5 Free Disney World Souvenirs And Where To Find Them

D isney is a fabulous              “How are you enjoying your first   marketing machine and           visit, Ryan? We’re so glad you’re  Disney World is its             here!” This is a great way to      greatest marketplace. Many rides      make a special occasion even       empty into their very own             better!                            souvenir shops where high-priced                                         trinkets exploit their themes.        2. Does your toddler need his (or  There are toys, jewelry and           her) first haircut? If so - hold   clothing for every character and      off till you arrive at the Magic   every taste and they all come         Kingdom.                           with a substantial price tag.                                            You’ll soon be thinking, “Nothing     For $14.00, your young son or      is free at Disney!”                   daughter can get their first ‘big                                        kid’s haircut’ at The Harmony      But that’s not true – if you know     Barbershop near Main Street USA.   where to look! Here are 5 great       Disney will make it even more      freebies you can find at the          memorable by giving them mouse     parks.                                ears that say “My 1st Haircut”                                           and other fun surprises!           1. Are you celebrating something                                         special – like a birthday,            The barbers here are professional  anniversary or even someone’s         stylists who know what they’re     first trip to Disney World?           doing – but they’re also showmen                                         who have lots of tricks up their   Stop by Guest Services at any of      sleeves to make little ones feel   the parks to receive a special        comfortable and enjoy their        personalized pin. The fun doesn’t     special treatment.                 stop there either. Everywhere you                                        go, Cast Members will greet you       The shop is located between the    with “ Happy Birthday Emily!” or      Car Barn and the Emporium – just   before Main Street. You’ll            Beard & Mustache Trim: $10         recognize it by the red and white     Colored Gel: $5                    striped barber pole out front.                                           Like everything Disney – this is      3. Are your kids big fans of Jack  much more than just a hair cut        Sparrow and the crew of the Black  factory. It’s also entertainment      Pearl? Let them join the crew and  and a trip back through time.         get an Apprentice Pirate Scroll.   There are lots of cool antiques                                          like a working Western Electric       Outside the Pirates of the         phone box. It’s also a frequent       Caribbean ride, Jack and his       stop on the tour of the “Dapper       First Mate recruit new junior      Dans” – a real barbershop             pirates throughout the day. If     quartet.                              your crewmembers join the fun,                                           they’ll receive commemorative      The rest of the gang can get in       scrolls at the end– signed by      on the fun while junior is            Jack Sparrow himself!              getting trimmed. The barbers also                                        do regular cuts (for men and          4. In the Animal Kingdom, kids     women), beard and mustache trims,     can pick up a free “Kids’          and colored hair gel.                 Discovery Club Passport” at any                                          of the 6 stations around the       There are no appointments. All        park.                              services are on a “first come,                                           first served” basis.                  Each station has a fun learning                                          activity especially for kids –     Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven        but don’t forget to get the        days a week                           passport stamped at each station   Costs of Services:                    too. If they get all 6 stamps –    Adult Cut: $17                        they’ll get a special bonus.       Child Cut: $14 (12 and under)                                            The locations of the stations are     stool and drawing board and a      marked on the free Park Map you       real Disney Animator will walk     can pick up as you enter The          you – step-by-step - through how   Animal Kingdom.                       to create a Disney character. At                                         the end, you get to sign and keep  5. Does your budding artist dream     your drawing.                      of becoming a Disney animator?                                           Even if they can’t draw a             Note: The studio is small so make  straight line - they must visit       sure you get in line early if you  “The Magic of Disney Animation”       want to take part in this          in Disney’s MGM Studios for a         activity.                          special treat.                                                                                                 So – who said “There’s nothing     This often-overlooked attraction      free at Disney”? Enjoy!            is brimming with Disney fun. The                                         opening live/animation show                                              featuring Mushu (from “Mulan”) is      amazing! You’ll get your own          align="center">                    About the Author: Anne Marie Hayes is the author of "Disney World Deals." She loves visiting Orlando, exploring the theme parks and discovering Disney (and other)secrets with her husband Al, daughter Emily and nephew Robbie. Her mission is to help families realize their Disney Dreams. Visit her at http://dw-deals.com Published At: www.Isnare.com