Hi Michelle, and welcome to planDisney! I’ve been obsessed with Duffy ever since I met him at Tokyo Disney Resort, so I’m always excited to chat with another Duffy and Friends fan.
Now, let’s talk about where you can buy their merchandise! The only spot where I’ve recently seen Duffy and Friends items is at the
BouTiki gift shop at the
Polynesian Resort. And most of it is themed to Duffy’s ‘ukulele playing pal, ‘Olu Mel. I really wish there was a larger selection, but that’s pretty much all we have for now.
I’m happy that Duffy and Friends are gaining more recognition in the U.S. parks! Over at
Disneyland Resort in California, Duffy and ShellieMay are now a part of
The Celebrate Happy Cavalcade for the
70th anniversary. And
Disney Storyland Boutique in
Downtown Disney even started selling Duffy and Friends merchandise recently. So I’m hopeful that this is the beginning of more to come!
Going back to Disney World, you can find Duffy and Friends plushies on display as part of
Bijutsu-kan Gallery's Kawaii exhibit in
EPCOT. Duffy also occasionally has
special meet and greets throughout the year, typically at events like
Jollywood Nights and
Disney Vacation Club Moonlight Magic. I’ve also met him on course during
runDisney races, and it always feels like a bit of pixie dust when I see him!
One last thing I wanted to mention before I go. If you’re a
D23 Gold Member, they’re showing a video of the 20 Years of Duffy and Friends panel discussion as part of the
Gold Theater virtual series on June 26. I attended the event in-person earlier this month, and it was so cool to hear the Imagineers talk about their design process and the importance of friendship in the Duffy and Friends stories!
I’m wishing on a star that you’re able to pick up something special at Disney World this summer! If you have any other questions before then, you’re always welcome back at planDisney.
JoAnna