Gotta have ears! Traditional black or Anniversary gold?

[Pluto's Honey]

:earsgirl: Gotta have ears! Traditional black or Anniversary gold? Which should we do?

[debloco]

Both! Definitely both :teeth:

[TnTsParty]

I like my leopard print ears (of course they are not like the traditional black or anniv. gold ones ~ they are a headband) but I prefer that!!

[FionaLovesShrek]

We went with the gold with our names embroidered on them. Heck...the black are classic but the gold won't be around forever!

[all4disney98]

My thoughts exactly. I think you will only be able to get the gold ears up until the anniversary is over (Sept 2006?) - you can always get the black your next trip :thumbsup2

[keishashadow]

Can't go wrong with Gold!:teeth:

I think the gold ones show up nicely in photos but, will probably retire them after this year.

I have Minnie Ear's head-band, trying to work my courage up to wear the costume for Halloween....eek! it's a giant mouse.

[mouselover75]

Last I knew, the Gold ears ONLY came in adult sizes. SORRY KIDDOS! I guess they can still wear them but they will be a little big...

[keishashadow]

The MK Chapeau store had the kids w/the elastic band (wish they would have fit my big head)...not crazy about using bobby pins.Last I knew, the Gold ears ONLY came in adult sizes. SORRY KIDDOS! I guess they can still wear them but they will be a little big...

[canwegosoon]

We went with the gold with our names embroidered on them. Heck...the black are classic but the gold won't be around forever!
This is my feeling..unless you are not a gold fan. :earsboy:

[Angela Kay]

I would definitely go with the gold. :thumbsup2 They'll be gone after the HCOE. When we went last June everyone was sold out...we had CM's calling other parks, resort gift shops...they were in demand then. The only place that had them was WOD at DTD. We snatched up two, one for each kid, and took them to The Chapeau to have the kids names put on them. :cool1:

[Savsmommy]

My DD wants the gold ones. I hope they come in children's sizes. Like some people said, the gold wont be around long so now is your chance to get them before they are gone.

[Tegra89]

Oh they sound so neat! I've had ears before when I was little. I guess I'll look into these again. Maybe even get names put on them. Do they do the names in MK? pixiedust:

[LSUmom4kids]

Can anyone post pictures of the different kinds of Mickey Ears? Do they make different kind of "ears"? Two of my kids will have birthdays while we are in Disney - would be nice to get them "birthday ears" to wear - they would stand out in a crowd. :bday:

Can we order "ears" on line anywhere or do we have to wait until we get there and hope we can find some gold ones? :earsgirl:

I have the hard black plastic headband ears (they really hurt your head!) that we got on our honeymoon 15 yrs. ago. Hopefully, they have created "new and improved", more comfortable ears!

[keishashadow]

If you buy them in MGM, you pay for embroidery...I think also @ DTD.

MK Chapeau shop (to the right when you enter - sort of down the alley next to candy store) has lots of different hats, most of which they'll "hand/free style" embroidery free - with the purchase of the hat.

The person in front of me in line was angry that they wouldn't embroider one she got elsewhere.

The black MM ear version is felt-like now....didn't see any plastic models.

They have the head bands (including bridal) but, you can't get them personalized.

Compared w/the other prices for WDW souveniers, I think the personalized mouse ears are a great deal.

[2giddy4wdw]

I say go with both!!! What will it hurt to have both sets!!!

[Tegra89]

If you buy them in MGM, you pay for embroidery...I think also @ DTD.

MK Chapeau shop (to the right when you enter - sort of down the alley next to candy store) has lots of different hats, most of which they'll "hand/free style" embroidery free - with the purchase of the hat.

The person in front of me in line was angry that they wouldn't embroider one she got elsewhere.

The black MM ear version is felt-like now....didn't see any plastic models.

They have the head bands (including bridal) but, you can't get them personalized.

Compared w/the other prices for WDW souveniers, I think the personalized mouse ears are a great deal.
How much do they cost? :scratchin

[gabbyrosebud]

Hi! I ordered our gold Mickey ears through DW mail merchandise. They cost $11.50 each. At the time they only had the adult sizes. The CM started a search to find DD some special Mickey ears. We ended up finding the most adorable gold celebration Minnie headband. The headband and ears are totally covered in gold sequins with a gold bow that says 50 in the middle. They look so cute on! I must have lost the tag, so I don't have the item number handy. :guilty:

I just found a picture of them at the laughingplace.com, in the Mickey ears section if anyone's interested. :)

[torinsmom]

If you buy them in MGM, you pay for embroidery...I think also @ DTD.

MK Chapeau shop (to the right when you enter - sort of down the alley next to candy store) has lots of different hats, most of which they'll "hand/free style" embroidery free - with the purchase of the hat.

The person in front of me in line was angry that they wouldn't embroider one she got elsewhere.


The book I have (Disney on a Dime) states " The Chapeaux on Main Street in MK will embroider any hat made by Disney. You do not have to purchase it in the shop. You can buy mouse ears or other Disney headgear outside the park or bring hats from a previous trip. As long as it has Disney somehwhere on it, Cast members in the shop will embroider it for free."

Is this true or is the quoted poster correct? I need to know so I don't buy my ears earlier than MK. I want our names embroidered on them!

Marsha

[makinorlando]

If you buy them in MGM, you pay for embroidery...I think also @ DTD.

MK Chapeau shop (to the right when you enter - sort of down the alley next to candy store) has lots of different hats, most of which they'll "hand/free style" embroidery free - with the purchase of the hat.
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Embroidery at the Chapeau is no longer free, but $2.00. It is not as nice as the embroidery at MGM or The Christmas Store at DTD.

Lots and lots of hats on EBAY....

They have many kinds of ears right now-
Black Mickey
Gold Mickey
Purple w/Tinkerbell
Muilti colored with the classic characters - I think I have seen these...
At Chrirstmas they had red santal like hat part with black ears that had snowflakes on them.
They had New year ears...they had valentine ears... they seem to be expanding - like the antennea toppers!

Here is what I could find pics of on EBAy real quick

http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/66070181008080_0.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/Disneyland-Disney-50th-CHILD-Gold-Mickey-Mouse-Ears-Hat_W0QQitemZ6607018100QQcategoryZ35842QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem) Gold
http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/66078281638080_0.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/PINK-MINNIE-MOUSE-EARS-HAT-FROM-DISNEY-ADORABLE-HAT_W0QQitemZ6607828163QQcategoryZ1380QQrdZ1QQcmdZ ViewItem)pink

http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/66082593198080_0.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Mickey-Ear-Groom-Wed-Wedding-Hat-Gift-NEW-Mouse_W0QQitemZ6608259319QQcategoryZ35842QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem)http://thumbs.ebaystatic.com/pict/66082667928080_0.jpg (http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Minnie-Mouse-Bride-Wed-Wedding-Ear-Hat-NEW-Gift_W0QQitemZ6608266792QQcategoryZ35842QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)Bride and Groom
http://i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/06/16/c3/e6_2.JPG (http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Mickey-Mouse-Ears-Valentine-Hat_W0QQitemZ6600655638QQcategoryZ35842QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)Valentine Hat (I would think not avail now... I sawthem at DTD WOD before VDay)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v170/tbean1/ebay2/IM000139.jpgTinkerbelle
http://i13.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/4e/35/8b_2.JPG (http://cgi.ebay.com/Disney-Mickey-Mouse-St-Patricks-Day-Ears-Hat-NEW_W0QQitemZ6607420007QQcategoryZ35842QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)

[torinsmom]

Embroidery at the Chapeau is no longer free, but $2.00. It is not as nice as the embroidery at MGM or The Christmas Store at DTD.



So, is 2.00, whether you buy the ears there or not? How much is embroidery at MGM and DTD?

[makinorlando]

So, is 2.00, whether you buy the ears there or not? How much is embroidery at MGM and DTD?

Yes.
I believe it is $7.00, but it is MUCH NICER, and you have options as to the font and I believe thread color.

[keishashadow]

The Mickey Ears were around $10 (not sure if the kids were less)...remember thinking was a bargin, compared to the $18 Stitch hat my DS had to have.

I was going to pick my ears up @ my 1st stop in MGM but, they do charge extra for the embroidery & it's done by computer method...and it would have taken 3 hours before they were ready for pick-up!

I wanted the "hand-done" look, IMO more magical.

I was not charged "extra" for the embroidery @ MK that was done before my eyes. I even got "free" bobby pins!

Asked the CM @ the time, they will not embroider hats bought elsewhere nor, will they will embroider the groom ears or bridal veil.

It's possible that they've changed their policy since last Dec. - can anyone verify a change in policy?

[Angela Kay]

I know when we went last June, we had to buy our golden Mickey Ears at DTD...because every other place was sold out. :eek: We were told to hang on to our receipt and take the receipt and ears to The Chapeau to be embroidered. We did that and it was free at the time. :cool1: I'm not sure of the policy now. :confused3

[byoung]

Go for the gold.

[Pluto's Honey]

I know when we went last June, we had to buy our golden Mickey Ears at DTD...because every other place was sold out. :eek: We were told to hang on to our receipt and take the receipt and ears to The Chapeau to be embroidered. We did that and it was free at the time. :cool1: I'm not sure of the policy now. :confused3


thanks! t :smooth: hat would be nice to check into.

[TreslovesWDW]

Get both if you can afford to,if not go gold :woohoo:

[LiLIrishChick63]

i got both.

[LiLIrishChick63]

I know when we went last June, we had to buy our golden Mickey Ears at DTD...because every other place was sold out. :eek: We were told to hang on to our receipt and take the receipt and ears to The Chapeau to be embroidered. We did that and it was free at the time. :cool1: I'm not sure of the policy now. :confused3


i remember hearing about that. the one CM told me that everytime they got a new shipment of the gold ears in, they'd be gone within days.

[makinorlando]

I took a picture of the display of "ear" hats yesterday at MGM.... Here they are
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats2.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats4.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats3.jpg

[LiLIrishChick63]

I took a picture of the display of "ear" hats yesterday at MGM.... Here they are
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats2.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats4.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats3.jpg



*GASP* they have a Tinkerbell one!? why was i not informed of this during my trip!!!?? lol

ps....what is this supposed to be anyway....... :duck: ????

[Anna114]

Thanks for the pictures! My decision is now made. Gold it is for me.

Have a magical day,
Anna




I took a picture of the display of "ear" hats yesterday at MGM.... Here they are
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats2.jpg

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats4.jpg
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e291/makasper/Misc%20Disney/2006MGMHats3.jpg

[Pluto's Honey]

wOW! NO IDEA THERE WERE SO MANY!

[TnTsParty]

For Christmas I got really neat ears ~ they were like a Santa's hat but like the regular ears with white "fur" around the edge and a glitter shilloutte of mickey on the front.

[Angela Kay]

Wow! :cool1: When we were there last year, it was black, pink or gold...if you could find them. I love all of the new hats. :thumbsup2 I'll definitely be getting one of those this year.

[Jennasmomma]

Will the gold ears still be available in December?

[makinorlando]

For Christmas I got really neat ears ~ they were like a Santa's hat but like the regular ears with white "fur" around the edge and a glitter shilloutte of mickey on the front.

We have those too. I bought them for me at the MVMCP!

They seem to have them for each holiday now. Right now they have a real cute one for St Pat's Day - Didn't think to take a pic of that one - but here it is from Ebay..
http://i13.ebayimg.com/05/i/06/4e/35/8b_2.JPG (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=6607420070&category=35842#ebayphotohosting)

[Buckleigh]

I'm so glad y'all posted this and I found it. Thoght I was going crazy about seeing the gold ears, and not finding any proof of 'em. I have my black ears from Disney Land, but I'm def getting the gold ones when we go to WDW.

[ScroogesNephew]

. . . good choice.