Merchandise Monday: Deck Your Halls with the Merriest Merchandise on Earth!

December 6, 2011 in All Posts, christmas, disneyland resort, holidays, Melanie, merchandise, shopping tips by Babes in Disneyland

Since my first visit to Disneyland many years ago, I have always been most excited to pick out one (or two or three or four…) of my favorite souvenirs to take home – and then add the rest to my Christmas list! This year, my Christmas list will be FULL of the holiday merchandise offerings at the Disneyland Resort.

Santa, if you’re reading this, here is what I’d like:

1. A Disney stocking (and feel free to take it to Showcase on Main Street to have my name embroidered on it — it’s only $7 per line!)

Throwback stockings featuring either pie eyed Mickey or Minnie in red, black, and white are part of a new line this year!

Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Goofy, and Winnie the Pooh character stockings are back this year! Since it wouldn’t be nice to write on their hands or faces, embroidery isn’t available for these guys.

I love the classic Victorian stockings! Such a great returning style — there’s even a matching tree skirt available for purchase.

There’s a plaid one that is huge! Plenty of room for sweet Disney treats!

2. Ornaments! Although I have quite a few already because of my family’s annual “pick–out-one-ornament-for-the-family-Christmas-tree” tradition, there are several new ornaments this year (and some returning classics) that are beautiful. Maybe this year I’ll have enough for a Disney themed tree!

Black, white, and red throwback pie eyed Mickey and Minnie ornaments are making their debut this year in figurine, bulb, and other forms.
Ear hat ornaments (available in several styles) are also new this year — because even Christmas trees need ears.
Bulbs, bulbs, bulbs! The classic Mickey bulbs are back again this year in several colors and styles.
Everyone’s favorite Disney and Pixar characters are available in ornament form, decked out in their holiday best.

3. Jim Shore figurines. Any of these holiday Disney Traditions resin figurines will look great on my mantle, but I especially love the one of Eeyore opening a present! They’re extremely affordable, too!

4. My own miniature Disney Town. China Closet on Main Street is selling a miniature town (and its Disney character citizens!) featuring Donald’s Toy Shop, Mickey’s Tree House, Minnie’s Bake Shop, and the North Pole Rally with Lightning McQueen and Mater.

5. Disney holiday time pajamas — for my whole family! This year, there’s something for everyone. Along with the usual two piece red and green flannel set, there’s also a long red and green plaid nightgown, slippers, two piece plaid sets for toddlers and infants, and a new two piece red and white set for adults and kids.

And Santa, don’t forget my friends!

My friends who are Phineas and Ferb fans will love the new t-shirt featuring Perry wrapped in Christmas lights.
My Jewish friends will gladly take a blue “Happy Hanukkah!” Mickey plate or mug.

Want to see what more of this merry merchandise looks like? Stay tuned for this week’s Worldless Wednesday for a peek!

Happy Shopping!

This post was written as a personal opinion piece and without pay. Neither the text nor the pictures were provided as proprietary information and does not represent the views or opinions of The Walt Disney Company. All pictures were taken by me with a personal camera, during my own time at the Disneyland Resort as a Guest.

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Anonymous says

December 6, 2011 at 10:16 pm

Thanks so much for all of these awesome new tips! I know what my kids Chris and Kyler are getting for Christmas this year!! (Unless I end up keeping it all for myself…)

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