While you may collect Minnie Ears, Disney memorabilia, or other things from the parks, some of us have an entire attic full of old toys (guilty).
And, even though it might seem easy to sell them during a garage sale, you might want to double-check how much those toys are worth!
Although it might feel like all your old Disney barbie playhouses and stuffed animals are simply nostalgic, some of them are worth a LOT of money nowadays! And, the next time you’re spring cleaning, you might want to check if you have these 7 valuable Disney items!
Original Buzz and Woody Toys
When Toy Story first came out, people were blown away by the CGI animation style that hadn’t been done before. Of course, we’ve come a VERY long way since then (you can literally see the fuzz on Mr. Incredible’s shirt in The Incredibles 2, you guys).
Since the movie was such a hit, the toys practically flew off the shelves and to infinity and beyond.
But, if you just so happen to be one of the lucky people that owns the original toys, you might be able to make BANK. The original Buzz with a utility belt once sold for $300 (!!!) and we found a Woody with dangly legs that sold for up to $130.
Do you know how many grilled cheeses and Lunch Box Tarts we could buy with that kind of money?!
My Size Talking Ariel Doll
Look at this stuff, isn’t it neat? Wouldn’t you like to make your collection complete? When I was a kid in the late 90s, I had some of those life-size talking Barbie dolls you could dress up (iconic, I know). But, if you have the Ariel version sitting around somewhere, she’s worth a CRAZY amount of money.
We spotted the My Size Talking Ariel Doll selling anywhere from $515 on Amazon to $1000 on eBay.
However, we’ve heard that she could even be worth $1,700 (talk about buried treasure in your attic).
Original VHS Tapes
Although you can buy VHS tapes for anywhere from a few dollars to $150 (if they’re a bit rarer), those tapes can apparently be worth THOUSANDS. Since retro is totally in now, people have this nostalgic feeling of wanting to collect VHS tapes — even if they don’t have a VCR. We will admit, some of those old Disney VHS boxes have some cute cover art!
Particularly, people are after the Black Diamond Edition of Beauty and the Beast, which has sold for up to $10,000 (!!!). Who knows, your old VHS tapes might even be worth more as the years go on!
101 Dalmatians Giga Pets
Tamagotchi, Nintendogs — those pet games were must-haves growing up in the ’90s! Even though they seem pretty pointless now with the level of video games we currently have (Animal Crossing has our hearts), the 101 Dalmatians Giga Pets can earn you a pretty penny.
The game sold for $80 on eBay — so that means you can pick out a new video game or two just from selling one of the old ones you don’t use anymore!
Disney Barbie Gift Sets
Now, you may need to do some extra research on this one, folks. Depending on what year your Barbie is from, if she’s been taken out of the box, and what condition she is in, you might have a huge dollar item! We found a LOT of Disney Princess dolls on eBay that sold for hundreds of dollars! There are lots of collectors out there who might be looking for a princess doll that is just sitting in your attic — you never know!
As we were researching, we found out that a Mattel Hercules Meg Gift Set was previously listed for $124 and a Sun Colors Pocahontas Gift Set was selling for $100.
So, that’s definitely a reason to tell your mom that yes, you definitely needed all those Barbies growing up now that they’re worth so much! 😉
Most of the high-sellers were still in the box, but who knows, your old Cinderella doll set or Beauty and the Beast toy might be worth more than you think! Pretty much any old toy that was once sold at a Disney Store (R.I.P.) that you can think of was likely on eBay at one time or another. It never hurts to check before you throw away those old toys!
Aladdin Genie Plush
This one is a little on the rarer side, BUT if you happen to have it… get ready to rake in the cash, friends!! When Aladdin was released, Disney also put out a limited edition Genie plush. The catch was that it was MASSIVE (like 40” tall) compared to the Genie plushes you can find in the stores today.
While we were researching, it was actually difficult to hunt this toy down. When we found him, we were shocked to see that he was selling for $800 on eBay. You ain’t never had a friend like Genie, you know!!
Disney Snow Globes
Just like some of the other items we’ve discussed, the value really depends on what you have, and what condition it is in. That said, there are a TON of old (and some new) Disney Snow Globes that sold for hundreds — and even thousands in some cases — of dollars.
There’s a Feed the Birds-inspired snow globe that LOTS of people seem to be interested in; we found multiple sold listings all for a lot of money!
These items only scratch the surface! Once you pull out all that Disney merchandise from your storage, check online to see how much your items are worth BEFORE you give them away! You might have a big payday hiding in some old boxes in your attic! Anybody else excited to clean for once now?? 😉
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LINDA L WRIGHT says
I HAVE 60 VHS DISNEY MOST CAME FROM THE DISNEY STORES OR BOUGHT ON LINE WHAT ARE SOME OF THEM WORTH YES WE HAVE ARIEL WITH THE BAD WRITING AND PICTURE ON THE COVER
R J says
I have or had most of the Toy Story dolls, Woody, Buzz, they do not bring very much money Nobody wants them!!
Jenn says
The vhs tapes aren’t actually worth that much. Although there are listings on Ebay with exorbitant prices they don’t sell.
Bethany Henderson says
I always pick up rare Disney plush to sell on eBay at yard sales or thrifting…. the eels from little mermaid I sold for $75 a piece, also the Peter Pan collection plush dolls always get pretty good money. Anything rare!!
Beth says
If you have the orange bird Loungefly that’s selling for $500 to $600
Ed says
I have 3 sets of Disney world custom maps not framed
Kathleen says
We have a collection of the Black Diamond VHS tapes that we’ve listed for sale since March. There has been no interest expressed at all for any of them. Beauty and The Beast is one of yhem
Billie Hearrell says
I have two original magic bans unopened with the little holder that keeps them on unopened
Pattie says
We have some of the E TICKETS that we use to have to purchase to get on attractions when it was only the magic kingdom and they had booths around where we could buy them and if we had one we didn’t want to use for a certain attraction we could trade with other park guest would lime to k is the value
Dawn says
Where is a do you go to sell the vhs tapes? Which ones are rare? I have 20 in my basement from the early 1990s.
Essie says
I have a bag of Disneykins soft rubber figures that are still in the unopened header bag. They’re Marx toys and may be from the 1950’s. I also have the story reading Mickey doll, a Mickey riverboat that really moves across the floor with sound and lights, other of which are brand new in the boxes, among other new things.
DFB Sarah says
Essie, that sounds like a wonderful collection!
Ken says
In 2000 there was an Epcot ball desk/shelf curio presented as a gift to a Contemporary Jolly Hollidays vacation package. Any idea if it collectible. Date coded, unscrewable Epcot ball perched on a 3 legged base.
pattie says
We also have a Epcot watch that I ordered for my husband for his birthday when Epcot opened we still have it and would like to k ow if any one knows the value of it he wore it one the many times we have went to Disney world and a cast member told my husband he shouldn’t wear that that it’s valuable so he stopped wearing it for fear of losing it if anyone knows please respond
Linda Young says
I have metal round clock/alarm – E Pluribus Looneus – it has a cover to the clock that you spin around to close up the clock. TM WB 93
Put one AA battery in it.
Does anyone collect these?
pattie says
I have a Cinderella doll that I purchased at a Disney store n a mall over 20 years ago she has never been out of the box does anyone know her value she is numbered
Dayla Ann Wells says
I have an old Mickey Mouse carousel Christmas toy. Any one know what it is worth?
K says
We’re always seeing articles about the value of VHS tapes, what needs to be included is who/where they can be sold for the listed prices.
Anne says
I have a front door panel from a Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin ride vehicle! It has few scratches & light damage on one edge….which is why they replaced the item during a refurbishment over 12 years ago. I bought it way back then from an authorized Disney artifact reseller. I wanted to add to the Buzz Lightyear section of my Disney room. Come on, admit it! We all have a Disney room. Or a Disney house! My house is furnished with Disney resort furniture from a previous resort reservation. We got a full Wilderness Lodge resort room and an All-Star resort room furnishings, which were two of our favorite resorts at the time. Besides furniture all the soft goods like the beautiful detailed comforters that Disney Resorts used to have: curtains in bedding & armoires & chairs & chairs & tables & lamps. I enjoy them all. So, does anybody know what a buzz light year ride vehicle door is worth these days?
DFB Gigi says
You’re not wrong, Anne. I have a Fort Wilderness themed bathroom, haha!
Anne says
Fort Wilderness decor? I’’m jealous! Enjoy! These Classic Disney Resort items make you feel like your still at WDW Resort! Not the boring modernized rooms Disney Resorts has now, but those beautiful playful highly decorated rooms they used to have! I mean, would anyone collect resort decor that looks like a Motel 8. Oh, forgot to mention the Grand Floridian room we have. High Quality Furniture, but sooo heavy!
pattie says
I also have. Cinderella doll that I purchased from when the Disney stores were n the malls I had to order it and then pick it up the store and never been out of the box she has always been my favorite princess since I was a little girl
Christine says
1979 Disneyland pop up book hour much is it with