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Long-lasting Souvenirs: Disney Theme Park Soundtracks

Long lasting Souvenirs: Disney Theme Park Soundtracks

Disney Theme Park Soundtrack CD’s have become my favorite souvenirs!  They are well worth the price you pay, because they last quite a long time!  The majority of my CD’s were purchased back in 2005 and 2006 and they are still going strong!  Disney is currently selling a CD called Four Parks, One World which includes 37 songs and soundtracks from all 4 Disney theme parks.  Disney also offers the Soundtracks to Fantasmic, Wishes, Main Street Electrical Parade and Illuminations just to name a few.  Many of Disney’s soundtracks from shows, parades and attractions are on CD.  These CD’s are great to listen to in the car or at home when you’re in need of a “Disney fix.”   You can find these CD’s at almost all of the resorts and parks, but the largest CD selection is at World of Disney in Downtown Disney.

T-shirts can fade, antenna toppers can deteriorate, but these Disney soundtracks on CD are very long-lasting!  Next time you’re looking to purchase a souvenir that gives you the most bang for your buck, choose any of the Disney Park CDs!

In addition to writing for Chip & Co., Terri writes for her own blog, Walt Disney World Hints.  You can also follow her on Facebook at WDW Hints.

 

Long lasting Souvenirs: Disney Theme Park Soundtracks

Saving on Souvenirs at Walt Disney World

Saving on Souvenirs at Walt Disney World

For many of us the trips we plan to Disney are about making memories, family time and good old fashioned fun.  For our kids its about all that…and the souvenirs.  Let’s face it Disney is pretty good at tempting us adults too!  They have exclusive Park Only merchandise and the cutest little sweatshirts, stuffed toys, trading pins…OH MY!  I could go on and on.  They have not been in business for this long without knowing how to merchandise.  Here are a few tips to keep your wallet happy as well as your kids (and you).

1.  Buy Before You Go.  Check out the Disney Store or Disneystore.com for small gifts you know your kids will enjoy.  The key here is small as you are going to bring them with you on your trip.  Little princess cell phones, McQueen bouncy balls, stuffed Tiggers are all good ideas.  Looking for these items on sale is the objective.  Even other stores like Target, Kohl’s or Toys R Us carry Disney items.  Pick up what you can and put it aside.  Tip:  If you are flying and have so much of this stuff that you require an extra piece of luggage, you probably aren’t saving money.  If it makes sense you can also mail packages to your resort ahead of time.  Again weigh the cost here of shipping.

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

If Disney is the most magical place on Earth and Christmastime is the most magical time of year its no wonder they go together like Peanut Butter & Jelly (or Banana if thats your fancy).  My home sparkles with the magical shimmer of Disney all year but at Christmas there are no decorations as fun or whimsical.  We have a ton of stuff but I guess the best place to start is the tree.

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

We collect ornaments from our trips. We also collect ornaments when we go to Disney on Broadway shows and other Disney-related life events (like the bride and groom ears from Lenox among others).  We always come home from Disney World trips with one (or two or three).  We used to just get the “yearly” ones but this year we also ended up with a 40th anniversary of Magic Kingdom one as well as both Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty’s castles since we visited both Disney World and Disneyland this year.

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

My mom also started a Hallmark tradition with us as kids where we would pick out an ornaments every year for the tree.  Even though I am married and out of the house picking out an ornament with her is one of my favorite parts of the holidays. Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

Aside from our tree we have the Disney Store collectible snowglobe pairs, a Christmas card holder, about a half dozen stuftees, are always fully stocked in Disney cocoa, and OF COURSE I incorporate it into my Christmas baking. If you didn’t check out the In the Disney Kitchen Christmas posts check em out now!

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

I even get my car in the mix (which I have affectionately named Little Blue).  I grabbed this antennae topper (and never was I happier to still have an antenna on my car… lol) when I was down in Disney in October!

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

And last but certainly not least, a few years back Disney Store’s holiday merchandise was a real retro classic look with stitching along the edges and a more vintage look to the characters.  I picked up a stocking for me, my hubby, and our pup (Mickey, Minnie, and Pluto of course).  These are probably my favorite of all our Disney Christmas decorations because Christmas makes me feel so nostalgic for times I never even lived during.

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

 

And I guess the magic stays the whole year through because these are just my favorites and I have a home and heart filled with Disney and its magic.  I know there are lots of people today who still don’t get it but I do, and you do if you are reading this.  One of my favorite Walt Disney quotes is something he and I both have in common…

“People who have worked with me say I am ‘innocence in action’. They say i have the innocence and unself-consciousness of a child. Maybe I have. I still look at the world with uncontaminated wonder, and with all living things I have terrific sympathy. It was the most natural thing in the world for me to imagine that mice and squirrels might have feelings just like mine.” -Walt Disney

Happy Holidays! xoxo Melissa

Disney in Christmas: Magic the Whole Year Through

Chip and Company Disney Week In Review For November 14th

Chip and Company Disney Week In Review For November 14th

Hello everyone! Yes it’s once again that time – time for the Chip and Company Disney Week In Review. We will be taking a look at some of the more intriguing news items concerning the Disney Company and all of it’s subsidiaries and of course we will give you a taste of the work of the best staff of Disney writers in existence. Let’s press on!!!

There was an awful lot of news coming out of Disney this week so if you want to keep up to date about all things Disney (and who does not) make sure to stop by Chip and Company every day. BUT – we don’t just have news we also have a group of very experienced Disney visitors who are more than willing to offer you their thoughts, opinions, and experiences. Let’s take a look at just a few of their articles:

That’s all for this week my friends. Please stop by and visit us each day to stay current and you may just be surprised at what Chip is giving away – free stuff is good!!! As always, enjoy your visit to Walt Disney World!!

Ken of Chip and Company and Disney For Seniors

 

Chip and Company Disney Week In Review For November 14th

Disney Souvenirs & Collectibles – Epcot Zippered Hoodie

Disney Souvenirs & Collectibles – Epcot Zippered Hoodie

What is it? My favorite Disney souvenir ever is my zippered hoodie from Walt Disney World’s Epcot.

Why is it so special? I got my Epcot hoodie on our first trip to the World in 2006. We had road tripped to Florida in our rockin’ new minivan, and I discovered that although it was sunny, hot September, the A/C in the van blasts like an arctic freeze. I needed a jacket for the trip home. Each subsequent trip has required an updated look and so began my collection. I now have a zippered hoodie for each Park visit, plus one from the Disney DREAM Christening Cruise, and one Disneyland jacket I got at the Disney Store outlet (ssh! Don’t tell it’s not really from the Park).

Where did you get it? I got my Epcot hoodie at Mouse Gear.

How much did it cost? I think it was close to $50.

Disney Souvenirs & Collectibles – Epcot Zippered Hoodie
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