Welp. It is formally the vacation season within the Bricker family. Our decorations are out and able to go up, I’m utilizing my favourite Christmas espresso mug whereas typing this, and listening to the previous Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Main Street background music loop as I scheme about what new ‘ugly’ sweater I’ll put on to the upcoming occasion.
Some of you would possibly declare it’s too early, that Halloween actually simply occurred, “Turkey Before Tree” or one thing else of that kind. To that, we are saying: you do you! In our protection, we began celebrating Halloween on (checks notes) August 9 and attended the primary Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party just a few days later. When your life is immersed in Disney theme parks, the idea of seasons and even holidays turns into warped. We have been “over” Halloween weeks in the past.
At this level, Christmas decorations are already up at each Walt Disney World and Disneyland (and have been for over per week), and we’re counting down the times till the enjoyable and festivities formally start with the primary Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. Perhaps I’m moving into the spirit of the season a bit too early, however it comes with the territory. (And truthfully, I like Christmas. Two months is the proper period of time to have fun!)
Anyway, as head of the celebration planning committee, I’ve convened an emergency assembly to make sure we’ve all the provides wanted for Christmas 2022 at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Last 12 months, there was a sweatshirt I needed–however I waited till Cyber Monday to see if it’d be on sale–and it bought out (and is nonetheless unavailable). This 12 months, I’m balancing my need for offers with a way of urgency for just a few key objects to start out carrying/utilizing.
As with Halloween, there’s really a ton of excellent vacation merchandise from Disney, however it’s not being bought at Walt Disney World or Disneyland. Instead, there’s a HUGE Christmas Disney Shop on Amazon, most of which is being bought at considerably decrease costs than what you’ll discover within the parks. In this submit, we share a few of our favourite picks together with random ideas.
Speaking of which, a handful of you may have inquired about the place we get our Christmas sweaters and equipment featured in images all through numerous posts. The brief reply is in every single place. Amazon used to promote a wide range of nice basic Disney sweaters, now it’s largely Star Wars and Marvel. Walt Disney World and Disneyland are one other supply, as is Tokyo Disneyland. If you wish to see extra of our enormous assortment of ugly Christmas sweaters and different objects, tell us and we’ll do a submit. (Fair warning, although, most of them are not out there–so principally it’d be “showing off.”)
Also, please don’t take my clothes critiques critically. Ugly Christmas sweaters are concerning the pinnacle of my fashion, so that you I’m not precisely a fashionista. To the opposite, I often costume like somebody who’s in determined want of the assistance from What Not to Wear.
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You can inform I’m being honest with these picks primarily based on the full absence of Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise. (In equity, as in comparison with many of the in-park merchandise, there are some NBC objects that aren’t hideous on Amazon.) Anyway, let’s get began with some crowd-pleasers…
Christmas Mickey Mouse Santa Red Graphic T-Shirt — This is one in all my go-tos for carrying beneath Christmas sweaters (for the reason that climate isn’t often proper for these till the solar goes down). It’s low-cost and appears far nicer than you’d count on for a shirt that prices lower than $15.
Most importantly, I like the classic look of this shirt, that includes pie-eyed Mickey Mouse as Santa Claus. This could be nice with a easy “Walt Disney World” or “Disneyland” script under it; all of this 12 months’s park Christmas garments have means an excessive amount of occurring. (Side word: this has nothing to do with Star Wars. I don’t know why that’s within the product title!)
Disney Group Shot Christmas Wreath T-Shirt – This is the opposite shirt that I actually like.
The design is even higher than Santa Mickey, however the shirt is dearer. Green is my favourite model of this, however I believe the wreath blends in with the shirt a bit an excessive amount of on that.
Disney Vintage Goofy Holiday Presents T-Shirt – I’m on the fence about this one.
The character mannequin of Goofy is actually cool, however I’m not completely bought on the shirt fashion and dimension of the graphic. Worth testing, although.
Disney Mickey Mouse Tangled Christmas Lights in Antlers T-Shirt – Another profitable classic fashion.
Disney Minnie Mouse Icon Holiday Snowflakes T-Shirt – Not my fashion, however easy and candy. Amazon says it’s the best-selling Disney Christmas shirt, so individuals should prefer it.
This countdown to Christmas options 24 books, every of that are 24-pages. Unwrap a brand new story day by day from December 1st by means of December 24, 2022. Includes each holiday-themed and on a regular basis tales that includes beloved Disney and Pixar characters.
Funko Pop! Disney Advent Calendar – I don’t rehash my ideas on the dead-eyed Funko Pops. (Suffice to say, we won’t be shopping for this!) Setting apart private aesthetic preferences, it’s unattainable to disclaim the standard of the Funko figures. It’s with that in thoughts that we advocate this.
Last 12 months, Sarah’s mother purchased us this Disney Advent calendar. While we aren’t the audience, we nonetheless thought it was mediocre high quality with too many stickers and paper objects. For only some {dollars} extra, the Funko possibility seems to be a lot, significantly better.
LEGO Guardians of the Galaxy Advent Calendar – Now we’re talking my language! The LEGO Advent calendars are my absolute favourite. Although not Disney-related, I’m significantly a fan of the LEGO City Advent Calendar.
Other choices embrace:
Baby Yoda Christmas Inflatable Lawn Decor – Christmas inflatables aren’t practically pretty much as good as their Halloween counterparts, however this one is fairly good. I additionally like this cheap and simple-but-sweet Santa Mickey Mouse.
Sadly, I’ve been “banned” from shopping for extra inflatables for some time now after one fateful post-Christmas clearance procuring spree at Target. So please take pleasure in these on my behalf, and permit me to dwell vicariously by means of your yards!
Funko Pop! Chip ‘n’ Dale Christmas Treasures Game — As an enormous fan of Pluto’s Christmas Tree, this was an “instant order” for me when this got here out.
The fast-paced, easy-to-learn card sport options lovely illustrations impressed by the basic 1950’s Disney Christmas cartoons. It’s cheap and makes an excellent stocking stuffer, however we actually advocate opening it earlier than Christmas.
Stitch Merry Mischief Christmas Card Game – While nonetheless most well-known for the dead-eyed dolls, Funko has quietly put collectively a formidable sport lineup. This is the latest entry into the lineup, and it sounds promising (we’ve but to play it).
Here’s how Funko describes the cardboard sport:
- Stitch is able to have fun Christmas however he can’t include his pleasure.
- The excellent stocking stuffer for each Disney and Lilo & Stitch fan!
- Fast-paced and straightforward to be taught—play a sport in minutes!
- Push your luck selecting which presents to play.
- Watch for naughty and good Stitch faces that have an effect on how typically you roll the die and the way seemingly Stitch is to unwrap your presents.
Disney Christmas PJs — Nothing says “Christmas” like sitting by the hearth and carrying pajamas. Another pattern that’s rising in recognition is matching flannel Christmas onesies for the entire household to put on to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party. We love the thought of this, however it’s an enormous gamble that Florida climate will cooperate–even in November and December!
Thomas Kinkade Disney Collection Christmas Puzzles — Okay, so really, nothing says Christmas like sitting by the fireside in cozy pajamas, doing a puzzle. And there’s one thing about Thomas Kinkade artwork that simply oozes heat and coziness.
There are a bunch of different Kinkade Christmas puzzles, in the event you’d want a unique design. I’m a fan of this one, however your tastes might differ.
Santa Stops at Disneyland (Little Golden Book) – Finally, a e-book appropriate to my studying degree! The Disney Parks Little Golden Books launched so far have been unbelievable, with attractive artwork and cute tales. This mixes Christmas and Disneyland, making it a must-own for us.
According to Little Golden Book, the premise right here is that on Christmas Eve, Santa stops at Disneyland to unfold a bit vacation cheer earlier than flying all over the world to ship presents. It’ll characteristic artwork of beloved areas all through Disneyland, and makes the proper stocking stuffer. (On a associated word, there’s a brand new field set of earlier Disney Parks Little Golden Books.)
Disney 5-Minute Christmas Stories — Join within the festivities of the season as Mike and Sully race to mild the massive Christmas tree, Alice finds the Red Queen’s current, Peter Pan brings Christmas to Never Land, and extra!
A Merry Christmas Cookbook — It’s pretty climate for cooking a vacation dish collectively along with your favourite Disney characters. With easy directions and colourful images of every deal with, spending time indoors has by no means been a lot enjoyable.
The Muppet Christmas Carol: The Illustrated Holiday Classic – If you’ve adopted this weblog round Christmas-time, you recognize we’re enormous followers of Muppet Christmas Carol. I’ve seen it greater than another movie (the following closest is Terminator 2, for these maintaining rating at dwelling).
Disney Christmas Storybook Collection — Join Ralph and Vanellope as they throw a Christmas celebration only for the Bad Guys; trim the tree with Woody, Buzz and the remainder of the Toy Story gang; comply with Elsa as she tries to create the very best vacation ever for her sister, Elsa; and extra.
Holiday Magic on the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World — This is an unimaginable deep dive into the vacations (largely Christmas and Halloween, but additionally Easter and different seasonal occasions) with nice images, detailed data, and wealthy historical past. If you’re keen on the seasonal occasions, that is an absolute must-own.
For extra on spook season within the parks, see our Guide to Christmas 2022 at Walt Disney World or our Guide to Christmas 2022 at Disneyland. We even have tons of content material in our Christmas class of posts!
If you’re planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland trip, try our planning sources! The greatest place to start out is our complete Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide or Disneyland Trip Planning Guide to take advantage of your expertise!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are there any must-have objects for you on this listing of Christmas stuff? Adding something to your vacation wishlist or Cyber Monday procuring listing? Any upcoming or latest releases that you just’d add to the listing? Any questions we may also help you reply? Hearing your suggestions–even while you disagree with us–is each fascinating to us and useful to different readers, so please share your ideas under within the feedback!