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I love to travel and I hope you do too, because I’m taking you on a trip. From time to time, I invite you to join me as we “window shop” at Disney Parks around the world. Our first stop… Disneyland Paris! Can you believe it’s been 21 years since Disneyland Paris first opened...
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This week back in 1975, shopping took on a whole new meaning as the Lake Buena Vista Shopping Village (you might know it as the Downtown Disney Marketplace) opened. The LBV Shopping Village was home to shops such as Toys Fantastique, The Flower Garden and The Pottery Chalet pictured below. What I wouldn’t give...
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Walt Disney World makes way for a shopping, dining makeoverFox NewsWhen complete in 2016, Disney Springs will nearly double Downtown Disney's size, featuring uniquely Disney venues coupled with high profile third parties. The replacement of former nightclub home Pleasure Island is at the forefront, becoming areas …Disney Springs? Details sparse for now, so let's...
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I’ve received many questions during my time as an author for the Disney Parks Blog about shopping at Disney Parks. Here are answers to some popular questions designed to help you during your next shopping expedition. Look for the “Authentic Original” Logo While shopping at Disney Parks, I’ve heard some guests say they can...
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Get Two MousekeEars for $ 20.00 I first shared news about MousekeEars – the miniature Disney ear hats that you can collect, wear and share – back in August. You can now get two MousekeEars for $ 20.00 (plus tax) at selection locations in Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. The mini-hats are normally...
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I’m happy that I’ve started my holiday shopping a little earlier than normal this year. I usually shop for gifts online, yet I still enjoy braving the crowds to find that perfect gift. When I’m looking for unique gifts, I head to Disney Parks (hello, World Showcase at Epcot!). I have an outstanding update...
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There are a few things I enjoy collecting – tikis, vinyl records and merchandise from EPCOT Center (I first showed some items from my collection in a previous post. With the 30th anniversary of Epcot around the corner, I wanted to share some stories and images from the early days of merchandise (special thanks...
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Similar to previous years, there will be open and limited-edition pins, boxed pin sets and a framed pin set. I enjoy the humor found in the “Piece of Death Star” pin (there is not an actual piece, but one can dream). I also like the Chewbacca-inspired, bandolier neck lanyard. In the Vinylmation galaxy, Maria...
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Location-Based Shopping App Shopkick Adds Former Disney And Nike Exec To BoardTechCrunchGeo-coupon system and shopping app Shopkick is adding a well-known retail and branding exec to its board today—Andy Mooney, the former Chairman of Disney Consumer Products and CMO of Nike. He joins Greylock's Reid Hoffman and Kleiner's Matt Murphy on …Marketing Maestro Behind...
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Okay, who’s ready for the holidays? Anyone… Bueller? Here I was getting my lists organized, getting a jump on my holiday shopping on Black Friday, finding gifts here and there, then at some point I ended up in a space time continuum, with days flying by at warp speed and wishing I had added...
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If you missed some of the recent holiday shopping specials, Disney Parks and Resorts still has plenty of great deals and gift ideas for you to enjoy this season. Check out a few of our favorites below. Take 5: Holiday Shopping Guide from Disney Parks and Resorts Shop One, Shop All at the Disneyland...
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Forget Black Friday and forget Cyber Monday – Disneyland Resort is the place to do the holiday shopping for the Disney fan in your life. But with so many gifts to buy, where’s a girl to start? That’s why I enlisted the help of our Disney shopping expert, Michelle Harker, who showed me the...
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So I have to ask… How many of you started your shopping at local stores at midnight? How many of you are reading this on your phones, right now, as you stand in line because you’re still shopping? And how come you forgot to tell me where the good deals are? Hello… I always...
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Every holiday season, I have this dream that I am going to get my shopping done early. I’ve been having this dream for years now as I never seem to finish early. I could be like my grandfather who used to go shopping on December 24 at the Five and Dime store, but that’s...
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Many guests at Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa will naturally want to take home souvenirs of their visit. They’ll also want to know where they can get sunscreen, cold drinks and snacks. So Aulani has shops but not ordinary hotel/resort-type shops. Like the rest of Aulani, inspired by the traditions of Hawai`i, the...
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