Disney seems to own a lot of major franchises these days, but I still don’t think of Star Wars or Marvel as Disney properties. Classic Disney, to me, is hand-drawn animation and happy little magical worlds I couldn’t have imagined on my own. That nostalgic love I hold in my heart for the Disney I grew up with will never fade, no matter how many times something gets remade into live-action.
There are plenty of Disney adults out there who feel the same way as me, and we are surprisingly easy to shop for. The Disney merchandise available in 2025 is more targeted at adult collectors than its ever been and there’s plenty to choose from. I’ve rounded up a few of my top Disney gift picks of 2025 that the special fan in your life will truly cherish.
Gifts for Fans of Disney Movies
The Emperor’s New Groove
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One of the greatest gifts you can get a fan of Disney movies is an actual copy of their favorite Disney movie. And while you’re at it, you might as well get the highest quality resolution possible. There are quite a few classic Disney movies that have been remastered in 4K to choose from in 2025. My personal favorite of the bunch is The Emperor’s New Groove, which my friends are still quoting to me on a regular basis to this day. This is Disney’s latest 4K release and it’s already been very popular during its preorder period.
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Gifts for Fans of LEGO
Disney has released a lot of different LEGO sets over the years, but it’s only recently that the company has started dipping its toes in the adult market. This year alone we’ve seen some of the best new LEGO Disney sets aimed specifically at the 18+ crowd. My overall favorite of the bunch is the Wall-E & EVE set because it’s both adorable and affordable. If you’re looking for something more expensive, though, I’d suggest checking out the massive Beauty and the Beast castle or Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Ship sets that came out earlier in 2025. Any of these would be an excellent LEGO gift for the adults in your life.
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Gifts for the Readers
Winnie-the-Pooh: Classic Gift Edition
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There are a lot of great gifts for readers out there, but I’ve found it’s just easier to buy actual books for people instead of overthinking it. Thankfully, Disney has ties with written stories that go way back. My top pick within this realm is the gift edition of Winnie-the-Pooh. It includes the classic stories of Christopher Robin and his bear as well as the original illustrations. I own a copy of this myself and it’s quite delightful.
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Gifts for the Home
Ravensburger – Disney & Pixar Store Puzzle
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If you’re hoping to find something smaller that can blend seamlessly into someone’s home, there are plenty of great Disney gifts for the home available. My overall top pick is the Disney & Pixar Store puzzle. It’s filled to the brim with fan-favorite characters from over the years all wrapped up in a really cool puzzle. The image itself also makes for a great poster once all of the pieces are in place, so it doubles as a piece of Disney art. It’s also made from Ravensburger, one of the best puzzle brands around.
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Gifts for Gamers
Disney Dreamlight Valley
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Featuring a sticker set, collectible poster, full access to the base game and exclusive digital bonuses.
There are a surprising amount of Disney games available on the Nintendo Switch, and each of them has its place in the fandom. My overall top pick for Disney adults, though, is Disney Dreamlight Valley. First released in 2023, this game is a life sim that is functions very similarly to Animal Crossing. You play as a human who winds up in the magical world of Dreamlight Valley with a task of helping iconic characters restore their memories. It’s relaxing, fun, and really easy to play.
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How to Choose a Disney Gift for Adults
There is no perfect gift for every Disney fan out there. Everyone has a different favorite movie or section of Disney World that makes them unique. So if you’re looking for the perfect gift for someone, I’d suggest starting by figuring out exactly what it is about Disney that they love and what they already own. Fans of the movies themselves might love a 4K copy of their favorite film, for example, but only if they have a 4K Blu-ray player that can actually handle such a disc. Pixar fans might love the LEGO Pixar Lamp set, but only if they have somewhere where they can actually display it. Step one is knowing who you’re buying the gift for and whether or not they can actually use it.
The second major thing to consider when picking out a Disney gift is how much you’re willing to spend. LEGO sets, for example, can get really expensive as the piece count increases. You may like the idea of giving a Pirates of the Caribbean fan a giant LEGO pirate ship, but are you willing to spend almost $400 on such a gift? Knowing your price limit can help you narrow down what’s actually feasible for you to buy for someone this year.
Jacob Kienlen is a Senior Audience Development Strategist and Writer for IGN. Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, he has considered the Northwest his home for his entire life. With a bachelor’s degree in communication and over 8 years of professional writing experience, his expertise is spread across a variety of different pop culture topics — from TV series to indie games and books.
