Pete is right about lack of merchandise for men

KingLlama · May 17, 2018

I just looked at every single piece of men's clothing on the entire ShopDisney website, and I found one thing I'd buy. One.

TheMaxRebo · May 17, 2018

KingLlama said:
I just looked at every single piece of men's clothing on the entire ShopDisney website, and I found one thing I'd buy. One.

and the shame of it is I am pretty sure the rainbow fanny pack sold out!

CampbellzSoup · May 19, 2018

I can agree, but I also guess men don’t shop as much either?

I can tell you I totally don’t buy any kind of merchandise at Disney...it’s just not for me. I love my pictures

bmbmd · May 19, 2018

Back in the late eighties and nineties, Harrington Clothiers in Disney Village sold high quality Disney themed clothes for men. I still have a couple of button down dress shirts with Mickey on the left upper panel. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending on your point of view, they are huge on me these days so they got handed down to my son in law. They still look good.

disneysteve · May 19, 2018

CampbellzSoup said:
I can agree, but I also guess men don’t shop as much either?

This is certainly true. If you go into any mall anywhere, the vast majority of stores and merchandise are targeting female shoppers - clothing, jewelry, accessories, perfume, shoes, etc. But you can still walk into any mall anywhere and find an ample selection of men's wear from basic casual stuff like t-shirts and jeans to mid-range stuff like slacks and polo shirts to dressy stuff like button down shirts, ties, and suits. Disney is seriously lacking on the men's side.

GreatLakes · May 20, 2018

I do agree that men shop less than women but less doesn't mean none. I don't think there will ever be merchandise parity but the lack of any stuff for men is a bit odd. I normally wear either a shirt and tie or polo shirt to work. I'd love a few nice Mickey polos, especially moisture wicking ones since most polo days I hit the gym or pool at lunch.

They used to have a nice variety of ties but recently they have had a rack of 4 or 5.

You know who does buy clothing though, the parents of boys. We may not buy as many costumes as parentspof girls but shirts, hats, and shorts? Yep. As much as the marriage of parks and merchandising kind of annoys me I'm hoping at least there will be a bit more research and better offerings.

superme80 · May 21, 2018

GreatLakes said:
I do agree that men shop less than women but less doesn't mean none. I don't think there will ever be merchandise parity but the lack of any stuff for men is a bit odd. I normally wear either a shirt and tie or polo shirt to work. I'd love a few nice Mickey polos, especially moisture wicking ones since most polo days I hit the gym or pool at lunch.

They used to have a nice variety of ties but recently they have had a rack of 4 or 5.

You know who does buy clothing though, the parents of boys. We may not buy as many costumes as parentspof girls but shirts, hats, and shorts? Yep. As much as the marriage of parks and merchandising kind of annoys me I'm hoping at least there will be a bit more research and better offerings.

The only reason I don't buy more costumes is the lack of variety. My boys LOVE dressing up as their favorite characters. I wish they had more for boys.

TheMaxRebo · May 21, 2018

App just now saw in a second place they are discontinuing twenty-eight and Main due to it not selling well

Haven’t been able to confirm beyond those two separate reports but if true that means even less clothing for me

Cousin Orville · May 22, 2018

TheMaxRebo said:
App just now saw in a second place they are discontinuing twenty-eight and Main due to it not selling well

Haven’t been able to confirm beyond those two separate reports but if true that means even less clothing for me

Very disappointing to hear this although I wouldn't be surprised. When I went in a couple of weeks ago, there was a definite shift in merchandise. Gone were most of the distressed retro shirts. Maybe they were seen as too expensive, but the quality was better than the average disney tee shirt. I'll occasionally buy a shirt at the parks now, but it's like finding a diamond in the rough.

disneysteve · May 22, 2018

TheMaxRebo said:
App just now saw in a second place they are discontinuing twenty-eight and Main due to it not selling well

Hopefully one of these days it will occur to someone at Disney that the reason the stuff isn't selling is that it isn't the stuff guys are looking for.

Give us something nicer than a logo t-shirt, something we can wear when we don't want to look like college kids but still want to show our Disney side. And do it at a price that isn't 4 times what comparable non-Disney merchandise sells for.

TheMaxRebo · May 22, 2018

disneysteve said:
Hopefully one of these days it will occur to someone at Disney that the reason the stuff isn't selling is that it isn't the stuff guys are looking for.

Give us something nicer than a logo t-shirt, something we can wear when we don't want to look like college kids but still want to show our Disney side. And do it at a price that isn't 4 times what comparable non-Disney merchandise sells for.

I think cost is a big aspect as even if I see a polo or something that looks nice, no way am I paying $60 or whatever

So then people don’t buy it and then Disney figures, welp, guys don’t want anything

hertamaniac · May 22, 2018

TheMaxRebo said:
I think cost is a big aspect as even if I see a polo or something that looks nice, no way am I paying $60 or whatever

So then people don’t buy it and then Disney figures, welp, guys don’t want anything

Price point it to make a fan/follower proud to wear it. I don't need to be braggadocios on how much a shirt/shorts/shoes costs me, rather I want to be proud to be a walking billboard for something I enjoy.

disneysteve · May 22, 2018

TheMaxRebo said:
I think cost is a big aspect

Definitely. I know I can get a good quality non-designer polo shirt any number of places for about $20. I fully expect a Disney polo to run me $45 and I would be happy to pay that price. But that merchandise just doesn't currently exist. They do have one or two polos with the little embroidered Mickey on it but they are $60. I'm not paying that either.

ToffPrincess · May 31, 2018

My DH would love some polos with some small Disney type logo or a man bag/bum bag that was masculine but Disney. He’d also love flip flops or more funky things for his office. They are missing out!!

MeeskaMooska13 · Jun 5, 2018

And it’s also irritating that Disney thinks that women only buy apparel with Minnie on it. We want Mickey merch too!

Edited for typo.

disneysteve · Jun 5, 2018

MeeskaMooska13 said:
And it’s also irritating that Disney thinks that women only buy apparel with Minnie on it. We want Mickey merch too!

Although that probably doesn't work so much in reverse. Not a lot of guys buying Minnie merch.

Helvetica · Jun 5, 2018

Mickey Nike Polos are back! Red, Blue and Black for $65. There’s also a runDisney Nike Polo for $65.

I think the ones I bought in January were $90 with a solid white Mickey logo. They a different style of Nike Polo.

There’s also a couple $45 polos.

disneysteve · Jun 5, 2018

Helvetica said:
There’s also a couple $45 polos.

On the app? I'll have to look. Hopefully something other than the plain little Mickey logo.

ETA: Nope, just the same old Mickey. Also a couple of Star Wars ones which I don't want (not a Star Wars fan). Darn.

SorcererHeidi · Jun 5, 2018

I also always end up buying what are labeled as "male style" t-shirts. I am a larger person, and don't like the snug fits, shorter arms, and "tank top" looks of a LOT of the "female style" t-shirts. Disney has also gone up and down in huge waves over the years with the availability of larger sizes even being available - especially in being a large selection of different designs. Right now they are about "fair to middlin'" - but could be better.

disneysteve · Jun 5, 2018

SorcererHeidi said:
I also always end up buying what are labeled as "male style" t-shirts.

My wife always buys men's t-shirts. Women's clothing is primarily designed for fashion. Men's clothing is designed for comfort and durability. The material is typically better quality, not the flimsy sheer stuff the women's shirts are made from. The ladies stuff tends to be the thin stretchy material designed to be form-fitting, and often has a lower cut neckline. The men's stuff is standard t-shirt design with a crew neck and regular fit.

Pete is right about lack of merchandise for men

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