Walt Disney World is selling Fantasyland Castle-themed salt and pepper shakers at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. The new kitchen accessories continue Disney’s trend of turning its iconic park trash cans into collectible merchandise.
The Disney Products
Both shakers are priced at $14.99 and designed to replicate Disney Parks trash cans with functional details.
Purple Shaker ($14.99):
- White with purple, pink, and yellow accents
- Screenprinted PUSH flap like real park trash cans
- Fantasyland castle on the front
- Mickey Mouse holding a spatula on the reverse
- Holes in the top for dispensing salt or pepper
Green Shaker ($14.99):
- Blue version similar to composting trash cans in parks
- Fantasyland Castle on front
- Same Mickey with spatula design
- Teal outer edges
- Holes in top for dispensing
The shakers function as legitimate kitchen accessories rather than purely decorative items, allowing guests to use them daily at home.
Part of a Larger Trend
Disney’s trash cans have become unexpected merchandise stars. The themed waste receptacles found throughout the parks have inspired:
- Costumes for Halloween parties and special events
- Photo opportunities and social media content
- Trash can candy containers (released 2025)
- Now salt and pepper shakers
The Disney Trash Can Candy Containers
In 2025, Disney World released trash can candy containers that went viral. These containers feature:
- Swinging lids on both sides like real trash cans
- Flip-top for easy access
- Magic Kingdom-inspired design
Pricing: $14.99 container plus minimum 1/2 lb. candy ($7.50)
Limit: Two containers per person/transaction
Available at:
- Disney Springs – Goofy’s Candy Company, Disney’s Candy Cauldron
- Magic Kingdom – Main Street Confectionery
- Animal Kingdom – Zuri’s Sweets Shop
- Fort Wilderness Resort – Meadow Trading Post
- Disney’s BoardWalk Inn – Screen Door General Store
The containers launched first at Goofy’s Candy Company before rolling out to other locations.
Why Trash Cans Matter
Disney’s themed trash cans serve dual purposes: keeping parks clean while maintaining thematic consistency. A Fantasyland trash can looks different from one in Tomorrowland, reflecting each land’s distinct aesthetic.
This attention to detail—where even utilitarian infrastructure receives custom design—contributes to the immersive atmosphere that makes Disney World compelling beyond just rides and attractions.
The Disney Merchandising Strategy
At $14.99 each, the salt and pepper shakers represent affordable souvenir options. Guests can purchase both for under $30 to create a matching kitchen set.
This pricing positions them as impulse purchases rather than major expenditures, encouraging sales among guests browsing the Emporium who may not have planned souvenir purchases.
The functional design means guests actually use the shakers rather than storing them away, creating ongoing reminders of Disney experiences every time they season food.
The Mousewares Line
The trash can shakers join Disney’s expanding Mousewares collection of kitchen and dining merchandise. Other new items available around the parks include:
- Corn skewers
- Tumblers
- Various kitchen accessories
The Mousewares line bridges souvenir collecting and functional household items, offering products designed for regular use rather than just display.
The Disney Appeal
The transformation of trash cans into merchandise demonstrates Disney’s comprehensive brand extension approach. Virtually any park element can become a collectible product if it resonates with guest nostalgia and appreciation for Disney’s design details.
For many guests, the trash cans represent beloved park infrastructure they encounter throughout their visits. The ability to own miniature replicas as functional kitchen items creates a tangible connection to park experiences.
The salt and pepper shakers also serve as conversation starters when guests use them at home or when visitors notice them in kitchens, prompting stories about Disney trips and favorite park memories.
Where to Find Them at Disney
Currently available at the Emporium in Magic Kingdom. Availability at other locations has not been confirmed, though Disney typically expands successful merchandise to multiple retail locations across the resort.
For guests interested in Disney’s trash-can merchandise trend, both the salt and pepper shakers and the candy containers offer affordable ways to bring park theming into everyday life.
