover joy.
📘 Disney Dreams Collection Thomas Kinkade Studios Coloring Book
Meanwhile, the Thomas Kinkade Studios Coloring Book gives you a side-by-side view of full-color Disney paintings and their blank counterparts. You get to color in dreamy scenes from The Jungle Book, Sleeping Beauty, Lady and the Tramp, and more—all inspired by the famous "Painter of Light."
This book lies flat for easy coloring on kitchen tables, patios, or road trip pit stops.
Cook Up Some Magic
📘 Disney Enchanted Recipes Cookbook
Bring a little fairy tale into the kitchen with the Disney Enchanted Recipes Cookbook. Featuring 40+ dishes inspired by beloved films like Beauty and the Beast, Ratatouille, and The Princess and the Frog, this book turns dinner prep into something worth singing about.
Think: Princess Tiana’s gumbo on a warm summer evening, Jack-Jack’s cookies for a backyard treat, or Kronk’s spinach puffs as an unexpected potluck hero, all from this cookbook!
Recipes are approachable and family-friendly, and our spiral binding means the pages won’t flip shut mid-recipe (which, let’s face it, is the real Disney magic).
Play the Soundtrack
📘 Contemporary Disney: 50 Favorite Songs (Piano-Vocal-Guitar)
Cue the nostalgia and the sing-alongs. This collection features 50 beloved Disney songs—from Let It Go to Can You Feel the Love Tonight—all arranged for piano, vocals, and guitar. It’s perfect for casual living room jam sessions, talent shows, or simply playing “Part of Your World” on repeat because your niece asked one more time.
The spiral binding makes it ideal for music stands or keyboard setups where you need the pages to remain in place. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned musician, this book is the bridge between memories and melodies.
Add a Twist
📘 Disney Villains Tarot Deck and Guidebook
Sometimes Disney summer fun means venturing to the dark side—or at least the slightly more mysterious corners of the fandom.
The Disney Villains Tarot Deck is a beautifully illustrated, fully functional tarot deck that reimagines iconic characters like Ursula, Maleficent, and Captain Hook as guides through a 78-card journey. It’s a fun and unexpected way to wind down summer nights or host a whimsical gathering with friends.
📘 The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Meanwhile, The Art of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor delivers something for the sci-fi and gaming fans in the house. This oversized art book is a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most visually stunning Star Wars games to date. With full-color concept art, creator commentary, and breathtaking spreads, it's part coffee-table book, part collector’s dream.
Why Spiral Binding Makes It Better
All the books featured here are spiral-bound by Lay It Flat, which means they stay open while you’re cooking, crafting, playing music, or flipping between park maps. No more pages snapping shut. No awkward weights to hold your place. Just stories and projects that stay where you need them.
It’s the little thing that makes a big difference, especially when you’re multitasking in summer mode.
Ready to make this summer count?
This summer, make Disney part of your everyday moments—not just the big ones. From park planning and movie nights to kitchen creations and coloring afternoons, the magic doesn’t have to stop when the credits roll.
These books are more than fun. They’re practical, engaging, and designed for real-life family use. And with Lay It Flat’s spiral-bound format, they’re made to be used, not just shelved.
Let the summer stories begin. Explore all of our spiral-bound collections and keep making fun memories with the family!
