Tucked right into the heart of Discovery Island, the charming Discovery Trading Company is the kind…read moreof store you don't plan to spend much time in, and then somehow end up browsing for twenty minutes. It's Disney's main gift shop inside Animal Kingdom, and it has that perfect mix of air conditioning, themed décor, and "ooh, I might need that" souvenirs that make it impossible to walk past. It goes without saying that you need to bring money! The prices on Disney souvenirs has skyrocketed as of late. I'm still shocked about Mickey ears costing close to $40! The atmosphere fits right in with the park's adventurous vibe. The shop has rustic wood accents, tribal patterns, and a touch of explorer flair (I just love the decor in here). It's bright, open, and feels like an organic extension of Animal Kingdom rather than just another retail shop. As for what you'll find, the shop's got a little bit of everything. Plushes, pins, apparel, pens, toys, hats, packaged candy, stickers, sundries, and other goodies are in plentiful supply. You'll spot plenty of Animal Kingdom-themed gear, like shirts featuring the Tree of Life, fun Mickey ear safari hats, and wildlife-inspired accessories. I like this store because it's sort of like Animal Kingdom's Emporium (if you know, you know). I like to say if you can't find it here, you don't need it. Oh! And they offer a pretty generous 20% off discount for Annual Passholders. So be sure to flash your pass if you have one.

Discovery Trading Company is right next to Riverside Depot. Both stores share the same shopping…read morespace! It's right across from Island Mercantile as well! This store is one of the first shopping areas you'll see when entering Discovery Island at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park. It's off to the right as soon as you see the tree of life. Discovery Trading Company used to be Disney Outfitters. Discovery Trading Company offers a wide range of gifts, memorabilia, apparel, snacks, toys, and so much more! If you're a annual passholder, discounts do apply at this store! The team members are so helpful at this location. I was looking at a few of their Disney Ornaments and Snow globes! This is one of the best locations to shop at, especially if you're leaving Animal Kingdom for the day, you can easily stop into this store on the way out of the theme park!

I think Plaza Del Sol Caribe Bazaar is one of the larger gift shop stores in Magic Kingdom. As soon…read moreas you exit the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, you're immediately inside the store. The theming in this area has got to be one of my favorite parts. They did a great job making this look like a pirate's treasure room! There are lots of golden coins, large wooden beams and low light, so they maintained that great adventure feeling from Adventureland. I also appreciated how they included pirate scenes in the area! I think it tied into the theme very well. This store felt much more like part of the overall experience. In terms of merchandise, it had everything I would have wanted to buy after riding Pirates. The store contained tons of pirate items such as swords, hats, eye patches and shirts, etc. All of these were fun to look at! I found it to be enjoyable to browse through so much merchandise, that I ended up spending 30 minutes inside the gift shop! There was something about looking at all of those cool pirate things after experiencing the ride that made me want to pick up some merchandise. Some of the apparel was pretty funny too! It can get a bit busy, particularly when many people exit the attraction as a group! You don't need to ride Pirates to enter the store. It also has AC which is a great place to stop inside during the Florida summer months! Plaza del Sol Caribe Bazaar is one of the best themed gift shops within Magic Kingdom. Whether or not you plan on making purchases during your visit, I recommend stopping by this shop to look at all of the Pirate themed merchandise!

This shopping location is the gift shop you exit "The Pirates of the Caribbean" ride into. It is…read morealso able to be shopped without riding the attraction as there's an entrance on the main walkway, so you can shop even if you don't ride the Pirates attraction. As well as there are bathrooms attached to this location for convenience. I was born on the day that is celebrated as "Talk like a pirate day," so I'm partial to pirates. Aaaaargh mateys! There was some great merchandise with some that made me chuckle. The cast members were only at the register versus greeting and assisting like other locations. Selection and prices are comparable to around in Magic Kingdom, but this location is beaming with treasure (pirate themed items). Ahoy and happy shopping Yelpers! SYOY!

This seems to be the only place in animal kingdom where you can buy a magic band. I saw the utility…read moreof them quickly because it was a big pain in the butt ha I no to get my phone out every ride/for photo pass/etc. But I was annoyed; I used the mobile payment to finish my transaction. Then I had to wait for someone to check my purchase before leaving, yet they didn't come confirm my purchase until after they'd checked out someone who entered the regular line *after* I'd already been waiting at the mobile check out stand for a few minutes. That felt like it defeats the purpose a bit. They have a lot of stuff though, and different than the Island Merchantile across the way.

Riverside Depot is located next to Discovery Trading Company and across from the Island Mercantile…read more You'll see it as soon as you enter Disney's Animal Kingdom and approaching the Tree of Life! This store is so much fun to shop at! I usually visit it every time when I'm at Disney World's Animal Kingdom. There are a wide range of gifts, housewares, mickey ears, pins, travel snacks, apparel and accessories! I ended up getting a customized 2024 Snow Globe from Riverside Depot. The team members are fantastic at this shop! It's typically not that busy either. It's a great place to stop at, especially during the summer, if you're looking for a air conditioned building and some cold drinks as well!

Jurassic Park merchandise? Count me in! Love the theming of this location and the selection was…read morenice. Pretty easy to maneuver this location and price point is consistent throughout the park. I found all Jurassic Park shops had 1-2 items I hadn't seen at the other, so worth stopping by each of them. Plus, the staff is friendly at the various locations.

After you ride the Jurassic River Adventure, you're dropped off into the Jurassic Outfitters store!…read moreThis store is located in the Jurassic Park themed area in Universal's Islands of Adventure. This store has a wide range of apparel, Gifts, Collectibles, Souvenirs, and Toys. This is one of the larger gift shops in Jurassic park. There are also some of those drying machines too at this store if you get soaked on the river ride! I saw some super cute dinosaur toys inside! If you go to the Universal Studios Hollywood theme park, there is also a Jurassic Outfitters store there too! My mom and I ended up buying a Jurassic park themed tank top from Jurassic Outfitters. The check-out line was a breeze. We didn't have to wait long at all to purchase our merchandise!

What a clever name for this shop - SpongeBob Storepants. If you are a fan of SpongeBob, this is a…read moregreat store to check out as they have a nice selection of themed merchandise. Prices are comparable to other stores in the amusement park. Staff was very friendly and would return if looking for SpongeBob merchandise.

I wish there was a Spongebob ride or a show! It's great though that Universal Studios does have a…read moreSpongebob Store though! This store is located right next to the E.T. ride in the Hollywood area of Universal Studios Florida. This store has a lot of photo op locations! You can actually go into the Pineapple from the under the sea replica that this store has! There is also some surf boards where you can take some pictures and even Squidward's house! It's a cool store, especially if you're a big fan of Spongebob SquarePants from the Nickelodeon show! We didn't get to meet Spongebob, Patrick, or Squidward. I think it was because it was close to park closing when my mom and I went inside the store. The store does have a ton of plush toys, apparel, and so much more! We ended up purchasing a Spongebob themed boardgame! This is a great souvenir shop and I'd highly recommend if you're in the area at Universal Studios to stop inside! The theming of the store is amazing!

Treasures of Xandar at EPCOT is a fun stop, especially if you're a fan of Guardians of the Galaxy…read more I checked it out while my hubby was riding the Cosmic Rewind coaster (this shop is attached to the actual building that houses the attraction). As you'd expect, most of the merchandise is inspired by the Guardians crew. The shelves are packed with stuffed plush Groot and Rocket toys, collectible figurines, themed t-shirts for adults and kids, and plenty of other souvenirs. There are a few general Marvel items mixed in, but this shop is really all about Guardians of the Galaxy. It's conveniently located right at the exit of the Cosmic Rewind coaster, though you don't need to ride the attraction to browse the store, which is nice if you just want to pop in and shop. Prices are on the higher side (no surprise given it's inside a Disney park), but that's pretty standard for the location. Overall, this is a good spot if you're looking to pick up some Guardians-themed merch or just want to browse some fun Marvel items while you're at EPCOT.

Attached to The Art of Disney, these two conjoined shops in Disney Springs are a delightful duo to…read moreperuse for any thoughtfully created Disney art from so many talented artists! The Art of Disney contains larger pieces of wall art, sculptures, originals and the like. Meanwhile, Wonderful World of Memories contains more of the smaller pieces and reprints like in postcard format. For my purposes, the smaller art prints was more my speed because there are so many Disney characters and movies that I love and I wanted to get a selection from what they had available to add to my postcard collection! There were so many cute ones, but ultimately I picked up Lilo & Stitch, Emperor's New Groove, Inside Out, Coco, Guardians of the Galaxy, Haunted Mansion, Mulan, and Disney Theme Parks postcards. As you can see from just my selection alone, the art options cover such a wide range of Disney options from theme park-specific rides and attractions to Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and Disney canon! We love to see it! Each postcard was $6.99. There were a few postcard "packs" of postcards by the same artists/styles as well available and larger prints of a lot of these postcards too if you wanted a bigger, but not "poster sized" style either! The postcards were perfect to me and I loved seeing all the different artistic styles and learning about each of the artists as well from the little placards the shop had up to give us a little bio of each artist! Such a cute set of stores that I highly recommend for your own personal perusal to add prints to your collection and for some great gift ideas as well!

Ears, Ears, and more Mickey Ears! This is the place to go at Downtown Disney's Marketplace to have…read moreyour very own set of Mickey Ears custom made just for you! It's so much fun to browse and look at all the options given to put together your very own unique set of Mickey Ears. This is a wonderful shop for both kids and adults alike. Heck, the word "wonderful" is even in the name of the shop! I highly recommend making a stop here, especially if you are a first time visitor to Walt Disney World. Come on, who doesn't need their very own custom made Mickey Ears?!!

Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs is located in Disney's Hollywood Studios. It's on Sunset Boulevard…read moreright across from the Beauty and the Beast show. If you're looking for Pins at this Theme park, look no further than Sunset Ranch Pins and Souvenirs! You'll find a variety of new pins, mystery boxes, and even limited editions! If you're just getting started in the Disney pin trading, you can even purchase lanyards and pin accessories from here. You can also trade pins with team members at the registers. My daughter enjoys the Disney Pin collecting and was able to get a themed Disney Hollywood Studios Theme park pin from Sunset Ranch. We didn't have to wait too long to check out from this store either!

This is a random little pin but on the street to Tower of Terror. I always have so much luck here!…read moreI've had at least two times or more where me and guests used the area behind the registers to trade. I'm not sure what this spot is supposed to be for but it's enough counter space for me to dump all my tradeables for other people to poke through and make offers. So far I've run into two serious traders around here and gotten some awesome pins. It's just a lucky place!