Enjoy sweet treats while watching World of Color in premium seats in Paradise Gardens Park at the World of Color Dessert Party at Disney California Adventure Park.
The evening spectacular World of Color is the perfect way to end a day at Disney California Adventure Park. The World of Color Dessert Party ensures guests can view the show while setting in a predicated viewing, while enjoying colorful sweets and delicious drinks.
The package includes:
A delicious selection of desserts and cheeses An alcoholic beverage for adults, ages 21 and older Unlimited soft drinks and bottled water—plus coffee, tea and hot chocolate Reserved seating in the World of Color preferred viewing area at Paradise Gardens Park, where you can sit at a table with folding chairs or a high-top table with director chairs Pricing $89 per Guest (At time of writing) Price includes tax and gratuity. Please note that children ages 2 and younger may attend free of charge, provided they are seated on the lap of an adult.
While the official instructions are to arrive and check in at the Eureka water wheel near the Redwood Creek Challenge Trail AT your reservation time, I would strongly advise arriving at least 30-60mins earlier if you want to request a specific table.
Upon check in you will be given a wristband and allocated a table, then given instructions for when to return. You are then free to go and shop, ride etc until the time you need to return and be taken to the seating area, where you will be shown to your table.
We chose a low table in the middle front of the viewing area.
The World of Color show takes place once or twice per night, depending on the date. When you make a reservation for the World of Color Dessert Party, the show you will be viewing may be the first, second or only show of the night. The show starts about 60 minutes after your dessert party reservation time.
Details of note
Accommodations for Guests with disabilities are available.
If you have special dietary requests, add them when booking your reservation online or on the Disneyland app.
A separate theme park reservation and valid admission for Disney California Adventure Park on the same date is required for each Guest ages 3 and older and is not included in the package price.
Advance reservations are highly recommended. You can book a reservation online or via the Disneyland app, up to 60 days prior to your visit. Same-day reservations can be made on a limited basis and are subject to availability. Full payment is due upon booking.
This dining experience involves shared seating. Guests may be seated at a table with other parties.
Stroller and ECV Parking is located just outside the viewing area.
You must cancel at least 1 day prior to your reservation. If you fail to cancel by then or are a no-show, no refund will be provided.
Dine inside Beast’s castle, where the story of Beauty and the Beast comes alive at Be Our Guest Restaurant.
One of the hottest dining reservations at Walt Disney World Resort, Be Our Guest (called BOG in the forums!) is an elegant dining experience set across three rooms, each designed to immerse guests in a different part of the famous Disney story.
Upon arrival, guests are allocated a table in one of the rooms: The Grand Ballroom, with a high, domed ceiling, chandeliers and snow-laced Gothic arches, The West Wing, home to Beast’s enchanted rose, and The Rose Gallery, which has larger-than-life figures of Belle and Beast dancing.
Guests are welcome to walk around the different rooms and take photos. We especially enjoyed watching the animations change in the windows and inside the West Wing.
The French-themed fixed prix menu offered some of the tastiest meals we had at the park. The kids meal included a really cute white chocolate “chip” cup to paint.
At some stage during the meal. Beast himself makes an appearance. He does not meet the diners, however, rather he strides quite quickly through each of the rooms and then out again, so have your camera ready to get a photo for when he makes a sudden appearance.
Join the happiest of parties at Magic Kingdom: a dessert buffet followed by fireworks in a prime viewing area at Walt Disney World.
For a special treat at Walt Disney World, reserve your spot at the Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Parties Pre-Party. Indulge yourself in a massive buffet of desserts before the show, then move to a prime viewing area to watch the Happily Ever After fireworks extravaganza without the crush of the crowds (or waiting for hours to save a good spot!).
This fireworks dessert pre-party was an absolute highlight for us, and one of the few events where we have paid a bomb and felt like we got our moneys worth out of the cost.
The evening starts with checking in at the Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant, where guests are given a wristband before entering the dining area to eat their heart’s desire from a huge array of sweet and savoury desserts including chocolate-dipped strawberries, so many pastries of all kinds, a variety of cheeses and crackers, fruit and cookies for kids to decorate.
Unlimited beverages are also included, including an assortment of beer and wine for guests aged 21 and over.
Shortly before the start of the nighttime spectacular, Cast Members escort party-goers to a prime standing area in the Plaza Garden. The area for the dessert pre-party is directly behind the viewing area for wheelchairs and scooters (as seen in the photo above).
The best viewing area is at the front of the garden, so my advice is to be in the first group to move into the Plaza Garden if possible to choose the best spot you can for fireworks viewing.
There is still waiting involved before the show starts, so I suggest bringing something to sit on such as a jacket or even a blanket if you have one. Once the fireworks is about to start, guests are asked to stand up, so being as close as possible to the front of the area is beneficial particularly for shorter guests.
After the fireworks is a great time to go back through the park and do a few last rides while the crowds are lower. This also avoids the crush of people trying to exit the park at this time.
Price (at time of writing) Admission is $99 per adult (ages 10 and up); $59 per child (ages 3 to 9), tax included. Gratuity is not included or required.
Theme park admission is required, but it is not included in the price of this event. Theme park reservations are also required.
Enjoy the retro-themed Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort on your next trip to Universal Orlando, Florida.
With mid-tier pricing placing this hotel in the “value” category, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort provides excellent value for money with an excellent on-site location, fun 1950s-theming and plenty of amenities to make your stay endlessly fun.
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort features two massive pools including a waterslide and a lazy river, 10-lane bowling alley, Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and select attractions at Universal’s Volcano Bay™ water theme park, one hour before the theme parks open.
Guests of ALL Universal Orlando Resort Hotels enjoy:
One hour early admission into The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay with Early Park Admission (you must have valid theme park tickets to access this).
Free water taxis or shuttle bus service from Universal’s hotels to the parks.
Most of Universal’s hotels and parks are connected with paths if you feel like walking.
Charge purchases across the Resort to your room key card.
Free merchandise delivery from resort shops to your Universal hotel.
Resort Amenities
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort features family suites that sleep up to six, complete with a kitchenette, and standard rooms that sleep up to four. The hotel is within walking distance of both Universal Orlando theme parks and the Universal CityWalk™ dining and entertainment complex.
Recreation
Cabana Courtyard
The Cabana Courtyard is home to a huge swimming pool with dive tower-themed water slide, outdoor billiard tables, chess and checker tables, bag toss games, shaded picnic tables, a large fire pit, and the Atomic Tonic poolside bar. Note: this area is closed in winter.
Lazy River Courtyard
The Lazy River Courtyard features a sparkling swimming pool with a lazy river (tubes available for purchase), the poolside The Hideaway Bar & Grille, two fire pits and outdoor seating. Note: this area is closed in winter.
Game Room
Game-O-Rama is a fun place to play high-tech arcade games and old school classics.
Galaxy Bowl
The hotel’s Galaxy Bowl on the 2nd floor of the hotel’s lobby building features 10 lanes of ten-pin bowling alleys and a table service restaurant.
Loews Loves Kids Program
The Loews Loves Kids Programs makes travel with kids fun and easy with lending libraries of games to childproofing kits.
Where to eat
The resort has a few food options: The Bayliner Diner food court for quick meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Galaxy Bowl Restaurant in the hotel’s bowling alley, Starbucks® for coffee and snacks, Swizzle Lounge in the lobby for cocktails, and Atomic Tonic and The Hideaway Bar & Grille offer poolside refreshments and snacks during the pool open seasons. You can even have fresh pizza delivered right to your room.
During our stay, we ate at the Bayliner Diner food court. The food court offers easy and fast breakfast, lunch or dinner options.
The Deli Station has deli sandwich on fresh baked bread along with a variety of bakery items. The International Station offers dishes from around the world. The Pizza Station offers home-style pizza and homemade pasta. The Burger Station has hot sandwiches, cold shakes, and burgers. Make your own fresh salads at the “build your own” Salad Station. There is also a Dessert Station featuring soft serve frozen yogurt cups with your choice of toppings, ICEE treats, and candy, If you’re on the run, visit the “Grab and Go” section where you can pick up snacks, cold sandwiches, pre-made salads and other items.
Check in: 4 PM | Check out: 11 AM Overnight Guest Parking Self-Parking: $18 plus tax per vehicle, per night All guestrooms are non-smoking Complimentary Wi-Fi in all public space and guestrooms Pack’n Play: Complimentary Pack’n Plays are available upon request. Extra Person Charges: An additional charge of $20 per extra adult applies for more than 2 adult guests per room.
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort
6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819, United States
+1 407-503-4000
‘Ohana Best Friends Character Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch
The ‘Ohana restaurant inside Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort serves Polynesian-themed family-style meals.
We loved the ‘Ohana character breakfast, called the “Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch”, an American breakfast feast influenced by Polynesian flavors, with visits from Disney characters.
Breakfast is served “family-style”, which means platters of food for sharing.
Breakfast selections include scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, Stitch and Mickey waffles, ham with pineapple, a variety of fresh fruits and assorted breads.
As we had vegetarians in the party, our meals were served individually rather than on larger platters. We received “Impossible” meat substitutes.
While enjoying breakfast, Disney Friends visit walk around the tables, signing autographs and posing for photos. On our visit we had Lilo, Stitch, Mickey and Goofy.
Dine with your favourite Disney friends at one of five incredible character dining experiences at Disneyland California Resort.
Four of the dining experiences are located at Disneyland hotels and do not require park entry to attend. Only one, Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park, is located within a Disneyland park and requires a park ticket to attend.
Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures
Enjoy a 3-course breakfast and enchanting encounters with some of your favourite Disney Princesses at Disneyland Princess Breakfast Adventures, located inside the Grand Californian Resort & Spa.
This character breakfast is a special experience to share with someone special. We booked in to celebrate our joint birthdays together, and enjoyed and unforgettable morning that was well worth the hefty price tag.
The Disney Princess Breakfast Adventures is held at the Napa Rose restaurant inside Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa. More than a simple meal, this is an experience that takes an entire morning, complete with entertainment, a three-course breakfast and take-home gifts.
Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel
Meet favourite Disney Characters at a tasty breakfast and brunch buffet during Donald Duck’s Seaside Breakfast at Disney’s Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel.
This beach-themed character dining experience is a fun way to kick off the day with a breakfast or brunch buffet and entertainment from some of Disney’s most beloved characters.
Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park at the Plaza Inn
The Minnie & Friends breakfast is a favourite Disneyland character dining experience of ours due to the sheer number of characters that are available to meet.
The Plaza In is located inside Disneyland, near the entrance to Tomorrowland. The restaurant opened in 1955 and was reportedly one of Walt Disney’s favourite places to dine inside the park.
Enjoy dining with your fave Disney pals over breakfast or dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen, inside the Disneyland Hotel.
You do not need to be a guest of the hotel or have a park ticket to attend the dining, which is open daily for breakfast from 7am-12pm and dinner 5pm-9pm.
No matter which time you dine, you will enjoy a buffet with a huge variety of food. It was the most impressive array of food we had seen at any of the Disneyland character dining experiences.
This is the only character dining dinner at Disneyland.
Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Buffet at the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
Mickey’s Tales of Adventure Buffet is an incredibly fun dining experience at Storyteller’s Cafe inside the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
A character dining experience lasts about 90 minutes and includes a full buffet and interactions with various characters. At Mickey’s Tales of Adventure the characters are Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, Chip and Dale. We only met Dale as Chip was “foraging food from the buffer” according to Dale.
This one one of our favourite Disneyland character dining experiences thanks to the excellent character interactions.
Enjoy dining with your fave Disney pals over breakfast or dinner at Goofy’s Kitchen, inside the Disneyland Hotel.
You do not need to be a guest of the hotel or have a park ticket to attend the dining, which is open daily for breakfast from 7am-12pm and dinner 5pm-9pm.
No matter which time you dine, you will enjoy a buffet with a huge variety of food. It was the most impressive array of food we had seen at any of the character dining experiences.
Start the experience with a photo at the entrance with Chef Mickey, then enjoy getting food at your leisure while characters drop by. Every half an hour or so the characters all march around the restaurant and diners twirl their napkins in the air.
We found the characters to be excellent at Goofy’s, with several of them dropping by on multiple occasions and sneaking up on us to make us laugh.
I also liked that you could meet Chip and Dale here at the same time.
The buffet features five food stations. At breakfast the food includes choices such as made-to-order omelettes, cheese blintzes, Mickey Mouse waffles, pancakes, French toast, sausage, bacon, eggs Benedict, yoghurt, frittata, glazed ham, smoked salmon, pastries and fresh fruit, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese and fresh vegetables.
At dinner Goofy’s Kitchen serves up a carving station, pasta, salads, veggies, fruit, pizza, rice, hot dogs, Goofyroni and cheese, and more hot and cold dishes.
At both breakfast and dinner the dessert station is open, featuring cookies, cakes and a soft-serve frozen yogurt sundae bar, as well as Goofy’s wacky pizza creations. Try Goofy’s special peanut butter and jelly pizza if you dare!
Cocktails can be ordered for an additional fee.
Diners at this character experience can expect to meet five or six characters. We met Mickey, Minnie, Chip, Dale, Goofy and Pluto.
Breakfast costs $39 for adults and $23 for kids. Dinner costs $43 for adults and $25 for kids.
Reservations for “Goofy’s Kitchen” are highly recommended and be may be made up to 60 days before your visit. A limited number of reservations may be available same-day, subject to availability.
Make your reservation online or call 0011 1 (714) 781-DINE or 0011 1 (714) 781-3463.
Start your Disneyland day the right way with Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park at the Plaza Inn.
Minnie & Friends Breakfast in the Park at the Plaza Inn, Disneyland
The Minnie & Friends breakfast is a favourite of ours due to the sheer number of characters that are available during the experience.
The Plaza In is located inside Disneyland, near the entrance to Tomorrowland. The restaurant opened in 1955 and was reportedly one of Walt Disney’s favourite places to dine inside the park.
Walt’s wife, designer Lillian Disney, Walt’s wife, chose many of the restaurant’s authentic 19th-century interior furnishings.
Minnie always greets guests at the entrance to the Plaza Inn for a photograph. The photographers will come around to your table later with a photo package to purchase, but if you have bought the Maxpass that day you can ask to add the digital photos to your Maxpass Photopass and it won’t cost anything extra.
There is inside and outside seating at the Plaza Inn. While the inside seating has a really cute atmosphere and is closer to the food, the tables are quite close together and if you’re seated in the back seating sections it can be hard to get out to meet the characters and get good photos. We prefer the outdoor seating for this reason.
While you’re waiting to meet characters, head to the buffet for a hearty breakfast. Our fave is the made-to-order omelette station and Mickey waffles. This time they had Banana Foster sauce to add on top, which was so delicious. The buffet also featured food such as French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy, breakfast potatoes, fresh-baked pastries and breads, fresh fruit, and hot and cold cereals.
The characters have been the same the last three times we have dined at the Plaza Inn. Minnie Mouse, Chip, Dale, Rafiki, Tigger, Pooh, Eeyore, Pluto, Captain Hook, Fairy Godmother, Max and Perla, the mouse from Cinderella. Not all characters are available during each dining session however, so we’ve never met all of these characters in the one sitting.
We spent about 90 minutes at the Plaza Inn and didn’t feel rushed to finish up and leave, which is great because some of the characters take a long time to come around.
Reservations for “Minnie & Friends – Breakfast in the Park” are highly recommended and be may be made up to 60 days before your visit. A limited number of reservations may be available same-day at the Plaza Inn, subject to availability
Adult buffet meals are $34 and children are $19. Breakfast opens when the park opens and is open during Magic Morning and Extra Magic Hour. I highly recommend this option if you don’t have access to the MM or EMH as it means the dining won’t take away from your park time in the morning. There is a separate entrance open for character dining, but valid tickets for Disneyland are required to enter and access the restaurant.
Make your reservation online or call 0011 1 (714) 781-DINE or 0011 1 (714) 781-3463.
Universal Studios Hollywood is an absolute must when visiting Los Angeles. It’s the place where movies are made and dreams come true! This is the original Universal Studios and home of the Backlot Tour, where visitors are taken around the “back lot” to see the real sets where blockbusters are made. Universal Studios Hollywood is the only one in the world where this attractions is on offer. If you’re visiting the park, these tips will help you make your day a fun and successful outing that the whole family will remember for years to come.
Buy tickets in advance
This is always something I do as it saves an extra step at every place we visit. You can buy your tickets online here.
Options include (at time of print):
Single day general admission: $105-$116 USD
Two-day admission: $129-$159 USD
Universal Express: $179-$269 USD
VIP Experience: From $309
Tickets cost different amounts depending on the time of year that you go. Busier times of year cost more.
if you’re visiting during busy periods, consider upgrading your ticket to a Universal Express Ticket. This gives you one-time express entry to attractions and priority seating at shows. We visited on a busy Saturday in December and found the pass to be an excellent time saver.
Note: You can only use the express pass ONCE per ride/ attraction.
Download the app
The Universal Studios app is particularly helpful with showtimes, ride wait times and character appearances, plus you can also plan a basic itinerary for yourself in it and leave yourself a reminder for where you parked your car! Download the app here.
Arrive early
This is my number one tip for any theme park. Always arrive as early as possible! Check the calendar for park hours here.
Choose your form of transport wisely
Universal Studios is easily reached by train or you can drive. There is ample parking but it will cost you from $20 per day.
Plan the Studio Backlot Tour into your day
The Studio Backlot Tour is a must-see when visiting Universal Studios Hollywood. It takes you behind the scenes of the historic studio where many famous movies and TV shows are filmed. The tour takes an hour so budget plenty of time for it. You are allowed to take food and drink on the tour.
The Studio Backlot Tour is exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood, so you won’t see it at any other Universal Studios in the world.
Be aware of the park layout and opening times
The park is divided into the Upper Lot and Lower Lot. It takes several escalators and a good 10 minutes or more to get between the two, so factor this into your planning. The Lower Lot opens an hour after the Upper Lot.
Make use of park rentals and lockers
There are lockers inside the park entrance as well as dotted around the park to store your belongings all day. You can also rent strollers and wheelchairs if needed. Make your day easier by keeping your hands free and companions comfortable.
Collect free buttons
Drop by Guest Relations inside the park entrance to pick up free buttons for special occasions. We nabbed “first visit” buttons, but they also have them to celebrate birthdays, graduations and weddings,
Keep your phone charged
If your phone doesn’t have the power to last all day, you can borrow a charger from Guest Relations or plug in your own charger at Starbucks.
Try all the food
We really enjoyed the giant donuts in the Simpson’s themed land, and had the best theme park meal we’ve possibly ever had at the Three Broomsticks restaurant in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. We also loved the frozen Butterbeer! I really appreciated that Universal Studios has a link on their website that details all of the park’s vegetarian options!
Make Magic Happen at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
We bought the special wands that allow wizards to perform “spells” around Hogsmede. They were pricey souvenirs (around $45 for non-interactive resin wands and $60 for interactive wands), but well worth it for us as this is where we spent the majority of our time at Universal Studios Hollywood.
Get creepy with The Walking Dead
A second attraction that is exclusive to Universal Studios Hollywood is “The Walking Dead”. Due to its intense nature, it’s not recommended for guests under the age of 13, but older teens and adults will enjoy some the authentic make-up effects, detailed costuming and set design, plus and sophisticated (read: scary!) animatronic walkers.
Check your child is tall enough for rides
The majority of rides at Universal Studios Hollywood are aimed at older kids and adults. While there is plenty to entertain littler kids, you should check that your child is big enough for the rides if that is your prime motivation for going.
The following attractions have minimum height requirements:
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™: Must be 48″ (122 cm) tall.
Flight of the Hippogriff™: Must be 39″ (99 cm) tall.
Children 39-48″ (99-122 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (14 years or older)
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem: Must be 40″ (102 cm) tall.
Children 40-48″ (102-122 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (14 years or older)
Transformers™: The Ride-3D: Must be 40″ (102 cm) tall.
Children 40-48″ (102-122 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (14 years or older)
The Simpsons Ride: Must be 40″ (102 cm) tall.
Children 40-48″ (102-122 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (14 years or older)
Jurassic Park® — The Ride: Must be 42″ (107 cm) tall.
Children 42-48″ (107-122 cm) must be accompanied by a Supervising Companion (14 years or older)
Revenge of the Mummy℠ — The Ride: Must be 48″ (122 cm) tall.
Visiting with little kids? Use the Rider Switch Option
If your kids aren’t big enough for the rides you want to go on, use the “child switch” program. One or more of your party goes on the ride while the rest can wait with the kids who are too small in the attraction’s Child Switch room. When the party returns, they switch with those who were waiting with the kids, without having to wait in line again.
Watch the live shows
I find the live shows to be great fun, as well as pretty kid-friendly. They’re a great way to get into the spirit of movies in-between rides. My 6-year-old loved the Animal Actors and WaterWorld shows in particular. The Special Effects show had a few too many monsters for the little one, but was incredibly interesting for the older kids and adults in the audience. The wand selection show in Ollivanders at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is really fun (and a bit magic!). If you’re lucky, you might get chosen in the show to find your perfect wand (and keep it!).
In the Lower Lot, the Raptor Encounter out the front of the Jurassic Park ride was also a lot of fun, even if the raptor was deemed “too scary” to get too close.
Visit during the holidays
We were lucky enough to visit just before Christmastime and enjoyed seeing the park at its most festive. In the centre of the park there is a special “Grinchmas” set up, with a huge Suess-themed Christmas tree that looks stunning at night when it’s lit up, as well as all-day live, family-friendly entertainment and photo opportunities with the Grinch himself.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is also excellent to visit at this time of year, with the Frog Choir singing a special Christmas tune and a spectacular evening light show on Hogwarts Castle.
Entertain the littles in the play areas
The Upper and Lower Lots both have designated play areas for little kids aged 5 and under. The Upper Lot area is water-themed so take swimmers if it’s a hot day, while the Lower Lot area is dinosaur themed and next to the Jurassic Park ride.
Meet the characters
I love meeting the characters – you’re never too old! I particularly enjoyed seeing the characters from Shrek, Madagascar and Minions while at Universal Studios Hollywood.
We love to bring home a little bit of Disney magic when we travel, so we can enjoy the memories of our Disney trips long after we are back into the daily grind. Here are a few of our faves take-homes.
Mugs
I love both the mugs from the Disney stores well as the special “You Are Here” Starbucks mugs that can only be bought at Disneyland. There are Starbucks stores on Main Street in both parks where you can buy these mugs.
Husband loves the Star Wars mug and I love the Ariel and Aulani ones. We picked them up at random little stores around the parks (the Aulani one is from Disney’s Aulani resort in Hawaii). The mugs cost around $20 each.
Pressed Pennies
We are new to these and they are so fun. You’ll need a selection of quarters and pennies and be on the look out for the machines around the park to convert them into little collectables. They’re a cheap souvenir to take home and are run to make as kids can put in the coins, select the design and turn the wheel to press the penny themselves. Serious penny collectors can use a map to locate all of the machines in the park. A pressed penny costs either two quarters or two quarters and a penny.
Popcorn Buckets
My daughter is a popcorn monster so we eat a lot of popcorn when we are in the parks. The buckets are an additional cost to the standard popcorn in a disposable container – between $10 and $25 depending on which design and size that you choose. The buckets have seasonal and limited edition designs so we love to collect them – and yes we re-use them at home!
Bubble Wands
One of our best souvenirs ever, as this bubble wand really goes the distance. We have refilled it over and over again and it continues to work flawlessly. At around $20 it’s an expensive toy but it’s lasted so well that we were happy with the purchase. Wands are available all over the parks.
Fridge Magnets
A really cheap and easy souvenir that we like to look at every day on the fridge. Our fridge is covered in magnets from around the world and they’re a nice reminder of our travels each time we open the door. You can buy these magnets at little stores all over the park and they cost around $10 each.
Pins
Pins are an easy souvenir to collect. There are stores all over both parks that sell the pins alongside other merchandise so they’re easy to find. If you get super into it, you can wear them on a lanyard to the park and swap them with the Disney cast members. Some pins are limited edition so make for particularly good collectables. Pins cost between around $11 and $20 each.
Christmas Ornaments
We collect Christmas ornaments from all over the world and get a great deal of joy every year unwrapping the ornaments and putting them on the tree, while reminiscing about our travels. Disney ornaments are available in several locations in each park all throughout the year, and cost around $20-$40 each depending on the size.
Silhouette
We discovered the silhouettes in Disneyland on our recent trip. It costs $10 to get two (identical) silhouettes cut and $20 for a frame. They only take about 10 minutes to get made and make a great gift for grandparents.
Stuffed Characters
The small stuffed characters are fun to collect. We love to find the seasonal and location-specific ones when we travel. These three are from Disneyland at Christmas and our Disney Alaska cruise. They cost around $20 each.
Mickey Sink
This delicious treat is available at Clara’s hand-scooped Ice Cream in Disney California Adventure Park. It costs $13.50 plus tax and you can take home the sink.
Disney Ears
These are fun to wear at the park and make for great photos. Mickey and Minnie ears like this can be purchased all over both parks and cost about $20.
Hats
A useful souvenir to take home! Hats can be found in both parks in lots of stores and cost about $20-ish.
Keyrings
I use these as zipper-pulls on my bags and my daughter puts them on her school bag. They cost about $10 and can be found in lots of places in the parks.
There you have it! I’ll add to this post in time as we find more fun little Disney souvenirs to take a little of the magic with us.
This dining experience involves shared seating. Guests may be seated at a table with other parties.
Unlimited beverages are also included, including an assortment of beer and wine for guests aged 21 and over.
Fridge Magnets
