Just in time for the hot summer months, Disney has introduced a line of Crocs featuring a Mickey Mouse design.  They’re available throughout the parks and hotels, and the displays are always swarming with shoppers anxious to get their own official Disney Crocs.  They are extremely cute, and I have to admit I bought pairs for me and my triplets.

Fortunately for Disney fans, you don’t have to go to Walt Disney World to purchase a pair of Mickey Mouse Crocs.  They are available online, too.  For example, I did a quick Google search and found them at www.shoes.com for a few dollars less than what I paid at Epcot. 

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I came across this money saving method when I recently bought raincoats for my triplets at Disneyshopping.com.  The coats were on sale for a great price.  There is also an outlet section on the Disneyshopping.com site with fantastic deals, so I apprehensively checked the box that would allow Disney to send me promotional emails to see if they were worth inundating my inbox.  Turns out they are more than worth it if you know you’ll be in the market to make more Disney merchandise purchases in the future.  In the past week alone, I’ve received the following promotional announcements from different Disney emails:

• Save 35% at our spring break event.
• Free shipping on your order of $80 or more.
• Save 25% on home décor and outdoor.
• Buy 2 or more swim shop items and save 35%.
• Save 20% at Disneyshopping.com.
• Take an extra 10% off at the Disney Outlet.
• Free shipping on swim shop items.
• Easter collection up to 25% off.
• Take up to 25% off Pooh Forever Friends collection for infants.
• Take 20% off to celebrate spring.

Sure, my inbox gets cluttered with a message almost everyday, but these promotions are great.  It’s important to keep in mind, the discounts offered in these promotional emails generally expire quickly after the email message is received, and the selection of stock available online is not extensive.  However, the discounts are useful and may come in handy for anyone who loves to buy Disney merchandise. 

Some of these discounts can also be found at online coupon and discount web sites like CouponCabin.com, but instead of searching out promotional codes, let Disney do the work by sending them directly to you.  If you haven’t signed up for promotional emails from Disneyshopping.com, I highly recommend it as a great way to save money.  You can always cancel your subscription to the email service if you don’t like it, so why not give it a try to see if the discounts work for you?

Related Article: Tip to Save on Merchandise During Your Walt Disney World Vacation

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To ease the package carrying inconvenience and to liberate guests to buy more, Disney created a service where resort guests can have their packages for purchases made at most stores on Walt Disney World property delivered directly to their hotels.  This includes stores in the four theme parks, water parks, hotels and Downtown Disney.  The best part is that it’s free!  Packages are delivered to the guest’s hotel the next day, although if the purchase was made late in the day or evening, the delivery may take an extra day to make it to the hotel. 

An alternative to hotel delivery is package pickup.  When you make a purchase at one of Walt Disney World’s parks, you can have your packages sent directly to the main gate for pick up at the end of your day.  This option is most useful for people who are staying off Disney property or just visiting for the day.

If the cast member helping you when you pay for your purchase does not suggest package delivery, ask for it.  It just takes a minute to fill out a delivery slip, and your hands will be free to hang on during the next thrill ride you’re brave enough to board.

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