Hi Everyone!

I've been waiting to make this post for several months now and can't wait to share these amazing deals I found recently! As you know, merch in the Disney parks can be kind of pricy. When I'm not in the parks, you can find me thrifting and hunting down the best deals! In today's post, I am sharing a solution to pricy park merch!

If you're an Orlando native or Disney enthusiast, you've probably heard of the Disney Character Warehouse or Character Outlet. The warehouse has two locations just outside of Disney property. This is where all the overstock and seasonally outdated Disney items (such as Christmas/Halloween things) go. Shopping here is an awesome way to fulfill your Disney craving with HUGE savings! Most items are 25-50% off original price and sometimes even more.

Most often times the merch is from Walt Disney World and Disneyland however, they just got in a massive shipment from Shanghai Disney! *GASP*

Hope you enjoy this special haul from the Character Warehouse!

Here's an over all view of the haul from Shanghai! I'm always thrilled when I get little pieces from the amazing variety of merch Asia has to offer!

Dumbo Notepad Set- Warehouse Price $1.99

Shanghai has a plush collection called Garden of the Friends and it features the Chinese Zodiac animals through Disney characters! I was IN LOVE when I saw this baby Abu because his arms and legs are tiny and dangling and he is so soft! (I also picked up the baby Maximus which you can see in the first over view photo. Both were $4.99)

Also from the Shanghai collection, I picked up two adorable green aliens! Because life is better with these little guys in your home! The one on the left is ceramic and when you take his head off it's a candy jar. (He was $6.99) The right alien is a plush (that I believe they currently sell at Tomorrowland in Magic Kingdom) and I couldn't resist getting him! (He was $8.99)

Next is probably my favorite purchase from the haul. This adorable Mr. Potato head tote bag! Although I am reaching 'Disney bag hoarder' status, this is the cutest bag yet and I carry it to class everyday. Can't wait to carry this around at Toy Story Land and Pixar Pier this summer!!

Last but definitely not least, is the Neverland kitchen haul! You might remember seeing this set at the Marketplace Co-Op at Disney Springs and if you're like me, you've been drooling over it ever since it came out. I never thought this collection would hit the warehouse but my dreams came true I got almost the ENTIRE set for only $30! I think it's safe to say this set was way over $100 originally. SCORE!

Neverland Bowl set of 3 (left)- Warehouse Price $11.99

Neverland Dessert plates (right)- Warehouse Price $4.99

Neverland Cloth Placemats (above)- Warehouse Price $3.99 ea.

Neverland Mug (below) - Warehouse Price $4.99

I would love to know what treasures you have found at the Character Warehouse!!!

Let me know in the comments below!

Happy Shopping!

-Abi

Hello Everyone!

HAPPY SUNDAY AND HAPPY EASTER TO ALL! <3

This weekend Mark and I thought it would be fun to take a break from our never ending school work and go resort hopping for Easter (no pun intended)! This turned out to be one of my favorite trips to Disney and we didn't even step foot into the parks! There are so many free ways to have fun at Disney (however, you are probably going to wind up buying something!) but this is definitely one of them! It was so nice not having an agenda and just taking our time through the resorts. No fast passes, crowds, blazing sun, or 4 parks in one day nonsense.

We started at the Polynesian (which is Mark's favorite, because of the theming). We've been here a few times already so we skipped the sight seeing and went straight for the Dole Whip.

If you're craving Dole Whip and you don't want to hop into the parks, the Polynesian resort is the place to go! Also, I feel that the Dole Whip tastes much better here than in the parks. Another perk of touring the hotels is the merchandise. There is so much cute merch in the resorts that you normally wouldn't see at Disney Springs and and the parks too.

Next was the Grand Floridian. As crazy as this is, Mark and I have never been there and needless to say we were in AWE. If you are visiting the Grand Floridian for the first time, you are not prepared for the grandiose and magical feel of this hotel! From the moment we walked in, I felt like a princess. I love the live jazz band and adorable posh shops! Everything has such a cozy feel too and there is literally a dreamy seating area every few feet.

SIDE NOTE, .....we noticed the new security check points now located at the resorts. It is probably one of the smartest things Disney has done. Although if you plan to resort hop, security can become a bit of a hassle as your bag is checked 1000x but all in all, everything feels safer.

My ears are 3D printed Beauty and The Beast ears made by the lovely Aloha Ears Design!

We were lucky to be there in time for Easter because of the amazing chocolate decorated eggs! These eggs are perfect and the fact that they are edible makes them 10x more awesome. Of course, I had to take a picture of every single one. *face palm*

The resort's grounds are gorgeous, it feels like you could see Mary Poppins out for a stroll at anytime. I could honestly talk all day about how in love I am with the Grand Floridan and I haven't even stayed there yet but its for sure on my bucket list!

Because our trip was so spontaneous, we didn't get a chance to dine at the Polynesian or Grand Floridan, so to end the night we headed to Disney Springs for a delicious dinner at Raglan Road, dessert at Sprinkles, and did some shopping.

In the next post, I'm going to be doing a mini haul from the damage I did at Disney Springs, so be on the look out for that next week!

Have a lovely week everyone!

Abigail

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Hi Everyone!

-Abi

Happy Easter! {Disney World Resort Hopping}

Abigail Nilsson