As an adult what chotkes, knicknacks, souvenirs do you buy when on vactaion at WDW?

[luckybug618]

So as kid I always got these tin bookmarks from Fort Wilderness, they came in sets of 4 and had what is now considered classic characters. Once I tried collecting character bells. Literally little bells you could ring, got one and couldn't find them again.

As an adult I haven't bought any souvenirs in 4 trips. Curious what other adults (ages 20+) choose as a keepsake.....

If I ever won the $500 shopping spree from YOAMD, I'd buy things for my students, what about you?

[dahirsh]

I'm kind of boring. Pins and antenna toppers mostly. I keep saying that I'm finally going to buy myself something nice, but haven't yet. Maybe with my $200 gift card next month

[black562]

Figurines, artwork, things from the different countries at Epcot. I usually spend around $500 each trip on souveniers. Its funny cause each time I go I'm thinking "I got everything I wanted last time, probably won't buy much this time..." Then I go and find all this new stuff I never saw before....figures.

[jadedbeauty14304]

I like to look for unusual jewelery from the different countries at Epcot, I like little animal figurines, and I like looking for unusual things I won't find at home. Last trip I found a small Chinese Calligraphy set in the Yak and Yeti gift shop.

[hiwaygal]

We like the pressed pennies. We don't go very often so we still have a lot to get. I suppose at some point we might have to graduate to the quarters. I like them because they are cheap and easy to store (with the little books) and I don't have to dust them!

We also buy pins...not for trading, we just like them. We put them in shadow boxes and they are on display.

I also like the antenna toppers (you can make really cute "bouquets" with them) and the refillable mugs.

We also tend to get resort specific stuff (i.e. pens, Christmas ornaments, etc.).

DH likes t-shirts...I think he got like 5 or 6 last trip!

We can't afford a lot of bigger stuff and even if we could our house is small and we just don't need the clutter.

[yarlenna]

I save all the paper things I see and put them in my scrapbook. I try to not get any souvenirs. I save the money for the next trip.

[StageTek]

I buy coffee mugs and caps. Sometimes stuff for the kitchen.

[teachermom]

The add a charm bracelets are nice and you can find different charms in different parks and resorts. The have the same basic selection where ever you go but you can find a few that are unique to your location. I am not the only 35 year old who collects them. My friend does also. By the way we are both teachers.

[DisTeach]

I'm a bit fan of pens. Exciting, I know lol. I especially like the holiday ones!

Can't have a trip without the obligatory mug for school coffee use!

Pretty much anything I see that is cool, I pick up because I never know if I'll see it again.

[JohnEric]

My tradition is to get a candy-covered, chocolate-covered, caramel-covered apple on each trip (or, sometimes, on each day of a multi-day trip). Don't think that counts as a souvenir, though, since it doesn't usually make it home.

Other than that, at some point somebody decided that I needed to collect Stitch stuff (probably me), so I just get something different each time. So far I have an antenna topper, cute little magnet thingy, not so cute rubberized magnet a.k.a. The Ferret Chew Toy, cookie jar, T-shirt, large mug, travel mug, ridiculously gigantic mug, etc., etc., etc.

Stitch story: I was at MK with some young friends who wanted their picture taken with Stitch. I (of course) was happy to accommodate them. In between pictures, Stitch kept pointing at me and then at himself. Wondering how he knew I was a fan, I thanked him for the thought but told him I don't photograph well. He seemed pretty insistent, but I just took the pictures of the girls and we moved on. Oddly enough, as we were leaving, he threw up his hands in (apparent) frustration.

Only on the way home did I realize that on that day I happened to be wearing my Stitch T-shirt. He didn't want me to join him in a photo, he was just pointing out that he approved of my choice in clothing.

It's a very nice shirt.

[Vexorg]

I've been picking up fridge magnets from the last few vacations I've been on, and I'm starting to use those as sort of a travelogue for places I've been to.

[DisCopper]

Usually a t-shirt and ballcap.

Non-Disney stuff from World Showcase: a pillow from Japan, cologne from Norway... Over the years, people have given me all kinds of Disney stuff- kitchen towels, dog bowls, blankets.. you name it. So I pretty much shoot for things that don't necessarily look like they're from Disney, but remind me of being there.

[Goofy'sPal]

Well I went in May and bought 2 tee shirts, a 4 shot glass collection, two more shot glasses, and a goofy plush toy and Im 25.

[twinklebug]

I've been collecting a new mug each trip - they're useful, and make me smile when I wake up to a hot cup of d-n-d before heading off to work on the day's headache ;)

Thinking of starting up a charm collection to supplement the one my mom started for me back when I was 6.

[PoohNTuck]

clothes, shot glasses and ornaments for the christmas tree

[nurse.darcy]

This year I collected christmas ornaments so I could have an all disney christmas tree. Mostly I collect refrigerator magnets. My fave

[GrimGrinningVal]

[I usually buy a new pair of earrings, and one of those hotel charms for my bracelet. ( I collect them from each new hotel I stay at)

[LittleRedShonda]

A ridiculouly large number of coffee mugs. And ornaments.

[Kyen]

every year I go I buy a book of christmas ornaments and at least one small stuffy

[PigletFairy]

i have a bag thing. last time i got an awesome one of jack.

[TwistofLemon]

I've collected so many cups and mugs over the years, I don't allow myself to buy anymore. The cabinets are beyond full! I've recently decided I have a shortage of sweatshirts, so last trip I bought two. I love getting things for the kitchen. When I see my Mickey-head pancake shapers in my drawer, they just makes me smile!

[dementia412]

We got a blanket from the Mexico area in Epcot but only because it was a colder night and the kids had shorts and dresses on. I don't usually buy anything ecept stuff I will use; jewelry, clothing and stuff like that.

[JDUCKY]

Kitchen stuff, mugs, t-shirts, footballs with the year's special design. Haven't gotten any ornaments, though.

[626ish]

We get a Christmas ornament every trip, and I always by a shirt from Tatooine Traders. DH and I both like to trade pins, but we buy them BEFORE we go, so I don't know if that counts or not.

I'd like to get a "passport" at Epcot and get it stamped in all the nations :) That's my goal this next trip.

[disney_mommy]

Little snowglobes that I keep on my desk at work, and of course, pins!

[suorkaterina]

I got totally hooked on pins. I just couldn't stop myself. i have yet to trade though. Next time deffinately.

I also collect Disney promotional videos. I have some from the early 80's and I order the new one every year. I've got the DVC videos too. And then the ones you buy in the park too. Of course.

I'm thinking about getting into snow globes, but I really have nowhere to put them=P

I collect the Carribean Beach Resort refill mugs. Even when I didn't go, my parents got one for me. We're Carribean Beach people.

[suzimar57]

for me, it's pins, a sweatjacket and whatever new souvenir books are available...

that's it as far as the tchotchkes go!

[Timon-n-Pumbaa Fan]

When I went solo last year, I bought a Mickey Garden Gnome, 3 t-shirts, and a few pins. Most of that went to Corey. I have never been much of an "I want" person. I see stuff that I like, but I rarely will spend money on stuff just for me.

[black562]

I got the coolest pen from China at Epcot this year. Its black and has brass dragons going all around it, very ornamental and very heavy. I like to collect nice fancy pens and that one caught my eye.

[countrylady_j]

I collect carousel horses and DH found one with Cinderella on it!!! I also found the wall in one of the stores (don't remember which one) that has the wall FULL of Disney princess' on carousel horses...individual pics of each one. I would love to have them all but do not have any place to put them all. DH will think it is going too far!! LOL

[black562]

I got a new camera for Christmas and have been taking pictures of things laying about. I think I'll post some of the Disney things here that I've collected over the years, some of the more unique items at least.

I love buying things at Disney, each year they seem to have all new things.

[black562]

I had some fun with my new camera.

First I had this drawn by an animator way back in 1994.
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Also picked up a statue called "The Thinker" (hmmm, reminds me of something).
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A rather nice clock.
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A snowglobe from a certain celebration.
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And the Castle that went with it.
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But I also needed the original Castle too.
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And while I'm at it...
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[black562]

I should say that I've been a few times.
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And maybe I tend to overplan just a tad?
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And maybe a little obsessed?
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Just a little?
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Need some Christmas ornaments too.
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Oh, and a tree skirt.
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Some knicknacks here and there.
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[black562]

On my last trip, I got a few different things.

Like this pen.
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And another statue.
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And where does one put all of this Disney stuff? Why in a Disney room of course!!!
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[CinRell]

hello mr MONEY. Forget my 80 year old elmer on the ventilator. I"m marrying you.

Or just making you buy me something.

[Sha]

First I had this drawn by an animator way back in 1994.
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That is nice!!! Gives me an idea of something to do with a couple things I have.




A rather nice clock.
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You need to get a new battery for that. :goodvibes

I should say that I've been a few times.
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/black743/P1010014.jpg

And maybe I tend to overplan just a tad?
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I would say just a few times and I know where to go for older maps

On my last trip, I got a few different things.

Like this pen.
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/black743/DSC00187.jpg

That is a neat pen!!!

And where does one put all of this Disney stuff? Why in a Disney room of course!!!
http://i539.photobucket.com/albums/ff354/black743/dis1.jpg

Do you watch Disney movies in your Disney room????

[jenstall]

I don't really buy much anymore, but I will probably buy a watch this trip. My Rolex's clasp won't stay shut so now I'm afraid to wear it. Time for a cheap watch until I can send it in to be fixed.

Also, if I a cute Stitch thing I will usually pick it up. I like shot glasses as well and there's a new 4 park set that looks very cool and I'll get that this trip.

[black562]

I don't really buy much anymore, but I will probably buy a watch this trip. My Rolex's clasp won't stay shut so now I'm afraid to wear it. Time for a cheap watch until I can send it in to be fixed.

Also, if I a cute Stitch thing I will usually pick it up. I like shot glasses as well and there's a new 4 park set that looks very cool and I'll get that this trip.

Hmm, I'm into watches, what kind do you have?

[Brocktoon]

Another shot glass collector here. I always try to track down the more unique and rare ones I come across.

Everytime I'm at Epcot, I always say I'm going to get a custom stien made in Germany with my family crest. But I alway forget to bring a copy of the crest with me. So, one of these trips I hope to finally get that done.

[Sha]

Another shot glass collector here. I always try to track down the more unique and rare ones I come across.

Everytime I'm at Epcot, I always say I'm going to get a custom stien made in Germany with my family crest. But I alway forget to bring a copy of the crest with me. So, one of these trips I hope to finally get that done.

Go make a copy of it now and put it in your wallet... then you may have it :)

[Todd&Copper]

On our last tirp, we got a dragon knicknack from Norway, a dried, painted gourd in Adventureland, and a Pirates baseball cap for DH.

I used to be the Queen of Collecting Crap, but as I get older I've gotten much more selective with what I will bring into the house.

[black562]

On our last tirp, we got a dragon knicknack from Norway, a dried, painted gourd in Adventureland, and a Pirates baseball cap for DH.

I used to be the Queen of Collecting Crap, but as I get older I've gotten much more selective with what I will bring into the house.

Its so fun getting stuff from the different countries. I also like sampling the different candy.

Hmm, candy, imagine that!!! :confused3 :rolleyes1

[CinRell]

Its so fun getting stuff from the different countries. I also like sampling the different candy.

Hmm, candy, imagine that!!! :confused3 :rolleyes1

I've never sampled the candy :confused3

However the wine? Yes. The wine I've sampled :thumbsup2

[black562]

I've never sampled the candy :confused3

However the wine? Yes. The wine I've sampled :thumbsup2

Now let's be clear. Did you sample the wine or consume the bottle? There is a difference ya know. Of course, they do have hundreds of bottles, so technically drinking one bottle would be "sampling".

Ok...she sampled the wine!! :laughing:

[Sha]

Now let's be clear. Did you sample the wine or consume the bottle? There is a difference ya know. Of course, they do have hundreds of bottles, so technically drinking one bottle would be "sampling".

Ok...she sampled the wine!! :laughing:

ummm not going there.... lol

[black562]

ummm not going there.... lol

Just a little harmless picking...no big deal.

That is, until she gets her hands on me. :scared1:

[Sha]

Just a little harmless picking...no big deal.

That is, until she gets her hands on me. :scared1:

thought you said pickling...

back to knicknacks... Im going to do some pics of a couple things

[CinRell]

Now let's be clear. Did you sample the wine or consume the bottle? There is a difference ya know. Of course, they do have hundreds of bottles, so technically drinking one bottle would be "sampling".

Ok...she sampled the wine!! :laughing:

Hey hey hey. I haven't had wine in a few days. I'm doing good. LOL!

And I can't afford a bottle of wine at disney are you insane??????? And we had this discussion.. I'm not a "disney drinker".. i prefer my trips to be sober. I can drink at home. :thumbsup2

[black562]

Hey hey hey. I haven't had wine in a few days. I'm doing good. LOL!

And I can't afford a bottle of wine at disney are you insane??????? And we had this discussion.. I'm not a "disney drinker".. i prefer my trips to be sober. I can drink at home. :thumbsup2

Yes, I did notice that even a little drinking + heat = not alot of fun.

At any rate, I just had to be a brat...its one of my best traits. :goodvibes

[PigletFairy]

I don't really buy much anymore, but I will probably buy a watch this trip. My Rolex's clasp won't stay shut so now I'm afraid to wear it. Time for a cheap watch until I can send it in to be fixed.

Also, if I a cute Stitch thing I will usually pick it up. I like shot glasses as well and there's a new 4 park set that looks very cool and I'll get that this trip.

oooh a watch would be a good idea! i wonder if they have a piglet one? or maybe stitch? or something pixar? oh my! how will i ever decide :confused3

[ChristusG]

I dont buy too many souvenirrs when we go to Disney. We go often so I see basically the same things each time I go.

I'm 28 and I love Stitch. So if I see something new to sit around my house with Stitch on it, I usually get that. This last time I was on a mission for a hoodie and I found one that I liked, but I dont usually purchase clothes at Disney. And I also buy a new pin or two each time I go to add to my collection. I was also on a mission for cups last time, so I found a Pirates cup and a Cars cup that I liked. But again, I dont usually buy cups at Disney.

[luckybug618]

and my dh was just wondering why Disney sells shot glasses...
I thought it was a great idea. I have a thing for square shot glasses, easier to take shots out of, anyways my friend brought my back one from Disneyland for walt's birthday. Now I'm on a mission to find one at DW. Maybe Arribas Bros can make (blow) me one!!

[black562]

and my dh was just wondering why Disney sells shot glasses...
I thought it was a great idea. I have a thing for square shot glasses, easier to take shots out of, anyways my friend brought my back one from Disneyland for walt's birthday. Now I'm on a mission to find one at DW. Maybe Arribas Bros can make (blow) me one!!

They're not shot glasses, they're toothpick holders...ask them and they'll tell you that anyway.

[Jenroc]

I always find way too many things I want to buy but I tend to stick with my Christmas ornament, calendar, a sweatshirt (because Canada is cold, eh?), scrapbooking things and items that will remind me of that particular trip.
If and when that is all completed then I splurge on silly things !!! LOL

[CinRell]

JEN!! :hug: :hug:

[Brocktoon]

Go make a copy of it now and put it in your wallet... then you may have it :)

Based on a common sense approach, that should work. Unfortunately whenver I hit the World Showcase (espcially during the F&W Fest), I tend to start drinking around the world and my attention span regresses to that of an infant. ie. I become distracted by shiny or colorful moving objects, and have to hit the bathroom every 30 minutes.

Last trip was during F&W fest of '07, and I was al ready to get my Stein, but by the time I made it to Germany, I became mezmerized by the pickle ornaments and toy trains. Later in the week I figured I'd take care of things, but ended up in the Rose & Crown for longer than expected and forgot all about my stein again.

For the next trip, I'm writing a note to myself in permanent Sharpie on my forehead, "Ask me about my Stein" !

[black562]

Last trip was during F&W fest of '07, and I was al ready to get my Stein, but by the time I made it to Germany, I became mezmerized by the pickle ornaments and toy trains.


Pickle ornaments???? Oh no, here we go again...

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[Sha]

Based on a common sense approach, that should work. Unfortunately whenver I hit the World Showcase (espcially during the F&W Fest), I tend to start drinking around the world and my attention span regresses to that of an infant. ie. I become distracted by shiny or colorful moving objects, and have to hit the bathroom every 30 minutes.

Last trip was during F&W fest of '07, and I was al ready to get my Stein, but by the time I made it to Germany, I became mezmerized by the pickle ornaments and toy trains. Later in the week I figured I'd take care of things, but ended up in the Rose & Crown for longer than expected and forgot all about my stein again.

For the next trip, I'm writing a note to myself in permanent Sharpie on my forehead, "Ask me about my Stein" !

Okay... instead of having that written across your forehead and being in photos* that maybe someone wouldn't want in there... How about a sticky note at eye level when you go out the door of room AND make a b-line to Germany get the stein, have it shipped to room, and enjoy the beverages from there. Then you can look at the pickles and trains :)

*granted there is photoshop to fix things like that

[sand2270]

Based on a common sense approach, that should work. Unfortunately whenver I hit the World Showcase (espcially during the F&W Fest), I tend to start drinking around the world and my attention span regresses to that of an infant. ie. I become distracted by shiny or colorful moving objects, and have to hit the bathroom every 30 minutes.

Last trip was during F&W fest of '07, and I was al ready to get my Stein, but by the time I made it to Germany, I became mezmerized by the pickle ornaments and toy trains. Later in the week I figured I'd take care of things, but ended up in the Rose & Crown for longer than expected and forgot all about my stein again.

For the next trip, I'm writing a note to myself in permanent Sharpie on my forehead, "Ask me about my Stein" !

You're funny :lmao:

[Brocktoon]

You're funny :lmao:

What's funny is that I WOULD write on my forehead and hit the parks. If I'm on vacation having a good time, I usually have no shame. Typically the last words out of my friends and families collective mouth is "I can't believe you just did/said that!" My philosophy is that it takes a little insanity to keep sane in today's world.


Okay... instead of having that written across your forehead and being in photos* that maybe someone wouldn't want in there... How about a sticky note at eye level when you go out the door of room AND make a b-line to Germany get the stein, have it shipped to room, and enjoy the beverages from there. Then you can look at the pickles and trains :)


The on-site room shipping will eventually be my saving grace. Next time I'm down (which may be F&W '09), will be a B-line to Germany along with shipping to my resort.

[sand2270]

What's funny is that I WOULD write on my forehead and hit the parks. If I'm on vacation having a good time, I usually have no shame. Typically the last words out of my friends and families collective mouth is "I can't believe you just did/said that!" My philosophy is that it takes a little insanity to keep sane in today's world.


Nothing wrong with that.

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

On our last trip, I picked up a bottle of Rose Regale in Italy and a bottle of French Champagne in France.

I'm trying to figure out what I want to get in June - how's the ice wine in Canada?

I also picked up a stitch ornament, and a couple of pins.

The kids picked up stuff for themselves too but this was what i bought myself.

[CinRell]

I love the perfume in Norway.. Layla.... devine. I'm due for another bottle.

[jadedjojo]

Mugs, oh my gosh the mugs. I've scaled it back some because my cabinets are ready to burst! I use the mugs, too, I don't really display them. I also collected magnets from each resort/ place I'd been to, but I quickly found out that not every resort has its own magnet, so I put that one on the back burner.

[MyMuse]

The car attaneas (I didn't spell that right, but yu know what I mean!) thingies!

[Bill Brown]

One or two park t-shirts during each visit to WDW or DLR.:laundy:

[WizardLarz]

I'm a simple trading pin guy, this past year:
25yr pin for Epcot
Star Wars Weekends
a Free pin for Keys to the Kingdom tour (MK)
a Free pin for Wild by Design tour (AK){Cooler of the two freebies}
Plus there is always the fun of pin trading with CMs!pixiedust:

[nurse.darcy]

I love the perfume in Norway.. Layla.... devine. I'm due for another bottle.

Cin, there is a new fragrance in Italy that is to DIE for. . .trust me. . .if I liked it it has to be good. . .I HATE all fragrance. . .oh, don't ask me the name, just book a darned trip. . .lol.

[lz1982]

26/F here.

Mickey Mouse shot glasses and matching coasters.
Rock N Roller Coaster ride photo.
Twilight of Tower hotel bell.
Port Orleans luggage tag (needed it anyway).

Kind of spent more than I meant to. But hey, the luggage tag was only $2.

[Debbs]

I haven't had a chance to read thru all the pages but last time we went. Christmas 2007.. We bought our own *Eiffel Tower* who needed to go to France.. lol just go to Disney.. and in Epcot we each got a Kimono. I also did the Pearl in the oyster and got home and had it put on a beautiful gold chain.

[nurse.darcy]

Apparently some people have decided that I am collecting christmas ornaments, shot glasses and magnets. . .my collections of these things keeps growing. . .