I often hear guests planning Disney World trips ask, “How much should I budget for souvenirs?” I find this tricky to answer because there is a near unlimited supply of things to buy at Walt Disney World, with prices ranging from free to tens of thousands of dollars. Depending on your personal preferences, you can spend anything from nothing to a full year’s paycheck on Disney souvenirs during a single trip.
To give you an idea of what you might find during your Disney visit, here’s a sample of merchandise available for purchase in the WDW parks and resorts. These photos and prices were gathered during two Disney trips in early 2013. The exact items may or may not be available during your trip later in the year, but the general pricing should remain in the same ballpark. For example, the exact same t-shirt may be out of stock in the fall, but you will find plenty of tees at a similar price point.
While there are several thousand unique items for sale at Disney World at any one time, consider this a guide for the types of items available and a tool for mapping out your travel budget. Please note that the prices listed here do NOT include sales tax.
Duffy or Perry on a stick, at Epcot’s Kidcot stationsA decorative lei for guests of the PolynesianCelebration buttons
ITEMS COSTING $0.01 to $5.00
A caramel from Epcot’s France pavilionLucky cats and owls at Epcot’s Japan pavilionSingle “Pieces of Magic”A Disney logo pencilPolished rocksCharacter golf ballIndividual window clingSimple novelty strawsEmbellished novelty straw
ITEMS COSTING $5.01 to $10.00
Child-friendly chopsticks from Epcot’s China pavilionSmall Disney-themed ballsDonald rubber duckieCustom silhouetteMickey themed soap
ITEMS COSTING $10.01 to $20.00
Most light-up toysMost mouse earsAfrican style drums at the Animal KingdomA character-themed water bottleA package of character-themed pensMickey Mouse socksMost Disney-branded H2O productsA vinyl walletSmall plush charactersMost CDs and DVDsPlastic toddler toyDie cast car setMugNovelty key chainMost sunglasses
ITEMS COSTING $20.01 to $30.00
Set of themed shot glassesPhone cases, if purchased in multiplesWooden picture frameStar Wars bowling setAdult tee shirtWomen’s Mickey teeChild’s tee shirt
Animator’s collection dollMickey nutcrackerServing tray at Epcot’s France pavilionDisney MonopolyTraditional dress at Epcot’s Mexico pavilion
ITEMS COSTING $50.01 to $60.00
Spaceship Earth play setLaila Eau de Parfum at Epcot’s Norway pavilionDecorative Cinderella coachWomen’s Mickey-pocket jeansAdult sweatshirt at Epcot’s UK pavilionMen’s varsity-style sweaterWomen’s sweaterUmbrella style stroller
ITEMS COSTING $60.01 to $70.00
Most princess dressesWomen’s fleece jacketMen’s Polo polo at the Yacht ClubMen’s golf shorts at the LBV clubhouse
ITEMS COSTING $70.01 to $80.00
Lenox character figurineLeSportsac Small World crossbody bagMen’s hoodieSome knight figurines at Epcot’s UK pavilion
ITEMS COSTING $80.01 to $90.00
Fort Wilderness camp chairSemi-precious jewelry at Epcot’s Mexico pavilionCastle play set
ITEMS COSTING $90.01 to $100.00
LeSportsac Small World toteSome character-themed watchesGoofy pumpkin figurineTommy Bahama men’s sport shirt
ITEMS COSTING $100.01 to $150.00
Commemorative coin setPrada “Candy” perfume at Epcot’s Italy pavilionDesigner sunglassesBride and Groom figurineMen’s varsity-style jacket
NAO porcelain figurineMedium Bruce the Shark crystal figurineMedium Cinderella castle figurineMedium Dooney & Bourke brand bagA beaded dress from Epcot’s China pavilionWomen’s Helly Hansen jacket, at the Grand Floridian or Epcot’s Norway pavilion
ITEMS COSTING $300.01 to $500.00
Mickey Mouse pocket watchOlszewski train station figurineSingle Titlest club at the LBV course clubhouse
ITEMS COSTING $500.01 to $1,000.00
Fine art portrait of Walt, gliclee on canvas
ITEMS COSTING $1,000.01 to $5,000.00
Couture jewleryAuthenticated movie memorabilia at DHSCustom Vinylmation at D-StreetGlass figurineLarge cuckoo clocks from Epcot’s Germany pavilion
ITEMS COSTING $5,000.01 AND UP
A new car!, at the Test Track pavilion at EpcotCrystal studded castleMikimoto pearls at Epcot’s Japan pavilion
So fellow shoppers, does this give you a better idea about how much you might spend on souvenirs at Walt Disney World? Have you ever purchased a big ticket item in the parks? Let us know in the comments below.
Erin Foster is an original member of the Walt Disney World Moms Panel (now PlanDisney), a regular contributor to TouringPlans.com, and co-author of The Unofficial Guide to Disney Cruise Line. She's been to WDW, DL, DL Paris, Hong Kong Disneyland, Aulani, DVC Vero Beach, and DVC Hilton Head. She's a Platinum DCL cruiser and veteran of 10 Adventures by Disney trips. Erin lives near New York City, where she can often be found indulging in her other obsession - Broadway theater.
19 thoughts on “How Much Do Disney World Souvenirs Cost?”
Where can you buy the pieces of magic? they’d make perfect presents for my friends 🙂
I’ve seen them in many places, it’s the kind of thing that gets moved around a lot. But the largest store in each park willing generally have a bin of them. I was at The Emporium on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom last week and there was a bin near the first set of registers closest to the park exit. Just ask if you don’t see them.
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My favorite free souvenir is the drawings I went home with from the Animator’s Academy! Such a fun way to spend some time in DHS and not very well known! Go into the building where they are doing the Wreck-It Ralph meet and greet and you will see it. I have Piglet and Woody hanging on my wall from my trip last week.
They’re just small, stamped pieces of metal – about the size of a nickel. They remind me a bit of the old NYC subway tokens. The messages are simple positive statements like “dream” or “wish.” You’re supposed to give them away or keep them in your pocket as a tiny reminder of the Disney magic (or whatever other sentiment you ascribe to them).
Thank you! I like the idea of this. I will look for some on my next trip. I’ve been looking for a small token for my son to bring to school and remind him why he needs to behave.
That is a nice idea, but as someone who works in the classroom, I’ve seen firsthand the problem with this idea. Any special items like this often are in danger of becoming a distraction to the student and often to others when they want to show their special item from home to their friends. The student gets reprimmanded for having it out (yet again) and it gets sent to the teacher’s desk until the end of the day. Or worse, the special item gets lost or stolen. Yep, it happens even in kindergarten. Maybe a special note on your child’s napkin, placed with love in their lunchbox would be a great way to remind him about good behavior and how much you love him.
I’m surprised there was no mention of pins. Even for non-traders, a pin can be an inexpensive souvenir option and the different themes and varieties available in the parks and resorts are endless.
The list above was not meant to be exhaustive, just a small sample of the types of merchandise available. You are, of course, correct that pins can be found throughout Walt Disney World. Most cost between $7-12.
I did show plush Minnies above. There are hundreds of permutations of stuffed animals available at Walt Disney World. Most cost between $15-25. You will find a few larger than life versions that cost more like $100.
We’ve saved them from being served in Signature Dining locations
(They also used one to skewer the kid dessert at Captain’s Grille:
with a brownie square, marshmallow, strawberry and something else.
Not sure if they still have that kid kabob dessert?)
Those straws were at the register at the food court at Port Orleans Riverside in late February. I’ve also seen them at other quick service locations in the resorts. And they were sometimes at the register at the Main Street Bakery, but my guess is that this wont be the case when the bakery reopens.
thank u so much erin. This is going to be awesome because i always wanted a straw like that. Im going to be staying at port orleans on my trip in 3 days..
Where can you buy the pieces of magic? they’d make perfect presents for my friends 🙂
I’ve seen them in many places, it’s the kind of thing that gets moved around a lot. But the largest store in each park willing generally have a bin of them. I was at The Emporium on Main Street in the Magic Kingdom last week and there was a bin near the first set of registers closest to the park exit. Just ask if you don’t see them.
Heya i’m for the primary time here. I came across this board and I to find It really helpful & it helped me out a lot. I hope to provide one thing back and help others like you helped me.
My favorite free souvenir is the drawings I went home with from the Animator’s Academy! Such a fun way to spend some time in DHS and not very well known! Go into the building where they are doing the Wreck-It Ralph meet and greet and you will see it. I have Piglet and Woody hanging on my wall from my trip last week.
We like the smashed pennies. When we were there 4 years ago, they were still $.51. They are small, and fun to make.
What are the pieces of Magic?
They’re just small, stamped pieces of metal – about the size of a nickel. They remind me a bit of the old NYC subway tokens. The messages are simple positive statements like “dream” or “wish.” You’re supposed to give them away or keep them in your pocket as a tiny reminder of the Disney magic (or whatever other sentiment you ascribe to them).
Thank you! I like the idea of this. I will look for some on my next trip. I’ve been looking for a small token for my son to bring to school and remind him why he needs to behave.
That is a nice idea, but as someone who works in the classroom, I’ve seen firsthand the problem with this idea. Any special items like this often are in danger of becoming a distraction to the student and often to others when they want to show their special item from home to their friends. The student gets reprimmanded for having it out (yet again) and it gets sent to the teacher’s desk until the end of the day. Or worse, the special item gets lost or stolen. Yep, it happens even in kindergarten. Maybe a special note on your child’s napkin, placed with love in their lunchbox would be a great way to remind him about good behavior and how much you love him.
I’m surprised there was no mention of pins. Even for non-traders, a pin can be an inexpensive souvenir option and the different themes and varieties available in the parks and resorts are endless.
The list above was not meant to be exhaustive, just a small sample of the types of merchandise available. You are, of course, correct that pins can be found throughout Walt Disney World. Most cost between $7-12.
What about all the stuffed animals? I recently went with 7 girls 12 and under. Each girl bought 1 our 2 of them.
I did show plush Minnies above. There are hundreds of permutations of stuffed animals available at Walt Disney World. Most cost between $15-25. You will find a few larger than life versions that cost more like $100.
What a great post. Very useful!
Great article! Thanks!
Where can you buy the simple Mickey straws?
We’ve saved them from being served in Signature Dining locations
(They also used one to skewer the kid dessert at Captain’s Grille:
with a brownie square, marshmallow, strawberry and something else.
Not sure if they still have that kid kabob dessert?)
Those straws were at the register at the food court at Port Orleans Riverside in late February. I’ve also seen them at other quick service locations in the resorts. And they were sometimes at the register at the Main Street Bakery, but my guess is that this wont be the case when the bakery reopens.
thank u so much erin. This is going to be awesome because i always wanted a straw like that. Im going to be staying at port orleans on my trip in 3 days..
Cosmic Ray’s has them!