Sipping Through Disney: Tumblers, Mugs, and the Merch That Keeps Coming Back (Ep. 50)
For the 50th episode of I Want That Too , Jim Hill and Lauren Hersey raise a glass to one of Disney’s most collected—and controversial—categories: cups. From ceramic mugs and stainless steel tumblers to the infamous souvenir sippers, Lauren recaps her recent mission to find the perfect Disney drinkware and why fans can’t stop buying them.
Jim adds historical perspective on why certain designs return year after year and what makes drinkware one of the most profitable (and divisive) types of merch in the parks.
Also in this episode:
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Why Orange Bird fans are furious over this year’s mug design
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The new Princess Tiana and Tower of Terror drinkware drops
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Whether Disney mugs are dishwasher-safe (and if it matters)
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What “Disney Dad” energy has to do with coffee mugs
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Lauren’s favorite tumbler find of the trip
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Jim’s theory on how merch like this affects what gets built in the parks
Whether you're a mug minimalist or a tumbler hoarder, this one’s for you.
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