Bride and Groom Mickey Hats

[marnietch]

I am sure there is a thread about these hats but I can't find it. I was wondering if anyone knows if you can still buy the original bride and groom hat (not the new ears) in the parks. You can get them on ebay for about $50 but then I would have to carry them on the plane with all of the other bags I'll be hauling.

So... can they still be bought, where, and how much? Thanks

 

[Sarah <3 Disney]

When I was in the parks for Spring Break, I saw a little girl running around in the bridal headband, so yes, they are still available as far as I know. I think they are like... $18? I could be wrong on the price though.

 

[CharacterFan]

I think they're 18 a piece too.

 

[PrincessShea]

I was in the parks early June and I saw A LOT of the bride ears. The weird thing is that sometimes they were mixed in with the children's head gear stuff (at least at the Contemp gift shop!)

I got mine through disney floral and they came with champagne and cheese and chocolates. It was set on our bed the night of the wedding...that way was able to guarantee I would have the headband and top hat!

 

[lpizzuro123]

We were in WOD in DTD in early June and they still had them. The groom top hat was harder to find. Most of the resort gift shops had the new version.

Linda

 

[Petals & Pixie Dust]

In Feb they had the headband...and a few of the top hats...but those were few and far between to find.

 

[receptionist]

My daughter found the bridal mickey ears headband in the gift shop at the Grand Floridian Hotel just before we had her bridal shower so check there also.

 

[pezaddict231]

The Emporium at MK had Bride headbands and the top hats for men. I also saw them in the big shop in Epcot.

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Do you ladies think it's smart to purchase them now since the new styles are coming in? We're not getting married until Oct. 2010, and will be down in Jan '10 for the marathon. Should we wait until the wedding, the marathon, or just order them now. I'm not a big fan of the new styles.

 

[lurkyloo]

The headband/top hat ears are not being discontinued. Disney continues to sell them along with the newer mouse ear hat style.

I would hang on and maybe get them when you visit in January.

 

[CharacterFan]

I bought mine last December. I only saw 3 grooms hats all week so I thought they were being discontinued so I bought them then. Since they didn't know if they'd be discontinued. DFi really wanted the top hat. He's now decided he needs a 2nd one to leave at home so it doesn't get damaged. I think they are now just offering a 2nd option for those that don't like the top hat and headband.

 

[receptionist]

I wouldn't wait to buy them at a later time. Buy them when you see them and they are available, you can always store them away somewhere until you need them. I always say that is the best way to make sure you will have them when you want them. YOu might be sorry if you wait and not be able to get them.

 

[Tistal]

I recently purchased the newer style from disney's website, and I'll be honest they're terrible. Sure, it was cute that I could get the back of them personalized, but the hat really does not fit my head and it definitely does not fit his. I can't imagine how uncomfortable wearing it for the week we're down there would be. They're not made to fit adult heads at all, and they stay secured with an elastic chin strap.

I searched the internet for the old style headband for myself, and found it cheapest at laughingplacestore.com. If you have time to spare looking for it, especially if you're really worried that they will discontinue them, look at the site a couple of times during the week. I was able to catch a promo for 25% off I think, and looking at their site now they have a promo for 10% off. Obviously, shopping around is a must though because I've come across some sites that have them for over $50!

 

[chipscinderelly]

I searched the internet for the old style headband for myself, and found it cheapest at laughingplacestore.com. If you have time to spare looking for it, especially if you're really worried that they will discontinue them, look at the site a couple of times during the week. I was able to catch a promo for 25% off I think, and looking at their site now they have a promo for 10% off. Obviously, shopping around is a must though because I've come across some sites that have them for over $50!

Laughing Place charges a premium for WDW Merchandise; Calling WDW Merchandising directly and having them ship it to you is typically the least expensive option if you are not going to be local to purchase the set. All Ears keeps up with their contact information http://allears.net/tp/mailorder.htm

 

[Tistal]

Laughing Place charges a premium for WDW Merchandise; Calling WDW Merchandising directly and having them ship it to you is typically the least expensive option if you are not going to be local to purchase the set. All Ears keeps up with their contact information

I know, but once I added in the shipping from the mail order it was best to do it the other way. Like I said, shopping around is a must!

 

[Disneymoon0909]

I hate to butt in but I too had the same fears about the hat styles changing as I had heard that the top hat was difficult to find and they had released a new style. I called the Disney Florist and she said they had been told they were being discontinued and no more would bo ordered once the stocks were sold out, so if you like the original bridal headband and top hat then I would suggest trying to purchase them asap. I do not know how credible the source is, I am only relaying the information I was told when I called. Hope this helps.

Holly

 

[Malefi_Stitch]

To piggy back on Holly's comment, we went looking for ours in DTD on June 25 (the day of our rehearsal). In the World of Disney store they had PLENTY of top hats but not a bridal headband in sight. I asked a cast member if they were in a different spot and she said she hadn't seen them in months...only the new ones. We went to another store (can't remember which one) but they didn't have any either. I was having a minor panic attack because I had my heart set on the headband and convinced myself to wait until we got there and was kicking myself. A cast member had suggested one of the shops in MK but we couldn't get into a park because we weren't activating our APs until June 27.

I thought to call my mom, who was staying in the GF, and she ventured into the gift shop there and didn't see any out. She decided to ask a cast member also. My mom explained that it was for a DisBride and they paused and asked her to hold on. They went into the back and came out with a few. She said she had to do a little digging in order to find them because of the new ones out.

I would say that to anyone who has their heart set on a headband, I would get one when you have the opportunity. They seemed to have a bunch of top hats when we went. The bridal one is a lot easier to take in a suitcase than the top hat too.

Oh and the top hat was around $16 (I think) and the bridal one was around $18.

Hope this helps and good luck!