The holiday season is unofficially underway at Walt Disney World, the Bricker household, and on Amazon with the start of the Holiday Deals or early Black Friday sales. This shares a quick list of the best deals we’ve found thus far on books, LEGOs, clothing, and more–with an emphasis on things you’ll want before Christmas.
Some might claim it’s too early for Christmas. Halloween just ended Thanksgiving is still like 4 weeks away. To that, we say: you do you! We started celebrating Halloween in mid-August. When your life is immersed in Disney theme parks, the concept of seasons or even holidays becomes warped. We were “over” Halloween before October even started.
Honestly, I’m not even much of a Halloween person in the first place, and I’m more than a little bitter than the spook season is longer than the holiday season. Walt Disney World and Disneyland both shortening Christmas is a sore subject with me, and one that makes no sense. But I digress.
In the last couple of years, Amazon has started sales earlier–between Prime Days last month, Early Holiday Deals now, and Black Friday by mid-November, there’s little distinction these days–often, the best deals can be found earlier in November. However, we still hedge. We’ve already bought certain things since Amazon’s Holiday Deals started, but by and large, we’ll wait.
The good news is that it doesn’t necessarily hurt to buy now. Black Friday and Cyber Monday are now within the return window, so you can always see if things are cheaper then. If so, simply buy the items again and return the duplicates (our local Whole Foods has a convenient drop box–pretty sure we’re the #1 users of that). There are plenty of times when the item is actually less expensive before the big deal days, so this strategy works out pretty well.
When it comes to these Christmas items, we receive a small commission from your purchases, so buying through these links helps support the site. However, neither the price you pay nor our recommendations are impacted by that. You can tell I’m being sincere with these picks based on the total absence of Nightmare Before Christmas merchandise.
Anyway, let’s get started with the best of the Disney deals we’ve found thus far…
LEGO Disney Frozen Elsa’s Ice Palace – This is the best price ever on this LEGO set. And you all are about to learn how much I love LEGOs (if that wasn’t already clear) because, yes, I do track the prices of LEGO sets. Now I just need to convince Sarah that Megatron needs this for Christmas, and the 6+ age guideline (not rule) for dumb kids, not ours (or yours). Suffice to say, this is a stellar deal at 38% off–don’t wait for Black Friday on this one!
LEGO Disney Moana 2 Heihei – Features a brick-built, posable construction model of Moana’s chicken companion Heihei, along with a display stand with decorative flowers and a nameplate. I don’t really care for this set, but a decent deal at 20% off.
LEGO Disney Lucky & Penny 101 Dalmatians Puppies – Build and play with Lucky and Penny, two adorable puppies from Disney’s classic 101 Dalmatians movie. Currently 20% off.
LEGO Disney Frozen Advent Calendar (2025) – The LEGO Disney Frozen Advent Calendar building set features 231 pieces across 24 buildable surprises, such as a seesaw, gingerbread house, Sir Jorgenbjorgen, fireplace with stockings and a wreath, presents, Olaf’s sleigh, a wreath with candles, a micro bell and letter, an ice table, and and much more.
At 32% off, this is a great deal. It might end up being cheaper on Black Friday, but it also might end up being sold out. I wouldn’t (and won’t!) risk it. Megatron is already a huge Frozen fan, but she’s still too young for this, so it’ll be something we hold for a couple of years.
Although unrelated to Disney, it’s also worth mentioning that the 2025 LEGO Friends Advent Calendar is 40% off! We won’t be buying this one, but the price sure if right if you’re more of a LEGO fan than a Frozen fan.
LEGO Disney Wish Asha’s Cottage – If your kids didn’t like Wish or you didn’t see it, I dunno, tell them it’s the cottage from Snow White. This set has been perpetually discounted for the last year-plus. At some point, it’s going to be gone, but who knows when that’ll be. For now, a great deal at 38% off.
Anker Zolo 10,000mAh 30W Portable Charger with Built-in USB-C Cable for Travel – This charger is the top pick for iPhone 15 (and above) or Samsung phones–or anything with a USB-C connector instead of the Lightning connector. Everything about this looks perfect to us, from the built in cable to the size and speed.
Anker Zolo Power Bank 20,000mAh 45W Battery Pack with Dual Built-in USB-C Cables – Same idea here with this newer, higher capacity, and faster charger. We just bought this as part of Amazon’s early holiday sales when it hit its lowest price ever. It already and, honestly, it’s a bit bulkier and heavier than expected.
We won’t use this at Walt Disney World or Disneyland (we’re firmly team FuelRod now), but do have other trips planned where FuelRods aren’t a thing and we’ll be gone from early in the morning until late at night. This will be perfect for the two of us then. YMMV.
There are a ton of other Anker products on sale as part of the early holiday deals, but that is always the case with sales like this. Unless you’re watching a specific product or see a really good deal (30% or more off most items, unless they’re new releases), we’d recommend waiting until closer to Black Friday.
Fire 8 Kids Tablet – Even if you strive to be screen-free, this can be a lifesaver on those Christmas season flights or in other meltdown scenarios. An educational and entertainment tool for kids with parental controls, goal-setting, time limits, plus 1 FREE year of Amazon Kids+ with access to over 20,000 apps, games, books, videos, audiobooks, and educational content from PBS Kids, Nickelodeon, Disney, and more. At 54% off, this is a great deal.
Bose QuietComfort Wireless Headphones — Sarah has owned two pairs of Bose QuietComfort headphones, which should speak volumes about what she thinks of them. They are spectacular, worth every penny, and way better than Beats or Sony headphones. The noise cancelling is perfect for flights, public transit, or just trying to work and maintain focus. The only downside is the large size. At 43% off, these are likely a better deal now than they’ll be on Black Friday.
Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG 24-Pack Box – With 24 booster packs, these boxes offer an exciting way to enhance and build your Disney Lorcana collection with 288 beautifully illustrated cards depicting Disney characters, items, songs, actions, and locations. Honestly, I have no idea whether this is a good deal–my enthusiasm for Lorcana kinda fizzled out. I just got an alert that this was 32% off as part of a limited-time sale. That seems like pretty substantial savings!
Ravensburger Disney Lorcana TCG: Gateway – This ‘Gateway’ package includes two prebuilt decks is filled with special versions of Disney friends called “glimmers” that are ready to join you on your adventure. With Disney Lorcana Gateway, you’ll learn both how to play them and ways they can work together. At 38% off, this is a fantastic deal–for the entire package, you’re paying the cost of a pack of cards. Worth the $15 gamble if you’ve yet to give Lorcana a shot. You might end up loving it!
Lionel Disney Mickey Mouse Express Train with Bluetooth – Join Mickey and Friends to spread Christmas spirit in this present filled Disney train set that makes a great gift for kids and train hobbyists–perfect for around the tree. A great deal at 35% off!
12 Beloved Disney Classic Little Golden Books (Boxed Set) – This is one of two Disney Little Golden Book box sets that are on sale for deep discounts. This is truly classics, which is something to keep in mind for better or worse, with one-dozen Walt Disney Little Golden Books originally published in the 1950s and 1960s. (This one is 62% off!!!)
Thomas Kinkade Disney Collection Christmas Puzzles — Nothing says Christmas like sitting by the fireplace in comfy pajamas, doing a puzzle. And there’s something about Thomas Kinkade art that just oozes warmth and coziness.
There are a bunch of other Kinkade Christmas puzzles, if you’d prefer a different design. We bought this exact design last Christmas, and had a lot of fun putting it together. Who knew you could get so much entertainment out of $11?!
Disney Christmas Cookbook: 50 Delicious Recipes – Featuring 50 beginner-friendly recipes with simple step-by-step instructions–plus mouth-watering photos of every dish–this cookbook invites readers to craft delicious holiday-themed treats while enjoying captivating illustrations of beloved Disney and Pixar heroes. This is a great deal at 48% off!
Disney 5-Minute Christmas Stories — Join in the festivities of the season as Mike and Sully race to light the big Christmas tree, Alice finds the Red Queen’s present, Peter Pan brings Christmas to Never Land, and more!
Holiday Magic at the Disney Parks: Celebrations Around the World — This is an incredible deep dive into the holidays (mostly Christmas and Halloween, but also Easter and other seasonal events) with great photos, detailed information, and rich history. If you love the seasonal events, this is an absolute must-own. A fantastic deal at 55% off right now!
The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbooks Box Set – Don’t let “unofficial” fool you. While not made by Disney, these are the definitive cookbooks from the parks and are fan-favorites. 54% off.
The Unofficial Disney Parks Holiday Cookbooks – Same idea here, but with foods for Christmas! Get it now for 47% off.
Delicious Disney: Walt Disney World – This is a cookbook, with recipes for iconic dishes–and so much more. You’ll also find rare restaurant concept art, history, and old menu scans. 58% off.
Disney Vintage Goofy Holiday Presents T-Shirt – This is the only worthwhile article of Christmas clothing that’s currently on sale, which is something of a rarity. As much as I like this shirt, it’s still $17. I guess that’s cheap by shirt standards–certainly less expensive than anything you could get at Walt Disney World. On the other hand, I paid $10 for my favorite Santa Mickey shirt a couple years ago. There are several other $17 Disney Christmas Shirts in addition to this one.
For more on the holiday season in the parks, see our Guide to Christmas 2025 at Walt Disney World or our Guide to Christmas 2025 at Disneyland. We also have tons of content in our Christmas category of posts!
If you are planning a Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation, check out our planning resources! The best place to start is our comprehensive Walt Disney World Trip Planning Guide or Disneyland Trip Planning Guide to make the most of your experience!
YOUR THOUGHTS
Are there any must-have items for you on this list of Christmas stuff? Adding anything to your holiday wishlist or Cyber Monday shopping list? Any upcoming or recent releases that you’d add to the list? Any questions we can help you answer? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
