This long-distance date idea is perfect for couples who want to add a little Disney magic to their time together. Whether you grew up watching Disney movies or just enjoy the characters, this cozy and creative activity lets you and your partner learn how to draw beloved Disney characters while talking, laughing, and comparing your drawings along the way.
Instructions
Pick a time that works for both of you; use a time zone converter if needed.
Hop on a video call using Zoom, Google Meet, Discord, FaceTime, Microsoft Teams, or Skype.
Share your screen so you can both watch the tutorial at the same time.
Before starting, gather a few simple materials:
• paper or a sketchbook
• a pencil or pen
• an eraser
• colored pencils or markers (optional)
Open Disney+ and start the Sketchbook series, where Disney animators demonstrate how to draw famous characters step-by-step.
If you don’t have access to Disney+, there are also many Disney drawing tutorials available on YouTube.
This playlist includes over 56 Disney characters you can learn to draw with your partner, and each video is around 20 minutes long, making it perfect for a relaxed and creative date. You can follow along here:
Start the tutorial and follow the steps together while drawing along.
Pause the video whenever you need extra time to finish a step.
Once the drawing is finished, hold your sketches up to the camera and see how they turned out.
Elevate this Date!
🎨 After finishing the tutorial, take extra time to color your drawings!
🎬 Once you draw a character, continue the date by watching the movie that character comes from. It’s a fun way to see the character you just sketched come to life and turn the drawing activity into a full Disney-themed date.
📸Take a screenshot of your drawings together so you can look back on the date later.