Natalie Kipper
Merchandise Editor for MiceChat. A native of Southern California, Natalie’s first visit to Disneyland was on her second birthday. She has been returning regularly ever since. With a love of toys and collectibles, she is constantly scouring the shops to see what is new and fun. When she isn’t in a store, you can usually spot her in line for The Haunted Mansion. Follow Natalie on Instagram @Kipperbun and @TravelswithToys.
Get ready to be carried up, up, and away by Loungefly's Up 15th Anniversary collection. Full of the same nostalgic heart and enduring charm found in the Pixar film, these mini backpacks, bags, and accessories are not just perfect...
Are you hungry for new merchandise? Stitch certainly is! For this year's monthly merchandise collection, Stitch eats his way through familiar (and tasty!) Disney theme park fare. April's lollipop theme doubles the fun by adding an Angel plush into...
Fish may be friends rather than food, but there are plenty of other dining options to choose from at Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort, starting April 26. From themed quick-service bites and table-service delicacies to a brand-new food...
Excited for Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort? So are we! And, some items created for the celebration have already started appearing in stores before the event starts on April 26. Get dressed in your Pixar best with merchandise...
Disneyland’s Star Wars celebration, Season of the Force, is officially underway, and we've got a look at all the new merchandise created for the event. So, to help you plan out your shopping list, here is our guide to...
Pixar's cast of colorful characters is coming out to play with guests during Pixar Fest at the Disneyland Resort, starting April 26. And no Disney Parks celebration is complete without themed goodies to purchase! Some of the merchandise has...
New Finding Nemo merchandise has washed ashore, and thankfully, you don't need to surf the EAC (that's the East Australian Current, dude!) to find them. We spotted these new items at the Disneyland Resort, which is gearing up for...
There has been a disturbance in the Force, and its source is Ravensburger's next entry in their famous (infamous?) Villainous board game line, Star Wars Villainous: Revenge at Last. Like the previous Star Wars Villainous releases, this title is...
Spring is on its way! And to get you excited for the seasonal switch later this month, I've collected Spring-appropriate merchandise from Disneyland, Walt Disney World, and across the internet. Whether you are looking for something inspired by Spring...
Ever since the launch of Ravensburger's Disney Lorcana trading card game, players have played alongside reimagined Disney characters in a colorful and magical new world. We've journeyed through "The First Chapter" and survived the "Rise of the Floodborn," and...
We've spent the afternoon on an extra-special playdate with Disney, exploring their hottest toys for 2024 (follow our adventure in the stories from our merchandise-centric Instagram account, MiceMerch, with the hashtag #SparkJoyInTheEveryday). The headliner for us was the new...
Hello, MiceChatters, and welcome to this week's Disneyland Update! The past few days have been full of special events, preparation for even more events in the future, tons of lovely photos, and more. Let's explore all the happenings around...
The annual EPCOT Flower & Garden Festival is known for its gorgeous topiaries, exciting entertainment, and delectable eats! This year's festival, which runs from February 28 through May 27, 2024, offers guests roughly 20 food booths with over 60...
Hear ye, hear ye; Their Royal Highnesses, Princesses Ariel, Cinderella, and Tiana, invite Disney fans and doll collectors of all ages to enjoy their new dolls from American Girl! Following the popularity of American Girl's first foray into the...
Disney shocked loyal customers in 2021 when they began closing their brick-and-mortar stores from coast to coast. Since then, we've been shopping with shopDisney online (or in the parks if we're lucky). Now comes word that Disney's online store...
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This year's MiceChat Gumball Rally was held on February 3, 2024. The fan-favorite, family-friendly event challenges teams of Disney fans to...
Food is the focus of a new merchandise collection that recently landed at Disney Parks and on shopDisney, The Disney Eats Collection! Snacks, sweets, and Mickey-shaped foodstuffs appear on apparel, accessories, items for the home, and even pet supplies....
Disney California Adventure's Lunar New Celebration kicks off today, January 23, 2024, with a bounty of festive foods, merchandise, entertainment, and activities. The seasonal festival runs through February 18, 2024, and is a crowd-pleaser every year. Let's get the...
We hope you are hungry enough to eat a dragon because this year's Lunar New Year Festival at Disney's California Adventure will boast a massive menu of sweet and savory snacks and dishes for guests to enjoy! The seasonal...
It feels like we are still recovering from the roller coaster that was D23 Expo 2023, and yet details on what Disney fans can expect for 2024's convention are now available. Set your calendars to August 9 through 11,...