published:December 13, 2010

Tips from the Disney Diva is a regular column written for the Disney Dispatch by the Diva herself, Kristin T. Scroggin. Today, the Diva reveals one of her 'favorite things': Disney 'Ear' Hats.

The beauty of Walt Disney World is that you're allowed - scratch that, EXPECTED - to look utterly ridiculous.

At Disney World, the Fashion Police grant amnesty to those sporting black socks and sandals, lime-green Crocs, and (insert shudder of terror here) fanny packs. You're certain to see people in all manner of costumes, t-shirts, and hats as soon as you set foot on property.

For example, thanks to the Mickey Mouse club, Mickey ears are nothing short of a rite of passage for Walt Disney World vacationers. The odds of you walking out of WDW without some sort of crazy-looking hat are pretty slim.

In addition to traditional Mickey ears, you can find headbands with "Minnie" emblazoned on them, ears that you can pin in your hair like barrettes, princess hats, matching bride-and-groom hats, Sorcerer Mickey hats, cute Goofy hats with big floppy ears, and pirate skull caps. Recently, Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts hats from the new 'Alice in Wonderland' movies have become popular.

If you have a character that you love, chances are there's a hat with YOUR name on it (literally: for an additional fee, you can get your name engraved on your Mickey hat).

If you'd like to save a few dollars, scout around online for your hats in advance and pay a lot less than you would at the park.

And, of COURSE, there are Mickey-eared Santa hats just WAITING to be worn when you announce on Christmas the surprise WDW trip you just booked. You can find some really good Mickey-eared Santa hats at the LaughingPlace store.

So 'Ears' to #7 on the list of My Favorite Things at Disney World!

Don't miss the other episodes of the Disney Diva's "My Favorite Things" series:

Episode 01: Custom Disney Name Tags
Episode 02: The Pirates League
Episode 03: Fast Pass Pouches
Episode 04: Snapfish Photo Books
Episode 05: Tinker Bell Presents
Episode 06: Custom Autograph Books
Episode 07: Disney 'Ear' Hats

Stuff Not to Skip

Tips from the Disney Diva
http://tipsfromthedisneydiva.blogspot.com
Get your Mickey Santa Hats at the LaughingPlace
http://www.laughingplacestore.com/Product-14749.asp

About the Author

Kristin T. Scroggin is a Communication Arts Professor in Alabama by day and a Disney Diva by night. She, her husband ("G"), and their two children (8 and 4) are WDW annual pass-holders and border-line Disney addicts. She shamelessly begs to stow away in her friends' suitcases when they travel to WDW and takes great pleasure in teaching other people (especially parents) how to make the MOST of their Disney World vacations. She is really excited to be sharing what she and her hubby have learned with all of the DisneyDispatch fans!

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