Bringing back your favorite new Disney item is one of the best parts of taking a park vacation. What’s better than a cuddly, plush Mickey? Since the Happiest Place on Earth can be a little pricey, we’ve scouted out some ways to save money during your magical visit. There are free souvenirs at Disneyland you can get with these secret tips. Downtown Disney Location: Various eateries Why You Should Go: If it’s your birthday, there are countless free treats you can get in Downtown Disney! At Wetzel’s, you can get a free pretzel, a free cupcake at Sprinkles (if you join their rewards program), a Jamba Juice Smoothie (sign up for their rewards program one week in advance), and more! View this post on Instagram On a brisk light sprinkling night at the parks 😂👍 . w/ PC: @jenn1fah & @vbehappy . . . . #downtowndisney #dtd #disneyland #disneypintrading #disney #pintrading #pins #pin #tradingpins #toystorymidwaymania #tsmm #armadillo #rufus #nakedmolerat #kimpossible #teacup #seashell #cellphone #littlemermaid #tlm #arielpins #arielssisters #disneyprincess #hiddenmickeypins #hiddenmickey #californiarain A post shared by bootheighthundo (@bootheighthundo) on Nov 28, 2019 at 2:32am PST Website New Orleans Square Location: New Orleans Square, Disneyland Why You Should Go: Do you want free mardi gras beads? The Jambalaya Jazz Band and Royal Street Bachelors often carry beads in their pockets to hand out to guests. View this post on Instagram Louis wants to wish y’all a happy #mardigras 🥳⚜️🥳⚜️🥳⚜️🥳 #princessandthefrog #disneylandparades #mardigras2019 #mardigrasdisney #disneyblog #disneyblogger #disneyvacation #disneytrip #disneyvacationplanning #disneytips #disneylove #disneylover A post shared by disneymagicwithjess (@disneymagicwithjess) on Mar 5, 2019 at 8:18pm PST Website Jedi Training Academy Location: Star Wars Land, Disneyland Why You Should Go: Fight Darth Vader at the Jedi Training Academy and you’ll receive an honorary diploma at the end of your intergalactic battle. View this post on Instagram I kindaaa like the #darkside ? 🙈🙊 {#darthvader #stormtroopers #disneyland #fbf #dlr #gorogue #rogueone #disney} A post shared by Sandy (@duchessofhearts) on Dec 16, 2016 at 7:46pm PST Website Mark Twain Riverboat Location: Frontierland, Disneyland Why You Should Go: If you ask a Disney cast member to see the wheelhouse before boarding the boat, they’ll take you to the captain’s quarters, where you can steer the boat! You can even ring the bell. At the end of the ride, ask for a certificate and make sure to sign the guest book of all the people who’ve driven the boat before. View this post on Instagram Going to Disneyland now is way different from when I was a kid. #1, I’ve developed a love for the train and the Mark Twain. #2, Disney days usually involve at least one margarita. .. . What’s your favorite thing to do at the parks that little you would have scoffed at? -Madison . . #disneyland #disneyworld #disneyblog #disneyblogger #disneystyle #shopdisney #disneyfood #disneyplus #disneygram #disnerd #disneyig #disney #californiaadventure A post shared by The Bifford Gorls 🥳 (@bifforddoesdisney) on Nov 14, 2019 at 10:49am PST Website Restaurants in New Orleans Square Location: New Orleans Square, Disneyland Why You Should Go: Order a mint julep drink in New Orleans Square and ask for a glowing ice cube in it. Your drink will look super cool and you get to keep the glowing plastic ice cube at the end! View this post on Instagram Can I get a beign-yay for turning 26?! No, bc I’m off my parents insurance ☹️ A post shared by Elena Marie (@elenanana) on Sep 15, 2019 at 4:37pm PDT Website Haunted Mansion Location: New Orleans Square, Disneyland Why You Should Go: If you ask a cast member for a death certificate before you enter the gloomy buggy, you’ll have one waiting for you as a spooky souvenir. Just a head’s up though — they don’t give them to everyone who asks. Keep your fingers crossed and check your crystal ball. * Narcity is reaching out to Disneyland to confirm this fact. View this post on Instagram Thanks to my badass crafty skills, I now have my very own, infamous, Haunted Mansion Death Certificate!!! If you don't know, The Haunted Mansion Death Certificate is kind of a Disney World urban legend. Some people say it does not exist at all, others say it use to exist and others say it does exist but is extremely rare and is given out to guests at the cast members discretion!!! Either way I'm a huge Haunted Mansion fan, it's my favorite ride in the entire world and I just needed NEEDED to have one for myself. #disney #disneyworld #waltdisneyworld #hauntedmansion #deathcertificate #hauntedmansiondeathcertificate #999haunts #hitchhikingghosts #madameleota #mastergracey #magickingdom #wdw #igdisney #disneygram #disneylife #instadisney A post shared by Kristin Palmer (@mystickristin) on Feb 20, 2017 at 9:51pm PST Website Jungle Cruise Location: Adventureland, Disney Why You Should Go: Just like the Haunted Mansion ride, you can also ask for a free souvenir at the Jungle Cruise. The map shows the ride’s entire route. View this post on Instagram So excited about this free Jungle Cruise map! I pushed myself to try asking about the map and I got it! Ask a cast member near the exit and they will give you one! #junglecruise #disneymaps #junglecruisemap A post shared by A&M (@more.2.c.disney.oc) on Jun 27, 2019 at 1:39pm PDT Website Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Location: Both parks Why You Should Go: What’s cooler than getting an adorable free Disneyland souvenir? You can get free pins from cast members at both Disneyland California and Disney World in Orlando. If it’s your birthday, you can also pick some up at City Hall on Main Street. View this post on Instagram evil never looked so cute!!! 🥰💗 • • reposts are ok as long as you tag me! • #pins #pin #disney #disneyland #disneypins #disneygram #disneylandpins #pincollection #pincollector #pincollecting #pinhaul #pinmail #dssh #dsshpins #dsf #dsfpins #cutie #cuties #maleficent #maleficentpins #sleepingbeautypins A post shared by anotha pin blog (@malefipin) on Nov 27, 2019 at 11:58am PST Website Scavenger Hunt Location: Both parks Why You Should Go: Disneyland Resort guests have the opportunity to go on scavenger hunts. You can gather pins from cast members of all the rides you’ve been on during your hunt. Who doesn’t want a unique Little Mermaid pin? View this post on Instagram Are you ready to get into the spirit of the season? Share the magic. While supplies last. #HolidaysBeginHere A post shared by Disneyland (@disneyland) on Nov 4, 2019 at 9:59am PST Website Disneyland City Hall Location: Disneyland Why You Should Go: If it’s your birthday, anniversary, or first trip to Disneyland, you can take a trip to Disneyland’s City Hall and get a free, commemorative pin. View this post on Instagram 8/20/18 ▪Photo shot and edited by me @cassandradtrx▪ _______________________ #disney #disneyland #disneylandcalifornia #disneylandaniheim #photography #disneylandphotography #happyplace #happiestplaceonearth #magic #disneylandmagic #mainstreet #mainstreetusa #disneylandmainstreet #disneylandmainstreetusa #townhall #disneylandtownhall #cityhall #disneylandcityhall A post shared by 🍁Cassandra🦃 (@cassandradtrx) on Sep 20, 2018 at 9:05am PDT Website Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Location: Both parks Why You Should Go: You can get free character autographs from some of your favorite Disney movie stars. View this post on Instagram As the wise once said... ”Rush TKE” @tke_boisestate A post shared by ☆ ISABELLA BOTHWELL ☆ (@izzy.bothwell) on Nov 27, 2019 at 9:07pm PST Website Autopia Location: Autopia, Disneyland Why You Should Go: If you have a need for speed, Autopia is the perfect place to be. After you’ve driven around, you can ask one of the Disney cast members for a driver’s license (ironically). It’s a pretty great souvenir! View this post on Instagram I also got my drivers license. And I don't even have to renew it for another 987 years! A post shared by em&sprout ✨ lindsay (@emandsprout) on Jun 7, 2013 at 10:07am PDT Website Animation Academy Location: Animation Building, Hollywood Land, Disney California Adventure Why You Should Go: You can take a free animation art class and bring your piece home with you when you’re done. View this post on Instagram So the good news is that Disney has asked me to stay and join their animation team... 👩🎨 #dearlord #notaartist #itried #disneyland #animationacademy A post shared by E R I N (@erin.houg) on Oct 26, 2019 at 4:53pm PDT Website * This article has been updated. Editor's Note: The left cover photo is in Disney World and is used for illustrative purposes only. Baby Instantly Cries When Dad sings Disney Song In This Adorable Video
