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Easy-to-Use Printable Cruising Duck Tags

Elle MacRae — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 01:06:03 +0000

Have you heard that we just launched a new line of cruising duck tags? One of the most popular trends on cruise ships is searching for hidden rubber ducks. The rubber ducks can be hidden in most spots around the ship. It’s a fun way to explore parts of the ship that you may not normally visit.

The trend is pretty simple: people bring rubber ducks onboard the ship with them. They often stick a tag on them indicating who hid the duck and sometimes asking that you post a photo of the duck in a Facebook group. Once their duck is tagged and ready to go, they hide it somewhere on the ship. When a duck is located, the finder must decide: do they keep the duck or do they re-hide it for someone else to find?

No one really knows why or when this trend started, but our kids sure are glad that it did! And actually, this isn’t just a kids game. Grown-ups love it, too! There’s even Cruising Duck Facebook Page, with more than 175,000 followers!

Cruising Duck Guidelines

There are some general guidelines to joining in on the fun:

Hide the duck in public areas or in your stateroom for the next guest to find.
Do not hide ducks in the pools…that’s way too cliché.
Hiding ducks in the shops is a no-no.
Avoid hiding the ducks in places that may get a strong gust of wind. Plastic and the ocean don’t get along very well.
Keep in mind kids are also looking, so keep your tags PG.

The Best Spots to Hide Your Cruising Ducks

People get wildly creative when hiding their cruising ducks. You’ll find the little quackers hiding in greenery, adorning a light fixture, peeking around the edge of a decorative column, or taking a leisurely ride in the elevator. You may even find one peeking out of the coin tray in a slot machine or next to the ice cream machine! Many cruisers hide them near the kids club for little ones to find them.

Our kids like to hide their ducks in stairwells, the arcade, window sills, and on the lounge chairs.

Our Cruising Duck Tag Collection

We launched our very own collection of cruising duck tags. Our collection features dozens of fun, vibrant, and colorful designs.

We offer two different options for our tags:

The easiest option is our printable tags. These digital downloads were designed to be quick and easy to use. Simply purchase your favorite design(s), download them to your computer and print them off on paper or cardstock. Then, use a holepunch to pierce a hole in the corner and attach the cruising duck tag to your duck with string. It’s as simple as that! Although these tags aren’t personalized, the pack offers more than one design in the cruising duck pack.

The other option is a little more fun and adds a personal touch to your tags. If you purchase one of our editable tags, you can use a free Canva account to personalize the tag with your family name, hometown, cruise ship information, and sailing date. You can also edit the color of the text and the font! Once you’ve tweaked the tag to your liking, print it off on paper or cardstock. Then, use a holepunch to pierce a hole in the corner and attach the cruising duck tag to your duck with string.

Our cruising duck tags include themes such as:

Holidays
Beach
Tropical Flowers
Polka Dots
Pride
USA
80s
90s
Nautical
Palm trees
Bachelorette
Party
and more!

Other Cruise Printables

Our shop also features:

Kids cruise journal and activities pack
Kids cruise countdown coloring sheets
Cruise scavenger hunt

Soon we’ll also be launching our collection of printable banners and more easy-to-use cruise printables.

Save Our Cruising Duck Tags for Your Next Cruise!

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Free Disney Stroller Tag Printables

Elle MacRae — Wed, 13 Jan 2021 00:40:00 +0000

If you’re headed to Disney with littles in tow, a stroller is a must-have survival tool. Whether you’re packing your own or renting one at the park, it’s the only way to survive the miles of walking, lines, and midday meltdowns with your sanity (mostly) intact.

But if you’ve ever been to Disney before, you already know: strollers are everywhere. Like… hundreds of them. Just picture Fantasyland during nap time. Absolute stroller mayhem.

So how do you make your stroller stand out in the sea of Mickey ears and sippy cups?

Why Are These Disney Stroller Tag Printables Necessary?

Here’s the deal:

Strollers aren’t allowed in ride lines.
That means you park them in a designated stroller parking area.
Popular rides like Peter Pan, Dumbo, and Small World? They all share the same stroller parking zones.
Plus, Cast Members constantly move strollers around like valet attendants—trying to make space for more.

End result: Your stroller may not be where you left it. And searching for your black-on-black Chicco in a stroller jungle at 2 PM when your kid is hangry? Yeah… not the magic we’re looking for.

Our free printable Disney stroller tags are cute, practical, and help your ride stand out. Whether you want a subtle Mickey or a bold castle design, we’ve got you.

Supplies You’ll Need:

Your Free Printable Tag (download below)
Heavy-duty cardstock
Clear contact paper or a laminator + pouches
Scissors
Permanent marker
Hole punch
Zip ties or string

Instructions:

Download & print your favorite stroller tag design on heavy-duty cardstock.
Use a marker to write your family name or a fun nickname (“Team Smith” or “Stroller of Wonder”).
Cover it with laminate or clear contact paper to waterproof it.
Cut it out, punch a hole, and use zip ties or string to attach to your stroller handle.
High-five yourself—you just outsmarted Disney stroller chaos.

Grab Your Free Disney Stroller Tag Printable

These printables are usually available in our shop, but right now, we’re giving them to our readers for free!

Grab your favorite:

Red Mickey Sunglasses
Blue Castle Design
Classic Mickey Head

Looking for more designs? Check out our online store for tons of adorable (and affordable!) options.

Stroller Guidelines for Disney World

Before you roll up to Main Street USA, double-check that your stroller meets Disney’s rules:
- Max Width: 31” (79 cm)
- Max Length: 52” (132 cm)
- No stroller wagons allowed
- Strollers can’t go on escalators (elevators & ramps only)
- Kids must be removed for trams and monorail
- Don’t leave valuables in your stroller
- Strollers may be moved by Cast Members (yep, again)

Renting a Stroller at Disney

Single Stroller

If you’re flying in or want to pack light, Disney offers single and double stroller rentals:

Single Stroller

Best for: Kids up to 50 lbs
Daily rate: $15
Length of Stay rate: $13/day

Double Stroller

Best for: Kids up to 100 lbs
Daily rate: $31
Length of Stay rate: $27/day

You’ll pay at the park entrance and pick up your stroller after entering. If you’re park-hopping, just show your receipt at each park to grab a fresh one.

Pro Tip: Strollers can’t leave the park, so plan ahead if you’ve got sleepy kiddos and post-firework legs.

Between the crowds, heat, and magic-induced exhaustion, finding your stroller shouldn’t be a scavenger hunt. Grab a free printable tag, prep ahead, and make your Disney day a little less chaotic.

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Updated: 5/30/25