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NEWS: The Way You Shop for Disney Merchandise Might Be Changing!

Things are constantly changing with Disney. Just this year, we’ve seen changes made when it comes to parks reopening, movies being released in theaters vs. Disney+, and more.

Do You Like to Visit the Disney Store?

But, we’ve also seen changes announced when it comes to your local Disney Stores. Earlier this year, Disney announced that it would be closing 20% of its Disney Stores as the company shifts its focus to e-commerce. So, what will the future of shopping for Disney merchandise look like? We got a few more details today and it looks like some changes are on the way!!

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Is the Disney Store Near You Closing? Here’s How to Check

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More and more of traditional brick-and-mortar experiences are moving online for Disney, from movie premieres (like Raya and the Last Dragon) to shopping.

Raya and the Last Dragon movie poster

Due to the shift to e-commerce on shopDisney and elsewhere, Disney announced that 20% of Disney stores across North America would be CLOSING, sending Disney fans into a tizzy wondering if their nearby store would be one of the affected closures. (After all, where would you be able to find Spaghetti Stitch?!)

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Disney’s Latest Merch Craze Is Getting a Muppet Upgrade!

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Have you gotten on the nuiMOs hype train yet?

Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs

Disney recently launched a new-to-the-U.S. line of totally collectible plushes called Disney nuiMOs. These little buddies are posable and you can even buy little outfits to dress them up in stylish clothes or Disney costumes. Now, two new plushes are hitting the scene and they might be the best yet.

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Does Disney Plan on Selling…Live Ducks?!

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Disney might have a big thing with mice, but they’re big on the duck scene too.

Disney Ducks

Sure, you’ve got Donald Duck, but you’ve also got alllllll the ducks who reside in the Disney parks. We love those little guys! Now, Disney has invented some new tech that’s seriously amazing — but all we can focus on is the duck in the pictures. What does this waterfowl MEAN?

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D23 Gold Members Can Get a DISCOUNT on Disney Merch Right Now!

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As much as we LOVE new Disney merch, we love not having to pay full price for it EVEN more. I mean, Disney released almost 100 pairs of ears in 2020! That adds up FAST!

Minnie Ears

Luckily, Disney will offer discounts on all of those ears, clothes, plushes, pins, and toys from time to time, and for D23 Gold Members, there’s a great new deal available!

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Would You Pay the Hefty Price to Dress Up Disney’s Newest Toys?!

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We have a feeling this new merch trend might take Disney fans by storm…

Mickey and Minnie nuiMOs

nuiMOs are adorable, posable, dressable, and collectible mini plushes that have been popular in Japan for some time. Now, Disney nuiMOs have made their way to the domestic theme parks and while we’re excited to see them in person, we are a bit taken back by the price.

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Here’s When Disney’s New Posable nuiMOs Plushes Will Be Released in Stores and Online!

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We know how much Disney fans LOVE plushes!

Baby Yoda Plushes

From regular plushes to Wishables and Tsum Tsums, there are so many options to choose from, and there’s about to be one more — nuiMOs! We mentioned not too long ago that nuiMOs were coming to shopDisney, but now we’ve got more details on their release, and spoiler alert, it’s coming very soon.

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PHOTOS and VIDEO! New Shops Have Reopened in EPCOT’s France and Italy Pavilions!

By Rachel Franko 1 Comment

As EPCOT gets some major changes, we get more excited about what’s to come each time we visit the parks!

Spaceship Earth

And, the World Showcase is getting amazing new features from Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure to a gelato cart. However, we spotted THREE new shops that have opened in EPCOT’s France and Italy Pavilions for guests to find themed merchandise during their visit to the park.

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The ULTIMATE GUIDE To Every Ride, Store, Restaurant, and Experience Reopening in the Disney World Theme Parks!

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It’s been a HUGE WEEK for Disney World news (our heads are still spinning a bit).

Walt Disney World Resort entrance

On top of the announcements that Epcot’s Food and Wine Festival would be coming back with a new twist and the new Disney Park Pass Reservation System’s launch dates, Disney has just dropped ALL kinds of details about what will be reopening in the parks!

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The World of Disney Is Reopening in Disney Springs Today With 3-Hour Virtual Queues!

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If you're looking for information related to the current closures and their effect on the Disney Parks, click here for all the up-to-date details and click here for answers to dozens of reader FAQs.

We took you with us last week to the re-opening of third-party stores and restaurants in Disney Springs. And now, select Disney-owned stores and restaurants are beginning to open back up again today.

World of Disney

Although we’ve already discussed the new health and safety measures in place throughout Walt Disney World’s shopping and dining district, we’re starting this visit with a look at the amount of guests ready to return to the World of Disney.

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