TOP 5 WORST Disney Keepsakes & Souvenirs | Best and Worst | 03/07/18

[@TheMaxRebo]

We have a really positive balloon story: One trip, when we were checking in, a family was leaving and still had their balloon and "pixie dusted" it to my daughter who, for the reset of the triop, was excited to then "pixie dust" it to another family when it was time for us to leave, which we did. So, one good thing about them is they do last for a really long time, and at least 3 families got to enjoy one balloon and my daughter got to appreciate the blessing of "paying it forward" a bit

[@Beepbopboop19]

Philip Schoen I love this! But yeah I’d be like...what do we do with this while on rides?🤷🏻‍♀️

[@karens8633]

Philip Schoen, that’s a great idea!

[@TheMaxRebo]

Tara Hays we did leave it in our room some days or just left it with our stroller. I agree it isn’t a great purchase in many cases - just wanted to share a case where some positive did come from it

[@nickbolstridge1686]

Philip Schoen good story, never considered that!

[@sheem.2450]

Philip Schoen that's beautiful!

[@alexdickerson4364]

The image of Pete assaulting a kid in a stroller with a bubble wand is hilarious to me

[@Jackie2Cokes]

I disagree on the pressed penny being a bad souvenir!! My kids loved finding the different machines and it kept them occupied during the walks...plus the cost for a souvenir is unbeatable.

[@maxxmittelstadt4798]

I would rather have pressed pennies than a Funko POP or toy that sits on a shelf.

[@MrsSonyaKS]

I think it's so wonderful and endearing how much Pete loves his mom. He's such a great son. Pressed pennies are awesome. I'm turning the pennies my kids collect into wall art. Their mission is to collect between 60-100 pennies during the week we are there. So for between $30-$50 , I know I will ultimately have a unique and wonderful keepsake for my home and a special memory.

[@mommyandcaycay1270]

You really need a parent on your panel. Most of the items on your list are made for kids. You won’t understand why people buy them unless you have experienced the pleading look on your kids face.

[@mandywhitworth3615]

Absolutely. Assaulted by bubbles. Don't like balloons. I remember taking my daughter for her 1st visit. She loved her balloon. And at the end of the holiday we let it go for the children in heaven. We don't like Mickey ears.pressed pennies. I'm stopping watching the DIS. All they do is moan. Look at the parks through a child's eyes. Ears make your head hurt your a grown man. Again. Children love them. I'm done lol. I have Ben going to Disney with my family For 20 years. We have so many things that we have kept and look back on. DIS.you don't get it.

[@nevergrowup5041]

I agree, Cory or Julie should of been on the panel to give a parent’s perspective.

[@nevergrowup5041]

I disagree with the All Male panel’s opinion of the Mickey Ears. Small shops on Etsy creating Mickey Ears are making bank. Mickey Ears are collector’s items. They’re so popular several KZbinr’s have videos showing their Mickey Ears Collections. You guys got this one WRONG!!!!

[@little_seven_]

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[@stephanielynn4892]

I feel like adults who go to Disney and expect it to be catered to them... Have it wrong.. Disney caters to kids.. ITs made for kids they need a mother on the panel to discuss these things...Because all i got from this is " I am an adult and these fun things for kids shouldnt be there because its annoying" even though disney is more for kids.. Obv adults enjoy it too but it was made for the kids not the adults..

[@morgankiney6164]

i have my mickey ears that's my grandma has gotten me on our trips on a shelf in my apartment and everytime i look back at it it makes me smile. it's one of my favorite keepsakes 💝

[@lauracatania5063]

I too like the bubbles. I remember seeing the look of pure joy on a handicapped child's face while he got to make the bubble toy work. That is what it is all about

[@stayc2112]

I don’t think this group has a good grasp on souvenirs because they have no need for them, as they will be back in a few days.

[@krista9661]

I am an elementary education major and I really want to wear my ears for storytime/other situations where they would be appropriate and help keeps students focused. Plus, I am a Floridian and a Disney MANIAC, I have been since before I can remember, so no one expects less from me, haha! Also, for parents going to Disney and your children want a balloon, please know you can VERY carefully untie the bottoms and deflate them, then re-inflate them at a party store if you have to get on a plane or don't want them to pop in your car. Happy day to everyone! :)

[@carminecioffoletti]

Krista Davis as a fellow education major, I love your vision with using the ears! It’s excellent that you want to bring your passion into the classroom, which is exactly what I want to do as well. The kids feed off of passion, plus they have something great to relate to!

[@krista9661]

Carmine C oh my goodness, this made my day! God bless, Carmine!

[@carminecioffoletti]

Krista Davis I’m glad to hear that! From a fellow future teacher, I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors!

[@JenniferKlumpp]

Anyone who thinks that Mickey Ears are only for in the park.... has not met my 6 year old daughter, aka Little Miss "Oh look, I've found my ears again, I will wear them for two days straight for all occasions!"

[@TheSelfCareWitch]

Jennifer Klumpp That is adorable. I love ears as they have multiple reasons to get them. My reason: I am a Nightmare Before Christmas junkie. I have the ear hat, the ear headband, and the smaller top hat that are themed around Jack. And I intend to get a Jack themed Santa hat sometime around Christmas. And I do it to add to my memories and to add to my collection. I have two plushies, a Deadly Nightshade vase, and a sketch of Jack from Walt Disney World. It makes my collection unique.

[@LeviLippincott]

I agree about the balloons. Though I have to say this last trip when we were in Nemo at Epcot someone tied a balloon to our stroller. My 3 year old loved it. That being said I was very cognizant of those around me when we had it attached to the stroller. We lowered it and covered it with a jacket during fireworks and other entertainment like the parade. I also made sure to avoid hitting people with it as much as possible, if I noticed it bumping someone I apologized. Now I had a bunch of first timers with me and it did make it easy for them to follow me in the crowds and at night when it was lit up, it was also easy to find our stroller when the cast members rearrange the strollers for efficiency. It stayed on our stroller the whole trip, the inner balloon started fading towards the end. I'm glad it was gifted to us because I wouldn't have (still wouldn't) paid for one.

[@ZebraLens]

I like and still collect pressed pennies as an adult and they keep very well. I still have Disney pressed pennies from 1997. Also I havena Tigger inspired Santa hat I bring out during Christmas. Oh and in my opinion about the year t-shirts, I think it's all about making you purchase a new shirt every visit, because once that year is up, you wouldn't want to wear it out in public anymore. For example, I have a basic Disney shirt with no year on it that I wear all the time, but I wouldn't wear it if it had a previous year on it.

[@laurencebanks576]

Wrong about Pressed Pennies and Ears.

[@ChuckDLC]

I kept the balloon that we bought for my son the first time we brought him. Still have it to this day.

[@whatthestuffisthis]

If you have a dremel tool. Put a hole in the pressed pennies and a hook for a Christmas tree ornament.

[@luckygirlkls]

Sam Paul That’s a good idea. We get a plain wood frame after every trip, glue the pressed pennies around it and insert a picture from the trip. Each kid has a great memory and keepsake from each trip

[@petertr2000]

Oooh, that's a really good idea. Thanks.

[@keithsallee1792]

“Lincoln’s house” LOL! 😂

[@thomasduncan5522]

I laughed out loud.

[@dawnsarran4893]

I agree with balloons and glow/bubble stuff. I’m surprised that food items didn’t make the list. It’s a lollipop. But since it’s shrink wrapped in Disney characters, it’s $4-5. To me that’s a serious waste. But I’m pretty much not going to spend my money on any souvenir that isn’t special to Disney World. Like you aren’t going to find it at the Dollar Tree or Walgreens for far less money. And that’s why the Mickey Ears, presses pennies, & year specific merchandise isn’t on my worst list. But that’s me.

[@therastitcher4513]

I have a soft spot in my heart for Disney balloons but I've got rules about them - we only purchase one on the first day of a multiday stay and only as we're leaving the park for the day and going back to our resort. Since the balloons can't go on the airplane with us, I encourage my kids to find a child just checking in for their magical stay to give it to.

[@fandomfancy2450]

Can you do a video on top 5 keepsakes?

[@Beepbopboop19]

HufflePuff E I hope they do! I think and Christmas ornament is always a safe bet. What do you think?

[@dee_mcgee11]

They may likely do that one next week.

[@epicphail2926]

Probably next week, like with the worst and best attraction updates

[@samanthabond3772]

They did.

[@PureHaole]

Agree with many of the Worst list, however I disagree with the ears. We took my 70+ year-old in-laws for a Florida vacation in 2016. We hit up all the parks and didn't get much of a reaction out of them (didn't smile once, not even for pictures), but when they saw their ears...with their names embroidered...they lit up like children. They bought a bunch of stuff on the trip, but there's only one thing they keep in the display cabinet from this trip :) Keep up the great work! Also, Charles might be my spirit animal :)

[@jaynieokie]

Something I like about balloons is that once they deflate, I put them in my scrapbooks.

[@strawberryfielde1]

Agree 100% with Charles on the ears! I’m a recent Florida resident and annual pass holder and I have all of my ears hung up on my wall as decoration as well as ones that I now make. I wear a different pair almost every time I go and it makes that visit that much more memorable.

[@RachRocksDisney]

I think when it comes to the lighted toys, bubbles and balloons, I think if the parents teach the kids the right way to use them and when to use them they are great! We have been to Disney 4 times in 5 yrs and my son and daughter have gotten a lighted sword or wand every time and they still have them and play with them. During the parades, shows or fireworks, they give them to us to hold. For the balloon, we hold it down in our hands during the shows so that it isn't blocking views, and also if its windy. I think it all really comes down to peoples etiquette on them. Great discussion!

[@petertr2000]

In this video, adults without children complain about things children like. My kid LOVES her bubble machine. Absolutely LOVES it.

[@Otaqueen]

Or that women and kids really like, Mickey Ears

[@rajah1993]

I did buy a balloon and I still have it, it of the 25 anniversary it was a Mylar buy I went home I suck the air out.

[@veronicajude]

I'm really starting to dig Charles. And the ears ARE great.

[@kayliiika]

charles is my favorite

[@dsnynrd]

I love Charles too! Great addition to the panel!

[@jasonwb5774]

I don't want to pick favorites, but yeah I love Charles. I feel like I can relate to him the most.

[@nicolastewart5909]

Yeah agree he's a great addition, he's so salty haha. And cute.

[@keith9482]

Love Pete and charles😊may I highly recommend 2 Disneyland youtubers who never lost their child's heart😊Eric Ramirez Gaming 101 and Alex the Historian 😊both sweet and purely beautiful souls 😊enjoy and love them..peace

[@HLoneheart]

I think the year of is also good for picture frames and photo albums

[@RJPants]

I buy the year magnets. I get one every time I go. They are small and cheap, so it works.

[@ronank3549]

Whilst I agree with the balloons, I feel that they’re really iconic of the parks.

[@dislovers5020]

One of the only videos I literally laughed out loud! Especially the bubble commentary.

[@leslieandcathy]

For balloons I’m 10 mins away from Disneyland so I’ll buy one when I’m leaving the park for the trams and it stays alive for like 2 weeks and I just like the way it looks in my room.

[@leslieandcathy]

Also maybe if you buy the T-shirt’s for memorial sense and still have quite a few maybe get it made into a quilt

[@juliarathbun2185]

Pins are also good for the year!

[@JustinCoasters]

I'm glad they didn't mention the Pins, I wrote some pretty funny things on the I'm Celebrating Pins like: First Visit That I Slept Last Night (Tons of response to that one) Magic Morning My 590th Coaster

[@juliarathbun2185]

Rollercoaster Rider haha those are great Celebration button sayings!

[@sharonhelms3714]

Have the t shirts made into a quilt. Great memory!!!

[@elenarogers1189]

Last trip we stayed at AKL (No balloons allowed) so I deflated my Mickey in the middle balloons and took them home! Bought helium and reinflated them! Was way cool!!!

[@coaltheangreyrock]

The ears and hats are great for hat day for kids at school, my son alternates from his leather woody hat and pirates of the carribean hat.

[@vicdishiker]

Souvenirs are geared to all ages and types of people. Someone’s worst keepsake could be someone else’s absolute favorite. I prefer your upbeat, positive reviews; keeping in mind that for any given thing you may be reviewing, the target audience may be 6 years old.

[@Otaqueen]

Well said, Vicki!

[@anthonyzeolie4408]

I love the balloons simply becuase it's a famiyl tradition of ours to buy one and keep it for a few days then pass it on to another park guest!

[@jerseyforhawks]

Oh goody, 20 mins of pure guilty pleasure (worst pokes at the DIZ), thanks DU. Yeah, I knew even when I was a kid the balloons were a total bad idea.

[@ohhmg2130]

I like the pressed pennies.

[@dsnynrd]

Mark Brown, when we went in 2016 we left with 4 Disney folders of them. My kids had a blast getting them (and they were 10 and 17 at the time)!

[@sburris65]

Mark Brown...me too...I have my lists ready for our trip this fall.

[@DianaLopez-ti5ch]

People are so rude about the bubbles! We bought my one year old daughter a bubble wand when we went in February because it was her first time at Disney and she was soo excited. Several people would act so annoyed if the bubbles were near them and would make comments and push the bubbles away. If it makes kids happy then I’m all for it!

[@dsnynrd]

Diana Lopez, when we went in January some kid jumped in front of my 18 yr old daughter and 'bubbled' her. The parents looked panicked, but when my daughter just laughed and popped them it made the parents smile. We loved the constant 'bubble assult'!!

[@DianaLopez-ti5ch]

Sarah Hamner It’s great to know that not everyone is annoyed by it! I just loved seeing all the kids so happy with the bubbles!

[@naderzein2435]

Seeing kids have fun with bubbles is one of my favourite things at the parks.

[@f3rzz476]

I love bubbles but i couldn't afford to buy a machine, i was very happy when i crossed paths with bubble attacking kids 😅

[@WOWitsANT]

It’s so bizarre to me that people can get so angry about bubbles. They act like you’ve just sprayed them with tear gas or something.

[@syndys4463]

I thought the balloons have a "never flat" clause, like if they go flat, you can bring it back to WDW & they'll replace it for no extra charge. I remember reading a DisBoards post of a person passing it on to other families & it can be replaced. idk if anyone else can confirm this.

[@PrismaticPixie]

We created a mickey head in a giant picture frame out of pressed pennies. It came out great and I get so many compliments. Pinterest has pictures.

[@HLoneheart]

I think the really nice thing about pressed pennies is how varied they are. I've only gone to WDW once so far back in 2014 and that was something I had a lot of fun collecting. I filled one of those pressed penny books from that year and really only 2 or 3 of them are blemished. I have one from each of the lands, most of the rides I did and the collection from the hotel I stayed at. It was a really good way to collect lots of little keepsakes and have fun with it without braking the bank (thought I was a little difficult as we (Canada) had just gotten rid of the penny not to long before my trip so I was actively looking for pennies)

[@tigolbittys3402]

HLoneheart Pressed pennies are a Great inexpensive keepsake. And they are great for collecting

[@susannahnetherland277]

I agree! I love finding the pressed penny machines at all the different locations. It's like a scavenger hunt, and they don't take up loads of room when you get home.

[@melissakirk6828]

I wore my Maleficent Mickey ears for Halloween last year. I have them displayed in my room. I also have a year tee shirt from the year I graduated high school.

[@davesabo3995]

Pete!! We love watchingyour shows...thanks for all the effort your team puts in!

[@chartle1]

Our sons knew from an early age they were not going to get balloons. They were smart kids and understood that they just got in the way. But they were only in the balloon age our first trip.

[@donnapearse498]

I have a "karma" balloon story for you. You mentioned about the balloons and how you can't take them on an airplane. I don't know if the airlines are not letting you take them anymore but they were. This has been many years ago. There was one of my many trips to Disney. For the flight home, the airline was full. You are talking a big plane with 6 seats per row. You know that there is limited space in the overhead bins. At least a good half of the parents were bringing these balloons on the plane. They are big and were taking up a LOT of bin space and there were many people that were stuck putting their carryons under the seat because of these balloons! After we took off, you could hear the balloons start popping. It sounded like popcorn! For those of us (me included) that got inconvenienced because of these balloons, it felt like justice.

[@DaysGoneByForgottenHistory]

Those bubble blowers saved our Disney Vacation a few years ago. My son was thrilled and went from cranky to excited immediately. As a parent, I appreciate them. I do bring my own glow items because I can't see spending the extra money on those, but sometimes it just takes a bubble blower to keep your littles happy and take away the melt downs. Trust me...you'll appreciate the bubbles over a child screaming bloody murder.

[@hectorflores6094]

Just discovered this channel and I know I’m going to have a blast listening to all you !

[@Grizzwolds]

Balloons... my daughter loves them, I hate them. Get into an argument with my wife literally every time we go over buying a balloon for the kid

[@Smiffymiff]

As a flight attendant, I have seen so many meltdowns over balloons needing to be deflated. Such a bad purchase!!

[@robs7229]

OMG!!!!! Guilty!!!!! On our last Visit to WDW in November we got a Balloon we got T-shirts with the year and Mickey Ears!!!!!!! We are the typical Tourist Family!!!!!!!! Love the Show guys!!!!!! Keep up the Good work!!!!!!

[@reneebarger5194]

My sister made a charm bracelet out of her pressed pennies and she will still wear it at 65 years old. She & I bought these really unusual Minnie Shirts, still wear them 25 years later! My 35 yr son has saved all his pirate goodies for his kids. Of course we have enough Xmas ornaments to do a dedicated Mickie Mouse tree. Even if they don't keep well, souveniers make happy memories for the child in all of us.

[@Engelhart8210]

Two things: No parent wants to buy that junk (spinning glow things, balloons) for their kids, but once you're in the park they see other kids with them. You eventually break down and give in - although we did take some of our own glow items from the dollar store. I like the pressed penny machines. My mom wanted to get our son a gift before we left and I found a tip that quarters and pennies for the machines. She sent him with a bunch and he was excited to show her all the places we visited when we got back. Will he still care about them in 10 years, likely not but it was special at the time.

[@DragonPrincessAoife]

My first trip to Disney land was in 98, I was 5. My favorite film at the time was Mulan, and I got the balloon with her face on it. We drove there from San Francisco, so I remember having it in my room and seeing it slowly deflate and hover several inches from the ground. Then I guess my dad got rid of it. But yes, thinking back on it, it was kinda sad to watch die. I’ve been wearing a shirt I got at Disney almost 6 years ago consistently since I got it. With the pressed penny thing... I mean what else are you going to use pennies for? The distraction idea is a good argument. The ears are iconic, come on... and for the reoccurring guests, you have that and you’re ready for the next trip. Yea, my thoughts. Haha

[@660grzz]

I love how steve gets so excited like a kid with the thought of Pete blasting him in the face with bubbles!

[@rntlvr86]

Charles is quickly becoming my favorite member of the team. He’s smart, eloquent, and offers a more in depth opinion other than “I just like it” or “I just don’t get it”. Sad to remember he got a lot of bad criticism when he first started, but I’m happy to see him getting more comfortable on the show.

[@dsnynrd]

derek demsher, I love Charles! He's finding his stride with the group now!

[@petertr2000]

They finally replaced Oliver.

[@Otaqueen]

Fan reaction is generally suspicion when a new member joins, though, but once they've been around a bit, we generally come to like if not love them :-)

[@jenniferg3837]

I don't like being assaulted with bubbles either Pete!!!

[@Beepbopboop19]

Jennifer G ya crazy! Oh bubbles! 💕💕💕 love them! But yeah that could be annoying I guess.:(

[@carut8860]

I dont like the bubbles because they always find a way to land on my glasses. Somehow, I didnt get the bubble solution completely off one of my lenses and because it sat on there long enough it messed up one of the coatings on that lense and i couldnt afford to get a new pair of glasses right away.

[@AnthonyVenutolo]

Guys... none of you have kids. Take a five-year-old there and then talk to me about not buying a balloon, buzz light-year spinner or anything else that will shut them up after a long day in the park. Jeez.

[@maddiepearce2758]

While I support giving away clothes to charity (of course) it can also be fun to make a quilt out of old Disney T-shirts

[@1978rga]

Great show topic! My kids asked for balloons in February and I asked them, "How do you think we'll go on rides with them?" (no stroller) "Do you want a balloon that will be deflated in a few days or something you can take home?" My 8 and 9 year old then easily understood what a waste it would have been. : ) Instead of buying their glow sticks, I whip out dollar store glow sticks from my back pack. We do love the pressed pennies though. Cheap, yet you can keep them in a book and have fun collecting them.

[@msvalina007]

I like the Ears. I had a set for me, my wife (now ex) and step-daughter, and they sat on a shelf. They were customizable, so they reflected our personalities a bit as well.

[@maryroland6545]

Man I didn’t think y’all would go there with the ears. They should be on the best merchandise to buy list!

[@tiffprendergast]

Mary Roland yes

[@jennh7040]

Great show guys!! Y’all make a great team on the best & worst and the dining show. It is so fun seeing Charles personality coming out more and more on each show.

[@yedliw]

Another exception for the year merch is desk top picture frames.

[@zoerosiee]

My mom has my first pair of Mickey ears from my very first Disney trip when I was just over a year old, kept along with other mementos from my childhood. Baby shoes, scrapbooks, that sort of thing. So like Charles mentioned, you attach a memory to an object and it holds a special meaning. And for many families, their first Disney trip, or maybe their only Disney trip, it is kind of that perfect keepsake. Not something you will get a lot of use out of, but symbolic of that time. As for a grown man, Disney kind of is the only place where you can get away with putting on a silly hat and embracing the fun, so even if you only wear it for your vacation, it serves as a fond reminder of that time, even if it ends up sitting on a shelf or in a box in the garage with other useless mementos. But you'll be going through it someday and see them and smile, and that really is a bit of Disney magic there.

[@bsl2090]

This channel is so negative sometimes, it’s Disney world, just let people buy what makes them happy

[@vlk40]

bsl2090 But no one is stopping you from buying those things. They are just giving their opinion and we can take it or leave it lol

[@phentron463]

For the Wishes show, I stood behind a father carrying his son and his son had a light-up stick toy with a see-through ball at the end to project the light on the floor so that it basically covered a large portion of the ground. Needless to say, the dad was carrying his son and that little boy shined the light directly into my eyes for a good portion of the show. Already had a garbage view since the boy was on his shoulders and now I was being blinded... Thankfully the dad realized and turned it off

[@jterry9908]

I agree, Charles seems to have taken the stick out of his *** and is more comfortable in this group lol. I do appreciate his perspectives. I wanna see more Ryno and Craig! I know they appreciate that. :)

[@ChemistryTalkwithDan]

The 'year' merchandise can be good if you're buying it for a specific reason. Star Tours reopened one week after our son was born, and we intentionally looked for and bought an adult sized Star Tours shirt that has the year on it so that we can give him a special gift when he turns 16. However, if the year doesn't have any specific sentimental value, then you are better off spending your money on something else.

[@UBlazers45]

I started a tradition with Mickey ears. Every time I go I’ll mark the inside of the ears with the reason I went, who I went with, and the date of the trip. Looking at those ears and reading the message evokes so many memories.

[@breed9523]

My balloon has lasted a month after our trip ended.

[@geofferypmeyers]

How much is a Disney balloon?

[@AirknightTails]

I'm not sure on the Mylar Ones. But I think the Glasshouse ones are a little over $10 (Not 100% though)

[@TonyOneto]

Interesting topic. I enjoyed the conversations. I would have LOVED it if Pete's Mom was on camera and joined in on the conversations!

[@taylorheston7390]

I make my own headband ears! It’s a lot of fun to try and find the right fabrics for different characters and I display them when I’m done. I wear them during Disney movie marathons or at the parks!

[@angelabee626]

when buying souvenirs I really like to focus on the value, which is why I love the pressed pennies. Steve was bang-on when he said they are a great distraction from the more expensive gift shop paraphernalia. my kids are so excited when I say pick which ever penny you want! lol. I did learn the hard way though to only use the newest, shiniest coins . great topic!

[@ivoryandcat]

A note on ears. I love them, we took a big family trip years ago and my one wish for the day was for our group to have matching ears. An hour, lots of tears and fighting later, half the group had no ears, and the rest were all wearing different ones. Luckily it was the Year Of A Million Dreams, and coming out of our first ride together, there were two cast members handing out special ears, the cloud million dreams ones. It was a really small thing and probably a nothing prize for most people but it was the one thing I wanted that day, for us all to have matching ears and Disney made my dream come true even though they didn't know it.

[@loriinmotion5274]

Since we drive to WDW, the balloons are a great souvenir. We bought it when leaving the park and I have to say that the balloon stayed up on it's own for 3 full months when we got home! It was a great reminder of our trip and kept us talking about it a long time. For reference, our daughter was three then. We also got her Minnie ears and she still wears them at age 5. In fact, since we are heading back to Disney in July, she has started wearing them regularly as she is getting excited about the upcoming trip. She can't wear them at school but she can wear them at afterschool. ;) Love your channels. We used Dreams to book our trip!

[@dharmajanitor]

One thing worth mentioning: The “year” merchandise for 2018 is outstanding. The best I’ve ever seen. We just got back, and I’d say the “year” merch was the best stuff we saw in the parks this time.

[@amyk22]

I love the balloons. I get one when we drive. Mine have lasted for about 2 months. It brings joy to me when I look at it. I remember as a kid (over 35 years ago) when I went to our local fair, they had the Mickey shaped balloons and I had always wanted one. My kids favorite thing to do is collect the pressed pennies. We buy the books to put them in. My youngest son likes to look at them and he plays with them all the time.

[@charonsworld]

i gotta say im surprised to see charles wearing a hoodie. i dont know what im feeling but it's something. lol.

[@annecampbell6389]

We bought a balloon one time on our way out of Magic Kingdom. It was the most expensive balloon I ever bought but my kids were thrilled. What I didn't anticipate is the car ride home with a giant balloon all the way back to Pittsburgh! I will say it lasted forever!

[@ivoryandcat]

I grew up 20 minutes from Disneyland, I live 1000 miles way now and my 9 year old has only been to Disneyland twice, we used to be season pass holders. He loved the pennies, that was his favorite thing, he even got the little commemorative holder for all of them. My son is Autistic, finding something for him to enjoy at the theme parks is really difficult, he doesn't like loud noise, he is terrified of most of the rides, but doing the penny squash machines made him really happy. I used to do them when I was a kid and I'm hoping to find some of my old ones to add to his collection.

[@earlwatt7677]

We have a special shelf to display of our Mickey ears from each trip. We always look back and talk about the different trips with the specific ears. Granted we only come to WDW every couple of years.

[@TheMaxRebo]

As for the "Year souvenirs" - I totally agree with Sean and Pete that Christmas ornaments are the exception ... I also think anniversaries (like the recent EPCOT 35th) is a bit of an exception as well. But definitely agree on just a random year t-shirt or whatever

[@dsnynrd]

Philip Schoen, when we went in 2016, I created an ornament with pics of us in all 4 parks. We love that kind of souviner the best and have some for other trips/events we've done. We get to reminisce every year :)

[@Harris4006]

Depends on if you visit frequently or a once in a lifetime trip.

[@Otaqueen]

Hey Philip! See you on the next Tuesday show!

[@alexquirk561]

I agree with their take on yearly merchandise, with the exception of pins

[@1127Beamer]

I am so glad Charles has became more vocal. He is definitely an asset.

[@mckennawalters2789]

I love to collect ears, but true, I’m a die-hard Disney fan. I also love seeing kids with bubbles. But besides those, I totally agree.

[@GeorgeWMays]

Boy oh boy. You guys just don't get it - or - you forgot it. Disney is for kids. It is the memory of getting Mickey ears that is important - not the stupid ears. Really disappointed with this video....

[@essentiallyleigha]

Mom tip: take photos with the balloons in the background instead of buying them. If your kids are obsessed with the light up stuff at night, just pack some glow sticks from the Dollar Tree! I was always able to distract my kids from those sales carts by bringing my own like you guys suggest. AND my youngest son has a pair of Mickey ears that Mickey autographed and they still have a special place in his room....LOVE THEM! Great show, guys...as always.

[@victoriahunt620]

All I could think about the whole time watching this was the fact that I was in my brothers room a couple of weeks ago (he’s 18 years old) and he’s still got a light up Disney sword that my parents gave in and bought him when he was 7 years old. To him that turned out to be a great souvenir. Of course he could be the exception lol

[@PisforPaper]

As someone who frequently wears glasses I hate walking behind a kid's bubble trail and getting soapy splotches all over my glasses from bubbles popping on them.

[@kevinbeerbower939]

PRO TIP always use new pennies and always put them with the face of the penny facing inwards works for me every time the only way to ruin them is to let them get wet they will turn green quick

[@Jenna-kd6hq]

I loved when you used to show pictures when describing what you are talking about...with that said, I totally get it when you are just talking about balloons but still it makes it more fun to watch when you give some visual cues...maybe I’m the only person asking for this but i personally love looking at other thing then people just talking. Love you guys...my family watches you all the time but I’m just saying it helps when you give you viewers the ability to completely understand what you guys are exactly talking about...again love your show!!!

[@lilli.2473]

I agree with all of these! However, I love to get the yearly pins for my lanyard. One of my favorite souvenirs are the free Birthday, First visit, and I'm Celebrating pins you can get from Guest Relations in Disney Springs and shops in parks. They're great to make someone feel special on their Disney trip.

[@AdmiralBonetoPick]

Your videos could do to have images of what you're talking about flash up in a corner of the screen.

[@jacqueline9973]

Loved this discussion! Totally agree with those darn balloons

[@nanciagebhart2337]

Bubble Machines. Found out in February that they go into my oxygen Concentrator, up my cannula, and into my nose. Spent a lot of time batting them away like flies (lol). Not a good thing! Just another thing about them Disney should consider.

[@ashhana4]

One year we got a lightning McQueen light up spin around and a balloon for my son. By the end of the parade the balloon was all tangled up in the spin around toy and we were out 45 dollars and had a crying kid because his balloon and toy were ruined. Never again!

[@karenkurby]

We have a couple of jackets with the years on them and wear them all the time. My husband wore out the tigger shirt we got before we got married. We got our kids a balloon on the way out of mk the first day and they liked having it in the room the entire time we were there. Ears can be used the next time you go and we are making our own for our Christmas trip.

[@Crz720]

The ears are my number one keepsake, I get a new pair every trip. I do reuse them because I work in customer service and wear them for the holiday or event they go with. I also use them at my other job when I work with differently abled individuals...the joy on their faces!!