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  1. #1
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    We are heading to WDW in September, and I was wondering what are the most unique or creative souvenirs you've found at the theme parks (not resorts)? It doesn't have to be something you buy, maybe something you make or from a show??? I have a 9-year-old son and we have been to the World many times, but I am getting tired of requests for the same old types of souvenirs and hope to re-direct him to something new or different.

    I was going to post this in shopping and nightlife but I was kind of hoping for the aid of the die-hard Theme Park posters! I'm sure there must be some really neat things out there that I'm not aware of.

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    Must get Ears and TONS OF PICTURES!!!! That is all you need. The pictures are the most unique souveniers you can get.

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    How about the pressed penny books... my girls had a blast finding machines, choosing designs and now they look at them and talk about where in the World each one came from.

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    You could make some fun little game like finding the Hidden Mickeys or trying to meet as many characters as possible. And then take pictures of all the Hidden Mickeys or characters. Then the "souvenir" part comes in. Buy a special WDW photo album for the pictures. Just a thought!


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    I'm now starting to ge the miniature replicas of the ride vehicles every time I go. I really like them, and I feel like I have part of the ride with me all the time.

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    Question

    Are the miniature vehicles at the little kiosks I am always steering my little ones away from???

    Is there a Dumbo available, or a tea-cup???

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    1986: college student, w/boyfriend in Kissimee
    2001: mama, just me and the girls at POFQ in May
    2001: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, at All Star Sports

    [This message has been edited by GreatBigBeautifulTomorrow (edited August 21, 2001).]

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    Last time we went we needed an excuse to get autographs and take pictures of the charcters. My wife took the autograph book and next to each signature we put the charcters picture and we gave it to a little girl we know. We had a ball getting the signatures and pitures. I hope to do it again this Nov.

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    To GreatBigBeautifulTomorrow. I'm pretty sure both the teacup and Dumbo are available. You can usually find them in the giftshops in the parks and the resorts.


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    Call me weird but I save the napkins. Also I save the gift bags. Anything free is good

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    Thanks for the info on the ride vehicle toys! When I am at WDW, the thing I do least is shop. I'm no saint, I just know if I start, I won't stop!

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    Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow

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    1986: college student, w/boyfriend in Kissimee
    2001: mama, just me and the girls at POFQ in May
    2001: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, at All Star Sports

    [This message has been edited by GreatBigBeautifulTomorrow (edited August 22, 2001).]

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    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by GreatBigBeautifulTomorrow:
    Are the miniature vehicles at the little kiosks I am always steering my little ones away from???

    Is there a Dumbo available, or a tea-cup???

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    Both are available.

    I have been resisting the temptation to collect these but I do have a Peter Pan boat.

    I might pick up some more next time I go down.

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    Thanks for all the suggestions! All of you have given me ideas that are fun but not pricey. My son just turned 9 and still loves stuffed animals as souvenirs, but he's got so many that they have invaded and totally taken over the top bunk on his bed (the Evil Dolls are nothing compared to these stuffed animals). I would love to get him a complete monorail set (actually that is my dream souvenir), but I can't see dishing out more money for a toy than I do for our entire stay at the BC! (All right, I am exaggerating a little!)

    Anyway, thanks again and if you all think of any other ideas before September 14, let me know!

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    My kids adore the pressed pennies, I get them each a book, and I limit it by telling them when they find a machine to choose one of the 3 designs and save the other 2 for the next trip! Also ears are wonderful, and a pin of their favorite character, they don't cost much and are unique. We also always get one of those rubbery frames with the magnet on the back to put a trip picture in and add to our fridge gallery!
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    Where do you get the pressed pennies books?

    And to Glenn - I keep all the napkins too!! and the park brochures, and the plastic kids cups, and our old passes and mickey straws (don't use them again, just can't get them clean!) and receipts from everything - and I have a bag of all this stuff from each and every trip!! LOL

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    <BLOCKQUOTE>quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by smcd:
    Where do you get the pressed pennies books?

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    They are available at most of the Resort and Park gift shops. You can find them in the autograph book and photo album section. If I recall correctly, they cost around $5.

    My 7 y/o son really enjoys the pressed pennies. He always goes through our penny jar before leaving on vaction to find the shiniest pennies for the machines.



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    i would get a autograph book, meet as many characters as possible...if your lucky they'll even fool around with you and create a magical moment just with you. also for the 100 yrs celebration they got the magical moment pins that do all sorts of neat stuff when speacial events like the parades and firework shows happen... those sound really cool-i alrady have part of my online colection!

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    I *have* Dumbo and the teapot -- plus several others -- and they're great! And, you can't beat the price -- $5.00 for those.

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    Too bad there's no "vehicle" in the Carousel of Progress!!! These sound so cool, I will search on my October trip...how about a Honey Pot?

    BTW, I let my kids each select ONE and only ONE pressed quarter, promised they could press ONE and only ONE each trip. They CHERISH that quarter, because they were so careful in choosing it and because they have ONE and only ONE to shine with all the pennies! I made it a BIIIIIIIIIG deal. Kids are so cool.

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    THE CASTLE!!! THE CASTLE!!! THE CASTLE!!!

    1976: kid, offsite, Winnebago
    1986: college student, w/boyfriend in Kissimee
    2001: mama, just me and the girls at POFQ in May
    2001: Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party, at All Star Sports

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    MNNHFL,

    I re-read your response, and saw where you mentioned the monorail. Did you know the "Attraction Vehicles" also have a monorail? It's smaller, of course, and it doesn't run on track, but it only costs $10 or $15. I have that one, too, and it makes a nice display. Just another option if you don't want to spend the money on the big one.


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    WOOHOO!!! This is such good news, inkydinkydoo!!! I am a HUGE monorail fan, but the only models I have heard of up to this point are the pricey ones MNNHFL mentioned. Now I can have my very own monorail without dishing out mucho dinero! Thanks for making my day!


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