Category: Merchandise

20th Anniversary Merchandise at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom will mark its 20th anniversary at Walt Disney World Resort this month and to this day it continues inspiring and educating guests of all ages today through the magic of nature. The park opened on April 22, 1998 as “a new species of theme park”. For Disney Parks Merchandise, this milestone occasion was the perfect opportunity for creating an unforgettable collection of merchandise inspired by the theme park’s iconic centerpiece.

“We mixed earth tone colors with images of animals and icons reminiscent of the beautifully sculpted animal carvings found on the breathtaking Tree of Life,” explained Cody Reynolds, Senior Creative Director with Disney Consumer Products and Interactive Media Creative Group.

From a banshee at Pandora – The World of Avatar to a Baobab tree from the Kilimanjaro Safaris attractions, artists drew more than 50 stylized animals, icons and graphics for an artwork style guide. Merchandise developers referenced this guide when creating items to ensure the overall assortment had a consistent look.

Artwork on a t-shirt and matching water bottle captures the park’s tremendous transformation during the past 20 years, and includes nods to attractions from opening day to the more recent other-worldly additions of Na’vi River Journey and Avatar Flight of Passage.

“Guests love merchandise that commemorates significant moments in time,” said Katie Thompson from Global Merchandise Strategy at Disney Parks Merchandise. “This new merchandise builds on the success of recent theme park anniversary collections, and offers something for everyone looking to celebrate at Animal Kingdom throughout the upcoming year.”

Designed to complement each other, merchandise offered includes a mix of apparel for adults and kids, home décor, accessories and other collectibles such as trading pins or jewelry by ALEX AND ANI.

On select products, the merchandise team added hidden surprises in the artwork. A closer examination of drinkware reveals images of tiny ants strategically placed for guests to discover.

Island Mercantile in Disney’s Animal Kingdom serves as the headquarters for the 20th anniversary assortment. Select products may also be found in shops throughout the park or via Shop Disney Parks.

The celebration kicks off on Earth Day, April 22.

April 16, 2018
AP Exclusive Little Green Alien Popcorn Bucket Coming Soon To Disneyland
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHH! Popcorn Bucket collectors and Pixar fans alike are going to love the new Annual Passholder popcorn bucket landing this month. In celebration of Pixar Fest, Disneyland is introducing an out-of-this-world popcorn bucket featuring Toy Story’s little green aliens.

From April 24 through May 24, Annual Passholders can purchase a premium popcorn bucket for $20 and receive unlimited $1 refills through June 21, 2018. This limited-time bucket is only available while supplies last, so “claw” yours before they are gone!
Here’s How It Works

Stop by select popcorn cart locations throughout Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park to purchase a refillable popcorn bucket. Then, simply take your bucket to any participating popcorn cart location in either park for $1 refills until June 21, 2018. Please note that the $1 refill offer is only good for applicable popcorn buckets purchased from April 24 to May 24 as part of this promotion.

Disneyland Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

Frontierland (near Mark Twain Riverboat)

Main Street, U.S.A. (near City Hall)

Main Street, U.S.A. (Central Plaza)

New Orleans Square (near Haunted Mansion)

Fantasyland (small world promenade)

Fantasyland (Fantasyland Theater – refills only)

Mickey’s Toontown (near Gadget’s Go Coaster – refills only)

Tomorrowland (near Star Trader – refills only after May 3)

Disney California Adventure Park Popcorn Cart Locations:

Buena Vista Street (near Carthay Circle)

Grizzly Peak (near Soarin’ Around the World)

Hollywood Land (Hyperion Theater – refills only)

Know Before You Go

Offer only available at select food and beverage locations in both parks.

Check Passports for blockout dates that may affect admission and the ability to redeem offer.

Guests must present a valid Annual Passport at time of initial bucket and refill purchases. Photo I.D. may also be required.

Number of buckets allowable per purchase per Annual Passport may be limited at any time.

Popcorn refills are not available at Cozy Cone Motel, Downtown Disney or the Disneyland Resort hotels.

Pre-bagged, pre-boxed or flavored popcorns not included in this offer.

This is a limited time offer.

Offers subject to change or cancellation without notice.
April 10, 2018
Disney Cooks Up Some Magic Launching New Kitchenware Line

Ready, set, Cook! If you’re looking to add some Disney magic to your kitchen then you’re going to want to take a look at the all-new exclusive collection of kitchenware from Disney Eats on shopDisney.com This new line is designed for cooking pros and rookies of all sizes so grab your little sous chefs, and get ready to cook up serious fun!

The new collection includes items such as themed sandwich cutters, food storage containers, coffee mugs, and aprons complete with matching chef’s hats! Take a look below at just a few of their magical new wares.

Mickey Mouse Apron and Oven Mitt Set for Adults – $29.95
Be a fa-mouse chef in your own kitchen with this colorful Mickey-inspired set. With an apron and glove-shaped oven mitts, making and baking magic will be easy. Your little Mouseketeers can cook alongside you, too, with our Kids’ Set, sold separately.

I Am Minnie Mouse Kitchen Towel Set – $19.99
Add a little fun and magic to your kitchen collection with this charming dish towel set inspired by Minnie Mouse and the Disney Parks. Part of the ”I Am Minnie Mouse” Collection, these towels are sure to steal the show at clean-up time.

Mickey Mouse Silicone Breakfast Mold Set – $14.95
Start the day in the most fun way – with Mickey! This silicone breakfast mold set from Disney Eats makes it easy to create delectable shapes from eggs and pancake batter. It’s a moust-have!

Minnie Mouse Plate and Lid – $18.95
Whether you’re serving chips and dip or storing tomorrow’s lunch, this expandable three-part plate will surely put a smile on your face, just like Minnie on the lid. Her bright pink bow makes your favorite dishes stand out among the rest.

Mickey Mouse Frying Spatula Set – $14.95
You’ll be frying up fun in no time with this silicone spatula set from Disney Eats! Mickey lends his iconic outfit and fun expressions to the bold handle design.

Mickey Mouse Measuring Cup Set – $9.95
Mickey cooks up a fun mood for measuring with these expandable silicone cups! Mickey makes a different expression for each size, so fractions are easy to memorize.

Aluminum Mickey Mouse Trivet – $16.95
A friendly face will protect your table and countertops when something hot comes off the stove or out of the oven. Mickey can take the heat with our Aluminum Mickey Mouse Trivet. Plus, he looks mighty cute hanging around the kitchen.

Whether you’re looking for an Instagram-worthy lunch to make for your family, curious about the latest food craze from Tokyo Disney, or an aspiring chef who wants to cook the perfect Ratatouille – Disney Eats gives you access to a world of culinary adventure.

April 5, 2018
PANDORA Sparkles at Disneyland Paris With New Multi-Year Deal

PANDORA and Disneyland Paris announced recently that they have signed a multi-year strategic alliance that will introduce new official Disneyland Paris versions of the iconic PANDORA charms and a new retail location for Europe’s number one tourist destination.

The Disney PANDORA collection is a jewellery assortment available at Pandora stores worldwide that also offers a selection of exclusive Disney-themed charms available only in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. As part of this alliance relationship, PANDORA’s core collection at Disneyland Paris is available at five merchandise locations with each location offering a different experience to highlight the range of charms and bracelets inspired by Disney Characters like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and the iconic Disney Princesses. The PANDORA collection will also soon be available for sale in its own unique retail location in Walt Disney Studios Park which opens in April.

This new alliance relationship names PANDORA as the official sponsor of Disney Illuminations, an unforgettable nightly show that brings together groundbreaking special effects and impressive fireworks to transform Sleeping Beauty Castle before taking guests on a journey through beloved Disney stories.

“PANDORA’s arrival at our resort is fantastic news for our guests and our fans,” said Francesca Romana Gianesin, Vice President of Corporate Alliances at Disneyland Paris. “We share a common passion for creating special moments and crafting unforgettable memories.”

This strategic alliance is part of a broader agreement with The Walt Disney Company. PANDORA first entered into a strategic Corporate Alliance with Disney in August 2014. Under the terms of the agreement, PANDORA created an original collection of Disney-themed jewellery, which is since sold in the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., as well as in PANDORA stores throughout the US, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Central America and the Caribbean. The alliance was then extended in November 2015 to include the Asia Pacific region.

“We are excited about this great opportunity to now have one of our store locations in such a beautiful setting as the Walt Disney Studios Park,” said Delphine Medaouri, Pandora France Managing Director. “Our customers will be able to have a new experience in a place that perfectly matches the values of PANDORA.”

April 3, 2018
New Must Have Millennial Pink Ears and Spirit Jersey Arriving at Disney Parks

Millennial Pink is the new Black and now you can sport the trendy shade with a variety of stylish new merchandise from Disney Parks; including Millennial Pink Ears and Spirit Jersey this April and the already released MagicBand.

A millennial pink headband will first debut exclusively at World of Disney in Downtown Disney District at the Disneyland Resort this Sunday.

Additional locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts will carry the sequined headband starting in mid-April.

“We experiment with popular color trends when designing merchandise for Disney Parks,” explained Jeanne Lewis from the headwear development team. “With its soft, blush hue, millennial pink is one of the hottest colors in the market, making the new headband an on-trend, must-have item for springtime visits.”

The colors popularity is rivaled only by the rose gold trend, which Jeanne was also the driving force behind. The wildly popular rose gold headband introduced last fall, which inspired apparel, jewelry and even tasty treats created especially for Disney Parks. The new sequin-filled headband gives a nod to the rose gold-dusted original, while setting the stage for additional color-trend headbands arriving later this year.

In mid-April, the headband will be joined by another beloved apparel item at Disney Parks, a new millennial pink Spirit Jersey.

“We know Guests enjoy creating fashionable looks using products designed to complement each other. We closely aligned the launch of [Spirit Jerseys] with the headband so Guests could make fun outfits for spring,” said women’s apparel merchandiser Angelique Vu.

These 100% cotton, pullover tops have theme park logos printed on the front. Pink glitter puff ink lettering of the respective Disney Resort destination is emblazoned across the back of these long sleeve shirts.

Guests visiting Walt Disney World Resort have one additional millennial pink accessory to complete any outfit—a retail MagicBand 2 currently available in select merchandise locations.

With the innovation of MagicBand 2, guests can use this MagicBand and others to unlock the magic of a Disney vacation—from skipping the front desk and going directly to your resort room, effortless theme-park entry, to FastPass+ redemption and Disney PhotoPass association.

While the retail MagicBand is currently available online, look for the millennial pink headband and Spirit Jerseys to be added to ShopDisney.com and Shop Disney Parks at a future date this spring.

March 29, 2018
DisneyStyle Opens This May at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World Resort

At Disney Springs you can find a one-of-a-kind environment combining family-friendly entertainment, dining and shopping and this May, a new shop, DisneyStyle, will join Disney Springs West Side as the destination for fresh and stylish apparel and accessories inspired by beloved attractions at Disney Parks and timeless Disney characters.

Modern Disney fashionistas will find a curated assortment of fashion forward products at DisneyStyle, from Spirit Jerseys with nods to Disney Princesses to playful headwear with a Disney twist. Guests can easily create stylish outfits perfect for visiting Disney Parks by mixing and matching fun shirts with accessories such as handbags, headbands, hats, socks, and more. The location will be found adjacent to Star Wars Galactic Outpost.

DisneyStyle will complement an already stellar lineup of Disney-themed merchandise locations at Disney Springs.

Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories in Town Center is now the ultimate spot for high-end fashion jewelry from Disney Parks, with an even larger selection of Guests’ favorite brands and products including PANDORA Jewelry, Alex & Ani, handbags by Dooney & Bourke, stylish headwear and more.

This weekend, celebrate the luck of the Irish and find your own pot ‘o gold at Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories with a special CRISLU jewelry showcase. Guests attending the event will receive a complimentary gift with any qualifying Disney by CRISLU purchase, while supplies last.

The Disney Corner, the newest pop-up shop also located in Town Center, is home to apparel, collectibles and accessories fit for princesses of all ages or fans of Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The location also carries fun Disney apparel for infants and toddlers. This enchanting two-story space will only be open for a limited time.

Specialty boutiques offer a dazzling array of the latest trends and seasonal products from Disney Parks Merchandise making Disney Springs one of the best places at Walt Disney World Resort to discover unique merchandise.

March 19, 2018
New Disney Princess Flip Flops By Havaianas Are A Wish Your Heart Makes

Flip Flops are a wish your heart makes… So with spring break right around the corner, it’s time to start sporting that beachwear again and Disney’s latest collaboration with Havaianas has produced the perfect footwear for the occasion. The Brazilian flip flop brand has created the perfect line of Disney Princess Flip Flops that are both stylish and comfortable.

Havaianas are the perfect footwear for the pool or beach, but also great for a day in the Disney Theme Parks, too. These designs are totes adorbs with the princess on one flip-flop and a quote from their movie on the other.

If you’re not into princess then don’t worry. There are plenty of other options featuring Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Star Wars, Marvel and more, no doubt there is a perfect pair to flaunt your favorite Disney style. You can find all of you favorite Disney Designs at Havaianas.com.

“We are constantly looking at ways to delight our guests through the assortment of merchandise we offer as tangible memories of the time guests spend with us,” said Kenny Funk, Disney’s vice president of merchandise. “The combination of the Havaianas brand and Disney’s magical merchandise makes for an appealing combination for our guests.”

The company has been the official flip-flop of Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort for the past several years and has three branded locations inside the parks. Guests can shop Disney-themed flip flops by Havaianas, as well as the brand’s core and fashion styles at shops in the Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon water parks in Walt Disney World, and at California Adventure in Disneyland

You can find the new princess designs at The Landing in Disney Springs where the Disney mega shopping center has unveiled quite few new items perfect for spring break including the newest Mickey Mouse Ray-Bans that would go perfect with your flops, whether you are celebrating at Disney Parks or anywhere.

March 10, 2018
Mickey Mouse Ray-Ban Sunglasses Are Back With A Cool New Design

Mickey Mouse and Ray-Ban have teamed again to make a super cool pair of sun glasses that feature Mickey Mouse himself.

The new Mickey Ray-Ban Limited-Edition Sunglasses are available exclusively at Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney.

You may recall that Sunglass Hut released a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses featuring Mickey Mouse back in December. The product was such a hit that the company has developed a NEW design, set to debut to the general public this month on March 15, 2018.

Early access to the limited-Edition Ray-Ban Sunglasses is available to D23 members from March 7–14, 2018. This early access offer is only available for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members and you will be required to show your D23 Membership card.

The Limited-Edition glasses feature Mickey Mouse on the Ray-Ban New Wayfarer, have a retail price of $193, and are etched with “M18” to commemorate their release date. No discounts apply and there is a purchase limit of five pairs per guest.

Spring time is here and as the sun gets brighter each day you may want to sport some Mickey Mouse inspired sunglasses. Luckily you can, as once again, Mickey Mouse and Ray-Ban have teamed up to throw some shade on your eyes.

The new Mickey Ray-Ban Limited-Edition Sunglasses are available exclusively at Sunglass Icon by Sunglass Hut at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney.

You may recall that Sunglass Hut released a pair of Ray-Ban sunglasses featuring Mickey Mouse back in December. The product was such a hit that the company has developed a NEW design, set to debut to the general public this month on March 15, 2018.

Early access to the limited-Edition Ray-Ban Sunglasses is available to D23 members from March 7–14, 2018. This early access offer is only available for D23 Gold and Gold Family Members and you will be required to show your D23 Membership card.

The Limited-Edition glasses feature Mickey Mouse on the Ray-Ban New Wayfarer, have a retail price of $193, and are etched with “M18” to commemorate their release date. No discounts apply and there is a purchase limit of five pairs per guest

March 7, 2018
New Purple Wall-Inspired MagicBands Available in March

The purple wall at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is more than just a plain purple wall. It’s become one of the most popular spots for an insta-worthy selfie and now Disney Parks is offering a ‘Meet Me at the Purple Wall’ MagicBand to complement that perfect purple pic!

The spot has become increasingly popular for pics overtime and now getting a pic at the wall is becoming a Disney Must Do. To find the spot just walk down the ramp from Tomorrowland Terrace toward the entrance to Tomorrowland. Right when you hit the turn into the land, you’ll see the Purple Wall on your right.

Fans can now show off their appreciation for the famous Purple Wall at Magic Kingdom Park with a new, limited release MagicBand which Disney has carefully designed to match the exact color shade from the Purple Wall.

There is more purple merch where that came from. You can also pair the MagicBand with one of the “Meet Me at the Purple Wall” baseball caps.

They will both be available as part of a two-week flash sale on ShopDisney.com beginning March 5.

February 28, 2018
New Merchandise Blooming At The 25th Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

Once agin the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival is in full bloom. And this year, along with the brilliant gardens, fresh flavors, rocking entertainment, you’ll find tons of commemorative merchandise.

The festival marks its 25th Anniversary as it returns to Walt Disney World Resort from February 28 through May 28, but the seeds of this year’s merchandise assortment were planted more than a year ago by event product developer Cathy Dawson. By collaborating with a talented art team and incorporating beloved products from Disney Parks, Cathy tells the Festival’s story from a fresh new perspective.

“This year’s merchandise mixes the latest on-trend designs with products we know guests love such as headwear or home décor,” said Cathy. “Since this year is a milestone anniversary, everything has a new look and many items include a 25th Anniversary logo in the artwork. There’s something for everyone to remember a springtime visit to Epcot.”

A garden of more than 75 items was created for this annual event. Cathy included little details on many products, which are best seen on the stylish accessories and easy-to-wear apparel. New headwear, such as the Mouse-eared baseball cap, contain nods to Spaceship Earth, while the flower-covered headband is reminiscent of the millions of blooms guests will see at Epcot.

Cathy partnered with Disney Creative Group artists when creating four art collections that complement the Festival’s overall design. She referenced an artwork style guide during the design process so the products have a consistent look when displayed throughout the park.

The “Mickey’s Grove” collection with Mickey Mouse, Pluto, and Orange Bird contains a harvested assortment of apparel, accessories, home décor, and more. The lovable purple dragon Figment “unearths the unexpected” in the “Figment Discovers” collection with apparel, drinkware, and garden statuary. The “Fresh Epcot” collection has brightly colored picks of the season from a simple pocket t-shirt to collectible pins.

“My favorite collection is ‘Minnie’s Farmhouse Flower Shop’ as the adorable artwork of Minnie Mouse with her cat Figaro captures the essence of spring,” continued Cathy.

Annual Passholders attending the event will find a variety of Passholder Exclusive products including drinkware by Tervis, pins, apparel, and a handbag by Dooney & Bourke.

Additional Dooney & Bourke handbags with images of Minnie Mouse and Figaro will be available. Please note the wallet will be released at a future date during the Festival.

When the Festival kicks off on February 28, we are releasing two limited-edition retail MagicBands. The Mickey Mouse-themed one has an edition size of 2,000 and is packaged in an orange-scented box. The Passholder Exclusive MagicBand also has an edition size of 2,000 and complements other Figment products created for the event.

One additional MagicBand will be released at a future date during the Festival. Packaged in a box that smells like flowers, the Minnie Mouse-inspired item has an edition size of 1,000.

These products and many others, including the new springtime scavenger hunt, Spike’s Pollen Nation Exploration, will be found in select merchandise locations throughout Epcot.

February 27, 2018