The Best Disney Gifts for 2020

’Tis the season to buy Disney! And boy, have we got plenty of ideas to share with you for 2020 holiday gift giving in full Disney mode. Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or just looking to brighten up the end of what’s been a pretty rough year with some uplifting Disney magic, we have the ultimate list of trending Disney gift ideas. You’re sure to find something for any lover of Disney, whatever the age group or interest. Check out the hottest picks we’ve found in these 18 designated gifting categories.

18. Plush

Purchasing a stuffed plush Disney character is perhaps one of the most conventional Disney gifts of all times. You’d be hard-pressed to find any diehard Disney fanatic that doesn’t own at least one. But with new Disney characters always emerging onto the scene, not to mention commemorative new productions of old familiar favorites, Disney plush items continue to be among the hottest hits. Here’s our list of popular plush purchases seen for 2020:

• – Mickey Mouse 2020 Plush Doll (Walt Disney World)
• – Disney Parks Wishables Plush
• – Christmas Porgs Plush
• – Pua Cuddleez Plush
• – Abby Hatcher and PAW Patrol & Friends Plush Sets
• – Toy Story 4 Gabby Gabby Plush
• – Onward Plushes: (Ian Lightfoot, Barley Lightfoot Plush and Unicorn)
• – Slinky Dog Plush
• – Soul Minnie Bean Bag Plush (Mr. Mittens, Joe Gardner, Soul 22)
• – Toy Story 4 Ducky and Bunny Scented Plush
• – Mickey and Minnie Holiday Scented Gingerbread Plush (part of Disney’s ’Twas the Night Before Christmas Collection)
• – Star Wars: The Mandalorian—The Child Plush

17. Figurine and dolls

Figurines and dolls are always in season, whatever the age, occasion, or interest of the child. Seasonal trends depend most often on what’s currently hot, whether it be television or movie-driven, or even the revamping of an already popular franchise of sorts. Here are some of this year’s most requested famous figures:

• – The Mandalorian and the Child Action Figure Set
• – Avengers Marvel Endgame Team Suit Hulk Deluxe Figure
• – Avengers Marvel Endgame Titan Hero Power Fx Iron Man
• – Frozen and Frozen 2 Mega Figure Set
• – Marvel The Infinity Saga Mega Figure Set
• – Vanellope With “Comfy Princesses” Dolls Gift Set
• – Disney Animators’ Doll Set
• – Disney-Pixar Toy Story Epic Moves Bo Peep Action Doll
• – Disney-Pixar Toy Story 4 Barbie
• – Cars Deluxe Figure Play Set
• – Mack Friction Motor Hauler and Six Die Cast Cars Set
• – Arendelle Castle Play Set—Frozen 2
• – Little People Disney Frozen Elsa’s Ice Palace

16. Interactive Play/Activities

For many kids, interactive playthings that engage the senses add even more amusement and diversion than the usual plush toys or figurines do on their own. While some of these items may overlap within the aforementioned categories, such as interactive plush toys or talking action figures, other options are uniquely individualized to their own one-of-a-kind standard. Here’s our lineup for highly requested interactive play picks that are currently trending:

• – The Lion King Mighty Roar Simba Interactive Plush
• – Toy Story Talking Action Figures (Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Alien, Rex, Forky)
• – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Talking Action Figure
• – Lightning McQueen Remote Control Vehicle
• – Avengers: Endgame Nerf Captain America Assembler Gear
• – Beauty and the Beast ”Be Our Guest” Singing Tea Cart Play Set
• – Forkie Creativity Set
• – The Child Real Moves Plush– Star Wars: The Mandalorian

 

 

15. Classic Disney Character Play Sets

Classic Disney characters are always in style. What’s more, various play sets featuring iconic Disney favorites are forever in high demand, every season of every year. While the category ranges broadly amongst Disney’s immediate Fab Five, here are some of the most “mousey” top picks we’ve compiled for the 2020 holiday season:

• – Mickey Mouse House Play Set
• – Minnie Mouse Smoothie Shop Play Set
• – Minnie Mouse Sweet Treats Stand Play Set 
• – Minnie Mouse Flower Cart Play Set
• – Mickey Mouse Kitchen Play Set
• – Mickey Mouse Diner Play Set
• – Minnie Mouse and Fifi Pet Bath Play Set

14. LEGO

LEGO products have withstood the test of time, time and again, in myriad ways. Through combining innovation, creativity, and amusement, the company has successfully revolutionized playtime through implementing traditions that continue to span across generations and set trends among toys. While LEGO has come out with numerous themes throughout the year, it should come as no surprise to learn of the countless Disney-themed derivatives the company has been presenting for a while now. For LEGO Disney fans we’re recommending these awesome suggestions:

• – Steamboat Willie Set
• – Disney Train and Station Play Set
• – Incredibles 2 Juniors Underminer Bank Heist Set
• – Disney Castle Sets
• – Duplo Toy Story Train
• – Disney Aladdin and Jasmine’s Palace Adventures
• – Toy Story Buzz and Woody’s Carnival Mania!
• – Marvel Avengers Iron Man Hall of Armor Set
• – Mulan’s Training Grounds Princess Building Play Set
• – Disney’s Frozen 2 Enchanted Treehouse
• – Disney’s Frozen 2 Arendelle Castle Village Set

13. Board Games

Board games bring together families from all ages and interests as a means for providing fun folly and amusement for all to get in on and enjoy. And when uniquely Disney-specified diversions add a magical twist to what’s already a beloved board game, the good times just keep rolling!  And let’s not forget those Disney exclusive board games that are their own entities entirely. Whatever your playtime preference, we’ve collaborated a list of trending board games you’ll never be bored with:

• – Codenames: Disney Family Edition
• – Monopoly (Disney Villains, Disney Parks Theme Park, Disney Animation, Toy Story)
• – The Game of Life (Haunted Mansion Edition)
• – Geek Out! Disney Trivia Game
• – Disney Pictopia
• – Trivial Pursuit: Disney (Various Editions)
• – Clue (Disney Villains, Haunted Mansion)
• – Haunted Mansion: Call of The Spirits Board Game
• – Jungle Cruise Adventure Board Game
• – Villainous Disney Strategy Board Game
• – Operation: Buzz Lightyear
• – Color Brain: Disney Edition
• – Disney’s Shadowed Kingdom

12. Video Games

From traditional board games to emerging video game technology and high-tech systems, there are many ways to do Disney diversion. Within the latter category we’re revealing some Disney gamer delightful picks this season:

• – Disney Pictionary (DVD)
• – Marvel’s Avengers
• – Disney Sorcerer’s Arena
• – Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory
• – Kingdom Hearts III Re:Mind
• – Disney: Twisted-Wonderland

11. Books About Disney

Reading has been regarded as the ultimate pastime throughout the ages. And Disney covers many happy reading categories ranging in fiction, graphic novels, comics, collectible books, and so many others. While you’ll no doubt discover a seemingly unending array of categories, genres, and reading topics for all ages and interests, here we’re focusing on some of this year’s most requested nonfiction books about Disney Parks, the company, and the people:

• – One Day at Disney
• – Disney’s Land: Walt Disney and the Invention of the Amusement Park That Changed the World
• – Disney Cookbook: The Cookbook On The Dishes Based On The Famous Disney Movies
• – The Disney Monorail: Imagineering a Highway in the Sky
• – Before Ever After: The Lost Lectures of Walt Disney’s Animation Studio
• – Eat Like Walt: The Wonderful World of Disney Food
• – Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney’s Animation

10. Apparel and Accessories

Disney styles are always in style, despite changing times and new character trends that are constantly evolving. Disney collections, design picks, and accessory items make excellent gift-giving ideas any season. What’s more, there’s always a boundless array of themes and fashions to choose from, available to all ages and offered in countless style preferences. Here’s what’s currently in fashion within wardrobe and accessory picks:

• – Star Wars: The Mandalorian Season 2 T Shirts
• – Themed Spirit Jersey Shirts (Star Wars, The Mandalorian, Toy Story, Sherpa)
• – Home Alone Collection Apparel (Ugly Sweater, Hoodie Sweatshirt)
• – Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Cardigan Sweater-Fantasia 80^th Anniversary
• – Mickey/Minnie Mouse Zip Hoodies
• – Themed Pullover Sweatshirts/Fleece Jackets/Zip Fleeces
• – Themed Dress Up Costumes
• – Themed Pajama Sets
• – Sequenced Ear Headbands
• – Loungefly’s Themed Disney Collection (Backpacks/Handbags/Wallets)

9. Goodies from the Parks

Do you or someone you know ever crave those Disney Park exclusive sweet treats and savory snacking morsels? Well, you’re in luck, because many such goodies can be purchased directly online and shipped right to your door. Consider brightening the holiday for someone unable to visit the Parks with a gift of goodies. Here are just some delicious suggestions:

• – Joffrey’s Coffee Blends and Gift Sets
• – Disney Mickey’s Really Swell Coffee Coffee/Cocoa Gift Sets
• – Disney Wonderland Tea Sets
• – Disney Chip and Dale Snack Co. (Various Snack Options)
• – Disney Goofy Candy Co. (Various Candy/Cookie/Baked Good Options)
• – Disney Minnie Back Shop (Various Options Baked Good Options)
• – Disney Minnie Sweets (Various Cookies/Baked Snack Options)
• – Disney Main Street Popcorn (Multiple Varieties and Flavors)

8. Kitchen/House Ware

Bring a little mouse to your house, with some traditional Disney-themed kitchen essentials and house ware items. Some must-have conventional picks include kitchen prep bowls, utensils, aprons, and a whole host of other items you’ve likely heard about. From these, to newly released arrivals, here is what’s hot for 2020:

• – Disney Themed 16 Piece Ceramic Dinnerware Set Collection (Robe Factory)
• – Disney Classic Mickey Toasters
• – Mickey Mouse 90th Anniversary Flip Waffle Makers
• – The Child Waffle Maker – Star Wars: The Mandalorian
• – Toy Story Pizza Maker
• – Pixar Collection Popcorn Popper
• – Mickey Mouse Slow Cooker
• – Mickey and Minnie Country Basket
• – Disney’s Ratatouille Champion Picnic Basket
• – Themed Cooler Totes
• – Mickey Mouse 1-Cup Coffee Maker
• – Star Wars Dual Brew Coffee Maker with Travel Mug
• – Bullseye Pot Holder–Toy Story
• – H20 Bath Products
• – Themed Convertible Character Fleece Throws

7. Disney Jewelry/Pandora

Jewelry is an ever-popular gift suggestion, with varying styles, prices, medium, and so forth. And when you’re talking about Disney, character themes are also strong considerations. Whether you’re buying for a young child, a relative, or a significant other, we’ve got the ultimate list of retailers and collections that offer excellent Disney themed fine finds:

• – Disney Jewelry and Charms from Pandora
• – Disney’s Parks Jewelry Collection
• – Enchanted Disney Fine Jewelry Collections
• – Disney Treasures Fine Jewelry Collection at Kay
• – Helzberg Diamonds Disney Collection
• – Enchanted by Disney Fine Jewelry Collection at Zales
• – Bradford Exchange Disney Jewelry Collection

6. Special Edition Dolls

Whether of a limited-time specialty collective nature, or that of a commemorative higher-end toy status, Disney Dolls are always popular. And while there are numerous picks to choose from, here’s our roundup for 2020 Special Edition Doll gifts:

• – Disney Princess Classic Doll Collection Gift Set
• – Cinderella Carriage With Lights and Walking Horse
• – Jasmine and Aladdin Limited Edition Doll Set–Live Action Film
• – Disney Princess Royal Shimmer Mulan Doll
• – Ariel Doll–The Little Mermaid–2020 Holiday Special Edition

 

5.  Keepsake Ornaments and Collectibles

Collectibles of all kinds make excellent gift options. From commemorative keepsake ornaments to other fine knickknacks and whatnot, here are several ideas up for consideration for gifting collectibles this season:

• – 2020 Mickey and Minnie Mouse Glass Drop Sketchbook Ornament
• – Mickey Mouse and Friends Figural Ornament Set
• – Disney Fantasia Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey Mouse Snow Globe
• – Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Couture de Force Figure – Fantasia 80th Anniversary
• – Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Snow Globe 2020
• – Disney’s Legacy Sketchbook Ornaments (Themed, limited releases)
• – Santa Mickey Mouse ”Peppermint Surprise” Figure by Jim Shore
• – Disney Mickey’s Christmas Carol Figurine, Merry Christmas One And All (Precious Moments)
• – Santa Mickey Mouse ”Peppermint Surprise” Figure by Jim Sorcerer Mickey Mouse Musical Carousel by Royal Selangor – Fantasia – Limited Edition
• – ”90 Years of Mickey” Framed Canvas Classic by Thomas Kinkade Studios
• – ”Lilo and Stitch Share a Sunset” Gallery Wrapped Canvas by Rodel Gonzalez – Limited Edition
• – The Original-Classic Mickey (Disney Traditions Collections by Jim Shore)
• – Winnie the Pooh Musical Carousel by Royal Selangor – Limited Edition
• – Disney Your Love Warms My Heart Illuminated Figurine (Hamilton Collection)
• – Cinderella Pumpkin Coach Light-Up Figure (Jim Shore)
• – Disney’s Timeless Holiday Treasures Tree Topper (Bradford Exchange)
• – Disney Thomas Kinkade Romantic Personalized Figurine (The Hamilton Collection)
• – Disney Animated Christmas Tree 17″ Inch with 8 Holiday Songs (Bradford Exchange)
• – Mickey and Minnie Kissing Resin Figurine (Enesco Disney Traditions by Jim Shore)
• – The Ultimate Disney 75-Character Tabletop Christmas Tree (Bradford Exchange)
• – Themed Disney Collectible Keys

4. Calendars

In the hope and preparation of a far better 2021, perhaps you’d like to turn your attention to a nice Disney themed artistic wall calendar. Or perhaps a Disney holiday countdown calendar is more of your thing. Whatever you’re looking for, we feel the following are worthy considerations:

• – Mickey and Minnie Mouse Holiday Countdown Calendar Castle
• – Disney Advent Calendar – Mickey & Minnie Holiday – Fantasyland Castle
• – Disney Animators’ Collection Littles Advent Calendar
• – Thomas Kinkade Disney Collection Calendars

3. Train Sets

You can’t forget about the iconic classic train when pondering gift giving. Walt Disney himself was a fan of locomotives! So if you want to feel closer to Walt in this sense, paired doubly with Disney theming, here’s what we’re recommending:

• – Mickey Mouse and Friends 2020 Holiday Train Set
• – Lionel Disney Mickey Mouse Express Battery-powered Model Train Set
• – “Magic Of Disney Express” Illuminating Train Collection
• – Disney’s Frozen Ready To Play Train Set By Lionel

2. Subscription to Disney+

Since its premier, the Disney+ streaming service has gained widespread popularity. And today, with the recent situation in the world being what it is, there has been a heavy decline in theatrical releases and more folks than ever before are turning to television in the comfort of their own homes. This makes Disney+ a breath of fresh air for so many looking to satisfy their Disney delights. So why not give the gift of Disney+ to someone on your list? It makes perfect sense to do so.

1. Disney vacation

Perhaps these trying times resulted in a cancellation or postponement to an upcoming Disney vacation you had planned out previously. Fortunately, Walt Disney World has once again reopened, with new progressions slowly but surely emerging as time goes by. So on that note, perhaps the ultimate Disney gift you can give this holiday season is the promise of a future visit to Walt Disney World Resort. Whether your plans are long-term or a little sooner, visiting the most magical place on Earth may very well be the most magical gift of all!

While we covered plenty of gift-giving ideas and suggestions, keep in mind that there are infinitely more topics, themes, and items to consider when making decisions on whom you are buying for. Many of the items highlighted on this list were taken from current trends and popular picks we’ve seen across the board, with new trends coming and going every day and season. Be sure to check your local retailers or visit www.shopdisney.com for many other magical ideas.