What colors do you need for a DIY Timon and Pumbaa costume?

You need sandy tan or light brown for Timon (with dark brown stripes on the back) and dark reddish-brown, maroon, or burgundy for Pumbaa.

How do you make Pumbaa's tusks?

You can cut tusk shapes out of white stiff felt or white craft foam, then glue them to a headband, a cap, or directly to the sides of a hood.

Is this costume warm enough for cold weather?

Yes, because both looks rely on sweat suits, hoodies, or plush jumpsuits, they are exceptionally warm and easy to layer underneath.

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Timon and Pumbaa Costume

Hakuna Matata! The ultimate carefree Disney duo costume guide.

Timon and Pumbaa from Disney's The Lion King are the ultimate symbol of friendship and carefree living. This classic pairing is a massive hit for couples, best friends, and families who want a nostalgic, funny, and recognizable look. The costumes rely on warm earth tones, expressive animal features, and a few creepy-crawly accessories.

Difficulty: Medium
Time: ~45 min
Budget: $40–120

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Timon's Tan Bodysuit or Jumpsuit
A light tan or sandy-brown long-sleeve jumpsuit or matching sweat suit to form Timon's base body.
DIY: Use a plain sand-colored crewneck sweatshirt and matching sweatpants.
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Timon's Red and Brown Stripes
Five dark brown horizontal stripes painted or felted onto the back of the tan jumpsuit.
DIY: Cut stripes from brown felt and safety pin or fabric glue them to the back of the shirt.
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Pumbaa's Maroon Bodysuit or Hoody
A dark reddish-brown or maroon oversized hoodie or plush jumpsuit to represent Pumbaa's stout body.
DIY: An oversized dark red or burgundy sweatshirt stuffed slightly with polyfill or a small pillow.
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Meerkat and Warthog Headpieces
Matching character hoods or headbands featuring Timon's pointed snout and tuft of red hair, and Pumbaa's black mane, tusks, and snout.
DIY: Attach felt ears, a pink felt snout, and white felt tusks to a maroon baseball cap for Pumbaa, and tan ears with a red yarn tuft to a tan cap for Timon.
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Animal Tails
A thin tan tail with a dark brown tuft for Timon, and a maroon tail with a black tuft for Pumbaa.
DIY: Stuff tan and maroon knee-high socks with batting, paint the tips black/brown, and safety pin them to your waist.
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Plush Toy Bugs
A handful of colorful plastic or plush grubs, beetles, and caterpillars to carry as 'grub' snacks.
DIY: Craft colorful grubs out of pipe cleaners and felt.
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How to put it together

1
Put on the base layers: one person wears the tan Timon outfit, and the other wears the maroon Pumbaa outfit.
2
If DIYing, apply the dark brown horizontal stripes to the back of the Timon shirt using fabric paint or felt strips.
3
Attach the respective tails to the back of each waistband using safety pins.
4
Put on the character headbands, hats, or hoods, ensuring Timon's red hair tuft and Pumbaa's tusks are clearly visible.
5
For Pumbaa, place a small pillow or stuffing under the maroon hoodie to create his signature round, stout belly.
6
Carry a small wooden bowl or leaf-shaped plate filled with toy bugs and grubs to use as a prop.

Makeup & hair

For Timon, apply a small black triangle on the tip of the nose and light brown eyeshadow. For Pumbaa, paint a large pink circle on the nose and draw two white tusks curving up from the corners of the mouth using face paint.

Timon and Pumbaa for couples, groups, kids & more

couples: One partner goes as Timon and the other as Pumbaa, carrying a 'Hakuna Matata' sign.
group: Add Simba (as a cub or adult) and Rafiki to complete the jungle crew.
kids: Use cozy fleece onesies with built-in character hoods for a warm, comfortable trick-or-treating outfit.
Plus size: Pumbaa's naturally round shape makes an oversized maroon fleece sweatshirt or plush kigurumi incredibly comfortable and flattering.
pet: Dress a small dog as Timon with a tan strap-on mane, or a larger dog as Pumbaa with plush tusks.

Tips

Keep Pumbaa's stuffing lightweight using polyester fiberfill or a small inflatable cushion so it isn't heavy to carry around.
Wear comfortable brown or black sneakers, as you will likely be walking a lot.
Practice your best 'Hakuna Matata' poses—Timon leaning casually on Pumbaa's shoulder is a classic photo setup.

Timon and Pumbaa costume FAQ

What colors do you need for a DIY Timon and Pumbaa costume?: You need sandy tan or light brown for Timon (with dark brown stripes on the back) and dark reddish-brown, maroon, or burgundy for Pumbaa.
How do you make Pumbaa's tusks?: You can cut tusk shapes out of white stiff felt or white craft foam, then glue them to a headband, a cap, or directly to the sides of a hood.
Is this costume warm enough for cold weather?: Yes, because both looks rely on sweat suits, hoodies, or plush jumpsuits, they are exceptionally warm and easy to layer underneath.

Did you know? In the original 1994 film, Timon and Pumbaa were the very first Disney characters to ever show onscreen flatulence, cementing their legacy as comedy pioneers.