48 Best Places to Shop in Walt Disney World Orlando, Florida

Beware of sensory overload at the world's largest Disney superstore—where approximately half a million items are featured in a dozen rooms that fill 50,000 square feet. Theme shopping areas like the princess room (hello, Cinderella dress or Ariel costume) help steer you to just the right toys, clothing, collectibles, candy, housewares, photo frames, books, dresses, cookware, and collectible Disney pins. In large showrooms as well as themed nooks and crannies you'll find specialty items such as retro-style Disney dresses, Mickey hats, customized Disney items, and an overwhelming number of figurines, backpacks, mugs, candles, posters, and well, everything (including plenty of cashiers).

For nearly a century, Disney has created distinct and iconic characters, theme parks, and films that have become fan favorites as well as the subjects of collectible works of art. In this intriguing gallery, a dazzling array of Disney images are captured in a variety of media, including sculptures, limited-edition Sericels, lithographs, framed prints, original paintings, and figurines. What's more, it doesn't necessarily cost a fortune to become a collector of Disneyana—just start with a collectible postcard. Check the calendar: Disney artists often come here to meet guests and sign their works.

Sure, shaving is a daily task for many men, but there's something wonderfully indulgent about really doing it right. For that, the staff at this intriguing shop will help you select high-end shaving creams, brushes, gels, aftershaves, moisturizers, and razors. For added indulgence, drop by the Barber Spa for a hot-towel shave, haircut, facial, scalp therapy, or any assortment of special treatments that "make handsome happen."

This merchandise cart across the walkway from the Country Bear Jamboree has Davy Crockett coonskin caps, cowboy hats like Woody wears in Toy Story, personalized sheriff's badges, and other gear that draws oohs and aahs from aspiring cowboys and cowgirls.

If you're visiting Galaxy's Edge to get in character, stop by Black Spire Outfitters for the perfect costume. It has everything from blaster belts to full Jedi robes. How "in character" you go is up to you. Many of the shirts are stylish on their own, and who doesn't need a good cloak when visiting the cliffs of Ahch-To?

Bride-and-groom ears are among the most recognizable fashion statements you'll see here, but they represent just a fraction of the inventory. Shelves are stacked with every shape and style: broad-brimmed sun hats, jaunty Panama hats, 1960s-style porkpie hats, brightly colored fascinators, Indiana Jones–inspired fedoras, and a few dozen others to top off your trip.

This shop carries the widest range of items in the U.K. pavilion, from Scottish woolen sweaters to Beatles-theme gifts and memorabilia.

This shop dazzles with Arribas Brothers–engraved crystal pieces like a sparkling Cinderella coach or an iconic glass slipper in one of many sizes (though none will fit your foot!).

Although you can buy wines and beer steins in the Germany pavilion, they don't provide the warm, fuzzy feelings that the teddy bears on display here do. Bears (or "bärs") share the boutique with Rapunzel and Snow White snow globes and plush toys, Minnie dolls and figurines, and German confections.

Many cast members and guests share (and wear) a common interest: pins that reflect favorite characters, special events, and all things Disney. Often affixed to lanyards, these pins are a curiously treasured part of Disney's subculture, with owners buying and swapping pins the way kids used to trade baseball cards. This Marketplace shop is one of the premier pin-trading destinations at Disney—and where you can also buy Mickey ears and peruse an astounding array of MagicBands.

Here you can build your very own droid, on a miniature scale at least. Upon arriving, choose between a BB-series (like BB-8) or R-series (like R2-D2), then select your own color scheme and accessories. Once built, droids can communicate with one another using Bluetooth technology or be driven by their owners with a remote control. Note that droids aren't cheap (prices start at $119.99), and, without a reservation made on the My Disney Experience app, expect a wait just to enter the store.

This 17,000-square-foot department store (strategically placed right before the exit) is one of the largest souvenir shops in any of the parks. You'll find thousands of Disney character products, from pins to plush toys. Princess items rock, the costume jewelry is reasonably priced, and there seem to be enough Mickey sweatshirts and T's to clothe everyone in the entire park. Ask cast members about deals or marked-down merchandise. Also available here are MagicBands, colorful wristbands that can be linked with your My Disney Experience app to enter the parks, buy food and merchandise, and even unlock your Disney resort room.

Viking wannabes go crazy for the soft toy spears and shields. The plush seals are sweet for tots, and you can find Norwegian pewter, leather goods, and colorful woolen sweaters and knit caps, along with a wide variety of character goods from the hit movie Frozen. The shop's larger-than-life troll is always ready for a selfie.

The focus at this U.K. outpost in the Crown & Crest is tracking down your family name and coat of arms. Take home a copy of your coat of arms for $40–$50. Drop the bigger bucks for a framed, embroidered, or hand-painted version.

China's sprawling bazaar has a huge selection of tea sets ranging in style from traditional to contemporary, intricately embroidered robes, and fragranced candles that are sure to align your chi. Butterfly hair combs are beautiful, but the hottest items are little Buddha statues, available for less than $10.

Just like an elegant boutique in Milan, this shop sells chic Italian totes, designer handbags, clothing, collectibles, and fragrances by Fendi, Prada, and Bulgari. You'll also find porcelain, crystal, and Murano glass.

Children love this open-air shop for the dolls, plush princess toys, and dress-up costumes. You can drop a small fortune on glass (plastic) slippers and a magical light-up wand—or splash out fully with the coveted Ariel mermaid costume gown. If this location is closed, as it often is during the off-season, head to Mickey's of Hollywood.

This shop pops with stylish clothing and accessories for adults. Disney characters are emblazoned on T-shirts and button-up-shirts, ties, and accessories, while handbags and totes sport classic Mickey Mouse artwork. Colorful scarves with hidden Mickeys and other designs are popular buys.

This fragrant, French apothecary has everything you need to pamper yourself, from all-natural lotions, gels, creams, and oils to toners and serums to cleansers, moisturizers, and exfoliating scrubs. Shaving and grooming items for men are also well represented. Stop by to sample products, mix your own essential oils, and even get a complimentary minifacial or hand massage.

Follow your nose for a sniff and a spritz of high-end French perfumes. Guerlain fragrances, cosmetics, and skin-care products like the Orchidée Impériale eye cream (most recently selling for a whopping $200 apiece) draw fans from around the globe.

When you spy a LEGO sea serpent in the lagoon, you know you're in the right place for a LEGO shopping spree. Large, elaborate sculptures and piles of colorful bricks welcome children, who generally head straight to hands-on play tables and begin work on toy castles, cars, and pirate ships. At the Pick-A-Brick Wall, kids can create anything from a Star Wars spaceship to a miniature Sydney Opera House. Be sure to snap a photo with oversize character models like Woody and Buzz Lightyear. The discounted merchandise section is also worth a look.

If you're bored with the handful of colors you normally find in a pack of M&Ms, head to this impressively large store, which is filled with candies in hues that include maroon, silver, white, dark blue, midnight black, and every shade in between. In addition to a candy counter filled with a dazzling range of sweets there are shelves and displays stacked with M&M–themed merchandise including golf balls, baby clothes, apparel, and accessories. You may need an insulin shot after this one.

If you can't get enough of the Haunted Mansion, visit this themed shop along the crosswalk between Liberty Square and Fantasyland. Here you'll find not only Haunted Mansion clothing and art prints, but also ghosts in a jar, mugs, and even Haunted Mansion–themed salt-and-pepper shakers.

The largest store in Hollywood Studios is a miniversion of the Magic Kingdom's Emporium with toys, T-shirts, and doodads. Blue velvety Sorcerer's Apprentice hats have Mouse ears, as well as a moon and stars that light up. You'll also find Minnie Mouse and Donald Duck character key chains and lots of Disney-character-embossed tech accessories.

Hello Kitty, one of Japan's most popular toys, is on hand here, as are the Transformers and Godzilla. Dress up with a washable poly kimono or a more luxurious silk version, or check out the luminous pearl jewelry. Other popular items include animé art, chopsticks, and Kit Kat bars in assorted flavors. You'll be tempted to take home some sweets after watching a Japanese Candy Art demonstration.

It's the one shop you don't want to miss on Sunset Boulevard. Vintage-style T-shirts of Mickey, Pluto, Donald, and Grumpy are classy alternatives to standard-issue T’s, and a white-sequined Mickey hat adds flair to any outfit. Women's fashion T's and costume bling draw lots of shoppers. Customized watches, like those sold at the Magic Kingdom's Uptown Jewelers, as well as purses and totes, are sold here, too.

Classic board games and activity stations will keep you entertained in this well-stocked store. Theme toy rooms feature princess and fairy items or Star Wars stations, where you can create your own lightsaber. There are lots of games redesigned with Disney themes, like a Haunted Mansion version of the Game of Life. You can test-drive many of the toys, and at the Mr. Potato Head Creation Station, you can fill a box with assorted eyes, lips, noses—even Mickey ears—and make your own potato sculpture.

America's largest motorcycle manufacturer has been going strong since 1903, and its apparel has been popular for nearly as long. Harley enthusiasts of all ages can buy biker jackets, vests, T-shirts, patches, and other gear. Climb aboard an iconic hog for a photo op.

Soccer (or football, as the rest of the world knows it) has certainly become more popular in the United States, especially during both the Men's and the Women's World Cups. Here, teams from around the world are represented in a colorful array of club jerseys, including those of superstar Pelé, from both his time in Brazil and his time with the New York Cosmos. If you don't find a jersey you like, create your own by choosing a design and adding your favorite player’s name and number.