"Barely Necessities: The Disney Merchandise Show" Round Up for August 18th
Welcome back to Barely Necessities: The Disney Merchandise Show! As Disney fans, we know there is so much Disney-themed merchandise out there that it’s impossible to sort through it all. But fear not fellow Disney lovers, we’re doing the searching so you don’t have to!
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Barely Necessities Episode 272 – August 18, 2026
Didn’t catch our show live? No worries! Here’s a brief recap of what we discussed plus links to those stories and items available for purchase.
As Seen on Barely Necessities
Disney and Formula 1 have extended their global collaboration through 2028, adding another season to the partnership's original plans. The announcement was made at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, where Disney also revealed that Disney and Pixar's
D23 News: Pixar's "Cars" Races into Disney's Formula 1 Partnership with a New Merch Line
Cars is joining the collaboration
Lowe’s 2026 Halloween Collection Brings Plenty of Disney Decor for Spooky Season
Halloween may still be weeks away, but Lowe’s is already giving fans a reason to start decorating. Lowe’s full 2026 Halloween Collection launches today, August 17, bringing an assortment of spooky décor, massive animatronics, inflatables, and plenty of pop culture favorites to yards and homes ahead of the holiday.
New Hatbox Ghost Popcorn Bucket Materializing Just in Time for D23 Day at Disneyland Resort
A new Hatbox Ghost popcorn bucket has been revealed for Disneyland Resort, replicating the Hatbox Ghost's hatbox (as opposed to his full body, like the previous Hatbox Ghost sipper), The bucket features a sliding panel to hide the head, allowing fans to reveal the character just like he appears in the Haunted Mansion.
Adorable Disney Iconics Plush Line Now Available at the Disneyland Resort
Your favorite Disney Park icons are now plush friends thanks to the adorable new Disney Iconics plush line. This new collection reimagines iconic Disney Parks elements, from popcorn buckets to trash cans, into cutesy, soft and fuzzy plush.
Photos: New "Alice in Wonderland" 75th Anniversary Collection at Disneyland Spotlights Croquet
It's the 75th Anniversary of Alice in Wonderland and a new merch collection found at Disneyland (and at Disney Store) is celebrating the occasion with a heavy spotlight on the croquet of it all, honing in on one of the film's most memorable sequences.
Disney Imagineering is stepping into the world of fashion with a brand-new lifestyle collection that puts storytelling, craftsmanship and subtle Disney details at the center of the designs. Making its debut at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, .YNSD offers fans a new way to experience Disney design beyond the parks, with an apparel and accessories line created by the same creative minds responsible for some of Disney’s most immersive environments.
Photos: .YNSD New Imagineering-Designed Lifestyle Brand Debuts at D23
New Limited-Time Collection From Bobby Kim Celebrates Vintage Classics
Last week, Disney and Bobby Kim revealed "Collection 1: Classics," the debut drop from the ongoing Disney | Bobby Kim collaboration. Curated by Kim (VP, Global Creative Director for Disney Consumer Products), the six-shirt collection draws inspiration from some of his favorite vintage Disney designs, celebrating beloved characters and stories that span generations.
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event was a big weekend for all things Disney. People were dressed in their Disney best from cosplay to their favorite clothes spotlighting their own Disney Style. And at D23 we learned about more than a dozen more Disney Style collaborations on the way.
Take Flight With The New Disney x BÉIS Luggage Collection
Disney has announced a new collaboration with travel and lifestyle brand BÉIS. The collection is made up of 28 pieces of travel luggage, tote bags, duffle bags, backpacks, and more, starring Mickey and Friends.
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New Merchandise Arrivals at Disney Store August 16-22
Every week, Disney Store welcomes a magical array of merchandise designed to delight and excite fans. From our favorite Disney Parks and annual festivals, to movies, shows, and seasonal favorites, there’s so much to check out! So what’s new this week? Let’s take a look!
Disney Pin Drop! – New Character and Special Occasion Designs – August 2026
Pin collectors looking for something new and exciting to grow their collections will want to venture over to Disney Store on Tuesdays to check out the latest designs to debut. From fun character styles and anniversary designs to D23 exclusives, each new reveal will have you in such awe you can hear a “pin drop!”
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event 2026 Merchandise Roundup
D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brought about an incredible lineup of limited-edition collectibles, Disney Parks exclusives, designer collaborations, and event-only apparel, making this year's selections among the biggest in D23 history. Dozens of items have moved from the show floor over to Disney Store so that fans at home can be part of the magic.
Disney Princess Spirit Jerseys Are Releasing Daily During World Princess Week
Disney is turning World Princess Week into a must-shop event for fans of its royal icons, with a brand-new limited-release Disney Princess Spirit Jersey arriving at Disney Parks every day throughout the celebration.
The Next "Disney Lorcana: Curator's Collection" Will Celebrate 35 Years of "Beauty and the Beast"
At D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, Ravensburger announced that the next Curator's Collection from Disney Lorcana would be themed to Beauty and the Beast. This special release arrives in time to celebrate the film's 35th anniversary and features six cards, all of which take on a stained-glass-esque effect.
Bath & Body Works' latest collaboration with Disney is a frightfully fun Halloween collection featuring two brand new fragrances inspired by the Pumpkin King Jack Skellington and his beloved Sally. Inspired by Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas, these scents create a spooky sensory experience that brings the whimsical world of Halloween Town right to your home.
Hallmark Holiday Pop-Up Store Coming to Disney Springs
A Hallmark Pop-Up Shop is coming to Disney Springs this holiday season to coincide with the launch of Holiday Ever After: A Disney World Wish Come True.
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