At a glance
Update: this shop has closed. The Barrel of Monkeys building, right in the middle of Toy Story Playland, now hosts a permanent meet and greet with Woody and his friends (under cover, sheltered from the weather).
Toy Story Playland Boutique, also known as Barrel of Monkeys, stands right in the middle of Toy Story Playland, in the Worlds of Pixar land.
Its architecture recreates the famous Barrel of Monkeys game: dozens of colourful monkeys seem to climb around the building and through the surrounding trees. The shop is part of the area’s theming, designed to make you feel shrunk to the size of a toy in Andy’s back garden, among giant blades of grass made from bamboo.
The modest sales floor sells merchandise from the Toy Story franchise: toys of Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, Rex or Lotso, soft toys, T-shirts, beanies, fleece blankets, cups, mugs and accessories, plus drinks and snacks.
A life-size Barrel of Monkeys game. Also known as Barrel of Monkeys, the shop recreates the famous childhood game, with dozens of colourful monkeys that seem to climb around the building and through the surrounding trees. It fits perfectly into Toy Story Playland, Andy’s giant back garden, where every visitor becomes a toy the size of the green army men.
What you’ll find
History
The shop opened in August 2010 with Toy Story Playland, during the New Generation Year event. After a long closure, it reopened on a regular basis in early 2019. In June that year, the Toy Story Play Days event marked the cinema release of Toy Story 4.
In September 2026, the shop closed for good: the Barrel of Monkeys building became a permanent meet and greet spot with Woody and his friends.
Theme & story
Who it’s for
Pros and cons
Strong points
- Building inspired by the Barrel of Monkeys game, with colourful monkeys climbing all around it
- Fully themed to the toy scale of Toy Story Playland
- Merchandise focused entirely on Toy Story
Weak points
- Small sales floor, hard to move around at the busiest times
- Range focused only on the Toy Story franchise
- Long closures observed
My verdict
Julie’s tip
Best time to visit
After your time in Toy Story Playland, if the shop is open that day: its opening times are irregular.
Map & getting there
Toy Story Playland Boutique is in Worlds of Pixar, close to RC Racer.
Your questions about this shop
01 Where can you shop for Disney merchandise at Disneyland Paris?
You have four main options: the shops in Disneyland Park (mainly on Main Street U.S.A. and in each land), the shops in Disney Adventure World, the shops in Disney Village (no park ticket needed) and your hotel shop if you’re staying at an official Disney Hotel. I go through the main shops in my dedicated article.
02 Can you shop without carrying your bags all day?
Yes. The Shopping Service lets you have your purchases sent to a collection point, to pick up later in the shop, or as you leave the park in another shop, or even in the shop at your Disney Hotel. The service is free in most shops (above a minimum spend). Just ask the sales assistant when you pay.
03 What are the shops’ opening hours?
The shops in the parks roughly follow the parks’ opening hours, often opening a little earlier on Main Street U.S.A. and closing a little later after the night-time show. The Disney Village shops have their own opening hours, usually later into the evening. The exact times are in the Disneyland Paris app.
04 Can you order Disneyland Paris merchandise online?
There’s no official Disneyland Paris online shop. To buy from home, you can go to the Disney Store website (formerly shopDisney), which sells official Disney merchandise and sometimes a few Disneyland Paris-specific products. At the resort, you buy directly in the shops.
