Ladies, if you’ve ever visited Disney World in December hoping to score a cute WDW holiday t-shirt or sweatshirt, you might recognize this scene:
From across the World of Disney you spot a cute, red t-shirt — maybe with Mickey Mouse adorned in Christmas lights. You dash over to snap it up only to find … a pile of size smalls, and maybe a medium. There’s nary a large or extra large to be found in the whole, wide World.
I’ve been visiting Disney at Christmas for 20 years, since before they really revved up the holiday marketing machine. No matter how early we go, this scene has played itself out year after year.
Not this year. This year, I’m going to do my shopping before my trip.
The holiday theme park gear started to show up at the Disney Store online a couple of weeks ago, and more is showing up every day. Some of these designs also are available with the Disneyland name on them.
Here’s a look at some of the early offerings:
Mickey Mouse Snowflake Long Sleeve Tee for Women, $39.95
A very nice, heavyweight Tee for women. It has a wide boatneck. Yes, this is already in my 2013 holiday collection.
Santa Mickey Mouse V-Neck Tee for Women, $32.95
This is the same design as last year, and it sold out quickly. Mickey has a fuzzy Santa hat on.
Minnie and Mickey Mouse Holiday Hoodie for Women, $34.95
This one is not park-branded, but it’s awfully cute for the holiday. And there aren’t many designs available in ladies’ styles. It’s lightweight for a sweatshirt.
Santa Mickey Mouse Sweatshirt for Adults, $39.95
Men’s styles don’t sell out as quickly as women’s, so you can usually find this familiar style at the parks into December. But I include it because of its clean, iconic design. (If you’re reading, Disney Elves: Pretty please, make this in women’s sizes, and put one on hold for me!)
Santa Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve T for Adults, $31.95
Last but not least, another men’s tee with what looks like a new design to me.
Santa Mickey Mouse Long Sleeve Tee for Adults, $49.95
I’m partial to the subtle designs, so this is a favorite of mine. This design also is available in a gray fleece pullover for adults at $59.95.
