ORLANDO, Fla. — If you've got shopping on the brain — and who doesn't this time of year? — Central Florida attractions are basically enablers for you. But let’s not go crazy. We can just browse a while as a Disney executive talks about what’s hot (How can Crocs still be an answer?) and a Universal Orlando leader explains the motivations of Earl the Squirrel.
The world of Disney merchandise
Ahead of the busiest part of the shopping season, I had a chance to chat with Karen White, director of merchandise for Walt Disney World. Topics bounced from customers eating up those Munchling plushes to Cosmic Rewind to ears, of course, and (say this in a stage whisper) Christmas 2023. Here are excerpts.
