We see it happen every year. Disney releases some snazzy new merchandise (perhaps a popcorn bucket? maybe a tote bag?), and Disney fans FLOCK to stores to check it out. Speaking of new merchandise, January 12th marks the first official day of the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, and each new festival brings TONS of popular new souvenirs to Disney World.

We’re just getting started at this year’s festival, but there already seems to be one HOT ticket item. And no — it isn’t a Loungefly bag or a pair of Minnie ears. Wait until you see the new item that is literally flying off the shelves.

Yes, we know that the expression “This thing is flying off the shelves” is often used as a hyperbole, but we’re not kidding when we say that this new souvenir is selling out FAST. One moment, we were looking at a display full of bags…the next, they were GONE!

We found the new Festival of the Arts Lug bag at the Creations Shop in EPCOT.

This Festival of the Arts Lug bag is FLYING off the shelves in Creations Shop! You’ll have to hurry to get one! ??? pic.twitter.com/yKBLJktNeA

— Disney Food Blog (@DisneyFoodBlog) January 12, 2024

It’s $90 and features a TON of interior pockets, plus some colorful embroidery and a Figment patch!

2024 EPCOT Festival of the Arts Lug Bag featuring Figment

 

 

 

This is a little larger than a typical Loungefly backpack, so if you’re looking for a Disney bag with a little more space, this might be a great new option!

Here’s a closer look at the bag.

We’re loving all the little details on this new backpack!

Doesn’t this remind you of all the classic, retro EPCOT details you can find around the park? That embroidery is so cool!

The interior has a fun EPCOT-themed print. Since this is the Festival of the ARTS, we found a few artsy details, too!

Currently, this appears to be an EPCOT-exclusive item, but if you’d like a Lug backpack of your own, we’ve got you covered! Amazon has several Disney-inspired Lug backpacks, including a Minnie Mouse-themed bag and a Little Mermaid-inspired backpack. Check them out HERE!

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You can find a similar Disney-inspired backpack on Amazon NOW!

This Lug — Hopper Shorty Backpack is ADORABLE! If you’re looking for a new Disney backpack to hold all your park essentials, this could be a great option.

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This simple backpack will match TONS of Disney park outfits!

Sometimes, a bright, color-block bag is just the right thing to make your outfit POP! We found this bright Lug — Hopper Shorty Backpack on Amazon! Check it out before it sells OUT.

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Note that EPCOT is instituting a limit of TWO per person on Lug items at the Creations Shop.

We also spotted another NEW Figment-themed Lug purse. This one is more of a crossbody-style purse.

If you can’t make it to EPCOT right now, we’ve got some good news! This bag is available online, too.

UPDATE: A Cast Member informed us that the Lug Crossbody bag has sold out at Creations Shop, and we noticed that it’s sold out online as well. We’ll be watching for a re-stock, but the Cast Member warned us that it might not be back in stock in EPCOT until February.

Shop the NEW Figment Skeeter Mini Convertible Crossbody Bag by Lug

The coolest part about this bag is that it can convert from a crossbody to a belt bag. That’s TWO bags in one! Of course, that embroidered Figment appliqué is the star of the show either way you choose to wear your bag.

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Next time you’re in EPCOT, you’ll probably see a few Disney fans rocking some new Lug accessories! Make sure to check them out online, too! Clearly, they’re the hot new item this season, and who doesn’t love a new Disney trend? Stay tuned for more Disney merchandise news, and stick around for our FULL EPCOT Festival of the Arts coverage!

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