6. Lollipops

Lollipops

Lollipops of all sizes, shapes, and flavors, are a big sell at theme parks. This type of candy is really more fun as a take-home treat than something you plan to eat in the park. Before you unwrap one of these behemoths, consider that it will still be about the same size in 20 minutes when you get to the next ride, except then it will be sticky and really, really hard to store.

7. Gem stones

Gem Stones

Most theme park souvenirs have a fairly obvious purpose (hold a beverage, satisfy a sweet tooth, tell a story of where you’ve been). Gem stones, however, are in a category all their own. Unlike most items, they don’t include the name of the theme park or an image of a popular character. They’re not even consumable. Gem stones are popular collectibles for kids, and theme parks draw in a lot of kids, but the connection usually ends there.

Some theme parks will at least attempt to place their bins of gem stones in a spot that’s vaguely themed to this type of item, like the Dino Institute in Animal Kingdom, but others just throw them out there anywhere there’s a cash register nearby. If you’re a collector of these stones yourself, don’t forget to include theme parks on your list of great places to buy them.

8. Sunglasses

Souvenir Sunglasses

The connection between theme parks and sunglasses is obvious. Even if you do remember to bring yours along, there’s an excellent chance that you’ll leave them on the table when you get up from lunch, or lose them on a ride because they weren’t properly secured. To add a little flair to this classic gift shop option, many parks sell glasses with their own personal touch, like their classic characters emblazoned on the side.

9. Snow globes

Snow Globes

Snow globes, like pressed pennies and shot glasses, are a popular collectible that you can find at all kinds of vacation destinations. If you have the room to display them, they’re a whimsical way to document your travels. Like mugs, they come in all varieties, from those with the year (it’s very important that you know when you went) to those with frozen cities trapped inside (no, not THAT “Frozen”, but yes you can get slow globes of that too.)

10. Magic washcloths

Magic Washcloths

You may not be familiar with the term “magic washcloth,” but you’ve probably seen this gift somewhere before. These simple little souvenirs feature a washcloth that’s pressed into a tiny cube (or other shape) and shrink wrapped. When you take the washcloth home and submerge it in water, it quickly expands into a full size washcloth. These are fun for their novelty value, but are usually somewhat lacking in the soft and supple department. The great thing about magic washcloths, though, is that they’re small and lightweight, making them a great option if you want to bring gifts home to a lot of people without adding pounds to your suitcase or taking up a lot of space.

Whether you’re looking to start a new theme park collection, or just want to indulge in something oh-so-familiar, you’re sure to find these choices nearly anywhere you go.