Along with the Chinese New Year decorations and Lucky Fortune Trail, Hong Kong Disneyland debuted new Year of the Rabbit merchandise. Since the 5th Anniversary merchandise was obviously being more prominently featured, the Chinese New Year merchandise was spread throughout the various stores. It seemed like I’d find something else new every time I would walk into another store.
For the Year of the Rabbit, there were five individual pins released, three of which are limited to 300 each. There is also a four pin set that feature a flocked effect on the bunnies.
Hong Kong Disneyland also has Chinese New Year plush and keychain beanies. Mickey and Minnie are dressed in red and pink bunny suits, while “Thumper’s girlfriend” is also a plush and beanie. The large ones are 140 HKD while the keychains are 70 HKD. The large rabbit plush seemed to be the most popular as we picked up the last one in the Emporium, but I did see them in Fantasyland as well.
Chinese New Year merchandise would not be complete without hongbao, or red envelopes. In Chinese culture, these are used during Chinese New Year and for other holidays where gifts are given. Instead of traditional gifts, money is put into the hongbao and given to the wedding couple or other recipient. Since we moved to Taiwan, I’ve been able to find a number of Disney themed envelopes around Taipei, so I had to get these of course!
The window decorations adorning the Corner Cafe windows were also available in a smaller scale. There were magnets, lenticular playing cards, several keychain and cell phone charms, and my personal favorite — a tea set! There was a Year of the Rabbit teapot and cups and matching rice bowl with spoons available. Mickey and Minnie were in Chinese outfits and the detail on each featured the rabbit design. These were unexpected finds in Fantasyland so we picked up the last ones on the shelf!
If you are headed to Hong Kong Disneyland, all remaining merchandise should be available through February 13, and if there are any pins left, they will still be on sale after the Chinese New Year event ends.
Gallery with more photos:
Other 2011 Chinese New Year posts:
Hong Kong Disneyland Chinese New Year Celebration: Lucky Fortune Trail
2011 Chinese New Year menus and Treats at Hong Kong Disneyland
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Hi, do you still have the rabbit year teapot available?
How about the bowl &a spoon that to match with the teapot. I like it so much. Would like to know if u have extra set could sell it to me.