Okay, so we’ve all been there. A special occasion is coming up, and you cannot think of a good gift.  Now don’t get me wrong, you’ve had ideas! Perhaps you’ve done your fair share of late night scrolling, and even taken breaks from work to browse the internet for your special person looking for that item that makes you say, “Yes! That’s it, that’s the one!”. If you keep coming up empty-handed or just generally un-inspired, we’re here to reassure you that you are not the only one! When it comes to special occasions, we all want to give a gift that means something or has some sort of special quality that isn’t just found at the local Target.

Goodbye Generic, Hello “Wow, WHERE did you find this!”

One of the tricks to finding an awesome gift is shopping in an awesome place, but I’ve been on gift hunting missions and let me tell you, they can be exhausting. To check all of the boxes for a special and memorable gift, you may end up going anywhere from ten to twenty stores. If you’re buying for multiple people, like during the holiday season and gift giving for Christmas, multiply that by three or four.

So what if I told you, there was a one stop memorable gift shop for everyone and everything, and you don’t even have to leave your house? It’s seriously incredible and is accomplished by what are called Disney Personal Shoppers.

Disney Personal Shoppers Have Access to Items That Can’t Be Found Anywhere Else

As soon as I hear “personal shopper”, I’m in. It screams luxuriousness, ease, and personalization. Disney personal shoppers work closely with you based on your specifically mentioned shopping needs. You give them a gift idea, and they go out on a treasure hunt with your special person’s interests in mind (Star Wars, Mickey Mouse, Beauty and the Beast, Alice and Wonderland, Winnie the Pooh, Lego, etc.). To get an idea of what some of these items can look like, check out this magical Disney personal shopper Instagram:  @shopminniemart! Seriously, they know how (and where!) to find everything on Disney property from kitchenware & mugs, to home décor & ornaments, to clothes & accessories, to unique Disney treats… nothing is off limits.

Classic and well-loved brands such as, Starbucks, Sephora, Pandora, Coach, Vera Bradley, Kate Spade, Lego, (and many more!) are ALL located within Walt Disney World property. Disney has fully invested in making things personalized, memorable and special for their guests, and has partnered with quality brands to do so! It really is the most magical place on earth.

There is a Gift For Everyone

We all have someone in our lives that is more difficult to shop for. Especially if you are having to rely on the same tired shops that are local to your area. To give you a boost for gift ideas you can get through a Disney personal shopper, here is a gift idea list for all of the different people in your lives!

Gifts for Baby- Stroller organizers, blankets, stuffed animals, and baby clothes. Shopping for babies is a piece of cake. Keep it simple and safe, and think of what childhood movies or characters best fit the personality of the little one.

Gifts for Children- Disney has incredible board games that kids will feel drawn to and enjoy playing, themed from different movies with story lines and graphics to rival. Other options include their favorite characters as stuffed animals, clothing, bows, hats, and toys that can’t be found anywhere else. Another unique gift is the Disney Name watercolor paintings, located in Disney Springs. They classically transform the letters of names into dragons, princesses, and characters, and are themed along certain Disney classics. The result is something that evokes a really special feeling that captures childhood in an endearingly tasteful and magical way.

Gifts for Adults- When it comes to adults, you can purchase limited edition and epically designed items, many are even “collector’s items” worthy. From mugs and tumblers, home decor (including framed cinematic art & movie posters from classic films), holiday ornaments, kitchenware (including utensils, towels and aprons), as well as phone cases, the possibilities are endless, and the personalized shopping experience is priceless!

Gifts for Her- Disney has heavily invested in the art of creating momentos. Through a Disney shopper, you can very easily get Disney park exclusive Pandora charms, Alex and Ani bracelets, Dooney and Bourke & Loungefly bags and accessories. Thinking of giving the gift of going to a Disney Park? Prepare for the excitement by gifting Minnie Ear headbands with a matching Spirit Jersey shirt! And you can’t go wrong with any of the Disney Starbucks park merch, where there are lots of limited editions and special series drinking ware.

Gifts for Him- Does he have a favorite character or movie? You might consider buying him one of the following items! A pin, watch, graphic tee, tie, cufflinks, hat, backpack, new phone case, or a Spirit Jersey to match you. Disney has various themed lands & attractions that offer different shops geared toward specific interests like Star Wars, Mickey and the gang, Toy Story and MORE! In Epcot, you can find less character centric shops in the various country pavilions, where instead you can find unique (and still Disney related!) items curated for each country.

Additional Unique Ideas- This section highlights items you can ONLY get inside of Walt Disney World. Here you will learn how a Disney Personal Shopper can get their hands on unique items you are wanting, but would not have access to otherwise.

• A personalized Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary brick- Did you visit the parks during The World’s Most Magical Celebration? Commemorate the vacation with a personalized 50th Anniversary brick, featuring the EARidescnet park icons such as Magic Kingdom’s Cinderella Castle, Epcot’s Spaceship Earth, Animal Kingdom’s Tree of Life, and/or Hollywood Studio’s Tower of Terror.
• A personalized parasol- Found only in Liberty Square at Magic Kingdom, this is a unique gift that is a must bring during Florida’s long, sunny, summer months.
• Embroidered mouse ears- For kids, adults, graduates, baby/gender reveals, or any special occasion you can think of, you can have a pair of ears personalized just for you or your loved one(s).
• A Disney silhouette- This is a personal favorite of mine, because it is timeless and so unique. Send your Disney Shopper a profile photo of your loved one, and have an oval-framed silhouette photo delivered back to you from the parks.

It doesn’t take a deep dive into Disney personal shopper reviews to understand just how wonderful (and easy!) they can make gift-giving. The end result of gift-giving through a Disney personal shopper is your loved ones receiving a special item they are sure to remember and treasure.

The founders of @shopminniemart on Instagram got started through a similar story of finding something they wanted from the parks, but unfortunately was not available for sale online. They discovered the only way they could get it was straight from the park itself, or through a personal shopper. They enjoy going on treasure hunts for their customers, and building Disney friendships & community along the way.

If you’ve ever considered using a Disney personal shopper, I hope this article has given you some more insight to the benefits the service can bring. It’s a great way to create more magic in your everyday life, and do some seriously awesome gift-giving.