Resort Merchandise

[Disney Family]

We just completed a trip to the BCV and BWV this past week. At both resorts I could not find any resort t-shirts or sweatshirts. We were able to score a frig magnet at the BC but could not get one at the BW. In both stores the store clerk told us that disney was getting away from resort related merchandise, but they did not have a clue why. Even at Blizzard Bleach we could not find a BB t-shirt, and the cashier told us the same thing. Does anybody know why Disney is doing this?

[faline]

It's far less expensive to buy in bulk and without customization. We didn't buy much on our last trip and a big part of it is that there wasn't anything unique to buy. What you saw in one location, you saw in every location - no variety.

[Tekneek]

It is their new (innovative? hah) approach to merchandising. Not only are they trying to make it generic between all locations at Walt Disney World, but they are trying to make it generic between Disneyland AND Walt Disney World.

[DizneyRox]

I'm going to Disney Parks!

[faline]

It is their new (innovative? hah) approach to merchandising. Not only are they trying to make it generic between all locations at Walt Disney World, but they are trying to make it generic between Disneyland AND Walt Disney World.

It's an unfortunate choice on their part. A few years ago, we visited Universal in LA. We essentially bought nothing there. Why? There was nothing for sale that would have distinguished our having been in in LA instead of Orlando. Oh well. Their loss. My savings!

[badkitty]

I really enjoyed resort specific merchandise because it was unique. I also used to love shopping in the stores at each park because of the variety. Now each store practically looks the same. I, too, go home with more money in my pocket.

[Darbylew]

In the past they have had resort t-shirts and
sweatshirts but the last time I was there I
didn't see any either. I hope they will bring them back. I am glad I bought some a few
times ago.
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT AND GOING BACK IN
OCTOBER!!!!

[buzznwoodysmom]

They are definitely doing away with resort merchandise. We stayed at CBR last June and there were tons of resort merchandise, then stayed there again this June.....nothing at all. Same with Beach Club. We stayed there in Nov. and I remember seeing lots of resort stuff. Now you mention not being able to find anything. Its ashamed too. I hope the Poly and WL don't do the same, which I'm sure they will, because both locations have always had lots of resort merchandise.

[Disney Family]

I thank you all for your input about what I think is something that should be remedied. Maybe some Disney merchandising honchos will see this post and realize they made a mistake. Realistically it's probably falling on deaf ears. Lets get the message out on others forums also and maybe they will get the message.

[DizneyRox]

Realistically it's probably falling on deaf ears.

Huh, what was that?

[DisneyDoug2]

I have not seen resort merchandse in 3 years, I miss getting something with the resort logo on it to remind me where we have stayed.

[Tekneek]

I have not seen resort merchandse in 3 years, I miss getting something with the resort logo on it to remind me where we have stayed.

When we stopped at the Disney outlet store at Orlando Premium Outlets, I found a few Wilderness Lodge and Yacht & Beach Club shirts.

[TheVBs]

The only resort specific merchandise I noticed last May were the pins.

[Carolanne]

We didn't buy much on our last trip and a big part of it is that there wasn't anything unique to buy. What you saw in one location, you saw in every location - no variety.

I definitely don't spend nearly as much as I used to on WDW "stuff". It's like you said, there really isn't anything unique anymore.

When I am interested in something, chances are I won't buy it right then & there because I know I'll see it somewhere else. Then I end up not buying it.

[Spaceship Tigger]

While I feel that the lack of resort merchandise is very sad, it won't stop me from going to WDW. However, what it will do is make me a bit less likely to care about going to the more expensive resorts if I can't shop for cool resort stuff to remind me of being there.

As far as the "Disney Parks" stuff - I have no intention of buying anything at all that says "Disney Parks". I might as well just buy generic Disney stuff from stores at home.