How to get a Fun $6 Surprise Souvenir in Epcot
If you are looking for a unique, fun, and inexpensive souvenir on your next Disney vacation, we have some fun news for you. You can get a great prize in EPCOT, starting at just $6.00!
Take Home the Magic
It can be awfully tempting to take home a souvenir as a memento of the fun you have on vacation. A Disney vacation is certainly no exception.
Walt Disney World has all sorts of merchandise you can purchase. From classic souvenirs to Festival-specific merchandise to unique options reflecting the culture of World Showcase in EPCOT, if you can dream it, you can find it.
And, fortunately, there are options for any price point. You don't have to break the bank to find great merch. In fact, one of our favorite things starts at just $6!
Gachapon Corner in EPCOT
If you head to Japan Pavilion in EPCOT, and you walk past the stairs to Tepan Edo and toward the Kidcot Area near the shops, you will see Gachapon Corner! This is a relatively new addition to the pavilion.
This area is a kiso filled with vending machines with little mystery prizes from Japan! The prices range from $6 to $12, depending on which surprise series interests you.
This is a great souvenir for adults and kids alike. The selection changes from time to time, but on my most recent visit, my (Kate's) children were able to select from popular IP lines such as Hello Kitty and Pokémon and about a dozen other options!
Using the Machines
The Gachapon Corner kiosk machines take credit cards. They offer on-screen instructions for selecting your mystery item.
Once you select the item you want on the touch screen, you pay for it. Keep in mind, pricing will vary depending on the machine you select.
After you select your machine, you will turn the handle on the machine itself. Then a mystery prize ball will pop out! Then you can open it and reveal your prize!
Select a mystery item from the kiosk for a fun, inexpensive prize from Japan!
I did notice that there was a $20 pending charge for each item on my credit card, and that concerned me. But, eventually, those pending charges changed to actual $6 charges, and all was well.
Pirate Tip: Both my kids made sure they liked ALL of the possible options from the mystery set they selected. Then, there was no disappointment, regardless of what popped out.
Will you be looking for the Gachapon Corner kiosk on your next Disney trip? Have you tried the machines before? Let us know what you got! And feel free to share this fun article with your family and friends.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Katie's favorite park is Animal Kingdom. Her Disney loves include Disney mugs, Dole Whips, POG Juice, the Electrical Water Pageant, Chai Lattes from Joffrey's, and all the Disney Parks music!
