Disney Deal of the Day: 25% Off of 2016 Dated Items

Hey Disney Fans!

Today's highlighted Deal of the Day is 25% off of 2016 Dated Merch!

Image from Disney Store website: https://www.disneystore.com/dated-2016/mn/1030209/

What it is: This is a sale where you get 25% off of merchandise with "2016" printed on it (with some exclusions).

Who it's for: People visiting Disney in 2016, people for whom 2016 was a big year, and people who just like discounted Disney merch.

How to get it: This sale is available by phone or online here only. It is not available in any stores, Parks, or outlets. You do not need any type of promo code. Although, as always, if you're buying more than $75 worth of pre-tax merch, you can use promo code SHIPMAGIC to get Free Shipping at checkout.

Image from Disney Store website: https://www.disneystore.com/bodysuits-clothes-sorcerer-mickey-mouse-and-friends-bodysuit-for-baby-girls-walt-disney-world-2016/mp/1391266/1000388/

My Thoughts: Disney does this pretty much every year. They make a certain amount of merchandise with the year's date on it. When more than half of the year goes by, they begin to discount this merchandise. As we get closer to the end of the year, whatever merchandise is left will become more and more deeply discounted, but stocks of certain items will run out.

My recommendations on whether or not to take advantage of this sale have to do with why you want the merchandise. If you're going on a family vacation and you want everyone to have dated shirts to wear for pictures, this is a good sale and it's a good idea to jump on it. If you've already been on your vacation and you're looking for something to commemorate it, this might be a good sale but, depending on how flexible you are about WHAT your dated item is, you might want to wait until later in the year. 

Image from Disney Store website: https://www.disneystore.com/pin-accessories-pins-collectibles-mickey-mouse-and-friends-pin-trading-booster-set-disney-parks-2016/mp/1393489/1000285/

At the end of the year, there will be very few dated items left in stock, but whatever is left will be more deeply discounted than it is now. Essentially, if you're willing to wait and you don't mind the gamble on what you actually get, you can probably get a better deal later. If you're concerned about getting a specific item that is available now, I would say go ahead and jump on this one. 25% off is not at all a bad deal.

The Fine Print: This is the fine print Disney published to go with this deal. 

• Valid on select, in-stock Disney Parks Authentic Dated 2016 Collection purchased via phone orders and orders placed online at DisneyStore.com. 
• Not valid on purchases made at Disney Store and Disney Baby Store retail and outlet locations or Disney Parks and Resorts locations. 
• Offer cannot be combined with any other offer or discount except available shipping offers. 
• No adjustments to prior purchases. 
• Merchandise subject to availability. 
• Returns and exchanges will be subject to discount taken at time of purchase. Valid packing slip required for returns and exchanges. 
• Offer subject to restrictions and change without notice. 
• Void where prohibited.

That's it for today's Deal of the Day! What do you think? Do you like this sale? Will you be buying some dated merchandise? Let me know in the comments!