The Ultimate Disney Fan Holiday Gift Guide
Okay, we’ve entered December, which means that the number of shopping days until Christmas has decreased.
Also, depending on when this publishes, Hanukkah is either over or ending on Monday.
So, you need to get serious about your holiday shopping, my friends.
Here’s the second holiday gift guide to give you a boost. Note: I’ve done my best to verify that each item listed here should arrive before Christmas.
Anything from a vendor like Etsy may be dicey, though. So please check their listed shipping dates to be safe!
Disney Jigsaw Puzzles
At the start of the pandemic, a Canadian friend of mine complained that she wasn’t into video games.
Since her husband was quarantining at the time, she was bored out of her mind.
My wife and I decided to send her a gift, only to realize that we weren’t the only ones with that idea.
In late March of 2020, one of the hardest things to find in stock was a jigsaw puzzle.
Photo: Amazon
Thankfully, I found one on Amazon.ca that would deliver in a matter of days. I think that’s about the sincerest thanks I’ve ever gotten for a gift.
As we get older, we sometimes forget the simple things in life, like putting together a puzzle with our family.
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That’s why I strongly recommend that you buy at least one of the MANY jigsaw puzzles currently available on Amazon.
I’m partial to this Thomas Kinkade one of Cinderella Castle, but there are much cheaper options as well.
Photo: Amazon
You won’t find many gifts this good for $15 these days.
Disney Toys for Pets
Are you a proud dog mom/dad or cat mom/dad? Well, if you are, I’m sure you’re familiar with Chewy.
Photo Credit: Chewy
I think we shop there more than any other internet site except Amazon and ShopDisney.
Chewy certainly isn’t about to sit out the holidays. This site understands the joy you’ll feel as you break out the new toys for your pet(s).
Photo Credit: Chewy
So, I’ve got several options for you here. First, you can buy this multifaceted chew toy in the shape of the Sensational Six.
Or, you can buy this AMAZING Winne the Pooh bed. I’m in love with it. Your pet would sleep on the honey!
Chewy.com
Finally, I’ll recommend this Spider-Man string toy for cats, especially on those days when you’re seeing J. Jonah Jameson’s side of things.
Enso Rings
Do you love Disney Princesses? When you wear rings, wouldn’t you prefer something practical and comfortable that doesn’t get in the way?
Photo: Enso Rings
Well, these are the reasons why silicone rings are in style right now. The person who invented them nearly lost a finger due to wearing a metal ring.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEtHXJ42SY4
So, he invented this style instead, and it fits so well that you’ll forget that it’s on.
Meanwhile, others will admire your Enso Ring, never even knowing that it’s keeping you safe from ring avulsion.
Photo: Enso Rings
Better yet, you can pick among your favorite Disney Princesses. Each ring includes a likeness of a specific character like Ariel, Belle, or Cinderella.
Each ring costs $44.99, or you can buy the entire collection for $199.99!
Photo: Enso Rings
The Mandalorian Socks
Okay, I’m trying to steer away from socks-based recommendations, for the most part, this year. However, the universe insisted on this one.
You see, I’m not talking theoretically about holiday shopping.
You’d be stunned to know how many of my friends have already received and opened their 2021 holiday gifts.
One of them is my wife, who dragged me out to Target on Thanksgiving weekend, presumably because she loves crowds.
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While we were there, she picked out her usual batch of Advent Calendar socks. However, something else caught her eye.
I’m referencing surprise cracker socks that come in packs large enough that you’re giving someone several different holiday gifts!
Photo: Target
Thus far this Christmas season, my wife loves these the best. She is amused that the cracker socks make a popping sound when you open them.
Inside the container, the gift recipient discovers a pair of themed socks. In this case, it’s characters from The Mandalorian.
Photo: Target
My wife actually got Lilo & Stitch socks because she’s obsessed. I find it charming.
Anyway, cracker socks have exploded in popularity this year. You’ll find some that guarantee whatever’s on the box.
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Some versions are mystery crates akin to blind boxes. You don’t know which character you’ll get until you open it.
All of them are fine and perfect for Disney fans!
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Walt Life Box
Speaking of blind boxes, an enterprising company near Walt Disney World has, ahem, borrowed the Loot Crate concept.
This service ships mystery boxes filled with several Disney-related gifts! These crates start at $40.99 and come with at least three gifts.
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For more money, you can enhance the package to include as many as six gifts. Here’s a YouTube video that shows what you can expect:
Technically, this service includes a regular subscription, but you cancel after one shipment. So, you decide how long it lasts.
I’m a big fan of Loot Crates in general, and this one’s Disney, so…
Photo: Walt Life
Shirts for Dads
I know that every family is different. So, this suggestion works in a more general list for all the dudes on your shopping list.
Dad was far and away the hardest person to shop for in my household. On the other hand, mom was always great about saying, “I want this!”
Dad would do the whole “it’s the thought that counts routine” and then spend Christmas opening a series of atrocities his children called “gifts.”
So, let’s keep it simple here. Men wear shirts, right? And if you’re reading MickeyBlog, odds are pretty good that you’re part of a Disney family.
For this reason, any man in your life would love a good Pirates of the Caribbean shirt. I mean, it even has Jack Sparrow’s catchphrase!
Etsy sells plenty of shirts for Disney Dads plus Disney Moms and Disney Couples. You’ll definitely find something you want across the vendors here.
Photo: https://www.etsy.com/listing/770919447/pirates-of-the-caribbean-shirt-disney
Just remember to check those shipping dates!
Disney Cruise!
Folks, cruises are back! Yes, after a tumultuous 2020 and the first half of 2021, Disney Cruise Line set sail anew.
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Unlike other cruise lines, Disney proved that it could protect the health of its guests while providing the glorious experience you’ve come to expect.
Better yet, Disney Cruise Line has set the table for its most incredible year yet in 2022.
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The Disney Wish will embark on its maiden voyage in early June. From that point forward, you can ride this state-of-the-art vessel whenever you want.
You can and should speak with an Authorized Disney Vacation Travel Planner at MickeyTravels to discuss options.
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Also, please remember that Disney’s other cruise ships have also returned to the waters. As a result, you’ll find a plethora of cruise options.
So, you can win Christmas by gifting your loved one a Disney cruise in 2022!
