If you’re looking for a way to have a little bit of Disney World at home, go no further!
We’ve come up with a list of 10 gift ideas that you can purchase that also bring some of that Disney magic we all know and love into your home.
We all know what it’s like to have the Disney blues whenever we’re not at the most magical place on earth. While these gifts don’t remedy that feeling completely, they can help.
Let’s take a look…
1. Disney and Main Street music
While not everyone might listen to CDs anymore, this is for those who do.
Voctave is a premier a cappella group from Central Florida, who also just happens to feature some members from Voices of Liberty. Yes, that Voices of Liberty who perform daily inside the American Adventure rotunda at Epcot.
Well, Voctave has a series of CDs available for purchase, including Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 of “The Corner of Broadway and Main Street”. Their version of Disney songs will make you feel all kinds of emotions, especially their Disney Parks Medley.
You can also listen to their music digitally (and even purchase Vol. 2 of The Corner of Broadway and Main Street).
2. Laila perfume
The smell of the store in the Norway section of Epcot is of Laila perfume which people either love or hate. Some of us on the WDW Prep School team love it.
The lotion is lightly scented and the perfect weight, which is great for those who aren’t big perfume fans.
The Laila products are available online and in many Nordstrom locations, including sample sets which make great stocking stuffers. You can also get the men’s scent, Geir.
3. Werther’s Original Popcorn
This will never be the same as walking inside Karamell-Küche in Epcot’s Germany pavilion.
However, being able to munch on some mixes of Werther’s popcorn at home should satisfy your sweet tooth until being able to get back to Disney World.
4. Basin products
There are two Basin locations at Disney World – one at The Grand Floridian and one in Disney Springs. Sometimes you can even find outdoor kiosks at Epcot.
Basin makes great soaps and body products in bar form that look good, smell amazing and work really well.
You can get Basin products online as well if you’d like to have some at home.
Shipping costs can sometimes be an issue when ordering from Basin White so be sure to check for available coupons before purchasing.
5. Joffrey’s coffee and tea
Joffrey’s brand of coffee and tea is available at various places throughout Disney World, including many of the nicer restaurants which have their own blends.
You can buy some online to enjoy at home.
6. Disney print Vera Bradley bags
Vera Bradley is known for its beautiful designs. Over the years, the designer has become even more popular for its Disney patterns.
When the prints were first launched, they were only available in the theme parks, but eventually they have been sold online.
7. Candles that smell like Disney World
You can find lots of candle options that will pump different scents of Disney World into your home.
For example, there is the Main Street Melts Candle Co. shop on Etsy and the ever-so-popular Magic Candle Company.
8. Framed Disney World transportation map
This Disney World transportation map done in the style of the London subway maps is one of our very favorite things. Shannon even has it hanging in her house.
You can order the print in lots of sizes and with an optional frame.
9. Mickey-Shaped Ice Cream Treats & Dole Whip
These of course don’t taste the same as they do when you’re in the parks, but the fact that you can purchase Mickey Ice Cream Sandwiches, Mickey Ice Cream Bars, and DOLE Whip in grocery stores now is a huge bonus.
You’ll have to check your local grocery store to see if they’re available.
10. Something from a Cast Member
You might even want to consider purchasing items from shops owned by talented Cast Members.
Here are a few to check out:
- Handmade Mary Ellen (whimsical knitted ornaments)
- The Cheat Day Factory (preservative-free sweet treats)
- Hayden Evans Art (mid-century style art, including a Disney parks collection)
- Bibbidi Bobbidi Bow by K (Disney-inspired bows, scrunchies, and masks)
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Are there other things you’d like to add to this list? Please tell us about your ideas in the comments.
Steph
Tuesday 19th of May 2015
This is another scent shop that is amazing!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/229346122/lilo-scented-wax-melts-disney-inspired?ref=shop_home_feat_2
Jen
Sunday 1st of March 2015
You have a picture of the Walter and Rosie candles in your graphic, however you are linking to a different candle store on etsy. Here is the link to the company that you have pictured in the graphic. http://www.walterandrosie.com/mouse-inspired-scents.html
Shannon Albert
Sunday 1st of March 2015
That Etsy shop stopped shipping things to people who found them through this site so I changed the link to another shop that was more reliable.
Tina Jenkins
Thursday 12th of December 2013
The vera bradley stuff is so cute but don't think they will have more at the parks than they do online. All three prints are available online now and they only have what they show online (I was just in the parks and they only had the duffle bags in the store and online). I was actually told when I asked if they had other stuff to go online and order there.
Lyn Maszk
Tuesday 3rd of December 2013
Thanks so much for this, Shannon.....was so excited to see this post. Eagerly awaiting 11 yummy candles for Christmas and to bring for our WDW trip in March 2014! Made sure to give your site a "shout out" when ordering.
Shannon Albert
Tuesday 3rd of December 2013
Wow, that's great, Lyn! Samantha (the Etsy shop owner) messaged me that she's had a lot of orders today. Glad to be able to send the business her way!
Rich
Tuesday 3rd of December 2013
H2O+ now has most of the bath items they produce for Disney on their own site. They usually aren't in the Disney labeled bottles, but the prices are often cheaper for the same items.