Cheers, Angela! Welcome to planDisney! Looks like you're ready to do a little shopping when your vacation gets underway tomorrow. Hang on a sec while I grab my bag and we'll check out the retail scene at the Walt Disney World Resort!
Oh. My. Goodness! Angela, I just took a peek the Dooney & Bourke crossbody you're talking about, and it's so cute! I've resisted the lure of Dooney for lo these many years, but this may just be the one that draws me in. I absolutely adore the details like the "3PCOT UK" license plate on the taxi, and Mickey and Minnie in the red phone booths. Yep, I think I'm hooked!
So, I spoke to a Cast Member in the merchandising department to see if this bag was in stock on property, and the only Dooney she was coming up with was the new "Sidekicks" one. It looks like the "Hello Mate" bag was released last June, so it may be that she's only seeing the newer releases, although I've usually had luck with Cast Members being able to locate something specific that I'm looking for. I did find the bag
on shopDisney, so you can always order it online. I know you probably wanted to have it for your vacation, though, so you could keep an eye out for it while you're touring the Theme Parks. Since it's an EPCOT themed bag, I'd try
MouseGear in Future World;
Port of Entry in Showcase Plaza (at the end of the walkway between Future World and World Showcase); and
World Traveler near the International Gateway entrance to the Park. If you're heading to Disney Springs, pop in for a look at
World of Disney,
Ever After Jewelry Co. & Accessories, and
Tren-D. You can also ask a retail Cast Member at any of these shops to see if they can locate it in the system for you.
I have all my fingers and toes crossed that you're able to find the bag of your dreams at Walt Disney World. And while you're in shopping mode, take a look at the
planDisney Panel Extras for a rundown of some of our fave souvenirs from the Parks and lots of other tips. Maybe you'll get a little spark of inspiration!
Thank you so much for stopping by to see us today, Angela. Have a magical time at Walt Disney World, and please come back again if you have any more questions!
Keep Disney Dreaming,
Kathy K.