Buy common items late in your stay

If you’re shopping for a common item that’s regularly found throughout the theme parks, take some time to browse all your options and pick your favorites toward the end of your stay. Some examples of products that you’ll find in great variety throughout the parks include:

• Mugs
• Pins
• Apparel with the year or WDW logo
• Ear hats
• Baseball caps
• Vinylmation
• Plush animals

These types of products are so widely available that you’ll want to check out everything the parks have to offer before you settle on just one item. While you can return items to Disney gift shops, it’s a hassle to carry them around with you for this purpose. Browse for a few days and buy at the end if you’re planning an extended stay.

Keep purchases safe

Disney’s attractions all allow you to take your bags on the ride with you. While this is convenient for guests who dislike the hassle of moving items from locker to locker, as you do at Universal, it also means that you’ll have to stuff whatever you’re carrying into the small pouches available on ride vehicles and hope that delicate pieces really do have enough bubble wrap to survive.

Say goodbye to the hassle of carrying your merchandise with you all day. If you’re staying at a Walt Disney World Resort, you can have your purchases delivered directly to your room. This is by far the best option. You can also have your items sent to Guest Services for pick-up at the end of the day.

If you have something bulky or you’re working with limited room in your suitcase, Disney will also package and ship your purchases to your home. Just ask about the available options when you check out to lighten your load and keep things easy during your time in the parks.

With a few smart strategies to guide your buys, you can make sure that your Disney World purchases are well-chosen and properly protected so you have something special to enjoy long after your visit is over.