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Newest Disney Vera Bradley Print Mickey’s Perfect Petals to Debut May 4

28 March 2014 by Suzannah Otis 2 Comments

As with all other Disney partnerships with handbag designers, the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley is another successful venture. I’ve reported on the original debut of the Disney Vera bags, and also shared photos on social media of the additional designs released (stay tuned for an upcoming post on the Disney Vera Bradley bags available on Disney Cruise Line!). Now, according to Steven Miller at the Disney Parks Blog:

Mickey's Perfect Petals — Mickey’s Perfect Petals. Photo ©Disney

…a new event titled, “A Perfect Petals Brunch featuring the Disney Collection by Vera Bradley,” is coming to World ShowPlace at Epcot on Sunday, May 4. This ticketed event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will feature the release of a brand new color called “Mickey’s Perfect Petals.” In addition to a scrumptious brunch and a special gift, event guests will have the first opportunity to purchase seven new items. The event store will also carry some previously released colors from 2013, including “Midnight with Mickey” and “Where’s Mickey.”

The best part of this brunch, however, will be a special appearance by Barbara Bradley Baekgaard, co-founder of Vera Bradley. Barbara has wonderful stories to share, especially about her mother who played an important role in her life and in the founding of Vera Bradley (it’s fitting that this event will take place the weekend before Mother’s Day!).

If any quantities are remaining following this event, the new “Mickey’s Perfect Petals” items will be released when Cherry Tree Lane opens in the Marketplace Co-Op at Downtown Disney Marketplace (stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for that opening date). There are no immediate plans to carry this color at Disneyland Resort or on our Disney Parks online store.

Tickets for this event are $125. Admission to Epcot is also required to attend. To register, please visit DisneyParksMerchandise.com beginning at 1:00 p.m. EDT on March 20, 2014. If you are active on social networks, I invite you to join the conversation by using the hashtag – #DisneyVera.

Where's Mickey — The previously released “Where’s Mickey” pattern. Photo ©Disney

Will you be attending the Perfect Petals Brunch, or hoping to get a bag after at a Downtown Disney store? What do you think of the new design? I love the color palette!

NEW Epcot Flower Festival Disney Dooney White Daisy Pattern

28 March 2014 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

Disney and Dooney & Bourke keep surprising us! Here is another unannounced new Disney Dooney pattern spotted on instagram and ebay! Available at the Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival Center, the Daisy pattern is available currently in the crossbody Letter Carrier and Satchel sizes. Personally, I LOVE this color scheme, it’s some of my favorite color combos. I think this is a great, subtle Disney pattern for those that don’t want to scream MICKEY! on their handbag. These bags are made with the lighter nylon material, not the coated canvas of the other traditional Dooneys.

EDIT: Now available online at DisneyStore.com!

Here are some current photos:

Disney Dooney White Daisy — White Daisy – Letter Carrier $128, Satchel $198. Photo ©DizThruBrownEyes used with permission and thanks! 🙂

Thoughts? Will you be heading to Epcot to get this Disney Dooney?

Check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current released Disney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy, but if you do, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!

NEW Disney Dooney and Bourke Sweethearts Pattern Released

23 March 2014 by Suzannah Otis 4 Comments

Disneylanders were given a surprise from Dooney & Bourke yesterday when an entirely new pattern was released in the parks and the Downtown Disney District. The new Mickey and Minnie “Sweethearts” pattern features black and white classic Mickey and Minnie with touches of hot pink hearts as well as hot pink lining and color on the straps. I love the graphic black and white stripes and think this is a great design.

Coincidentally, I was just in Downtown Disney over here at Walt Disney World yesterday and Tren-D did not have any new designs in the store, but hopefully we will see them soon. Disneyland saw the “It’s A Small World” Dooney & Bourke pattern first as well.

Huge thanks to Chrysty Summers for spotting these new bags and sharing her photos with us here. I’ll of course update as we get more info on availability here at WDW or on the Disney Store Online. For now, it looks like Sweethearts is available at the Disneyland Resort in a larger Shopper Tote style that fully zips up, then the crossbody Letter Carrier, and Barrel styles as well.

Here are the photos (all ©Chrysty Summers):

Mickey Minnie Sweethearts Dooney & Bourke – the Barrel style is $130

What do you think of Sweethearts? Will you add this to your Disney Dooney & Bourke collection?

Check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current released Disney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy, but if you do, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!

NEW: Tinker Bell Half Marathon Disney Dooney and Bourke Bag

13 January 2014 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

runDisney just released a sneak peek at the Tinker Bell Half Marathon Disney Dooney & Bourke purses available at Disneyland for the race On January 19, 2014! As with WDW runDisney events, there will be a race expo, opening on the 16th for this event, where racers and spectators alike can purchase merchandise. Last year, the Dooneys sold out in a matter of minutes, so keep that in mind! We’ll have more info as it becomes available:

I love the colors and pattern, but Tink has always been my favorite. What do you think?

Don’t forget to check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current releasedDisney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy, but if you do, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!

NEW: “it’s a small world” Disney Dooney and Bourke Bags

10 January 2014 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

With the recent announcement on the Disney Parks blog about an upcoming Minnie and Mickey Disney Dooney & Bourke design, this little beauty seemed to sneak in under the radar – Spotted by helpful friends across the land – an all-new “it’s a small world” Disney Dooney has appeared!

Very little is known about this now, it was first seen in Disneyland last week at Vault 28 at the Downtown Disney District. But it seemed to vanish quickly. (EDIT – Check below for more info!) There have been a few outrageous sales on ebay for the bag…but hopefully it will be in larger supply soon. Special thanks to friends of the blog for letting us share their photos! Here it is:

What are your thoughts? Personally, I like the Small World building design, but think overall this isn’t my favorite design. Perhaps the whimsy and colors of Mary Blair’s art and design would’ve been better served in a fabric design without so much leather involved. That’s just me though, what to you think? It’s definitely a more neutral design for those looking for a subtle Disney touch. Of course I’ll keep you posted about additional bag styles if any for this design and information about purchase and price.

UPDATE: This bag is now available on DisneyStore.com. The price is $285 and it appears the tote is the only style available.

2nd UPDATE: Just received word that these bags are now at Mouse Gear in Epcot! Thanks Shaene Carson for the tip!

Check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current released Disney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy, but if you do, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!

NEW! 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon Dooney and Bourke Bags

26 November 2013 by Suzannah Otis 4 Comments

Disney and Dooney & Bourke are switching things up yet again with a whole new design for the 2014 Walt Disney World Marathon bag designs! Brightly colored and featuring Mickey Mouse, Goofy, and Dumbo (for the Goofy’s Challenge and Dumbo Double Dare medals) and other familiar Disney icons. Also written on the print are “Run Around the World” “Go Go Go” and “Finisher“. Looks like a super fun way to show off your amazing accomplishment all year long!

The bags come in three styles:

Tote – $246.10 Wristlet – $90.95 Crossbody – $208.65 – prices include tax

Right now purses are available to order for registered runners on the RunDisney Active.com page and will be available in the Wide World of Sports Expo Center but I have a feeling these won’t be around long! More info and larger pictures soon!

Here are some photos from the RunDisney WDW Marathon Expo:

The Expo is located at the ESPN Wide World of Sports and is open Friday from 8am – 7pm and Saturday from 10am – 4pm. The Dooney and Bourke center is located to the left when you enter the WWOS, outside Champion Stadium. Good luck to all the runners and purse buyers out there! 😉

EXCLUSIVE: Dooney and Bourke Disney Cruise Line Charms Bags

31 October 2013 by Suzannah Otis 1 Comment

I was recently lucky enough to be on the “Re-Imagined” Disney Magic cruise ship, the first in Disney Cruise Line’s fleet of magical ships. While I loved every inch of the new updates, restaurants, adult lounges and kids clubs, imagine my excitement when I strolled past the newly designed shopping area to see BRAND NEW Disney Cruise Line Dooney & Bourke bags! This design is in the same style as the “Charms” print, which at Disney Parks comes in black or white. Here on the Magic, it comes in a nautical blue, with DCL-specific charms, like the DCL logo, the Mickey cruise logo, and sailor Mickey and Minnie, along with some fun accents like anchors, a porthole, a ship and a treasure chest. My friend and I had a wonderful time choosing just the right pattern for our purses, which is half the fun in getting a Disney Dooney & Bourke.

Now I had assumed this would be a new print available on ALL Disney Cruise Line ships, but we were told it was actually exclusive to the Disney Magic ship. There is nothing on the bags to designate being just from the Magic, in fact there are no ship names at all. That news definitely convinced me to pick one up, since I’ll be sailing on the Fantasy in 2 days, but didn’t want to miss out on this new bag! I will confirm or deny this fact about being a Disney Magic exclusive next week when I return!

And now, without further ado, here are the new Dooneys!

Disney Cruise Line Dooney Charms Bag — Admiring these through the window before the shop opened!

Which is your favorite? I picked up a cross-body because I just couldn’t resist – perfect park (or cruise) bag!

Where to get Disney Dooney & Bourke bags in Disney Parks –

Walt Disney World Resort:

Tren-D and the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace
Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park
MouseGear at Epcot
Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer Lace at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disneyland Resort:

Disney Vault 28 and World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney District
Disney Clothiers at Disneyland park
Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park

The Disney Parks online store carries many Disney Dooney & Bourke designs. See other new Dooney and Bourke Arrivals Exclusively for Disney Parks Now Available at DisneyStore.com! Shop Now!*

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NEW Disney Dooney and Bourke HAUNTED MANSION Handbag

4 September 2013 by Suzannah Otis 10 Comments

This just in from the Disney Parks Blog. Disney Dooney & Bourke and Haunted Mansion Fans rejoice! This newest design is sure to bring out lots of ghouls to line up and bring home this bag! It’s definitely the kind of ghost I’d like to follow me home! Ok, enough Haunted Mansion puns, on to the bags! Here’s the official scoop from the Parks Blog (all photos ©Disney):

I think Disney Design Group artist Mark Seppala did a wonderful job capturing the essence of the attraction with this new bag. I love the subtle details on the bag, including the spooky grey and black color palette with red interior, the infamous wallpaper pattern, and even the hang tag with the attraction logo.

The bag will have a retail of $330.00 (plus tax), and will be released at the following merchandise locations starting September 13, 2013.

Walt Disney World Resort:

Tren-D and the World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney Marketplace
Uptown Jewelers in Magic Kingdom Park
MouseGear at Epcot
Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Summer Lace at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Disneyland Resort:

Disney Vault 28 and World of Disney Store in the Downtown Disney District
Disney Clothiers at Disneyland park
Elias & Co. at Disney California Adventure park

The Disney Parks online store will also carry this bag later this fall. See other new Dooney and Bourke Arrivals Exclusively for Disney Parks Now Available at DisneyStore.com! Shop Now!*

So, who’s in?? I know I’ll be adding this to my collection for sure!

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Mickey Mouse Black & White Dooney & Bourke Bags Back Online

9 May 2013 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

In addition to the Disneyland Paris Retro Dooney & Bourke Tote now available online, the Mickey and Minnie black and white Comic design is back with black straps in multiple bag styles.

There is the Mickey Mouse Comics Satchel by Dooney & Bourke bag for $260

The Mickey Mouse Comics North/South Zipper Sac by Dooney & Bourke for $268

and the Mickey Mouse Comics Letter Carrier Bag by Dooney & Bourke for $168

Are these your style? Will you be adding these to your Disney Dooney & Bourke collection? Remember there is a new design coming out this summer too!

Don’t forget to check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current released Disney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy, but if you do, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!

Disneyland Paris Dooney & Bourke Retro Tote Bag Available Online

9 May 2013 by Suzannah Otis Leave a Comment

A friend online had visited Disneyland Paris over the summer and shared this adorable design, and now it’s available at the
DisneyStore.com. It’s kind of funny that they are using the “retro” design also used at Disneyland here in California and at Walt Disney World, since Disneyland Paris opened in 1991 and that isn’t exactly retro (I mean, I know I’m getting older, but it wasn’t THAT long ago that graduated high school 😉 ) No matter, it’s still a cute design, with bright colors and some favorite attractions at both Disneyland Paris and the Walt Disney Studios next door, in celebration of Disneyland Paris’ 20th Anniversary last month.

Disneyland Paris Retro Dooney & Bourke — Disneyland Paris Tote Bag By Dooney & Bourke – Retro is $349

What do you think? Will you pick up this Disneyland Paris Tote Bag By Dooney & Bourke? I know my rule is I can’t get a location-specific design unless I’ve been there. Which is why I did not get a Disney Cruise Line Dooney until I set sail on the Dream last November (I’d been on the Magic but that was before the Dooney’s existed!) and did not feel like I could get a Disneyland retro design until my first visit to Disneyland back in 2011. (I still didn’t get one, maybe this year will be the year!). How about you? If this design isn’t for you, never fear, there is a return of the Mickey & Minnie black and white Comic design out now too, as an online exclusive. And there’s also the new design coming out this summer! What’s your favorite?

Don’t forget to check DisneyStore.com for sales of select current released Disney Dooney & Bourke purses and Zannaland’s Disney Dooney & Bourke page with ALL handbag photos and info.

*DisneyStore.com links are affiliate links, which means it costs you nothing extra to click or buy and goes directly to the official site, but if you do buy something, I get a small commission. Thanks for reading!