Purchasing Disney theme park merchandise online?

[abish19]

I recently heard on a Disney podcast that Walt Disney World may start selling theme park merchandise online that was previously available ONLY at theme parks, apparently through the Disney Store website.

Has anyone else heard this? How accurate is it?

Although I like the idea of being able to get those items that I forgot to buy, or wished I would have gotten on our vacation, I also appreciate that there are some things I can ONLY get at Walt Disney World.

Thanks in advance!

 

[SorcererDonald16]

They have a Stitch snowglobe on there now that was only available in the parks, so it may already be starting (unless that's just an isolated example). I got the email about their snowglobe sale and was really surprised when I saw that one on there.

Hopefully someone else will have heard something one way or the other.

 

[Orlando313]

I really think this is a good idea. I think it could potentially increase revenue for them. Just think, a child sees a truck that they really like, and their parents would be willing to buy it for them, however, there's no room in the luggage going back, or in the carryon stuff. Especially with the airlines charging for luggage now, that will hinder people from buying so many souvenirs.

disneyshopping.com is ok now, but it's not that meaty, if you will. There's just not as much really good stuff on there as I wish. I would always see a snowglobe I wanted but couldn't take it on the plane with me. Now I live in Orlando, so it's easier for me to get stuff. But the idea of being able to order souvenirs that you saw in the park is awesome!