Treasured Souvenirs: Pick-A-Pearl at Walt Disney World
There are many creative and off the beaten path experiences that you partake in at the Walt Disney World Resort. One of my favorites is the "Pick-A-Pearl" spots that can be found in a variety of locations around the property. For princesses both young and old Pick-A-Pearl can be an exciting and memorable souvenirs that will last through the ages.
If you're looking for an elegant yet affordable keepsake at Walt Disney World, why not give Pick-A-Pearl a try. Pick-A-Pearl spots can be found at Epcot's Japan Pavilion, Downtown Disney and at the Beach Club Resort; with the Japan Pavilion being the favorite amongst many guests. No matter which location you chose, you can be sure that it's a suspenseful choice for shopping fun.
Cast Member Opening the Oyster
Pick-A-Pearl costs start at about $17 for the opportunity to choose an oyster and find what treasure lies inside. From a tank of oysters you can pick you're favorite one, they all look similar in the tank but depending on the depth that they were grown at in nature and length of time they spent there you can discover a rainbow of pearly surprises. Sizes generally range from 6 to 6.5 mm and up, the colors could be white, cream, pink, gray, or blue. I usually get white or creamy pearls, but only chance knows what awaits you inside!
Treasure!!
Once you have your beautiful pearl, these locations offer a wide variety of settings options (at an additional cost) for all price ranges to have your treasure placed into a jewelry piece that it can be worn for years in the future. You may also simply take your new pearl home in a silk bag and save it until you have enough matching pearls to create a more magnificent jewel, earrings or necklace.
A Happy Princess and Her Pearl
I've had a fondness for pearls since I was a small girl, and any chance I have to add to my collection is fantastic in my book! My husband took me to the Beach Club location to help celebrate our 10th wedding anniversary. Do you have a collection of pearl trinkets? Have you taken a chance and picked your own pearl? Leave me a message below telling me what your treasure hunting has brought!
Regina wrote on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 23:43:
I don't know if they do it at all locations, but the show they put on at the Japan pavilion is really good. They do a whole dramatic ceremony! The woman I watched harvest the pearl was soooo enthusiastic and fun. I would recommend going there for pearls.
Freya wrote on Fri, 01/20/2012 - 06:49:
I've done that twice in Epcot. Both my pearls are slightly pink and I have one set on a butterfly pendant and one on a dolphin pendant. I got both of the pendants at the pick-a-pearl shop. I think I'm going to have to go take pictures now,
JoAnn C wrote on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 15:33:
I haven't seen this at Disney but have seen similar experiences while in Hawaii three years ago. Do they guarantee you get a pearl? With my luck, I would pick one without a pearl.
Cortney wrote on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 18:31:
I've done the pick a pearl in Japan a few times and got some amazing pearls. I have gotten many colors including blue, gray, pink, and even got twins!
Kristen K. wrote on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 17:30:
Cortney that's fantastic! What lucky picks you've made!
Disneyforlife212 wrote on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 13:41:
I just did this for the first time last week while we were there for our 2 yr. anniversary! We went to the one in Japan Epcot as it was highly recommended from a friend and through research I did before the trip:) it was such a fun expeirience and the cast members that do it for you are so enthusiastic and sweet. I got a 7 mm goldish colored pearl that was set into a ring as my anniversary present. It's so beautiful! I think pick a pearl will be one of our new Disney trip traditions! So fun!:)
Alice wrote on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 03:37:
My boyfriend and I just went to Disney World this summer (both our first time, at the age of 25 and 24 respectively!) I was so excited to try this, as I am a huge jewelry and pearl lover.
We bought four oysters at Pick A Pearl in Epcot Japan. I picked three of them and my boyfriend picked one. The first one I picked had two twin 7.5mm white pearls, what luck! The second and third oyster I picked each had a 7mm white pearl in it.
My boyfriend's oyster was opened last, and now I understand what they mean by the expression "Save the best for last!" His oyster contained a 7.5mm SILVER PEARL! I couldn't believe it! It was literally a SILVER/GREY pearl with a purple lustre! It was one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen in my life. I wish I could upload a picture here to show!
Anyway, I had five pearls total, so of course I had them all set in different sterling silver settings. The twin 7.5mm white pearls I made into stud earrings that had petals around the pearls. I made two pendants out of the two 7mm white pearls, one heart cage pendant where the pearl floats freely, and one Japanese symbol pendant that means "Eternal Happiness and Long Life" with the pearl embedded in it. As for the silver pearl, my boyfriend picked a sterling silver ring setting that had three white Swarovski crystals on either side of the pearl to really show off the silver in the pearl. I'm wearing it on my ring finger. All my pearls are beautiful! :)
aosdesign wrote on Sun, 12/16/2012 - 02:20:
You can find a beautiful pearl cage to match with your pearl for a fraction of the cost at Epcot if you buy before you go. Check out our etsy store at :
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AOSDESIGN
nikamel wrote on Thu, 02/21/2013 - 11:41:
Last trip in October I finally picked a pearl at Japan. It was beautiful. I had it put in a charm setting for a necklace and everytime I put it on I think of being at Disney!!!
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