Top 10 Christmas Ornaments released so far from ShopDisney
Christmas is nowhere near upon us, but for me I love looking at all of the different products that are coming out as I start to save money for the biggest part of my year: Christmas!!
ShopDisney have released a few of their Christmas decorations and here you will find my favourite 10 so far…
Don’t forget you can check out my ‘Legacy Ornament Collection’ post as well as my ‘Look what America has’.
Number 10: The Lion King
I am so please that we finally get to see some Lion King merchandise for Christmas. This hugely popular film is often overlooked compared to Beauty and the Beast and Frozen. There are two releases so far, one is Rafiki holding a baby Simba. Although this is really cute and an iconic scene in the film, it has been available before. The Release that actually makes it into the top 10 is the Legacy 25 years Simba. I think this is great and I am sure it is one of those items that will sell out Instantly. I have already bought mine as I didn’t want to miss out.
Number 9: The Headless Horseman
SO this will be an unusual choice for many Disney fans, there is definitely a cult following for this one and that is one of the reasons it is on my list. The Adventures of Ichabod and Mr Toad are celebrating an anniversary this year so it is highly unlikely that it will be released again. I can’t imagine there being huge numbers of this so it will be one of those ornaments that will go quickly but in some stores may linger for a while before being put into the offers and sales around Christmas. I would recommend buying this one online as those thin limbs mean it may get damaged in storage. By ordering online you get the polystyrene packaging to keep it safe.
Number 8: Carl and Ellie
Another Legacy ornament. Celebrating 10 years since the films initial release Disney has released an ornament of one of the most remembered scenes from the film. The bauble is actually glass so this may be another one to order online for that polystyrene packaging. Within the ball is a resin stature of Carl and Ellie making their hand prints on the mailbox. When I saw this I was really excited but it does lose some points being in a glass bauble. For Up fans, you can also get the up house with balloons, this is the same release as last year so I don’t think they will sell out of the house, but with the mailbox scene being such a big hit with fans do not expect to get one of these if you leave it too long.
Number 7: Oliver and Dodger
It is a crime that Oliver and Company doesn’t get more recognition. The film has it all from great songs, funny characters and a good story. It celebrated it’s 30th Anniversary last year and I was highly disappointed that it wasn’t included in the legacy range. Then I heard that Disneyland Paris would stock some Oliver and Company products and that we would eventually get some of it. In the UK, we only received the Oliver plush and my disappointment continued when we went to Paris but they had all gone. Seeing this one this year meant that I needed to get it as soon as I could. This is a funny one to judge whether it will sell out as fans will have to make a choice between some really good ornaments this year. This one may get left behind but I have waited a year to get my hands on it, so snapped it straight up!
Number 6: Mickey Mouse Club
I must make it clear that I am not a fan of the light up or musical ornaments, however the simplicity and effectiveness of this one makes my top 10. It is great to see some rarities arrive with the ornaments. Disney are making some really great choices and are working towards a collectors market with these. Many fans will pick up the other Mickey Mouse Ornaments for sale, such as the musical Fantasia or the drawing Mickey, but for me this one takes the lead.
Number 5: Sleeping Beauty Legacy
Yet another Legacy collection item. Sleeping Beauty wasn’t a great hit on initial release but has since become more popular. The reason I love this one so much is the story book behind it and the fact it isn’t of maleficent. I was hoping that we wouldn’t get the overrated villain on the anniversary piece and I am extra pleased with this design.
Number 4: Dumbo in the Clouds
SO I am in two minds about this one. It is great that Dumbo makes an appearance on the ornament range as I would have thought that he would have been easier to get but I hate those clouds. It is the same as the Chip bubbles from last year and I would have preferred just a plain white or no clouds at all. However I just cant get enough of this one and look forward to seeing it on my tree this year.
Number 3: Gepetto and Pinocchio
The simplicity of this ornament is what makes it my number three. I really like this one and Pinocchio isn’t one of my favourite films. The fact that it isn’t just another Pinocchio on his own or a Jiminy Cricket makes this a lot more special and I would have been happy with a Gepetto on his own. This is a really good design and well done to ShopDisney for releasing this one.
Number 2: The Genie
With the release of the Live Action Aladdin, I'm expecting a lot more product than this but what a great start. The Genie has always been an underused character and it is great to see him and that it is an actual good ornament. For Aladdin fans you can grab Aladdin and Jasmine on the magic carpet. Also in America there is an Abu on the carpet which I really hope we get in the UK.
Number 1: Bo Beep and her lamp.
This is one of those ideas that just makes sense. It was a bit like a few years ago when the Chip mug was released. It begs the question why this hasn’t been done before. Bo Peep’s lamp is a really sweet item that will most likely never be seen again. If the fourth film was the last then there would be no reason to focus on this design of the character. It is a light up ornament so I am really shocked that one of those types of ornaments have made my top 10, let alone my top spot! This will appeal to so many different fans that it will instantly go. I can imagine this being on a lot of lists too.
Now there are still loads of Disney Ornaments to come out so this list will be updated constantly.
Do you agree with my list? Let me know! Also check out my other related posts.