There are a lot of things in this world that we want but don’t need. And that is why we invented the word ‘Splurge’! And when we go to a Disney resort or theme park, we just might splurge on a piece of specialty apparel.
Welcome to this month’s Blogorail Blue Loop. Today we are sharing fun ways to splurge at Disney.
T-shirts for all!
Now let’s get serious. A t-shirt would never qualify as a ‘splurge’ but rather an indulgence we all partake of due to the relatively inexpensive cost of such a piece of Disney clothing. Well, until Disney cranks up the retail price!
No, to qualify as a true ‘splurge’ the item must be frivolous, ridiculous, or unreasonably expensive. Let’s look at something frivolous first:
Frivolous: Not having any serious purpose or value. I think we can all agree that a rainbow sombrero would qualify as a frivolous clothing purchase! You can splurge on one of these beauties at the Mexico Pavilion in Epcot at Walt Disney World.
Besides, you know you couldn’t look as good as I do in one, so why invite disappointment? Next, we look at something ridiculous:
Ridiculous: Deserving or inviting derision or mockery; absurd. This little Minnie Mouse ensemble might work for a costume party but outside of that it would have very little value in anyone’s wardrobe! Unless you were a young girl with a strong sense of self. For anyone else, buying this would be a ridiculous waste of money, invite mockery, but… constitute a definite ‘splurge’!
Now let’s look at something expensive:
Expensive: Costing a lot of money. Buying anything from a source country while visiting the pavilions in Epcot is definitely one way to spend a lot of money. So perhaps this would be the ultimate splurge when it comes to specialty apparel!
At the Japan Pavilion, a Cast Member will help you pick out a custom Kimono Robe with all the accessories. When we went to Walt Disney World in 2006, we could afford to splurge on the above picture!
So what piece of specialty apparel at Disney do you splurge on?
check out the other great posts from the Blogorail!
Here is the map of our Magical Blogorail Blue | Disney Splurges Loop:
- 1st Stop – Cool Nouns by Lee Beatens | (you are here)
- 2nd Stop – Frontierland Station | Visiting During Peak Seasons
- 3rd Stop – Saving Up for Disney | Disneyland Splurges for Kids (and Where to Cut Costs)
- 4th Stop – Post 50 Rx | runDisney Splurges
- 5th Stop – Adventurer Mom | Early Morning Magic Fantasyland
- 6th Stop – Magical Memories with the Mouse | When a Disney Parks VIP Tour is Worth the Splurge
I’ve always dreamed of one of those Japanese kimonos and haven’t gotten one yet. Maybe that’s a splurge I’ll have to do on my next trip!
Karen only got to try it on. She’s still dreaming!
I’ve forgotten a jacket once or twice on a Disneyland trip and needed to make a sweatshirt or hoodie purchase in the parks. $50+ is a splurge for me but I do like wearing them back at home!
That’s a good practical splurge. I’m not sure that counts! LOL
I am a big fan of custom family matching shirts. Necessary? Hardly.
But definitely fun!
Fun is a good reason for splurging!
Have you ever attended Disney Dapper Days Lee? That Minnie number would fit right in. In fact, I wouldn’t mind running my next runDisney race in it! I think the older I get, the more willing I am to Disney dabble. I’m not much of a shopper, but I will confess to buying a princess crown. Now I’m thinking one might not be enough… :D
I would love to attend Dapper Days and I would SO dress up for that! If I ran a Disney race I would wear a hospital gown so I was already dressed for the hospital when I collapsed! LOL
I was admiring the beautiful kimonos on my last visit to Epcot. So pretty!