For generations of children - and fun-loving adults - Walt Disney has become synonymous with some of the most iconic characters and films of all time.
There is, of course, Mickey Mouse who started it all and who Disney himself voiced for more than two decades. But from Mary Poppins to The Jungle Book and beyond, Disney wrote, designed and conceived of characters who sparked the imaginations of millions.
Meanwhile, The Walt Disney Company, now worth more than £130billion and encompassing Star Wars and Marvel, has seen his legacy live on long beyond his death. Falling on Disney’s birthday, December 5, Walt Disney Day is a day where fans celebrate the achievements of one of the most well-known names in the world.
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To mark the occasion, retailers have cut the prices on Disney merchandise - perfect for Christmas shopping. Here's our round up of some of the biggest savings and best items.
Disney Princess Ultimate Celebration Castle - £79.99 (was £122, now 35% off)
If your dollshouse needs a bit more of a princess shine to it then this is the ultimate deal available this Walt Disney Day.
This free-standing castle play set comes in at four feet high, with three storeys and six rooms.
It comes fully furnished with dining table and chairs, kitchen equipment, beds, wardrobes and more so all that's needed to start the fun is grabbing the dolls to move in - which are also available as part of a bundle with Belle or Cinderella currently available included for an additional £12 on the price.
The castle even comes with its own fireworks light show and music that appears at the upstairs windows for the ultimatein Disney magic.
Cinderella Chilly's water bottle dupe - £5.19 (was £12.99)
This 500ml stainless steel water bottle looks like a Chilly's bottle but comes in at a fraction of the price. It's a pretty teal colour and is ideal for anyone who feels like a princess
This is one of a host of Disney items reduced by 60% at Zavvi. Covering Loungefly and Disney homeware essentials, there's plenty of Toy Story, Little Mermaid, Star Wars, Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, 101 Dalmations and plenty more. Items include travel mugs and water bottles, notebooks and kitchen gadgets including this Mickey-themed retro kitchen timer reduced to just £5.19.
To get the discount simply add the items to your basket and it will auto-update to add the discount.
Wall-E Eve Planter - £14.99 (was £21.99)
IWOOT - or I Want One of Those - is one of our go-to shops for quirky gifts for difficult-to-buy for people and this Eve Planter is a perfect example of the kind of unusual items they sell.
Moulded and handpainted to perfectly resemble Eve, this ceramic vase is perfect for plants and flowers, but could also be used for make-up brushes, pens or even tools, making it the perfect gift for the Pixar fan in your life.
IWOOT has hundreds of unusual Disney themed gifts, including plenty under £10 and available in 3-for-2s making them ideal for Secret Santa or stocking fillers.
Loungefly Disney Jasmine Castle Mini Backpack - £39.99 (was £69.99)
One of Disney's most-popular collaborations is that with Loungefly to produce high quality, unusual purses and bags relating to not just their best-loved cartoons but also Star Wars, Pixar and Marvel licences.
We love this Aladdin-themed bag which immortalises Princess Jasmine's castle alongside Apu and the Genie. Jasmine herself is shown on the back of the pack. There's plenty of space inside for essentials and the lining is a pretty blue clouds and genie print.
Loungefly backpacks often come at a premium so seeing one reduced at IWOOT in time for Christmas is perfect timing.
Elsewhere, if you can't decide which Princess is your favourite why not wear all of them with this half price Loungefly backpack reduced to £34.99? Meanwhile, VeryNeko has £15 off a Fantasia themed backpack, while Pop In A Box has several card holders and back packs reduced if Aladdin isn't your favourite option.
Large Mirabel doll - £29.99 (was £39.99)
We may not talk about Bruno, but we can talk about the toy deals available right now. Encanto fans can pick up Mirabel for 25% off, but Very has reduced a host of different toys and playsets ready for Christmas.
Meanwhile, Argos has 2 for £15, 2 for £20 and 2 for £30 promotions which include Disney staples, Marvel action figures and more perfect for crossing Christmas shopping off your list.
Frozen kids' electric toothbrush - £20 (reduced from £40)
It might not feel like the most exciting gift option, but if you can harness the power of Disney magic to encourage children to brush their teeth, why not?
Boots has reduced both a Frozen and a Spider-Man electric toothbrush by half price in readiness for Christmas, one of a host of Disney gift options available for people of all ages - whether you're looking for toys, make up and pampering bits, socks or more. Many of the items are also in their famous Christmas three for two offers.
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