October 2024 – present
LOCATION
Bayou Country – Ray’s Berets is tucked into the corner of the main walkway as it turns sharply left in the land. If you’re coming from the New Orleans Square side, you’ll see it on your left, right after you pass the mountain. And if you’re coming from the Galaxy’s Edge side, you’ll see it straight ahead as the land comes into view.
EXPERIENCE
Details:
- Merchandise – hats, ears, headbands, and small accessories
- Price Range – Most items under $50, with a few pricier collectibles
- Unique Features – Cozy cabin with Ray’s Jar on the mantle of the fireplace
If you’re looking for ears or a hat during your trip, I’m not sure there’s a cuter place to shop than Ray’s Berets. This little wood cabin has a ton of merchandise for its size, and if you’re a fan of Princess and the Frog, it’s worth a visit for the decor alone.
SHOPPING TIPS
This shop is quite tiny, so it can feel pretty cramped in here. I would avoid trying to shop here in the hours around Fantasmic! showings (as the whole of New Orleans Square clogs up and it’s hard to get ANYWHERE), but otherwise, just have a little patience and swing by when it’s convenient.
TRIVIA
Ray is the beloved lightning bug in Princess and the Frog. Within his shop you’ll see portraits of him on the walls, his jar home on the mantle, and a starry sky with a special effect if you look closely.
Before the land became Bayou Country, this store retained its cabin look under the name The Briar Patch.