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Money and Shopping in Walt Disney World


Money and Shopping in Walt Disney World

"I like to dive around in my money like a porpoise! And burrow through it like a gopher! And toss it up and let it hit me on the head!" ? Scrooge McDuck
Finding souvenirs is one of the easiest things to do at Walt Disney World; avoiding the expense is considerably harder. Many attractions, especially the most popular ones, route their exit queues directly into a merchandise store, usually one themed to the attraction. (In fact, several rides even take your picture, which will be available for purchase in the shop.) On the bright side, this does make it easier to find merchandise with a particular theme. Disney's Hollywood Studios is a particularly rich source of themed merchandise, especially for fans of Indiana Jones, Star Wars, and the Muppets. Sometimes overlooked by shoppers are the various resorts. All of the resorts have a gift shop of some sort, but many go further. The Grand Canyon Concourse on the fourth floor of Disney's Contemporary Resort, underneath the monorail platform, has several specialty shops selling merchandise such as jewelry, sundries, and housewares. Zawadi Marketplace at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has unique African merchandise not available elsewhere. At Disney's Boardwalk, look for the Wyland Galleries, with underwater-themed prints and paintings, featuring the work of the artist Wyland. In fact, each of the resorts has something a little different that you won't find elsewhere on the property, and it can be fun to look for those little hidden gems. Realizing that many of its souvenirs such as the giant Mickey dolls simply aren't made to be lugged around a theme park all day, Disney will save the day with its package pickup and package delivery services, available at all Disney-run stores. Guests staying at an on-site resort hotel can have their purchases delivered to their hotel gift shop, while everyone else can have their purchases held at the Package Pick-Up window at the front gate of each theme park. The service is free of charge, but be sure to factor in delivery times?allow 24 hours for a package to be delivered to your hotel, or about three hours for it to reach the front gate of the park. If you're stuck at home and dying to get some merchandise from the parks, you're in luck:
  • Walt Disney World Mail Order, ☎ +1 407 363-6200 ( , fax: +1 407 352-6369). M-F 9AM-8PM. Shop Walt Disney World from home! Simply call, fax, or e-mail with a detailed description of an item known to be sold anywhere at Walt Disney World, and they'll look it up and ship it to you for the normal retail price plus shipping. �

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    Troublesome souvenirs

    Bear in mind that snowglobes, a very popular gift item found at Walt Disney World, may not be brought into an airplane cabin, under Department of Homeland Security regulations concerning the transport of liquids, gels, and aerosols. If you purchase a snowglobe and will be traveling by air, ask your sales representative for one of two options: package it securely so you can place it in checked luggage, or have it shipped back to your home for a fee.

    Similarly, stores selling knives and swords, such as chef's knives and katana swords at the Mitsukoshi store in Epcot's Japan pavilion, are required to ship the purchase to the buyer's home; these items will be shipped free of charge to U.S. addresses.


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