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Spotted: The Haunted Mansion Park Pal ‘Comes Out to Socialize’ in Disney Springs!

A Happy Haunt has materialized in Disney Springs…

World of Disney in Disney Springs

You may remember when we spotted The Haunted Mansion Park Pal on shopDisney, and now this Grim Grinning Ghost can be found at World of Disney!

Are Disney Park Pals new to you?

Haunted Mansion Park Pal

These figurines — which we first noticed at the parks in the fall — are complete with clips so you can attach your pal to your purse, backpack, hat, shirt… or any accessory you would like!

Park Pals (which are priced at $11.99) come with their own display stand, too, so you can enjoy them even when you’re not out and about.

Haunted Mansion Park Pal

There are still a ton available on shopDisney, too, from Orange Bird to Minnie Mouse to a certain Figment of your imagination… and you can see them all here!

For now, we’re signing off from World of Disney, where — thanks to The Haunted Mansion Park Pal — “A GHOST WILL FOLLOW YOU HOME”… really!

What do you think of the Disney Park Pals? Please let us know with a comment!

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Could This Be The End of Specialty Merchandise Releases in Disney World?

While Disney World has remained closed, items you could previously only buy inside the parks have been released on shopDisney, the Disney Store’s online platform.

Magic Kingdom

And while initially, this seemed like a good thing, (not having to put on pants, get off the sofa, and physically drag ourselves to the theme parks), it’s been a major headache — which we’ll get into in a sec! But when the parks reopen, is this going to be our only option for those must-have merch items from now on??

Now that some Disney Stores will be reopening soon, they’ve announced some limited-edition releases and specialty products might not be available in stores anymore.

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They stated the reason for no longer providing these types of items in stores is crowd control. Limited releases tend to be known for a bit of a mad dash as guests scramble for what they want, and since distancing guests is important right now, those big crowds need to be a no-go.

So what does this mean in terms of buying exclusive Disney Parks items at the theme parks when they reopen? Surely Disney World will want to keep gatherings to a minimum, so how will they address this issue?

Learn more about the health and safety measures the Disney Stores will be implementing here!

Will Disney World Resume Selling Its Limited Edition Collections Again When the Parks Reopen?

Disney World recently shared that limited releases will NOT be sold in the parks when they reopen.

Disney’s Statement on Limited-Release Merchandise

Does that mean no more hunting in every gift shop for Rose Gold Ears after they’re released, or snagging a new spirit jersey right as a Cast Member puts them on display? What about lining up early outside a gift shop to snag the newest Dooney and Bourke bag? For now, yes.

Why is This a GOOD Thing?

This way, guests who are unable to get a reservation to visit the parks can at least have access to the limited edition items such as Pins, Designer Ears, Dooney and Bourkes, and other exclusive wares.

See some of the Limited Edition Disney Parks Pins that have been released online here!

©shopDisney

And not having to wait in a physical line for your chance to buy your Disney Dooney and Bourke bags really has some added benefits! We don’t know many folks who would complain about snapping up these purses without having to leave their houses!

© Disney

And while some Vera Bradley bags have previously been sold on shopDisney, the Vera Bradley website is selling Disney styles for the very first time! Sometimes they even offer special discounts like free shipping!

Vera Bradley x Disney Collection

So what’s the problem, right? Not having to go out AND still getting your Disney gear? Sounds like a pretty sweet deal! Only…it isn’t always perfect.

While buying some of the parks’ limited edition items online is super-convenient, it can also be quite frustrating if you’re going after Disney’s more-popular items!

Why is This a BAD Thing?

Here’s the thing — while being able to buy this stuff online ROCKS when it works, many of the most desirable items are selling out SUPER FAST! We’re talkin’ you click refresh on a page a fraction of a second too late and you might miss out on that item you so desperately want!

Ever After

One of the hottest ticket items recently have been some of Disney’s Designer Ears. We’re talking mega-trendy Mickey and Minnie-themed headwear designed by Disney’s most elite! Some of our favorite ear sets include Ashley Eckstein’s Ahsoka Tano Ears (who she also portrayed in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series!)

Check out Ashley’s designer Star Wars Droid Ears here!

©Her Universe @HerUniverse on Instagram

…and who can forget Disney Imagineer Joe Rohde’s Designer Ears!

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These seemed to sell out faster than Thanos could snap his fingers! (Seriously — as soon as we shared with you that they were available we were turning around to tell you they were gone!)

See how much Joe Rohde’s Designer Ears were selling for on eBay shortly after selling out on shopDisney!

How Disney Is Trying to Fix This?

There’s some good news (although the results so far have been underwhelming). Disney is aware of this problem of their merch selling out too quickly online and they’re actively addressing the issue. Just before releasing their Star Wars May the Fourth collection, Disney said they would be implementing a virtual waiting room system that was supposed to give everyone a fair shake at getting their goods.

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However, the new system had major technical issues. Many would-be-shoppers were very frustrated to see a cartoon Millennium Falcon endlessly floating on their computer screens telling them to wait for the page to load!

We’ve tried (and failed) to jump on the Minnie Main Attraction merch as it’s been released since the parks have been closed…we’ve come up empty each time (so if you missed out, you’re in good company ?).

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Disney once again tried to use the virtual waiting room when they released their Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction collection for May only to once again encounter more problems. Enchanted Tiki Room fans sobbed as the Minnie Ears, Loungefly Backpacks, and Minnie Plush all slipped through their fingers! Surely there has to be a better way!

©Disney

We were slightly reassured when World of Disney reopened on May 27th and we saw a few Minnie Mouse: The Main Attraction items were for sale. However, in mere moments, all of the Mad Tea Party Loungeflys and Pirates of the Caribbean Minnie Plushes (which had previously been released months before) were gobbled up and haven’t been replenished since.

What Was Left of the Main Attraction Collection

So, we won’t be seeing specialty or limited edition merchandise in the parks or brick and mortar stores for a while. But in the meantime, it seems Disney will continue to release their limited edition stuff online for now.

There are FAR too many glitches on the shopDisney site right now to currently handle this sort of change, so time will tell if they can get a reliable and efficient system to shoulder this influx of traffic. If they can just work out some of the kinks of their virtual waiting room — we wouldn’t be so bothered by the idea of not having the opportunity to buy this stuff at the parks. But only time will tell!

See how shopping in Disney World has changed since the last time you visited here!

Have you encountered problems using shopDisney’s virtual waiting room? Let us know if you’ve missed out on something you really wanted in the comments below!

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Fun New Ink And Paint Disney Store Key Coming Soon

Good news key collectors, and artistic new key is splashing onto the canvas of shopDisney Europe and shopDisney UK this month! The gorgeous Ink And Paint Disney Store Key will be available online only Friday June 12th! At this point in time it will only be available in Europe.

Ink And Paint Disney Store Key

The new key is inspired by the gorgeous Ink and Paint collection that made its debut at the Disney Parks and shopDisney earlier this year! Ink and Paint is inspired by the classic animation and artists on the Walt Disney Company. There will be 22,000 keys will be available on Friday June 12th for 24 hours or until they sell out online. It is whichever comes first, but I think we all know they will sell out first! To qualify for the free key, guests must spend £20 or more on qualifying products, and enter ‘PAINT’ as a promo code at checkout.

It is being said that it will remain UK and Europe only at this point in time. However I really hope we do eventually see this stateside!

What do you think of this splashy new Ink And Paint Disney Store Key?

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Spotted! Capture Your Emotions with the Inside-Out Romper — Now Available at World of Disney in Disney Springs

During our stroll around Disney Springs today, we spotted one of the more recent additions to the Disney Parks Dress Shop Collection at the World of Disney.

World of Disney

The new Inside-Out Halter Top Romper — complete with a removable bright and colorful rainbow skirt — is pretty hard to miss! (In fact, we’ve spotted it before on shopDisney, but this was our first time seeing it in person.)

The outside layered rainbow skirt is made of sheer panels.

Inside-Out Romper

According to shopDisney, the skirt panels represent all the colors of the beloved emotions — Joy, Sadness, Fear, Disgust, and Anger — from Disney and Pixar’s Inside-Out.

Inside-Out Romper

But it’s hard not to think of the famous Rainbow Unicorn (from Dream Productions, of course  ), too… and you’ll spot her in an appliqué tribute on the back.

Inside-Out Romper

The final touch is a pink glitter heart accent on one leg of the romper.

Inside-Out Romper

It’s $128.00, and can currently be found at World of Disney and on shopDisney.com. And speaking of rainbows, you can also check out the latest Rainbow Collection for Pride Month — also available at shopDisney and at Disney World’s World of Disney — right here!

Which Inside-Out Emotion is your favorite? Please let us know with a comment!

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Disney and RockLove Have Released a NEW Princess and the Frog Jewelry Collection!

Calling out to all the Princesses looking for their frog Prince! Disney has got you covered with this all-new Princess and the Frog-inspired collection from RockLove!

Princess Tiana

Get ready to be absolutely ENCHANTED by this new collection of jewelry from the same team that brought you the adorable Baby Yoda necklace.

If you’re looking to tap into your royal roots, look no further than this Crowned Frog Ring! This sterling silver ring, priced at $99.99, is available in 5 sizes.

Crowned Frog Ring ©RockLove

Click here to purchase your very own Crowned Frog Ring!

A Princess is hardly a Princess unless they have some gorgeous earrings, right?! Check out these incredibly elegant Water Lily Pearl Earrings, currently priced at $99.99!

Water Lily Pearl Earrings ©RockLove

Snag a pair of the Water Lily Peal earrings for yourself!

RockLove is coming in hot with a matching necklace! The Water Lily Pearl Necklace is available for $115.99 and, like the entire collection, comes in a super cute boutique box!

Water Lily Pearl Necklace ©RockLove

Click here to grab the Water Lily Pearl Necklace!

Sticking with the water lily theme, the Princess and the Frog collection provides us with another crazy pretty ring! You can own the Water Lily Pearl Ring for a cool $85.99!

Water Lily Pearl Ring ©RockLove

Here’s how you can purchase the Water Lily Pearl Ring!

Rounding out this jewelry collab is an ADORABLE Crowned Frog Necklace! This is the most expensive of the bunch, coming in at $135.99!

Crowned Frog Necklace ©RockLove

Purchase the Crowned Frog necklace here!

RockLove has definitely done it again with another fun collection! Fans of Princess and the Frog can HOP on over to shopDisney to grab these pieces!

For a cuteness overload, check out the RockLove x Baby Yoda Collection!

Let us know if you’ll be tapping into your inner Princess and the Frog fan and purchasing these pieces!

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