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Disney World Hotel Gift Shops Guide (With Our Favorites Ranked)

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 for a souvenir for someone or an item that will remind you 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 easy to pick up something 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.

Every year, we visit all of the resort gift shops, many of them more than once. Below is a list of each one. You can select any one to preview photos, hours, and the type of merchandise you’ll find there. Each gift shop page also links to our most recent merchandise reports.

We photograph each resort gift shop about once every two years to give you an accurate idea of what to expect. However, some clothing items change as new collections are released. That said, most of the sundries, snacks, and other essentials stay the same year after year.

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

List of Resort Gift Shops at Disney World

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

Value Resort Shops

  • Donald’s Double Feature Gift Shop (Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort)
  • Maestro Mickey’s Gift Shop (Disney’s All-Star Music Resort)
  • Sport Goofy Gift Shop (Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort)
  • Ink and Paint Shop (Disney’s Art of Animation Resort)
  • Everything Pop Gift Shop (Disney’s Pop Century Resort)

Moderate Resort Shops

Deluxe Resort Gift Shops

Villa Resort Gift Shops

Best Resort Gift Shops at Disney World

While we love all the resort gift shops, a few stand out 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 the gift shop’s called La Boutique. This shop is super tiny, but it packs a punch when it comes to merchandise. If you’re not staying at Disney’s Riviera, you can still visit the resort via the Skyliner. 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 Riviera-specific merchandise. If only every resort had one like this!

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. Second, this massive gift shop is filled with apparel, toys, art, snacks, gifts, and souvenirs. You could spend a long time shopping here.

Panchito’s is located inside El Centro, the 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 reason is to visit Zawadi Marketplace. This gift shop has all the usual souvenirs, plus an extensive collection of African animal wood carvings. Often, you’ll find a native African wood carver sitting outside the gift shop entrance, 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 immediately to the right when you enter the Jambo House lobby. A secondary entrance from the outside walkway also 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, I’m thinking about several cute Tommy Bahama dresses. Maybe they’ll sell out soon, before temptation gets the best of me.

But something new will likely replace them because Boutiki has tons of cute merch! Don’t say I didn’t warn you if you stop by for a visit. Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort has two gift shops. Boutiki is located on the first floor of the Great Ceremonial House.

#1 BVG at Disney’s Contemporary

Ask anyone, and they’ll tell you the best gift shop among Disney Resorts is the BVG, short for Bayview Gifts at Disney’s Contemporary Resort. While Boutiki gives this store fierce competition, the BVG still has the 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, a few windows look out onto the stunning Bay Lake. Hence the name Bayview Gifts.

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

Final Thoughts

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

To learn more about the resorts, see our guide to the Disney World Hotels. You might also like our overview of dining at Disney World. Need to know how to get around? Our beginner’s guide to transportation options at Disney World is one of our top resources.

For touring the parks, see our Disney World Rides and Attractions guide. It links to attraction guides for all four theme parks. If you’re just getting started, you might like our Disney World Vacation Planning Guide. It brings together the resources you need to plan your visit. For more, we share planning tips, hotel updates, and resort insights in our newsletter. Check back with ResortsGal.com for more updates.

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