LED string lights that will make your Tangled lanterns shine

January 9, 2025 by Matt

Finished pink tangled lanterns hanging on string lights — Pink lanterns pictured on Feit’s Electric 48′ LED Filament String Light Set from Costco

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)