food IS a theme park
Alright, where are all our popcorn bucket fans at?
Fresh, Buttery Popcorn
We know you’re collecting them all. We saw how everyone scrambled to get their hands on that Figment Popcorn Bucket. We bet you got your hands on the new Disney100 popcorn bucket, too. We can imagine you loved the Rainbow Mickey Balloon Popcorn Bucket. Well, get ready to collect another new popcorn bucket one is now available!
Okay, so who’s collecting those Munchlings plushes?
Munchlings!
You know the ones we mean? They combine Disney characters with food (seriously, you KNOW we love that idea!). So far, we’ve seen some fun ones, like a Figment Fig Bar, a Winnie the Pooh Honey Cake, a Baymax S’Mores, and more. Now, another popular character has its own Munchling.
It’s pretty common for people in the Disney fandom to have a collection of some souvenir or another.
Ears in Disney World
Some people collect Minnie ears or Loungefly bags, while others have Christmas ornaments or mugs. Others go for the more unique and rare souvenirs — collectibles from the early days of the parks or expensive limited-edition items. And if you’re a treasure hunter looking for some new items like that, we’ve got just the thing!
Do you guys remember the glory that was Disney Kitetails?
KiteTails
The limited-time show ran in the Discovery River Amphitheater at Animal Kingdom for the 50th Anniversary, but it was cut short and canceled in September 2022. KiteTails wasn’t without its technical difficulties (sometimes the kites took a nosedive into places they weren’t supposed to), but it was also a really fun addition to Animal Kingdom that could easily fit into your day’s plans. We’ve been mourning its loss since last fall, but now Disney seems to be “mocking” our pain!
If you’re strictly a visitor of the domestic Disney parks, you might be just a little bit curious about what Disney has to offer across the pond!
Cinderella Castle in Tokyo Disneyland
There are international Disney resorts in Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, each with unique attractions, food, merchandise, and entertainment. And sometimes we think that some of those international parks may have it BETTER! That was definitely the case when we stepped into a gift shop at Tokyo Disneyland recently.
If you’re looking for souvenirs, Magic Kingdom has tons of great gift shops to find what you’re looking for.
Emporium
Whether you start your day sifting through all the goods at the massive Emporium or prefer to get a look at the impressive Minnie ear wall at Fantasy Faire, there are lots of options to choose from. There’s even a store where you can find Christmas ornaments all year long (!) … but unfortunately, if you’re looking for Christmas items, your search will look a little different at the moment.
It’s hard to believe that Disney World’s big 50th anniversary celebration will be over soon!
50th Anniversary Cinderella Castle
We’ve enjoyed the anniversary celebration so much. We love the 50th anniversary version of Cinderella Castle, all the gold character statues, and all that great food! We’ve also really enjoyed the merchandise. But get this — even MORE 50th anniversary merchandise is coming soon!
We’ve certainly found our fair share of unique and bizarre souvenirs in Disney World.
Dinoland, U.S.A.
There were the Poisonous Trinket Trays. We LOVE the Monsters, Inc. Screams Water Bottle. We were amused by the Spitting Llama Hat that really SPITS! Well, today, we found another weird — and possibly gross — souvenir you can bring home from the parks.
One of the most popular characters in Disney World isn’t necessarily a character you can meet from a movie or TV show.
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Nope, it’s a little orange bird, aka Orange Bird, who’s the mascot for the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom. This little bird is so popular that he got his own 50th anniversary statue, and he appears on a variety of merchandise, from Crocs to scarves to MagicBand+ designs. Well, now, there’s a NEW Orange Bird souvenir you can take home with you.
Do you buy a lot of souvenirs when you visit Disney World? Can you just NOT help getting another pair of Minnie Ears, loads of pins, plushes, and other souvenirs?
Disney Merchandise
SHOULD you be buying all that stuff during your trip? Well, we’re not going to judge you for it (how can we when we’re staring at our ears collection hanging on our walls?). But here’s the thing — we should stop buying so many Disney souvenirs, and we have some very good reasons for why!
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