This is one of my favorite shops at Universals Islands of adventure! The holidays for 365 days a…read moreyear! This store is so beautiful and offers so many gifts and memorabilia! Port of Entry is located as soon as you walk inside the park entrance to Universal Studios Islands of Adventure. It's one of the stores off to your right as you go towards Dr.Seuss land. There are so many items here from apparel, gifts, collectibles, souvenirs, and even jewelry! This store has such a festive atmosphere! As soon as you walk in, you can smell the scent of fresh peppermint! Some of the items I really enjoyed looking at the Port of Entry Christmas Shoppe was the Grinch and Harry Potter! Personalization services are also offered here! Some of the personalization options included adding your name or message to an ornament! The store's décor includes a variety of themed holiday trees and decorations based on several Universal movies! This is a must stop in store if you're visiting Universal Islands of Adventure! We ended up purchasing a Grinch Ornament from here as well as a personalized key chain.

Not everyone gets to visit the Universal Studios resort during the holiday season, so this is a…read moregreat shop to be open all year to grab an ornament or other festive souvenir. A great selection at a price point you'd expect at any of the theme park stores. Very friendly service and the selection was great. If you need a little something Universal for your holiday decor, this is the shoppe for you!

Big Top Souvenirs is a gift shop located in Fantasyland at Disney World's Magic Kingdom. This store…read morerecently reopened in Fantasyland. During my latest trip to Disneyworld over the holidays with my family, we stopped inside the Big Top Souvenirs after riding the train ride. Big Top Souvenirs is one of the larger gift shops in Magic Kingdom. As soon as we walked inside the store, we could smell all of the wonderful snacks! There was so may sweat treats and snacks available at Big Top Souvenirs! If you're interested in other items, Big Top Souvenirs does have toys, pins, apparel and so much more! This is one of the best shops at Magic Kingdom. Everything is well organized at this store and all of the items are typically in stock too! The food is delicious here as well! If you're in the area, Big Top Souvenirs is a must go to! The team members are amazing here!

So I have really complicated feelings about this Disney shop & confectionery as this was my work…read morelocation on my Disney Internship (which I did not enjoy). But also because they removed a key item from my childhood to build this (Mickey & Minnie's houses) which kind of broke my heart. It's a souvenir shop. A lot of dumbo merch obviously but so much more. It has quite a large footprint. If you are looking for something sold on Main Street and they do not have it, you may find it here so I would ask a cast member of they have seen that item. It's closet to a character meet up and the dumbo rides. A great (and popular) location to wait out any rain as there are outlets scattered throughout the store (though CM's will not want you to use them) they also have food-most confectionery so candy apples, rice crispy treats, cake pops etc plus ready made food. This is the only location on property that sells my favorite cookie of all time -the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. It's not themed in anyway but it's big soft but not too soft and just decedent. Trust me and try it if you like peanut butter. Lest time we were there we kissed out on it because apparently the store now closed at 3pm. Which upset me quite a bit as I lost out on my favorite cookie bit when I worked there it was open all day so I often was there closing until 2am.

This jeweler is dishonest. He intentionally misrepresented the quality of my diamond ring to a…read morepotential buyer in order to secure a sale for himself. Said my One Carat I1 Clarity diamond with one carbon inclusion was an I3. Buyer beware! Dishonest and Untrustworthy.

Excellent service and very reasonable cost. Brought the wife's diamond ring in for a prong check…read moreand they were able to show me under magnification a broken prong and were able to fix quickly. After such great service, I trusted them to resize my father's wedding band to fit me in which they did perfectly.

Located at Galaxy's Edge inside Hollywood Studios, this is where you get to make your own…read morelightsaber. The cost is $275 and that includes a carrying case, choosing your parts, and learning how to assemble it. There's also a presentation by the instructor. The entire experience lasts about 30 minutes. Reservations are required (though they sometimes have limited walk-in availability). A must-do adventure for any lover of Star Wars and lightsabers. My boyfriend had an absolute blast being there on his actual birthday getting to make a custom lightsaber.

This experience was absolutely worth every penny we paid (all $250)! My husband is a huge…read moreLightsaber fan and has been waiting patiently for this experience. We had two builders, so we were able to have 2 spectators. We took my 4 year old in and he even had his own special experience even though he wasn't building. We were a bit bummed that one of the Lightsaber theme options were out of stock, but my husband wasn't unhappy with the one he did end up choosing. As usual, the experience was fueled by Disney magic and theatrics. You head in a listen to the story of who these people are and why you're here (no spoilers). You then get to choose your crystal as they come around the room and your presented with the themed components you selected at check-in. Kembe went around and interacted with the guests. He was an incredible Cast Member and his performance was an 11 out of 10. When he came around to my husband he had a special interaction with my son and gave him his own Kyber Crystal. The magic he brought was a truly unforgettable moment for my son. My son is now excited to grow up and bring his green crystal back to build his own Lightsaber one day. On the way out you receive a bag for your Lightsaber. We immediately went in to Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities and had the Lightsaber shipped home. It was well worth the $30 we paid to not have to carry it around all day and try to get home on a plane. I cannot recommend this experience enough. It was an incredible moment for everyone in the room. My husband and brother are excited to book another experience next time we go.

This is one of my favorite stores at Disney Springs in Disney World! It is a must-visit destination…read morefor fans of Disney art and memorabilia! This store first opened in 1996. It's located in the marketplace section of Disney Springs. The store offers a wider range of artwork and collectables, including paintings, sculptures and even limited edition prints! The merchandise inside The Art of Disney spans across many different Disney franchises. Some of the art work include pieces from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves to even Frozen and Moana! You can also find collectibles such as pins or keychains. The store also offers customization services, allowing you to create personalized artwork with your favorite Disney characters!! It's super cool! Unfortunately, the store doesn't offer direct shipping to your house. There is a separate service called Disney Parks Merchandise Mail order. You can use this service to order merchandise over the phone and have it shipped to your house. The prices may vary though compared to in-store on mail order. You could easily spend several hours inside this store, looking at all of the beautiful artwork! There is a wide range of merchandise and collectibles to explore!

If you want postcards come here! I couldn't find any anywhere else at Disney Springs. There's also…read morea mailbox not too far by the entrance with a Fantasia Mickey.

A fun shop that offers both sweets and merchandise. The bakery items are so colorful, you won't…read morewant to eat them. I love the Mikey and Minnie cake pops and cookies. While there are several other items you can select, those were my favorites. Lots of souvenirs to choose from. Mickey ears were, by far, the most popular. If not at this store, you can find ears in any other shop in Magic Kingdom. Take your time choosing your favorite, and enjoy!

So I have really complicated feelings about this Disney shop & confectionery as this was my work…read morelocation on my Disney Internship (which I did not enjoy). But also because they removed a key item from my childhood to build this (Mickey & Minnie's houses) which kind of broke my heart. It's a souvenir shop. A lot of dumbo merch obviously but so much more. It has quite a large footprint. If you are looking for something sold on Main Street and they do not have it, you may find it here so I would ask a cast member of they have seen that item. It's closet to a character meet up and the dumbo rides. A great (and popular) location to wait out any rain as there are outlets scattered throughout the store (though CM's will not want you to use them) they also have food-most confectionery so candy apples, rice crispy treats, cake pops etc plus ready made food. This is the only location on property that sells my favorite cookie of all time -the peanut butter chocolate chip cookie. It's not themed in anyway but it's big soft but not too soft and just decedent. Trust me and try it if you like peanut butter. Lest time we were there we kissed out on it because apparently the store now closed at 3pm. Which upset me quite a bit as I lost out on my favorite cookie bit when I worked there it was open all day so I often was there closing until 2am.

This is a really impressive store that comes much more to life if you have seen the new Wicked…read moremovie. They have so many of the iconic outfits & props worn and used in the movie and it's pretty cool. Lots of souvenirs here to look around at. Honestly, I don't love all the branding they did for this movie and I feel like a lot of the clothes are almost ugly or just not that great. Sorry to say that- but there are a few things here and there that are neat collectibles. If you or someone you know is a fan of Wicked this is definitely a store you'll want to check out.

Wicked: The Experience, is a exhibit located inside Universal Studios Florida. It's in the…read moreHollywood area. You can't miss it as you'll see the entrance to the exhibit as soon as you walk inside the theme park! If you're a fan of Wicked, you should spend some time to go through the exhibit! You'll get to step inside the world of Oz. There are film costumes and prop replicas throughout the exhibit! You'll also have opportunities to do photo ops within the exhibit too! I had a chance to see Glinda's Bubble Pink Dress! There are exclusive themed merchandise on sale here too! Some of the apparel include Glinda and Elphaba themed costumes from the movies. There are also artwork and accessories on sale too! If you're looking for some desserts, the Wicked Experience has that covered too! There is a small area outside of Wicked called Emerald City Eats. The shop services savory treats as well as some non-alcoholic drinks! I don't get to visit Universal Studios often, but this was a fun exhibit to walk through! There wasn't too many people inside either when my mom and I stopped by towards the end of park closing.

Located at the Italy Pavilion at Epcot's World Showcase. There are so many beautiful, Italian…read moreitems here. Tons of Murano glass, porcelain, and crystal. Love the different items made with the Murano glass, such as necklaces... most are at very reasonable prices. You'll also find a wide selections of Italian fragrances for both men and women which can be difficult to find in the US. They are priced around the $70-$100 per bottle range. There's one cologne here which my husband really loves, and over the years I've purchased several bottles of it. There are so many various items here. Prices range from reasonable to extremely expensive. The most I've personally ever spent here for nearly $400 for a handmade plaster mask. It's large and hangs on the wall of my living room. I love it. It's a very unique piece and people always ask me about it. Make sure to stop and take a peek inside this store while you're touring the World Showcase. Be careful bringing in strollers and hang onto your small children. This shop tends to get crowded and there are many breakable items around.

My wife, daughter and no one else I ask, can smell the cologne I purchased, and it was expensive…read more Acqua di Parma