Top 5 Unique Disneyland Souvenirs That Are Worth It

Disneyland abounds with special Disney-themed merchandise, from fun apparel to home decor, accessories, novelties, and more.

With so many shopping opportunities present at the resort, a common question that many Disneyland visitors ask is what souvenirs are most worth it to buy. While there isn’t a right or wrong answer to which souvenir you choose to remember your trip by, there are certain options that stand out as extra special and unique.

We will cover the top five Disneyland souvenirs that are most worth buying!

1) The hand-cut silhouettes at Silhouette Studio on Main Street U.S.A. are one of the most charming and special Disneyland souvenirs you can buy. Compared to some of the more expensive merchandise at the parks, these are reasonably priced at $11.99 per person (and you can get them framed for an additional cost).

These silhouettes are a simple yet very special souvenir as they perfectly capture the profile of you and/or loved ones. It is amazing to watch the artists at work as they skillfully craft these silhouettes at a rate of 90 seconds per portrait! This is by far one of the best Disneyland souvenirs you can buy that look elegant no matter where you display them in your home.

2) Disneyland name paintings are another unique souvenir you can purchase during your trip! These watercolor paintings are very fun, as each letter is illustrated to look like a certain Disney character or film. You can also opt to get a one-letter name square.

This is an especially great souvenir for younger kids, though it is special for visitors of all ages! You can find them in Disneyland Park adjacent to the Matterhorn and at Kaman's Art Shoppes, Inc. Letter Brush Art in Downtown Disney.

3) Pressed pennies are one of the most affordable and unique Disneyland souvenirs you can buy! You’ll find machines around the resort that will press a coin into Disneyland-related designs like Disney characters and some of the most iconic top rides at Disneyland. Make sure you don’t overlook this fun souvenir!

You can use the Disneyland app to find the locations of pressed coin machines across the resort including in both parks, Downtown Disney, and the Disneyland Resort hotels.

4) Disney popcorn buckets are another popular Disneyland souvenir! Disneyland will release new popcorn buckets and other novelties during special events and seasonal celebrations. These often highlight favorite characters, attractions, or holidays. For instance, the most recent Disneyland Christmas celebration featured the popular Mickey Toy Soldier Drummer Sipper and Mickey and Minnie Gingerbread House Bucket.

Beyond their functionality at the parks, these novelties are a lot of fun to have displayed around your home, as the designs are very detailed and creative. You can see our guide to all Disney popcorn buckets to see what is currently available as well as the recently announced Disneyland Star Wars popcorn buckets.

5) Disney apparel is a souvenir that can be worth buying, especially if you know will get a lot of wear out of it during future visits and in your day-to-day life. You’ll find no shortage of Disney apparel throughout the parks and Downtown Disney, including shirts, sweatshirts, spirit jerseys, accessories like Minnie ear handbands, hats, and much more. As we mention in our Disneyland packing list, it can be special to purchase something on the first day of your visit that you will then always associate with your vacation.

That being said, if you’re doing Disneyland on a budget, this is an area of your Disneyland trip where you can save if you’d rather buy some items ahead of time for cheaper! You can find some fun Disney-themed apparel at locations like Walmart and Target, and Etsy can be a good place to look for Minnie ears with several options available at half the cost.

You can see more of the best Disneyland souvenirs to buy during your trip, as well as some suggestions on what you can buy ahead of time to save money.

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