Shopping in the parks

[SkylarKD]

What's the best way to shop in the parks without lugging around 50 pounds of purchases?

We will NOT be at a Disney Resort (We'll be in a Downtown Disney Hotel), so we can't take advantage of having packages sent to our hotel.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Have the packages sent to the front gate! Then pick them up on your way out. I think as long as you will still be in the park for a few hours, it should be fine.

 

[winniedapooh]

Shopping in the parks on your way out or renting a locker for storing your purchases.

 

[SkylarKD]

Originally posted by EsmeraldaX
Have the packages sent to the front gate! Then pick them up on your way out. I think as long as you will still be in the park for a few hours, it should be fine.

How does this work? And how often do things get lost along the way?

 

[chyam]

When you make your purchase just tell them that you want it to be sent to the front. They do want you to give them a couple of hours though. I have never had any problem with this service and it is free whether you are a resort guest or a day guest.....anyone can do it. I have had large things sent to the front and even a couple of bowls, never had a problem. Then on your way out just stop and pick the packages up. All the shops send the packages to one central location close to the exit.

 

[jann1033]

you can also save your shopping for dtd, the giant disney store has most of the items from everywhere else plus some more and you would have a car to stash your treasures in! i'd say 99% of the stuff available in the parks are available at dtd for the same price.