Originally Posted By joeysmommy Has anyone made the 3 mile trip to the AMS Character Warehouse in Fullerton? Just wondering if the merchandise is cute and is it worth a cab ride out there? I looked on their website and they don't show any of the merchandise.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 We go there all the time. It's hit or miss on what you find. If you have kids, it will most likely be worth it.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy Hi Lisann22 Do you take a taxi when you go or do you have your own car? It would be wonderful if DLR had a shuttle to take you over there, but that's wishful thinking! We decided not to rent a car since we're not really going anywhere else during our stay. Except of course for the Character Warehouse!
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I drive myself but I have friends who take a cab - quincytoo. I think it costs her about $15 round trip I want to say.
Originally Posted By smeeeko this is on Harbor & Orangethorpe right? (can you tell I don't drive) you can take the bus! $3 for an all day pass.. Harbor bus runs 24hr a day I think.. (unlike the bus by my complex.. grr) The character warehouse is a good place to check out before spending a ton of money on your coworkers back home (yeah I'm cheap) or if you are looking to get some fun stuff for the kids. It's defnitiely hit or miss and I wouldn't expect to find anything current.. but they do sell stuff at a discount like 20- 50% (50% might be more rare though honestly!) The character warehouse is a business not run by the parks so they are trying make money just like Disney.. so it's not a DEEP DEEP discount sort of thing.. =) Still if you've never been you never know what you might find.
Originally Posted By Brer Jules One time what we did was we took a free shoe shuttle that was at the plaza near the Warehouse. If there are still any.... There is often good stuff there. Twice I've picked up a nice DL Fleece Pullover for $19.99. And cute baby clothes! I'd make the trip....
Originally Posted By joeysmommy Hi Brer Jules What is a shoe shuttle? And where so you catch it? My niece is meeting us for one day at DL(cutting class at college)so maybe we'll ask her to drive us over. I think we'll check it out, like smeeko said "to buy stuff for the people back home" I read on another website that you can get a character mug for $3 that sells in the park for $10. I hope we hit it right!
Originally Posted By FiveBearRugs I wish there were more character outlets here in the Bay Area; the one that I went to was in Petaluma in 2005, and I was *this* close to meeting velo up there (it was on Mother's Day). I wasn't too impressed with what they had though; I ended up with a Chef Goofy beanie and a Fantasmic! postcard (for DL, but it had the MGM version logo).
Originally Posted By seanyoda Some of the shoe stores have free shuttles from the DLR area hotels. You can always check the lobby at your hotel.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy YAY!! SHOES!! Another reason to go the Character Outlet! Now my sister-in-law will definitely go with me if I tell her shoes are involved. Thanks seanyoda, you just made my day. I agree, FiveBearRugs, I wish there were more character outlets in the Bay Area. I checked the AMS website and the one closest to me closed already.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad IMHO- It depends on who you are shopping for (ages, styles, clothes, collectibles, etc.)? A lot of childrens sleepwear, girls, womens sizes covers 2/3rds of the clothing here. Sweatshirts, men's polo style shirts, t-shirts usually in S-M sizes, some L, raely do I find XL and above.
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend You never know what will be available. Just sealed boxes that are unpacked and then displayed. When I was in the Fullerton store I received a 10% off coupon to use in the Las Vegas Store - and then in the Las Vegas Store I received a 20% off coupon good in Fullerton. (My only winnings in Vegas!) Anyway, I plan on going around the end of September to see what kind of 50th merchandise is available as the 50th Celebration winds down.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy Hi AZDLDad thanks for the heads up on what to expect. Childrens sleepwear would be good. Maybe I should go on a diet so I can fit into a size small by then! TinksBestFriend Sorry your coupon was your only winnings in LV. On the AMS website they have a printable coupon for 10% off. But 20% is pretty good! Just spend a lot and you'll feel like you got your moneys worth. We'll be at DL 9/25-9/29 at the DLH, when will you be there? Maybe you can hitch a ride with us to the outlet if you're there at the same time.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I would definately make the trip, but then of course, I have been lucky and found some good stuff when I've gone! (We rent a car so it's easy.) The first time my kids came with me, the second time only one of them came with me, the third time nobody wanted to go with me! lol I spend so long looking at stuff! When we go in Dec. we (I!) get great things for the summer and when we go in the summer we get all of the winter items cheap. For instance, one Dec we were in DL and everyone had thsi awesom Christmas tree hats on with charcters for ornaments and lights that twinkled. I thought they were adorable, but $30 was a lot to spend on a hat I would never were anywhere but DL. When we went back in the summer they were $5 at the charcter warehouse. (I still didn't buy it b/c it was summer!) My last trip they had DL keychains with names on them 10/$3.00. That was a great gift for coworkers and friends and nobody needs to know they cost 30 cents! lol
Originally Posted By alexbook >>My last trip they had DL keychains with names on them 10/$3.00. That was a great gift for coworkers and friends and nobody needs to know they cost 30 cents! lol<< I saw a display of those last time I was there, but all the most popular names were already gone. It's really hit and miss. I have a Mickey Mouse fleece that I got for 9 or 10 bucks. It's comfy and big and a really ugly bright orange color, which is why I guess it hadn't sold earlier.
Originally Posted By TinksBestFriend Joeysmommy, Thanks for the wonderful ride offer but I live in Los Angeles so it's easy for me to stop off at the outlet store on the way to DL.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy Hi TinksBestFriend No problem. I would have hated it if you missed out on a deal. In September is it usually still pretty hot in Anaheim? Hopefully we won't be buying sweatshirts there when it's 90 degrees out. Lucky you, to live so close to DL!
Originally Posted By alexbook >>In September is it usually still pretty hot in Anaheim? Hopefully we won't be buying sweatshirts there when it's 90 degrees out.<< Actually, that's one of the fun things about this store. It's the kind of place that always has things during the wrong season. You can get really good deals on summer clothing there during the winter, and on winter clothing during the summer. Just throw it in the closet for 6 months and you're all set!
Originally Posted By officerminnie I was just there June 4th and there was a huge selection! Both summer and winter apparel, toys, books and other trinkets. We took the bus at around noon when the parks were crowded. We shopped, followed by lunch at In-N-Out (we don't have one in our entire state!). I do think it is worth the trip.
Originally Posted By quincytoo Safari1 and I went there last week..There seemed to be alot there but I was only bringing back what I could carry on the plane.......I bought three mugs at $5.00 each, three tee shirts at $8.00 a piece and a 1.00 50's celebration fridge magnet. I spent less then $40.00 with my 10% off coupon. I went to In N Out..YUM... had my regular double double animal style, choclate/vanilla shake. Went to food4less got my three boxes of Cocoa Krispes (we cann't get these in Canada and I am addicted to them), jug of tequila and $20.00 wine that we spend 40 something for in Canada. Safari1 got some very nice wine and had her first experience at In N Out. the cab was 15 each way tip included and very well worth it.
