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Natalie Kipper

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Los Angeles
As seen in: MiceChat, NewsBreak, WDW News Today
Covers:  Disney-related merchandise news and reviews, Disney Parks & Resorts, toys

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Natalie Kipper’s Biography

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A native of Southern California, Natalie’s first visit to Disneyland was on her second birthday. She has been returning regularly ever since. And while her love of toys and collectibles extends beyond the realm of Disney, she puts her knowledge to use as MiceChat's Merchandise Editor to share her passion with others.

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Disney Merchandise Trends of 2023 – The Hits & Misses!

Disney Merchandise Trends of 2023 – The Hits & Misses!

The past year has brought a surprising number of changes to the realm of Disney merchandise in the Disney Par…

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Trick or Treat? Folkmanis Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Puppet

Trick or Treat? Folkmanis Nightmare Before Christmas Zero Puppet

A review of Folkmanis Puppets' Zero puppet

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Build-a-Bear Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary Collection

Build-a-Bear Nightmare Before Christmas 30th Anniversary Collection

For the past few years, Build-a-Bear Workshop has added more and more characters to its collection of plush t…

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Disney’s International Plushes Finally Arrive in the U.S. – With More In Store!

Disney’s International Plushes Finally Arrive in the U.S. – With More In Store!

Disney plush collecting isn’t just for kids—it’s a global obsession. While the Disney Store Japan and China h…

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New Treasures Aboard the Disney Wish: Shopping & Merchandise Guide

New Treasures Aboard the Disney Wish: Shopping & Merchandise Guide

In this guide, we take a look at the merchandise and unique items cruisers will find in the numerous shops on…

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NEW SHOP: Disneyland’s ToonTown EngineEar Souvenirs

NEW SHOP: Disneyland’s ToonTown EngineEar Souvenirs

Disneyland’s Toontown has officially reopened, and it brings with it loads of new merchandise! We’ll take you…

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Inflatable Surprise at Disneyland as New Macy’s Mickey Collection Debuts

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By Natalie Kipper
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D23 Day 2026 at the Disneyland Resort has just kicked off, and joining the many announced activities and promotions is a giant surprise guest in the form of Disney’s Sorcerer’s Apprentice Mickey float for this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Our team rushed to Downtown Disney this morning to snap these photos for you, MiceChatters! Sadly, this Mickey surprise has already flown away. Before Disneyland even closed for the Day, Mickey had been deflated and packed away.
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Disney Halloween Merchandise 2026 Rolls In: Villains, Nightmare Before Christmas, Mansion & More!

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By Natalie Kipper
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Beyond the D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event in August, the next big celebration at Disney is Halloween. Disney has already begun packing its shelves with merchandise for the 2026 Halloween season, both at Disney Parks and on DisneyStore.com. We’ve already seen the first releases for the Haunted Mansion Collection, and now, additions from the Disney Villains and The Nightmare Before Christmas Collections have been added to the mix.
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oooOOOooo! Papa Johns Launches Pizza Planet Pop-Up for Toy Story 5

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By Natalie Kipper
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If you’re a fan of the Toy Story films, then you are no doubt familiar with the fictional dining establishment Pizza Planet. It made its debut in the first film, and the Pizza Planet delivery truck has been providing easter eggs in Pixar movies for decades ever since.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

I wrote for a designer toy blog called Tomopop, which is now under new management. I specialized in plush toys.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

No, I have not.

How is social media changing news?

Outlets are now competing with influencers who quickly share brief posts about news far faster than it takes for us to write an article.