We want to make it easy for you to find good wholesome content for your Disneyland Tonies, so we put together this resource to help you. There are a lot of options out there, but we know it can be intimidating to get started. We have put together this list to help you find some ideas, some free content options, and suggestions for personal messages you might want to record to put on your Disneyland Tonies. Most of the good audio content you’d want for this is copyrighted. As is my goal, I try to find some free options on the internet as well, and that’s what I try to start with for people.

Internet Archive: Disney Avenue

Someone posted a lot of the old Disneyland background music to Internet Archive. What does that mean? It’s free. It can add some fun nostalgia to your Tonie, though a number of these might not be familiar to your kids. A lot of these tracks are long. Like 30-50 minutes long. You might want to use an audio editing tool like Audacity to shorten it. There are some actual, more normal length songs that we liked. Some to get you started:

• Yo Ho (A Pirates Life For Me)
• Mainstreet USA

Top Albums for Disneyland Tonie

This is where you’re primarily going to get your best stuff. The legacy collection has more of the classic music. The 70th anniversary soundtrack has some more modern songs that are fun, but they weren’t the ones I immediately thought of when I thought of Disneyland.

Walt Disney Records The Legacy Collection: Disneyland

Convert Old Disney CDs

If you’re like me, you probably have 5 or 6 Disney CDs from your childhood on a shelf or in a box somewhere. The problem most of us have- most computers don’t have a disk drive any more. I used to keep an old laptop that had a CD drive on it for ripping music, but at this point, that laptop is completely outdated.

I bought a simple Dell option on Amazon. I don’t have any brand loyalty to Dell. It just had the highest reviews and the most purchases, so it felt like the safest option. Price was on par with the others I looked at as well.

We plan to keep adding content to these pages as we find other good resources. If you have good suggestions, the best way to reach us, so we don’t get bogged down with spam emails, is through the chat feature on either our Instagram, Facebook, or our Etsy page.

We know there are ways to rip audio files from YouTube videos, or from other online content. We share this information because some content on those sites have creative commons licenses. We don’t teach how to do this because we do not condone any violations of copyright laws. Use any content from these sites at your own risk.

Check Out Our Other Creative Tonies in Our Etsy Shop!

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

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Tonie’s are little characters that play on a Toniebox. It’s kind of like a CD or playlist that’s on a character that plays stories or music for kids. This post looks into creative Tonies, how they’re made, and why they’re cool. A creative Tonie is a character that is a blank slate. You are able to put whatever you want on it, up to 90 minutes of content. Additionally, you’re able to change the content whenever you want via the app. In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to make a creative Tonie, decorate or customize it, and upload custom content in a few simple steps.

What is a Creative Tonie?

Creative Tonies are blank, customizable figurines made to work with the Toniebox. Unlike the pre-loaded Tonies that come with professionally recorded content, Creative Tonies allow you to upload your own audio files. The options and opportunities with these are endless and open up a world of possibilities!

Supplies You’ll Need

• A Creative Tonie
• Toniebox
• Tonie app
• Wi-Fi connection
• Audio files or
• Audio recording tool (like the voice recorder on your phone)
• Audio editing tools, like Audacity or GarageBand, are also helpful, but not required.

As far as the creative tonie’s themselves go, there are a few generic options out there that you can buy from places like Target or Amazon. These little figurines look like characters. There are other options to create a “magic” creative Tonie, which is a Tonie with a completely custom look. Shameless plug- we sell a few options that are more aligned with content that isn’t available from standard Tonie characters, such as patriotic or religious content.

Planning Your Content

It helps to have an idea in mind for content before you buy your creative tonie. Ideas include:

• Music
• Audio books and stories
• Children’s podcasts
• Recorded messages from parents
• Recorded stories from grandparents or loved ones
• Educational content
• And more!

To try to make things easier for people, we actually create some content suggestions for some of the custom Tonies that we make. You can find what we use on our Tonie Content Suggestions page.

Recording and Editing Audio

Recording content or finding content to use isn’t as hard as you might think. If you don’t want to use something pre-recorded, you can use your phone’s voice recorder, or an app like Audacity to create your own mp3 media files.

We know there are ways to rip audio files from YouTube videos, or from other online content. We share this information because some content on those sites have creative commons licenses. We don’t teach how to do this because we do not condone any violations of copyright laws, as is most common with using these methods. Use any content from these sites at your own risk.

Uploading Audio to Your Creative Tonie

Once your files are ready:

1. Open the Tonie app and sign in.
2. Select your Creative Tonie from your library.
3. Tap “Edit Content” and upload your MP3 files.
4. Sync your Toniebox (place the Creative Tonie on it while connected to Wi-Fi).
5. Wait for the LED light to turn green—your content is now ready to play!

Troubleshooting tip: If syncing doesn’t work, check that your Toniebox is connected to Wi-Fi and that the files are the correct format and size.

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

FAQs about Creative Tonies

Conclusion

Creative Tonies open up a world of possibilities for parents, grandparents, and anyone looking to share meaningful, personalized content with the little ones in their lives. Whether you’re uploading bedtime stories, family messages, or fun educational tracks, the ability to craft something unique makes these Tonies more than just toys—they become cherished memory-makers.

With just a little effort and creativity, you can turn a blank figurine into a custom character that delights your child day after day. From recording your own audio to decorating a one-of-a-kind figure, the process is simple, fun, and incredibly rewarding.

Whether you’re here to learn, get inspired, or pick up one of our themed Creative Tonies, we hope this guide helps you bring your ideas to life. Be sure to check out our Etsy shop for custom designs and our Content Suggestions page for ready-to-go ideas and inspiration.

Happy creating, and happy listening!

Disclaimer:

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

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Want to learn how to make a custom Magic Tonie that’s one-of-a-kind? Whether you’re trying to create the perfect bedtime storyteller, a personalized gift, or just a fun DIY project for your kids, making a custom Magic Tonie is easier than you think. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to make a custom Magic Tonie using a few different methods—from quick plug-and-play options to more advanced DIY hacks. Let’s dive in and turn your Toniebox into something truly magical.

TL;DR: 4 Ways to Make a Custom Magic Tonie

• Buy a premade custom creative one on Etsy
• Use a Magic Tonie puck and attach a toy
• Paint a blank Creative Tonie
• Extract the chip and DIY your own figure

(More details on all of these below)

What is a Magic Tonie?

A Magic Tonie is a special kind of figure used with the Toniebox. What makes it special? This isn’t a tonie character available to the masses. This is a DIY tonie, that can be any character you want. A Magic Tonie uses a creative tonie chip, which makes it unique because it can hold custom recordings. Instead of just playing pre-recorded content like other Tonies, a Magic Tonie lets you or your family record or program your own messages, favorite stories, or songs you have the MP3 for.

How Do You Make a Custom Magic Tonie?

4 options- I have these ranked from easiest to hardest.

1. Buy a premade custom tonie
2. Buy a magic tonie puck and glue a toy to it
3. Buy a creative tonie and paint it
4. Remove the chip from a creative tonie and put it in a toy or other character you make

Option 1: Buy a Premade Custom Tonie (Fastest & Easiest!)

There are several sellers that make Tonie characters that aren’t available from the tonie company. Characters like Jesus, Bluey, and Miss Rachel. You can find a lot of different unique options on etsy. These are almost all made with blank creative tonie chips that you can program yourself. Shameless plug- we sell our own designs on etsy as well, and are constantly working to make new designs, so feel free to check out our custom Magic Tonies on Etsy

Option 2: Make a Custom Tonie with a Magic Tonie Base (Puck)

We sell these, and others on Etsy sell them as well. It’s just what it sounds like. It’s essentially a round cylindrical base that already has the chip and magnets inside of it. Then you can glue whatever toy or figurine you want to that platform to make it your own personalized Tonie figure. These also have the creative Tonie chips inside of them. Extracting these chips can be hard, and has risk, as I get into below in more detail. Buying this “puck” or base takes the risk out of it for you. These are cheaper than fully made custom Tonie characters.

Option 3: Buy and Paint a Creative Tonie

If you go this route, I recommend buying one of the all white creative tonies. This gives you a lot more options, and you don’t have to worry about inconsistencies in your paint job. These can be fun for kids to paint as well. What’s nice with these- they look on brand with the tonie brand, because they’re made and sold by the tonie company. I’ve seen artists put out some really cool painted designs. My favorites were a Mario and a Ms. Rachel version I saw someone else make. That said, you’re really limited by the shape of these, in terms of what you can get one of these to look like. It’ll be in the shape of that little character. We bought several of these white ones on Amazon when they went on sale about a month ago from when I’m writing this.

Option 4: Removing a Chip From a Creative Tonie and Making Your Own

This option has a fair amount of risk. I actually broke the first chip I tried to extract from a creative tonie. That was super discouraging. The risk of breaking them is always there. I’ve gotten a lot better over time at getting them out. I put together a walkthrough of how I do it, and some tips and tricks that will increase your chances of getting the chip out in one functional piece. That said, I still occasionally break one. As someone who has DIY’d a lot of these, I can attest, its not foolproof.

Step-by-Step: How to Make a Custom Magic Tonie by Removing the Chip (Advanced)

Boil your entire creative Tonie for 8 minutes. You just take it out of the package and put it in the water. The chips are RFID, so it’s not a problem if they get wet. I usually bring water to a boil, then dump in the Tonies to make my Tonie soup.

After they’ve boiled for at least 8 minutes, you can pry off the face with a screw driver. There are 2 little rubber nubs that are kind of like a lego, securing the face to the tonie.

Don’t try to pry out the chip with a screwdriver. You’ll want to. You’ll see it right there and you’ll think you can dig it out. Don’t. That’s how you break chips. So how do you get them out? After you get the face off, I like to squish the face in between my fingers in a way that opens up the cavity that holds the chip. If the glue is soft enough, it’ll almost fall right out, or you’ll be able to gently pull it out with your fingers.

If it isn’t just popping out at this point, put the face back in the boiling water. This will soften up the glue. The other thing you’ll want to know, some creative Tonies are easier to get the chip out than others. The secret? Darker skinned creative Tonies.

This isn’t about race–it’s a heat transfer thing. Probably. My working theory is that the darker skin absorbs heat easier. Either way, from what I’ve seen, the glue softens a lot easier on the darker skinned Creatives. I’ve pulled chips out of a lot of Tonies. It’s been noticeably easier with the darker ones.

Next, when you’re putting the chips into your custom magic Tonie, the chips need to be vertical. They don’t work if they’re even a little bit at an angle. Make sure they’re aligned straight up and down.

Creative Tonie Chips Quick Facts:

• Dimensions: 11mmx3.7-4mm
• Technology: RFID
• Material: A steel core wrapped in copper wire, sawdered on one end of the cylinder.
• How its secured to the creative Tonie: A circle of a dark glue

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

This is a great video tutorial from the tonies company on how to program a creative tonie. Your magic custom tonie will program the exact same way. For the Tonies that we make, we put together some Tonie content ideas to help people get started. .

Check Out Our Other Creative Tonies in Our Etsy Shop!

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

Frequently Asked Questions About Magic Tonies

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Schoolhouse Rock

If you didn’t grow up with Schoolhouse Rock, did you really even get an education? These were old when I saw them. But these are absolute classics. I love them. I still catch myself singing I’m Just a Bill, yes I’m only a bill, every now and then. Here are some relevant ones to consider. Note- these are videos, but with a google search you’ll find that there are lots of options online for converting video files to mp3s.

• No More Kings
• The Shot Heard Round the World
• The Preamble
• I’m Just a Bill
• The 3 Ring Government

Patriotic Kids Songs

This is an album that’s about 45 minutes long, and includes some good classics. It’s a little more modern than Schoolhouse Rock. There are about a dozen songs on the album, but the ones that took me back to my childhood were:

• God Bless the USA
• Fifty Nifty United States
• You’re a Grand Old Flag
• Home on the Range

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60 Second Civics Podcast

This one is a little more advanced and not necessarily made with small children in mind. If your kids are precocious or a little older, this will keep them interested. I read there are ways you can download these podcasts using the tunein app. I also read there are other tools you can use to download from tunein. Use google to find those, and use them at your own risk. I haven’t tried it yet. My kids are about 5 years too young for this. Titles include Prime Minister vs President, and Congress Can Limit the President’s Power. More advanced stuff, but very educational.

The Pledge of Allegiance

This pledge of allegiance is recited and explained by the late great John Wayne. It’s just over 4 minutes long, and its good for most kids. And best of all, its free.

Hope of America

I grew up singing these songs. I think it was more a regional program, so if you didn’t grow up in the west, you probably aren’t familiar with them. There are 10 tracks on this album. I haven’t found a free version of it yet on the internet, but its not terribly expensive (not an affiliate link, I just like it), and for nostalgia, I have to share this one.

We plan to keep adding content to these pages as we find other good resources. If you have good suggestions, the best way to reach us, so we don’t get bogged down with spam emails, is through the chat feature on either our Instagram, Facebook, or our Etsy page.

We know there are ways to rip audio files from YouTube videos, or from other online content. We share this information because some content on those sites have creative commons licenses. We don’t teach how to do this because we do not condone any violations of copyright laws. Use any content from these sites at your own risk.

Check Out Our Other Creative Tonies in Our Etsy Shop!

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

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Creating custom content for your Gold Plates Tonie is a meaningful way to bring the spirit of the scriptures, testimonies, and beloved hymns into your home. Whether you are looking for uplifting LDS children’s music, scripture stories, inspiring talks, or personal recordings, there are a variety of resources available to help you curate a spiritually rich and memorable Tonie experience. In this guide, you’ll find free downloads, simple conversion tips, and heartfelt content ideas specifically suited for your custom Gold Plates Tonie—perfect for building faith and strengthening testimonies for listeners of all ages.

Free LDS Hymns and Children’s Music For Your Gold Plates Tonie

This resources has downloadable hymns and songs from the children’s song book. This site shows lyrics for most songs, but you cannot listen to them before you download them. They are the simple versions you might be familiar with from the Gospel Library app. Some of our favorites for the Gold Plates Tonie:

• Book of Mormon Stories
• Nephi’s Courage
• Scripture Power

Gold Plates Content Suggestions From The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Videos for Children

There are a lot of video options to choose from on this site, all of which can be downloaded for free. But you’ll need them converted from mp4 to mp3 files. A simple google search will give you lots of options for online tools to be able to help you do that for free. Some good options to get you started for your Jesus Tonie:

• Book of Mormon Stories
• Joseph Smith and the Gold Plates
• Book of Mormon Stories for Young Readers

Record Your Own Content for Your Jesus Tonie

• Share your testimony of the Book of Mormon
• Share a personal story or personal experience (your own reading, a mission story, etc.)
• Have a grandparent or relative record a testimony or personal experience

Conference Talks

This one is definitely for older kids, but there are a lot of great conference talks about the Book of Mormon. My personal favorite is the talk by Elder Holland from 2009, Safety For the Soul, which is his testimony of the Book of Mormon. It is one of the most powerful talks I’ve ever heard. You can download any conference talks from the Church’s website, but that one in particular can be found here.

We plan to keep adding content to these pages as we find other good resources. If you have good suggestions, the best way to reach us, so we don’t get bogged down with spam emails, is through the chat feature on either our Instagram, Facebook, or our Etsy page.

We know there are ways to rip audio files from YouTube videos, or from other online content. We share this information because some content on those sites have creative commons licenses. We don’t teach how to do this because we do not condone any violations of copyright laws. Use any content from these sites at your own risk.

Check Out Our Other Creative Tonies in Our Etsy Shop!

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

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Free LDS Hymns and Children’s Music

This resources has downloadable hymns and songs from the children’s song book. This site shows lyrics for most songs, but you cannot listen to them before you download them. They are the simple versions you might be familiar with from the Gospel Library app. Some of our favorites:

• I Love to See the Temple
• The Spirit of God
• Families Can Be Together Forever

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Videos for Children

There are a lot of video options to choose from on this site, all of which can be downloaded for free. But you’ll need them converted from mp4 to mp3 files. A simple google search will give you lots of options for online tools to be able to help you do that for free. Some good options to get you started for your Temple Tonie:

• Doctrine and Covenants Stories
  • Building the Kirtland Temple
  • The Kirtland Temple is Dedicated
  • Saints Learn About Baptism for the Dead
• For Little Friends
  • I’m Going There Someday

Record Your Own Content for Your Jesus Tonie

• Tell a story about the temple
• Share your testimony
• Share a personal story about your temple wedding

We plan to keep adding content to these pages as we find other good resources. If you have good suggestions, the best way to reach us, so we don’t get bogged down with spam emails, is through the chat feature on either our Instagram, Facebook, or our Etsy page.

We know there are ways to rip audio files from YouTube videos, or from other online content. We share this information because some content on those sites have creative commons licenses. We don’t teach how to do this because we do not condone any violations of copyright laws. Use any content from these sites at your own risk.

Check Out Our Other Creative Tonies in Our Etsy Shop!

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

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We want to make it easy for you to find good wholesome content for your Jesus Tonies, so we put together this resource to help you. There are a lot of options out there, but we know it can be intimidating to get started. We have put together this list to help you find some ideas, some free content options, and suggestions for personal messages you might want to record to put on your Jesus Tonies.

Free LDS Hymns and Children’s Music

This resources has downloadable hymns and songs from the children’s song book. This site shows lyrics for most songs, but you cannot listen to them before you download them. They are the simple versions you might be familiar with from the Gospel Library app. Some of our favorites:

• I Am a Child of God
• A Child’s Prayer
• My Heavenly Father Loves Me
• I know That My Redeemer Lives
• How Great, Thou Art

Bible Stories Alive

Bible stories told by Mrs G, the wife of a pastor, originally from Britain. The content on here is more long form, ranging about 1 hour long per download. Stories are recorded professionally, and sound like an audiobook. There is content available for both Old Testament and New Testament stories.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Videos for Children

There are a lot of video options to choose from on this site, all of which can be downloaded for free. But you’ll need them converted from mp4 to mp3 files. A simple google search will give you lots of options for online tools to be able to help you do that for free. Some good options to get you started for your Jesus Tonie:

• New Testament Stories for Young Readers
• Book of Mormon Stories
• Inspiration for Kids

Record Your Own Content for Your Jesus Tonie

• Tell your favorite scripture story
• Share your testimony
• Share a personal story or personal experience
• Have a grandparent or relative record a story

We plan to keep adding content to these pages as we find other good resources. If you have good suggestions, the best way to reach us, so we don’t get bogged down with spam emails, is through the chat feature on either our Instagram, Facebook, or our Etsy page.

We know there are ways to rip audio files from YouTube videos, or from other online content. We share this information because some content on those sites have creative commons licenses. We don’t teach how to do this because we do not condone any violations of copyright laws. Use any content from these sites at your own risk.

Check Out Our Other Creative Tonies in Our Etsy Shop!

How To Program a Creative Tonie Video Tutorial

While we’re a big fan of Tonies and the Tonie Player, we are not affiliated or connected with them in any way. Other links on our site may be affiliate links, and we may earn a commission at no extra charge to you from any qualifying purchases to help us further spread wholesome content.

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