Disney Reading Challenge 2026

One of the challenges I am going to be embarking on in 2026 is the Disney Reading Challenge, which I found on Instagram and is run by @readingforthethrill, @mandy_w87, and @hayleyqreads.It looks to be an interesting challenge, and one that I am sure I will be able to complete.

This challenge has 40 prompts across ten Disney categories, plus 4 bonus prompts with their own category, which are:

• 𝘗𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴
• 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘰𝘦𝘴
• 𝘍𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘴
• 𝘚𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘴
• 𝘗𝘪𝘹𝘢𝘳 𝘗𝘢𝘭𝘴
• 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴
• 𝘔𝘢𝘨𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘖𝘣𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘴
• 𝘝𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴
• 𝘚𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘚𝘪𝘹
• 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘴

And the bonus category is Disney Babies. Like most challenges, it will run from the 1^st of January to the 31^st of December 2026, and can be completed in any order. I will be trying to use one different book per prompt as well. I will be aiming to fill these prompts with books I already have and books that come through for review, as I do with all my challenges each year. I found the templates on the hosts’ Instagram pages.

Disney Princesses:

Snow White (A book including found family):

Jasmine (A book with a flying or travelling theme):

Merida (A book with a red cover):

Aurora (a book you read in bed):

Disney Heroes:

Hercules (a book featuring literal or emotional strength):

Judy Hopps (a book with a mystery to solve):

Bolt (a book with a character who works in TV/Film or entertainment):

Wall-E (a book you read digitally):

Furry Friends:

Simba (a book about family or responsibility):

Cheshire Cat (a book with a clever or mischievous character):

Bambi (a book with a character who overcomes loss):

Abu (a book that stole your heart):

Sassy Sidekicks:

Mushu (a book where honour or reputation plays a huge role):

Genie (a book you’ve wished for in 2026):

Cogsworth (a book including time in the title):

Flounder (a book your best friend would like);

Pixar Pals:

Woody (a book with a cowboy or rural setting):

Mr Potato Head (a book with facial features on the cover):

Dory (an unforgettable book):

Sully (a book that made you scream):

Disney Destinations:

Arendelle (a book set in a cold, snowy or icy place):

Wonderland (a fantasy book):

New Orleans (a book with a connection to music):

Pride Rock (an LGBTQIA+ book):

Magical Objects:

Enchanted Rose (a short book you can read quickly):

Sword in the Stone (a book about an ordinary person doing something extraordinary):

Fairy Godmother’s Wand (a book with magic or spells):

Poisoned Apple (a book from your TBR with the lowest average rating):

Villains:

Maleficent (a book that took you by surprise);

Hades (a book with a shocking twist or cliffhanger that left you absolutely not cool):

Gaston (a book with an arrogant character):

Scar (a book featuring betrayal):

Sensational Six:

Donald Duck (a book with a bad-tempered character):

Pluto (a comfort read or yellow cover):

Minnie Mouse (a cosy romance or feel-good contemporary story):

Mickey Mouse (a book with a black and white cover):

Disney Songs:

You’re Welcome (a hyped book that has been recommended by many):

We Don’t Talk About Bruno (a guilty pleasure):

When You Wish Upon A Star (a book with stars, a moon or the sun on the cover):

Part of Your World (a book that’s been in your collection for the longest time):

Bonus – Disney Babies:

Dumbo (a book that got you emotional):

Jack Jack (a book with a parent and child):

Thumper (a book that made you laugh out loud):

Lucky (a book with adventure or teamwork):