
There are many LED string light sets available online and in stores. I wanted my lanterns to look like those in the Magic Kingdom so I selected a black outdoor LED string light set from Costco that has 24 bulbs (one bulb per lantern) spaced two feet apart for a 48ft long strand that circles my room. Since space may vary in your home, here are a few light sets that may better suit your needs. While I haven’t tested them, they carry similar qualities to my set.
Here are two key takeaways:
- No matter what, make sure that your string lights have LED bulbs. No incandescent bulbs!
- An outdoor set is better designed and may offer increased safety and reliability. YMMV.
Since the global supply chain shifts rapidly due to COVID-19 and other variables, availability may vary throughout the year. These recommendations are not an official endorsement and I do not receive any incentives should you choose to use them. Instead, these references are provided to simplify your search for LED string lights for your lanterns. If you notice some are no longer available or want to share your recommendations, let me know and I’ll update this post.
LED fairy lights for 1-3 lanterns
If you have 1-3 lanterns, LED fairy lights may be a better option for you. I have not tried any of these personally but found similar ones in local stores for testing purposes. (photos coming soon)
6 bulbs (lanterns)
Search terms: “6 led string lights”, “led string light set”, “6 bulb led string”
- Enbrighten Classic LED Cafe String Lights, 12 Foot Length, 6 Bulbs on Amazon
6 bulbs spaced 2 ft apart. Available in black or white. - Hampton Bay 12 ft. 6 Socket LED Flame Effect Indoor/Outdoor String Light from Home Depot
- Lights by Night 12-ft 6-Light (No Shade) Plug White Indoor/Outdoor LED String Lights from Lowes
24 bulbs (lanterns)
Search terms: “24 led string lights”, “led string light set”, “24 bulb led string”, “48ft led string light”
- Feit Electric 48′ LED Filament String Light Set from Costco
24 bulbs spaced 2 ft apart. Available in black or white. - 24-Light Indoor/Outdoor 48 ft. String Light with LED Bulbs from Home Depot
- Westinghouse 48-ft 24-Light LED String Lights from Lowes
- Enbrighten LED Cafe String Lights from Amazon
Other quantities and variations
- (8 bulbs) addlon Outdoor String Lights from Amazon
- (12 bulbs) Hampton Bay 12-light 24 ft String Lights from Home Depot
Single pendant lamps
- Electric cord swag kit from World Market (use Edison-style LED bulb for best results)