exDS vet
03-11-2005, 09:31 AM
There has been a lot of writing about the events at Disneyland on July 17. I was on hand for the 40th anniversary celebration in 1995 and I have seen many changes over the past ten years.
One of the biggest changes I have seen is a dramatic increase in collectors and a small decrease in collectibles. Pins have become all of the rage, and trading them is somewhat of a phenomonem.
As it relates to anniversary (July 17) specific merchandise and collectibles, I suggest that you get to the park very early (at least 1 to 2 hours befor opening) and get in line. In 1995, they sold dated merchandise (t-shirts, envelopes, etc.) from outside the main gate and by the time the park opened, most of it was all gone. The collectors will be out in full force and no doubt, buying large quantities to put on E-bay the next day.
Hopefully Disney will have enough supply to meet the demand, but I would not plan on it. There will be plenty of other generic anniversary product available, so July 17 specific merchandise will be limited and variety will be small. So get there early and buy up.
And remember! This type of merchandise will only be available INSIDE Disneyland and possibly at the gate before opening on July 17. You won't find dated merchandise at the World of Disney store, the hotels, DCA or anywhere else.
Happy Collecting!
One of the biggest changes I have seen is a dramatic increase in collectors and a small decrease in collectibles. Pins have become all of the rage, and trading them is somewhat of a phenomonem.
As it relates to anniversary (July 17) specific merchandise and collectibles, I suggest that you get to the park very early (at least 1 to 2 hours befor opening) and get in line. In 1995, they sold dated merchandise (t-shirts, envelopes, etc.) from outside the main gate and by the time the park opened, most of it was all gone. The collectors will be out in full force and no doubt, buying large quantities to put on E-bay the next day.
Hopefully Disney will have enough supply to meet the demand, but I would not plan on it. There will be plenty of other generic anniversary product available, so July 17 specific merchandise will be limited and variety will be small. So get there early and buy up.
And remember! This type of merchandise will only be available INSIDE Disneyland and possibly at the gate before opening on July 17. You won't find dated merchandise at the World of Disney store, the hotels, DCA or anywhere else.
Happy Collecting!