Hey howdy hey! Welcome to another curated list of vintage Disney goods from yours truly. There’s just something special about vintage Disney merch… it has a way of pulling you right back to the first time you fell in love with these stories. This week, we’re opening the treasure chest on classic Disney Princess pieces, the kind that feel straight out of a childhood memory or an old Disney park visit frozen in time.
These items capture an era (or two) when classic favorites like Snow White and Cinderella reigned supreme on lunchboxes, tees, and souvenirs. This week’s selection is all about celebrating the nostalgia, charm, and magic that made these ladies icons in the first place.
Let’s tap into some good ol’ girlhood.
First up is this absolute relic is from 1949 (just before Walt Disney’s Cinderella released in theaters); a punch-out paper puppet show book. This gem is pretty hard to find, and this listing says only two of the characters have been punched out – the rest are still in tact! The cover alone is adorable with Mickey, Donald, Pluto, and Pinocchio looking on, but the Little Golden Book-style artwork throughout is just precious. The inclusion of cute critters on just about every page adds another little dose of happy. The question is, do you punch the characters and scenes out to display (or play), or keep the pages in tact to frame?
Available HERE | $26.97
Originally sold at the parks in the early 2000s, this weird but cute glittery nesting doll set features both sides of Cinderella:
Available HERE | $49.99
Add a dose of 1990s bibiddi bobbidi boo to your kitchen cabinets with this heart-shaped melamine plate, featuring three of Disney’s earliest leading ladies.
Available HERE | $14
I’ll take ‘Disney products I didn’t know existed’ for $500, Alex. Going back to the early 2000s means some oddly designed novelty string lights. This set features Snow, Cindy AND Ariel dressed in their winter wear. Just imagine these hanging from your canopy bed with mosquito princess netting!
Available HERE | $37.99
In the spirit of the upcoming Valentine’s Day, here’s a piece that has long sat in my wishlist (I’m wishing… get it?). This sweet heart-shaped vase from the 1970s is one of those rarer pieces that features Snow White’s own Prince Charming.
Available HERE | $24.99
Last up for today is a rather silly one. But hey, if you’re in the market for a new wallet, consider this conservation piece. Not only is it branded for Disneyland specifically, but the interior of this shiny purple wallet features a heart-shaped mirror! Bonus points for Ariel’s sassy demeanor.
Available HERE | $19.99
That’s all for this week! Have courage, be kind, and I’ll see you next time!
