Disney World is FULL of unique souvenirs — park-specific merch? They’ve got it. Resort-specific merch? Of course they carry that! Singing pumpkins? Happy Halloween! Interactive Star Wars puppets? Coming soon! The list goes on and on!
It’s the singing pumpkin!
Everything is SO tempting to buy, and I often do it on an impulse, only to regret buying it later. There are a couple of things specifically I regret buying — not because they’re not cute, but because they’re SO much cheaper on Amazon.
Don’t Buy Your Sweatshirts At The Parks
Disney sweatshirts are CUTE, but they’re also extremely expensive. Like $60 to $90 expensive depending on the style. There are SO many cozy and affordable ones on Amazon that will fit your style without breaking the bank, including the Disney Women’s Athletic Zip-Up Track Jacket!
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Remember how I said prices can range when it comes to the style of sweatshirt? Well, zip-ups tend to be on the pricier end. This zip-up is under half the price of what one would cost in the park! This track jacket comes in black for the Mickey Mouse design, green for the Disney Villains design, or red for the Jack Skellington design!
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Each has a design on the front and on the back depending on the characters you choose! Sport your favorite characters without spending an arm and a leg!
We Also Regret Buying Water
It can be easy to forget to drink water when you’re worrying about checking off everything on your itinerary, and when you do get thirsty, the easiest thing to do would be to buy a water bottle at the nearest snack stand. We regret this INSTANTLY because a bottle of water costs nearly $5 now! That’s why we bring a reusable water bottle whenever we can — we specifically love the HYDAWAY Collapsible Water Bottle!
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Because it’s collapsible, it’s easy to carry around, so it’s not weighing down our park bags while still keeping us hydrated! It comes in six different colors, has a lid with a flip straw, and a secure, watertight seal, so you don’t have to worry about spills.
Don’t Spend Money On A Flimsy Poncho
We’ve all been there — caught in the rain with no umbrella or poncho in sight. The only options? Hide in a building until the rain stops or buy a poncho that rips after one use. When we remember to bring a poncho, our go-to is the Frogg Toggs Poncho! It’s a little more expensive than your average Disney World poncho, but this thing lasts a LONG time.
Frogg Toggs Poncho
This poncho is THE BEST! It features a large hood, so our heads don’t get wet, and the hood has adjustable cords to help keep the rain out of your face — just don’t let it cover your eyes! And we especially love that it comes with its own carrying pouch, so when we’re done using it, we don’t have to worry about it getting everything else wet in our bag! Just put it in the pouch and go!
We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more!
