PHOTOS: New merchandise coming soon to Walt Disney World
A slew of new merchandise and apparel items are making their way to Walt Disney World Resort this summer, and we got to take a peek at all of it!
First up, a look at merchandise that will be coming to the upcoming NBA Experience, which opens on Aug. 12 at Disney Springs:
NBA Experience
This merchandise collection features apparel, drinkware, sports balls, hats, and even Mickey Ears inspired by the new entertainment complex.
Pin collectors will definitely want to get their hands on these Disney-themed NBA pins.
These basketball Mickey ears are sure to score points both on and off the court. The outside features a basketball pattern, and the inside has a pattern of character silhouettes, team logos, and the NBA Experience logo.
The NBA Experience will also have D-Tech electronics accessories with both Mickey and basketball team-themed options.
Disney Parks Wishables
A huge lineup of new collectible Disney Parks Wishables is coming to the parks soon, featuring your favorite characters from attractions like Splash Mountain and The Haunted Mansion, along with Winnie the Pooh and The Little Mermaid.
Everyone’s favorite Hitchhiking Ghosts got a little cuter with this upcoming Wishables release.
Even Constance and the Hatbox Ghost got turned into these collectible cuties.
Disney Parks Designer Collection
The upcoming Disney Parks Designer Collection will launch its first release on May 24 with a Harveys-themed line, and we got to check it out – along with other Mouse Ears in the collection that will release later on in the year.
Harveys, best known for their seatbelt bags and accessories, will have their own set of Minnie Ears with a seatbelt bow!
There will also be ears in the collection designed by renowned artists, including Shag and Jerrod Maruyama.
These Enchanted Tiki Room-inspired ears will be between $60 and $100, and Disney is hoping to launch them at this year’s D23 Expo in Anaheim.
Artist Jerrod Murayama’s Hipster Mickey character will get his own set of Mouse Ears, complete with a woven beanie and wayfarer glasses.
Each pair of ears in the Disney Parks Designer Collection will come in a black cinch bag and a box to display them in, making them not only fashionable, but a great collector’s piece.
Disney Eats
Your favorite Disney snacks are transforming into new kinds of merchandise – this time with a few more practical pieces:
A guest-favorite accessory at Tokyo Disney Resort, pass cases are making their way to Disney stateside! This Mickey doughnut pass case is one of six upcoming designs.
Chenille treat patch keychains.
Disney Rain Gear
With the summer rains already upon us in Florida, this Disney-inspired rain gear is perfect for keeping dry.
Guests can find rain jackets and ponchos inspired by their favorite characters and attractions, like these featuring Tiki Room, Minnie Mouse, and Mickey Mouse designs.
These umbrellas are both fashionable and practical, with plenty of DisneyStyle to boot.
New Disney Color Trends
Two new Instagram-worthy Disney colors are hitting Walt Disney World shelves very soon: Magic Mirror and Imagination Pink!
Magic Mirror is a silvery, iridescent color, and guests will be able to sport it in the form of Minnie Ears, bags, keychains, pass cases, and more.
Imagination Pink will make its grand debut on June 13 at the Villains After Hours event, and then will be available the next day at World of Disney in Disney Springs.
Betsey Johnson
Guests will be able to get their hands on Betsey Johnson’s Disney-inspired jewelry line starting this summer at Walt Disney World.
We also got a look at the viral light-up Tinker Bell wings, which you can find in the parks now.
Not only can you change the light pattern of the wings, but you can also wear them on rides! Leaning back on the wings’ causes them to fold out and lay flat.
We also got a look at new merchandise themed to the Disney Skyliner, which you can check out here.
To learn more about Walt Disney World and where to shop for merchandise like this, visit DisneyWorld.com.
