Hi Cynthia, and welcome to planDisney!
It sounds like you’re gearing up for some serious Disney shopping, which I highly recommend! There’s nothing quite like picking up a few souvenirs to bring the magic of your
Walt Disney World Resort vacation back home.
The shipping service you’re referring to is located at the
Marketplace Co-Op Shipping Location in Disney Springs. This convenient spot allows Guests to ship their purchases directly home, saving you the hassle of traveling with bulky bags. You can bring any items you’ve purchased from Disney-owned and -operated shops to the shipping counter, located right next to the Marketplace Co-Op, and a Cast Member will help you get everything squared away. Shipping rates vary based on the total dollar amount of your purchases, so you’ll want to confirm pricing when you arrive.
The current hours for the Marketplace Co-Op Shipping Location are Sunday through Thursday from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and Friday and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 11:30 PM.
I also checked with a Cast Member on your behalf and can confirm that Guests can still ship purchases home directly from the theme parks. However, the option to send purchases from the parks back to your Disney Resort hotel for pickup is not currently available.
A quick pro tip from experience. Pack a small foldable duffel bag in your suitcase for those inevitable souvenir finds. More than once, I’ve found it’s cheaper to pay for an extra checked bag with my airline than to ship items home, depending on what I’ve bought. You may want to compare the two options before deciding.
And Cynthia, even if you decide not to use the shipping service, I’d still make time for a visit to Disney Springs. Grab a coffee and donut from
Everglazed Donuts & Cold Brew, swing by
World of Disney for those last-minute treasures, enjoy a meal at
Summer House on the Lake (and don’t skip the cookie bar), and unwind with a drink at
Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar. It’s the perfect way to cap off your shopping day.
Happy shopping and safe travels,
Brent