Let’s cruise down memory lane in the coolest van ever!
As we celebrate 20 Years of Webkinz, we’re taking you down memory lane—in a Webkinz-tastic van! One of the most exciting events in Webkinz history was the Webkinz Road Trip, a cross-country adventure that brought the magic of Webkinz World directly to our amazing fans.
Back in 2010, we wanted to connect with Webkinz fans beyond the screen. That’s when we packed up our Webkinz van and spent the summer visiting gift stores, state fairs and special events across the United States.
From a real life Wheel of WOW to Hug-A-Pug dance-offs, the Webkinz Road Trips treated our fans and our staff to a wildly fun Webkinz experience complete with exclusive prizes and discounts on plush.
The Webkinz Road Trip continued into 2011 and 2012 and it was more than just an event—it was a celebration of the Webkinz community. While the official Road Trip has since retired, the memories and the community live on.
As we mark 20 years of Webkinz, we want to thank all the fans who joined us on this incredible journey—whether at a Road Trip event, in Webkinz Classic, or in Webkinz Next. Your enthusiasm and love for Webkinz are what keep this world so special.
Did you attend a Webkinz Road Trip event? Share your favorite memories in the comments below—we’d love to hear your stories!
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This looked like so much fun! I never would have been able to attend it, though. I never would have been allowed to plus it wasn’t anywhere near where I would have lived in the US and I was also living in another country during those years anyway.
Why don’t you have, like, one official show room or gift shop? I have no idea if ganz headquarters has a gift shop but oh my god even a conference expo or something to interact with adult fans would be so cool.
this was so much fun !
I went to the one in Colorado Springs. It was fun.
I remember this!! I have pictures of my daughter and I next to the van. We got codes for the van as well. Maybe the Webkinz that bought there will take a ride in the van this afternoon?? I ***wish*** Webkinz would take another road trip. Come back to PA! We love and miss you <3
My question is, why did you stop? This sounds amazing!
It was! I went with my mom and daughter and I was by far the most excited. lol Please Webkinz please take another road trip!!
I never got to attend an official road trip gathering, but I do have a happy childhood memory of going to the local Hallmark store on Webkinz Day to participate in a lot of special activities, including spinning a rl Wheel of Wow :D
I did something similar! A local party supply store had a Webkinz party and I was very lucky to win a Wacky plush in a game of Zingoz Bingo. Such a fond memory!
I took my granddaughter to a couple of them around us. She’s the one that got me addicted. The city I remember most was Gilbert AZ. It was the most awesome event I’ve ever been too. I took a picture of her standing by the van. Just great! We won all kinds of prizes-free pets, cards, clothes, etc. It was amazing. Thank you for everything.
I wanted to do this so badly, but my parents refused to take me to the event nearest to us T-T This was such an awesome thing for y’all to do. I wish the van would come around one more time, bring back a few classic plushes even. Ik that won’t happen and I’m so thankful to even have classic still, but sometimes I like to dream lol
Yes! I went to an event in Fort Worth. The staff were very friendly and handed out codes and prizes generously. I remember the sing a tune activity. People sang and did movements to all the songs. I have a couple of pictures, but we were having too much fun to do a lot of posing.