Budgeting for souvenirs - Disney Store Prices Vs. Park Prices ?

[Vowelmommy]

I am trying to budget for souvenirs for the kids, they will each have a gift card to use. Are the Disney store prices on things like toys, Vinylmation, pins, etc the same as the park prices?

 

[frank430316]

Don't really know about the Disney store, but would expect the prices to be the same (or even higher). However close to the parks are two Disney Outlet stores, which definitely have lower prices. Smaller selection, and they never know what will be coming in, but the prices are good. These stores are owned and operated by Disney and only carry Disney merchandise but usually overstocks or discontinued items.