Hey there, Chady! Welcome to planDisney and thanks for stopping by with such a great planning question!
I am typing this as I wait for my bus back to the airport after a wonderful (but uncharacteristically cold!) week at
Walt Disney World. What is warming my heart is the thought that you have a magical adventure just on the horizon and that I have a bunch of oh-so-cute souvenirs to remind me of the magic once I’m home.
Shipping your souvenirs home is genius! Disney makes it so easy and convenient, and my planDisney panelist pals and I confirmed with a Cast Member last night that this perk is still offered at the Resort gift shops and other retail locations around Disney World. While prices are always subject to change, currently, you can have your merchandise shipped home for anywhere from $4.95 to $39.95, depending on the items being shipped. Now you and your little Mouseketeers can shop to your Disney hearts' content!
Speaking of shopping, Chady, do you know about
Merchandise Mobile Checkout? Using this feature on the My Disney Experience app to skip the line at participating retail locations has been a game-changer for me. Just log into your app, tap the plus sign at the bottom of the screen, and tap "Merchandise Mobile Checkout." Then, just select your retail location and start scanning your items using your phone! Once you've purchased your must-have souvenirs, check out and show your QR code to a Cast Member at the Mobile Checkout podium. Less time in line means more time shopping and soaking up the magic!
I hope this helps, Chady, and I hope you and your family have an unforgettable, pixie-dusted vacation! Please feel free to stop by any time with any questions you may have along the way. See ya real soon!
Chase the wind and touch the sky,
Mandy