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Our Favorite Gift Shops at the Disney World Resorts (Don’t Miss a Few of These!)

Below we provide a list of the gift shops at the Disney World Resorts. Additionally, we rank our choices for the best gift shops at the resorts. You don’t want to miss a few of these!

For most of us, a vacation to Walt Disney World includes a few trips to the gift shops. It’s just part of the fun. Whether you’re looking to bring home a souvenir for someone or an item that will serve as a reminder of your vacation for years to come, the gift shops have something for everyone.

Of course, the Disney Parks have plenty of gift shops to browse. But often, it’s simple to pick up an item at your resort. I don’t know about you, but I almost always want a piece of resort-branded merchandise to show off where I stayed. Most resort gift shops offer items like magnets, beach towels, robes, and apparel with the resort’s logo.

the Conch Flats General Store at Old Key West
Conch Flats General Store is one of the resort gift shops at Disney World.

Over the last year, we’ve visited all of Walt Disney World’s resort gift shops. Below, you’ll find a list of each one. You can click on any of the links to preview photos, hours, and the type of merchandise you’ll find at that gift shop. We try to photograph each resort gift shop about once every two years to provide an accurate idea of what you can expect. However, note that some of the clothing items change as new collections are released. But most of the sundries, snacks, and other essentials stay the same year after year.

List of Resort Gift Shops at Disney World

Each resort’s gift shop is listed below by category of the resort.

Value Resort Shops

Moderate Resort Shops

Deluxe Resort Gift Shops

Villa Resort Gift Shops

Best Resort Gift Shops at Disney World

While we love all the gift shops at the resorts, a few stand out a little more than others. Below, we’ve ranked our five favorite resort gift shops at Disney World. If you’re looking for something special, these are some of the best shops to browse during your vacation!

#5 La Boutique at Disney’s Riviera

Everything at Disney’s Riviera Resort has a boutique feel, so it’s appropriate that the gift shop’s name is La Boutique. While this shop is super tiny, it packs a punch when it comes to merchandise. If you’re not staying at Disney’s Riviera, you might enjoy visiting the resort via the Skyliner. You can stop in for a meal and some shopping while you’re there.

La Boutique is located on the resort’s second floor, off the main lobby. Don’t miss the Riveria-specific merchandise at this shop. If only every resort modeled this one!

Tip: Since Disney’s Riviera is a DVC (Disney Vacation Club) Resort, you’ll usually find an entire section of DVC merchandise. So, DVC members, this is a perfect shop for you!

the entrance to the gift shop at Disney's Riviera Resort
La Boutique Gift Shop

#4 Panchito’s at Coronado Springs

Panchito’s used to be one of the most fun gift shops at Disney World. Unfortunately, most of the props that made it fun were removed a few years back when Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort was remodeled.

With that said, Panchito’s is still an excellent gift shop. They often have a nice selection of resort-branded merchandise representing Coronado Springs. Secondly, this massive gift shop is filled to the brim with apparel, toys, art, snacks, gifts, and many souvenirs. You could spend a good amount of time shopping here.

Panchito’s is located inside El Centro, Coronado Springs lobby. It is right behind the fountain.

Panchito’s Gift Shop

#3 Zawadi Marketplace at Animal Kingdom Lodge

Any reason to visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a good reason. One such reason could be to visit Zawadi Marketplace.

This gift shop has all the usual souvenirs, but it also has an extensive collection of African animal wood carvings. Often, you’ll find a native African wood carver sitting outside the entrance of the gift shop crafting his wares.

You might also find a few cheetah-print items, like Minnie Mouse Ears or a Disney backpack by Loungefly. Both are usually available when we stop in to browse.

Zawadi Marketplace is located on the immediate right once you enter the Jambo House lobby. Additionally, a secondary entrance from the outside walkway leads down to the bus stop.

#2 Boutiki at Disney’s Polynesian

Have you ever had a store where you knew you were in trouble before you got there? Well, Boutiki at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is one of them for me. As I write this, several cute Tommy Bahamas dresses are on my mind. Maybe they’ll be sold out soon before temptation gets the best of me.

However, there will likely be something new to replace them because Boutiki has tons of cute merch! Don’t say I didn’t warn you if you stop in for a visit. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort’s gift shop is located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House.

Tip: The Polynesian Tiki Lamp is notorious for getting broken during shipping.

#1 BVG at Disney’s Contemporary

Ask any day, and we’ll tell you that the best gift shop among Disney Resorts is the BVG, short for Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. While Boutiki gives this store some fierce competition, the BVG gets a bit of an edge.

Why? Well, where else would you find monorail merchandise? This shop is also constantly refreshed with the latest items. It’s a real treasure trove. You’ll find BVG on the resort’s Grand Concourse floor. Inside the shop, a few windows look out to stunning Bay Lake. Hence the name Bayview Gifts.

Tip: If you’re looking for the latest Disney Dooney and Bourke bags, this is an excellent place to check. They usually have a nice selection along the back wall.

Final Thoughts on the Resort Gift Shops at Disney

Overall, we love all of the resort gift shops at Walt Disney World. However, the ones mentioned above require a stop every time we visit the resorts. So we consider them a little extra special.

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What are your thoughts on the resort gift shops at Walt Disney World? Do you have a favorite? What kind of souvenirs or purchases do you usually make at gift shops?

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Hi, I'm Amber the owner of Resorts Gal. We have stayed at every single Disney Resort Hotel. Our philosophy? We believe you can have an incredible time at the resorts without ever setting foot in a theme park. We visit the resorts and parks regularly and would love for you to follow along!

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