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Lunchboxes, Thermoses (1968-Now)
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Disney
Lunchboxes and Thermoses
Among
the most recognizable and nostalgic Disney collectibles
to emerge from the mid-20th century and beyond are Disney
lunchboxes and thermoses. These items are more than just
vintage school supplies—they’re cultural time
capsules, capturing the essence of childhood, American pop
culture, and Disney’s evolving storytelling legacy.
From the tin lunchboxes of the 1950s featuring Mickey Mouse
Club scenes, to the colorful plastic sets of the 1980s inspired
by The Little Mermaid or DuckTales, each lunchbox and thermos
tells a story—not just of Disney’s vast entertainment
empire, but of the everyday kids who carried them to school.
A Brief
History of Disney Lunchboxes
The
golden era of lunchboxes began in the 1950s, when companies
like Aladdin Industries, Thermos, and King Seeley began
producing metal lunchboxes featuring popular television
and movie characters. Disney was quick to recognize the
branding opportunity. The earliest and most collectible
Disney lunchboxes typically showcased characters like Mickey
Mouse, Donald Duck, and Goofy, with scenes rendered in bold
lithographed graphics on all sides of the box.
As animation
and children’s media expanded throughout the ‘60s
and ‘70s, lunchboxes began reflecting the latest Disney
releases—The Jungle Book, Mary Poppins, Robin Hood,
and even theme park attractions like the Haunted Mansion.
By the 1980s, production shifted toward durable plastic,
and thermoses became more common as lunch-packing culture
evolved.
The
collectibility of these pieces is tied not only to the characters
they feature, but also to their era-specific design, construction
quality, and scarcity in good condition.
Materials
and Construction
Authentic
vintage Disney lunchboxes and thermoses vary in material
depending on the decade:
- 1950s–1970s:
Tin and Steel Construction
These were made with pressed tin, featuring embossed lids
and full-color lithograph prints on all sides. Hinges,
clasps, and handles were typically metal or rigid plastic.
The interior often housed a metal or plastic thermos,
secured with a metal clip.
- 1980s–1990s:
Plastic and Thermoform Materials
As manufacturing practices modernized, lunchboxes transitioned
to molded plastic, often with sticker or print decals.
Thermoses featured hard plastic exteriors with insulated
linings and often came with screw-top lids that doubled
as cups.
- Thermos
Inserts
Branded Thermos bottles often had matching graphics, shaped
lids, and integrated cups. Many were double-wall vacuum-sealed
for insulation and stamped with licensing information
on the bottom or under the lid.
Collectors
prize complete sets—lunchbox and thermos together—even
more when original hang tags or retail packaging are intact.
It’s also common to find collector’s guides or
vintage advertising inserts accompanying high-value sales.
Popular
and Rare Editions
Some
Disney lunchboxes and thermoses are especially prized for
their rarity or short production runs. Here are a few that
stand out in collector communities:
- 1954
Mickey Mouse Club Metal Lunchbox by Aladdin
A landmark item in licensed merchandise history, this
is one of the earliest known Disney lunchboxes and features
iconic scenes from the black-and-white variety show.
- 1970s
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Set
Celebrating the timeless animation classic, these often
feature both the forest cottage and the dwarfs marching
home—highly collectible when paired with the original
matching thermos.
- 1983
Disney’s The Black Cauldron Plastic Lunchbox
Less commercially successful than its predecessors, this
movie’s related merchandise was produced in limited
quantities, making surviving items a rarity.
- Park
Exclusive and Commemorative Editions
Lunchboxes released for anniversaries at Walt Disney World
or Disneyland often feature custom artwork, date-stamped
branding, and limited print runs.
Key
Identifiers and Brand Markings
To authenticate
vintage Disney collectibles like lunchboxes and thermoses,
collectors often look for the following:
- Manufacturer
Logos: Brands like Aladdin, Thermos, and King Seeley
were most commonly licensed to produce Disney-branded
products.
- Copyright
Year and Disney Trademark: Stamped or printed along
the base, inside lid, or under thermoses. Authentic items
will have a Disney copyright notice in alignment with
the release year of the featured film or show.
- Edition
Numbers or Production Codes: Some lunchboxes include
internal manufacturing batch codes that can help verify
release year and authenticity.
- Original
Retail Stickers and Tags: While rare, these add tremendous
provenance to a piece, especially for items that were
never used or opened.
Condition
and Collectibility
As with
most vintage items, condition is paramount. Mint or near-mint
condition Disney lunchboxes with intact latches, handles,
and bright lithography command high prices—especially
when the thermos is present and undamaged. Fading, rust,
scratches, or missing parts (like the thermos cup) will
impact value, though some collectors seek out these “well-loved”
versions for nostalgic charm.
Original packaging (cardboard slipcases or retail boxes)
is especially rare and adds significantly to a set’s
collectibility. When paired with clean interiors and clear
brand markings, these pieces often become highlight items
in Disney collectibles showcases.
Why
Collectors Love Disney Lunchboxes and Thermoses
The
appeal of Disney lunchboxes goes far beyond aesthetics.
For many, these items recall school lunches, field trips,
and the excitement of Saturday morning cartoons. Collectors
are drawn to them for their connection to Disney history
and personal memory alike.
Each lunchbox is a piece of illustrated storytelling. Whether
it's a 1960s Peter Pan box featuring Neverland scenes in
Technicolor detail or a late-90s Toy Story lunchbox with
molded graphics, these objects offer a tangible bridge between
animation, merchandise, and cultural history.
Moreover, as interest in mid-century design and childhood
nostalgia continues to grow, Disney lunchboxes and thermoses
have become focal points in both animation memorabilia and
broader vintage collecting spheres.
Conclusion
Collecting
Disney Lunchboxes and Thermoses is about more than just
acquiring colorful containers—it's about preserving
a piece of the playful, imaginative world that Disney has
built for generations. These items hold enduring value not
only for their rarity or condition but for the cultural
warmth they represent. Whether you're curating a shelf of
vintage metal boxes or hunting for a childhood thermos that
once sat on your lunch tray, each piece tells a uniquely
Disney story—etched in tin, plastic, and time.
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DISNEY
METAL LUNCH BOX
Unused
Nr. Mint 1957 Teenager Lunch Box with Thermos Sticker
Lunch Box The Little Mermaid Disney Vintage Pink Plastic Thermos
Made in USA
Unused Exc Vintage 1979 The Cyclist Lunch box & Thermos w/
Price Tag & Paper
the disney store metal 101 dalmations lunch box
Disney The Lion King Metal Lunch Box
NWT TOY STORY Lunchbox Brand New Buzz & Woody Lunch Bag
Winnie the Pooh Eeyore Tigger Piglet Minature Lunchbox
Mickey Mouse Bento Lunch Box for Kids Portable Disney Food Containers
Lunchboxes
* Nice * Vintage 1970 Johnny Lightning Thermos for Lunch Box ,
Topper
Nice Vintage 1977 Chips Thermos for Lunch Box , California highway
patrol CHP
Unused Excellent Vintage 1977 Welcome Back Kotter Lunch Box &
Thermos w/ Tags
Disney 101 Dalmatians Promotional Mini Metal Collectible Lunchbox
FROZEN Lunchbox Lunch Bag with Elsa Olaf Anna DISNEY NWT
Minnie mouse lunch box
Very Nice Vintage 1954 Hopalong Cassidy Lunch Box - No Thermos
, Western
Mickey Mouse and Friends School Lunch Box Pluto and School Bus
Metal lunchbox
Mint Unused Vintage Motorcycle Vinyl Lunch box w/ Hang Tag , NOS
Near Mint Vintage 1967 Rat Patrol Thermos for Lunch Box , Military
Metal mickey mouse lunch box
Lunch Box Disney Pocahontas Purple Vintage 1990s Plastic w/ Thermos
1970s Disney Aladdin Purple Lunchbox & thermos
Disney Cinderella Soft Lunch Box NWOT
Two Plastic Disneyland Lunch Boxes - Disney's Cook'D Up Comics
Disney Beauty And The Beast Plastic Lunchbox By Aladdin
Unused Mint 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids Lunch Box & Thermos w/
Paperwork
Rare Excellent Vintage 1976 Exciting World of Metrics Lunch box
& Thermos
Benji Lunch Box
Disney Lets Nerd Out Small Lunch Sncak Storage Box Metal
Unused Near Mint Vintage 1982 ET Lunch box & Thermos w/ Tags
, E.T.
101 DALMATIANS METAL MINI LUNCH BOX
* Unused * Exc Vintage 1980 Disney Wonderful World Lunch Box &
Thermos w/ TAGs
Very Nice Vintage 1973 Peanuts Lunch Box & Thermos , Psychiatric
help , Snoopy
Excellent Vintage 1971 Pebbles and Bam Bam Thermos for Lunch Box
, Flintstones
Nice Vintage 1984 Voltron Thermos for Lunch Box
Excellent Vintage 1973 Rough Rider Thermos for Lunch Box , HTF
VINTAGE WALT DISNEY.MICKEY MOUSE PLASTIC LUNCH BOX,
VINTAGE WALT DISNEY 1991 THE LITTLE MERMAID PLASTIC LUNCHBOX
Nice Vintage 1976 Mickey Mouse Club Lunch Box - No Thermos - Yellow
Walt Disney
NEW Classic Mickey Mouse Metal Lunch Box- CANDY - Licensed Disney
8"x7"x4"
Thermos Disney ARIEL Little Mermaid Lunchbox Tote & Canteen
Thermos Set
Nice Vintage 1961 Huckleberry Hound Thermos for Lunch Box w/ Rare
Correct Cup
Rare Disney Aladdin Dinosaurs Plastic Purple Collectible Lunch
Box & Thermos
Disney Mickey & Minnie Mouse Lunchbox With Thermos By Aladdin
Disney EEYORE Lunchbox Lunch Bag Tote From Winnie the Pooh Story
A RARE FIND
* Near Mint * Vintage 1963 Beverly Hillbillies Thermos for Lunch
Box , Clampetts
Unused * Nr MINT * Vintage 1975 Betsy Clark Lunch Box & Thermos
w/ Paperwork
Unused Nr. Mint 1979 Star Trek Lunch Box & Thermos w/ Paperwork
TIN BUZZ LIGHTYEAR LUNCH BOX AND MELAMINE PLATE
Excellent Vintage 1967 Superman Thermos for Lunch Box - Rare Canadian
Version !
Nice Vintage 1969 Wild Wild West Thermos for Lunch Box , Western
* Nr Mint * Vintage 1962 Carousel Thermos for Vinyl Lunch Box
, Rare
Unused Nr Mint Vintage 1982 Secret of Nimh Lunch Box w/ Sticker
, No Thermos
Very Nice Vintage 1972 Bobby Sherman Thermos for Lunch Box
Excellent Vintage 1975 Thermos for Fritos Lunch Box w/ Sticker
Very Nice Vintage 1968 The Pussycats Thermos for Vinyl Lunch box
Disney Pixar The World of Cars Lunch Box Thermos Insulated EUC
Winnie the Pooh Lunchbox Collectible Yellow Metal Embossed Lunch
Box
Nice Vintage 1956 Junior Miss Lunch Box & Thermos
Disney Princess Lunchbox Back To School Backpack Tote Pink
Nice Vintage 1980 Dukes of Hazzard Thermos for Lunch box NR Aladdin
FREE SHIPPIN
Disney Princess Thermos & Ariel Lunch Box Set / Lot
Mickey Minnie Mouse Disney Pink Lunchbox and Thermos plastic vintage
school time
Disney's Cars - Lightning McQueen Metal Lunch Box Tin - Let the
Sparks Fly! NEW
Cars lunch box
DISNEY MICKEY MOUSE PLASTIC LUNCH BOX PAIL BY ALLADIN NEAR MINT
CONDITION
Disney Lunch Box Tin New Approx. 5 1/2" X 4"
Tin Metal Lunch Snack Toy Box Embossed TOY STORY Buzz Lightyear
NEW
Nice Vintage 1971 Partridge Family Thermos for Lunch Box
DISNEY'S "101 DALMATIONS" MINI LUNCH BOX
Vintage 1980's Heathcliff Lunch Box
Unused Nr Mint Vintage 1979 Holly Hobbie Lunch Box & Thermos
w/ Tags
DISNEY's Aladdin Blue Collectible PVC Vinyl Lunchbox - Foldable
Collapsible
Walt Disney's The Jungle Book Platinum Edition 40th Ann. Edition
Metal Lunch Box
Nice Vintage 1950's Hopalong Cassidy Lunch Box - No Thermos -
Broken handle
RARE DISNEY SLEEPING BEAUTY PROMOTIONL LUNCHBOX PLASTIC
Excellent Vintage 1963 Bonanza Thermos for Green Trim Lunch Box
, Hard to Find
DISNEY FROZEN ELSA ANNA OLAF LUNCH BOX BAG TOTE MESSENGER SNACK
BAG GIRLS NWT @@
Unused Vintage 1983 Rose Petal Place Lunch Box & Thermos w/
Paperwork , Pink
Exc. Vintage 1981 The Fox and the Hound Lunch Box & Nice Thermos
, Walt Disney
Collectible Disney Peter Pan Metal Lunch Box NEW W/Bonus Capt'n
Hook Hero
CARS LIGHTNING MCQUEEN SOFT LUNCH BOX
Cars2 Lunchbox Disney Pixar Cars 2 Tow Mater Finn McMissile Featured
Front Back
Nice Vintage 1973 Hot Wheels Thermos for Lunch box
Disneys Beauty And The Beast Purple Thermos - Aladdin Ind. - No
Lunchbox
Very Nice Vintage 1972 Bedknobs and Broomsticks Lunch Box &
Thermos
* Excellent * Vintage 1960's Walt Disney School Bus Dome Lunch
Box & Thermos
Nice HTF Vintage 1960's Beany & Cecil Thermos for Lunch box
Unused Vintage 1974 Drummer Boy Patriotic Lunch Box w/ Sticker
, Excellent
Excellent Vintage 1980 Disney Wonderful World / World on Ice Lunch
Box & Thermos
Mickey Mouse Metal Conainer Lunch Box with Handle 7"x 7"
New L@@K Disney
Excellent Vintage 1979 Disney Express Thermos for Lunch Box ,
Mickey Mouse
Unused Nr Mint Vintage 1985 Rambo Lunch Box & Thermos w/ Paper
- Rare Textured
Cars lunch box new
Excellent Vintage 1966 Flipper Thermos for Lunch box , TV Show
, HTF
Mickey Mouse 1997 Series Lunch Box
Unused Mint 2001 Planet of the Apes Lunch Box & Thermos by
NECA
Unused Nr Mint Vintage 1980 Star Wars Empire Strikes Back Lunch
box & Thermos
Disney Mickey Mouse Christmas Tin Lunchbox Small Collectible Tin
DISNEY PRINCESS Reuseable Ice Pack Lunchboxes NIP
Vintage 1976 Disney World Plastic Thermos Aladdin Very Nice No Reserve
NWT Disney Frozen Thermos 12oz Funtainer Stainless Steel Back
To School Lunch
VINTAGE MICKEY & MINNIE MOUSE THERMOS-PARIS ART THEME- DISNEY-ALADDIN
BRAND
VINTAGE MICKEY & MINNIE MOUSE THERMOS-HOLLYWOOD THEME- DISNEY-ALADDIN
BRAND
Cars Disney Thermos Stainless Steel Kids 12oz Insulated Funtainer
Straw Bottle
OFFICIAL Nintendo 3DS XL LL Expansion Slide, Circle Pad Pro XLLL
Lunch Box The Little Mermaid Disney Vintage Pink Plastic Thermos
Made in USA
1991 DISNEY'S THE ROCKETEER Plastic Lunchbox with Thermos
Vintage 60's or 70's Walt Disney World Aladdin Thermos
2 1970's Collectible Alladin Thermos Disney World Mickey Mouse
Club Train
14 EASTER EGG WRAPS THERMO SLEEVES, DISNEY CARTOON CHARACTERS
for kids
Unused Nr. Mint 1957 Teenager Lunch Box with Thermos Sticker
Unused Exc Vintage 1979 The Cyclist Lunch box & Thermos w/
Price Tag & Paper
Very Nice Vintage 1954 Hopalong Cassidy Lunch Box - No Thermos
, Western
1975 Walt Disney Snow White & Seven dwarfs vintage metal lunch
box w/ thermos
Lunch Box Disney Pocahontas Purple Vintage 1990s Plastic w/ Thermos
Disney's Little Mermaid Lunch Box & Thermos Pink Plastic Vintage
Collectible
Vintage Walt Disney School Bus Lunch Box 1960's no thermos
Vtg. DISNEY Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Goofy Aladdin Brand Thermos
EUC
Nice Vintage 1977 Chips Thermos for Lunch Box , California highway
patrol CHP
Wubble Bubble Ball - Orange
FACTORY Sterling Archer Lunchbox With Glengoolie Scotch Thermos
F/X SEALED NEW
Vintage 1976 Walt Disney World train Mickey Mouse Aladdin lunch
box THERMOS
New Vintage DISNEY WINNIE THE POOH LUNCH BOX with Thermos 'Pooh's
House'
RARE...PINOCCHIO Lunchbox /VERY RARE---NO Thermos
VINTAGE 1978 PETE'S DRAGON Metal Lunchbox Disney No Thermos NICE
1990's Vintage Blue Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians Plastic Thermos
Aladdin
Lunch Box Canadian 1985 Wuzzles Girl toys Vintage Hasbro rare
figure Walt Disney
Disney Frozen Funtainer Thermos NEW Water Bottle Drink Container
VINTAGE DISNEY'S ALADDIN PLASTIC LUNCHBOX WITH THERMOS BOTTLE
Unused Excellent Vintage 1977 Welcome Back Kotter Lunch Box &
Thermos w/ Tags
Vintage Thr Rocketeer Thermos Walt Disney Aladdin
* Nice * Vintage 1970 Johnny Lightning Thermos for Lunch Box ,
Topper
Disney The Lion King Aladdin Plastic Thermos
VINTAGE 1977 ALADDIN BRAND DISNEY "THE RESCUERS" METAL
LUNCH BOX W/ THERMOS
Disney's Pocahontas Thermos Lunchbox w/ Thermos
Walt Disney Disney World Thermo-Serv Cup
Walt Disney Mickey Mouse red plastic lunchbox w/ thermos by Aladdin
NWT DISNEY STORE Disney Mickey Mouse Silver Diaper Bag Storksak
Tania Style
Disney DuckTales Aladdin Plastic Thermos Blue
1983 SPORT GOOFY METAL LUNCHBOX. WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS. WITH
THERMOS
Near Mint Vintage 1967 Rat Patrol Thermos for Lunch Box , Military
Disney Mickey & Minnie Mouse Lunchbox With Thermos By Aladdin
Unused Near Mint Vintage 1982 ET Lunch box & Thermos w/ Tags
, E.T.
Bandai Sonny Angel Baby Key strap charm figure x 6pcs
Vintage Mickey Mouse Lunch Box Head Walt Disney by Aladdin
ANAHEIM MIGHTY DUCKS PLASTIC THERMOS DISNEYLAND ONLY
Nice Vintage 1976 Mickey Mouse Club Lunch Box - No Thermos - Yellow
Walt Disney
OVER 30 PC.COLLECTION OF VINTAGE WALT DISNEY CHARACTERS
Excellent Vintage 1971 Pebbles and Bam Bam Thermos for Lunch Box
, Flintstones
LADY AND THE TRAMP TRAVEL MUG. 16 oz. SNAP ON TOP. TUMBLER MUG.
DISNEYLAND
Thermos Funtainer Bottle, Disney's Cars
Nintendo Tomy Yujin Kirby Dedede Figure keychain Key Chain Charm
Set of 6pcs
Unused Nr. Mint 1979 Star Trek Lunch Box & Thermos w/ Paperwork
Vintage Walt Disney World Souvenir America Parade Plastic Stein
Thermo Serv
My Neighbor Totoro Cat Bus Plush Card Holder Pouch Case Coin bag
purse Wallet
Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Plastic Thermos by Aladdin
Excellent NR
Vintage Walt Disney Magic Kindom Thermos - Aladdin
Vintage Mickey Mouse Mail Pilot Aladdin Thermos for Plastic Lunch
Box with Lid
Disney Cars 2 Lightning McQueen Grand Prix THERMOS Funtainer Food
Jar- NEW Foogo
* Unused * Exc Vintage 1980 Disney Wonderful World Lunch Box &
Thermos w/ TAGs
Rare Excellent Vintage 1976 Exciting World of Metrics Lunch box
& Thermos
WALT DISNEY'S Snow White and Seven Dwarfs vintage 1975 metal LUNCHBOX
& THERMOS
Disney Aladdin Blue Lunchbox New With Thermos and Tags
1970s Disney Aladdin Purple Lunchbox & thermos
Disney Pixar TOY STORY WOODY BUZZ LIGHTYEAR Swim Trunks Bathing
Suit SIZE 4 +
Exc. Vintage 1981 The Fox and the Hound Lunch Box & Nice Thermos
, Walt Disney
Rocketeer Thermos Disney Aladdin
VINTAGE LUNCH BOX WALT DISNEY BEDKNOBS AND BROOMSTICKS NO THERMOS
ALADDIN
Mickey & Donald Plastic Lunch Box & Thermos. Disney, Aladdin
ORIGINAL 1978 DISNEY PETE'S DRAGON METAL LUNCHBOX NO THERMOS MORE
ITEMS LISTED
Disney collectibles {5 pcs.} * Mickey, Minnie, Goofy
VINTAGE 1975 DISNEY SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS LUNCH BOX
AND THERMOS
Vintage Disney Fluppy Dogs thermos only Aladdin 1986 Nashville,
TN (tbl3)
The First Years Disney Baby Mickey Mouse 4-Piece Feeding Set
Nendoroid Action Black Rock Shooter Dead Master Anime Action Figure
Figurine
++ 1970s Disney on Parade lunchbox/thermos set EX ++
14 EASTER EGG WRAPS THERMO SLEEVES, DISNEY CARTOON CHARACTERS
for kids
VINTAGE LUNCH BOX WALT DISNEY THE FOX AND THE HOUND NO THERMOS
ALADDIN
Vintage Aladdin Lunchbox Thermos Mickey Mouse Skateboarder 1980's
Walt Disney Co
DISNEYLAND 30 YEARS THERMO MUG CUP Disney Anniversary Thermo-Serv
1985
Excellent Vintage 1979 Disney Express Thermos for Lunch Box ,
Mickey Mouse
Disney Aladdin red Lunch Box & Thermos w/ genie
2 disney pins tigger name tag & thermos hidden mickey
Disney's Beauty & The Beast Plastic Thermos (Aladdin) 8oz
Very Nice Vintage 1973 Peanuts Lunch Box & Thermos , Psychiatric
help , Snoopy
Wubble Bubble Ball - Purple
**Disney FROZEN Thermos & matching Sports Bottle**
Vintage Disney The Little Mermaid Plastic Lunch Box with Thermos
Unused Mint 1983 Cabbage Patch Kids Lunch Box & Thermos w/
Paperwork
Disney Mickey Mouse Walt Disney Productions Zojirushi Thermos
Holder Sleeve HTF
Vintage Dick Tracy Aladdin Thermos
Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Plastic Thermos
Only
Very Nice Vintage 1972 Bobby Sherman Thermos for Lunch Box
Disney Mickey Mouse Stainless Steel Insulated Thermos Coffee Tea
Mug Cup 250ml
14 EASTER EGG WRAPS THERMO SLEEVES, CARTOON CHARACTERS DISNEY
PRINCESSES, girls
Three Character Thermoses
Wii Yujin Super Mario Bros GALAXY Figure Toy Part 1 Gashapon 2"
Princess Peach
Disney Princess Thermos & Ariel Lunch Box Set / Lot
1980's Vintage Walt Disney's 101 Dalmatians Plastic Lunchbox W/Thermos
(Aladdin)
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