Help: Hats in the Parks and DTD (Recently)

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I could really use some help so I wanted to reach out to everyone here.

My 9-year-old niece was diagnosed with cancer this summer. It’s been very difficult, but the issue of the moment is all her hair recently fell out and she’s feeling very upset. She doesn’t want anyone to look at her (not even on Zoom for school).

She is a huge Disney fan (we all live locally and my kids and I used to go to the parks with my niece and my SIL all the time until she was diagnosed). Not only can my niece not go out, neither can my SIL or brother, so my older son and I have been bringing her special gifts from Disneyland.

Has anyone seen soft-looking hats in the park lately that are not beanies (it’s just way, way too hot right now). Preferably something that comes down low to hide her bald head?

I’m going to make a special trip to try to find a good hat or two, as well as some other little things (pins and other small items) they been using to help bribe her to take her meds. I won’t have a lot of time, probably squeezing in a night visit after the kids go to bed, so it would be great to have some leads. I’ll of course look at Emporium and the Mad Hatter, but if anyone has seem something in either of the parks lately I would love some suggestions!

My son and niece (they are the best of friends!)

 

[katyringo]

Oh! I don't know about in the parks, but I know I keep seeing a really cute turning red baseball cap on shop Disney.

 

[Dr. G]

I don't have any insight, but just wanted to say thanks to you for being so kind, and best wishes from here to your niece.

 

[RoseColored97]

I am so sorry to hear about your niece's diagnosis.

I know there is a Madame Leota baseball style hat with pretty beads. That might not be what you're looking for though.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Oh! I don't know about in the parks, but I know I keep seeing a really cute turning red baseball cap on shop Disney.

Thank you, she likes that movie and a lot of the Turning Red merch I’ve seen is kind of soft/plush, so maybe! I will look for that one for sure.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I am so sorry to hear about your niece's diagnosis.

I know there is a Madame Leota baseball style hat with pretty beads. That might not be what you're looking for though.

If it’s soft that could be a good one.

 

[RoseColored97]

If it’s soft that could be a good one.

This is what it looks like. I know I saw it at the Disney Clothiers on Main Street when we were there a few weeks ago. I think there might even be sun hat/bucket hats sold at the Pioneer Mercantile as well, but am not remembering what they look like.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

This is what it looks like. I know I saw it at the Disney Clothiers on Main Street when we were there a few weeks ago. I think there might even be sun hat/bucket hats sold at the Pioneer Mercantile as well, but am not remembering what they look like.



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That is absolutely adorable, thank you! I think she would like it!

 

[AJA55]

I can't help you with the hats but, have you watched Hayes Family Vlog on YouTube?
Their young girl has alopecia and they visit Disneyland a lot.

 

[DLgal]

They have a lot of new hats in the stores now! There is a cute bucket hat with lots of splashes of pastel colors, although I don't know how soft it is, but bucket hats are usually pretty soft/flexible. It's the newer tie dye pattern they just released. A bucket hat is a good choice because it covers down to the neck and they are usually small sized.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

I can't help you with the hats but, have you watched Hayes Family Vlog on YouTube?
Their young girl has alopecia and they visit Disneyland a lot.

I have not, thank you for sharing!

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

They have a lot of new hats in the stores now! There is a cute bucket hat with lots of splashes of pastel colors, although I don't know how soft it is, but bucket hats are usually pretty soft/flexible. It's the newer tie dye pattern they just released. A bucket hat is a good choice because it covers down to the neck and they are usually small sized.

Ahhhh bucket hat is a great idea. I keep feeling like the baseball caps won't be enough coverage for her. I'm also going to look for beanies because as soon as it cools down (whenever that is!) her head will be cold. Those are so nice and soft too.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

I could really use some help so I wanted to reach out to everyone here.

My 9-year-old niece was diagnosed with cancer this summer. It’s been very difficult, but the issue of the moment is all her hair recently fell out and she’s feeling very upset. She doesn’t want anyone to look at her (not even on Zoom for school).

She is a huge Disney fan (we all live locally and my kids and I used to go to the parks with my niece and my SIL all the time until she was diagnosed). Not only can my niece not go out, neither can my SIL or brother, so my older son and I have been bringing her special gifts from Disneyland.

Has anyone seen soft-looking hats in the park lately that are not beanies (it’s just way, way too hot right now). Preferably something that comes down low to hide her bald head?

I’m going to make a special trip to try to find a good hat or two, as well as some other little things (pins and other small items) they been using to help bribe her to take her meds. I won’t have a lot of time, probably squeezing in a night visit after the kids go to bed, so it would be great to have some leads. I’ll of course look at Emporium and the Mad Hatter, but if anyone has seem something in either of the parks lately I would love some suggestions!

My son and niece (they are the best of friends!)
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Big hug to your niece and to you! Have you looked on Etsy? I've found super cute Disney hats in lots of styles there. Often, the vendor can work with you on customizing a hat to specific measurements. So an adult hat can be made for a child or in a specific color or personalized. Hope you find lots of cute things for her!

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Big hug to your niece and to you! Have you looked on Etsy? I've found super cute Disney hats in lots of styles there. Often, the vendor can work with you on customizing a hat to specific measurements. So an adult hat can be made for a child or in a specific color or personalized. Hope you find lots of cute things for her!

Thank you so much! Poor sweetheart, it’s been so terrible for her and her parents (and us too!).

 

[Pluto468]

I'm so, sorry to hear about your niece. I hope some Disney magic can brighten her difficult days even a little bit. The only hat we bought last time was a Guardians of the Galaxy baseball hat in Avenger's Campus, but maybe that isn't the style she's looking for. I agree with the previous poster about checking Etsy. I find so many good Disney things there.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

On a semi-related note, has anyone seen these in the parks lately?

 

[Pluto468]

On a semi-related note, has anyone seen these in the parks lately?

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No, but now I want one.

 

[crystal1313]

I saw that vans has Disney items and they have a cute bucket hat with park icons on it. it does look WDW specific though. I read that it’s at WDW, but coming soon to shop Disney and Disneyland.


https://wdwnt.com/2022/08/vans-x-disney-50th-anniversary-collection/

I Will keep your niece in my thoughts. Sending healing thoughts to her. Big hugs to her family and yours too.

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Thank you all again for the feedback and well wishes. We ventured out today (hottest day of the year, yikes) and found these two great hats (my niece loves Stitch). Also picked up some pins and a pineapple cookie for her. Mission accomplished (until it cools off and it’s beanie time).

 

[theluckyrabbit]

On a semi-related note, has anyone seen these in the parks lately?

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Asked about these tonight at Pin Traders. Several CMs said they haven't seen these around DTD or in the parks. They think these might be online only for right now. If I see them in the parks, I'll let you know.