3 Very Specific Souvenirs Disney Adults Literally Travel To the Parks Just To Buy

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Souvenirs have been a major part of the Disney theme park experience since Disneyland first opened back in 1955!

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From mouse ears and toys to expensive fashion accessories and high-end collectibles, there’s a Disney World item for every taste and budget level. In fact, there are some items so ingrained with Disney parks that certain Disney adults will visit the parks JUST to get them! However, if that’s not in the cards for you, there are some Disney World items available on Disney’s web store.

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Disney Pins!

Pin Board

Over the last quarter-century, there has arguably been no more famous or collected Disney item than pins. Pin Trading is still vatic around the resort, and Disney has churned out thousands upon thousands of designs since the program was first officially introduced during the Millennium Celebration. There are common pins, rare pins, exclusive pins, event pins, and just about every character one can imagine!

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For example, the Star Wars May the 4th pin above celebrates the 2025 edition of every Star Wars fan’s favorite holiday!

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Starbucks Cups!

Magic Kingdom Tumbler

Ever since Starbucks was introduced to the Disney parks, fans have loved to pick up the various special edition tumblers, mugs, and other collectible Starbucks items featuring Disney World branding and locales.

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Some of these Disney Starbucks items do make their way online, like this tumbler, which features ”sticker” style graphics inspired by attractions at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom. It also two includes corresponding mystery pins in the same style!

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Popcorn Buckets!

Max as Powerline Popcorn Bucket

The newest Disney collector obsession, popcorn buckets have taken the parks by storm in recent years with highly detailed designs (some even include lights, sounds, and moving parts) and some only available during special events or for a specific calendar season.

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Right now, you can pick up a Disney Parks popcorn bucket modeled to look like one of the iconic Mickey balloons that have been available at the parks for decades. It even lights up!

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Of course, there are also some Disney souvenirs that can’t be found online, from festival-exclusive merchandise to snacks from around the world in World Showcase to custom tiaras and silhouette portraits. Stay tuned to DFB for further coverage of exclusive Disney merchandise.