LEGO retirements have a way of sneaking up on collectors, and this next wave is a big one. Once a set is officially retired, it's gone for good — and prices on the secondary market tend to climb fast once that happens. If any of these Disney-themed builds have been on your radar, now is the time to act.

LEGO Disney Simba The Lion King Cub

Finding a gift that works for both young kids and grown-up Lion King fans is no small feat. The LEGO Disney Simba The Lion King Cub set threads that needle nicely. This 222-piece set celebrates the movie's 30th anniversary and features a buildable Simba figure with a rotating head, movable legs and tail, plus a leaf and four little "bugs" for pretend snacking. It's playful enough for ages 6 and up, but detailed enough to look great on a shelf. It also pairs well with other sets in the LEGO Disney Collection.

LEGO Disney Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace

If you've ever tried to keep a Frozen-obsessed kid entertained, you know the struggle. The LEGO Disney Frozen Elsa's Ice Palace gives them a whole world to explore. This 630-piece, three-level castle includes a movable floor, a falling chandelier, two bedrooms, and Elsa's ice crystal study. The set comes with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf, and a baby reindeer figure — plenty of storytelling potential. It's the kind of set that grows with a child's imagination rather than getting forgotten after one afternoon.

LEGO Disney Young Simba the Lion King

For the adult in your life who still tears up during "Circle of Life," the LEGO Disney Young Simba the Lion King set is built for exactly that kind of nostalgic, display-worthy gifting. At 1,445 pieces with advanced building techniques, this is more of a relaxing weekend project than a quick build. It also celebrates the movie's 30th anniversary and can be displayed solo or built alongside the Simba Cub set for a fun before-and-after moment.

LEGO Disney Princess Cinderella's Dress

Not every Disney Princess fan wants a castle or a minifigure lineup — some want to obsess over the details. The LEGO Disney Princess Cinderella's Dress set was made with exactly that builder in mind. Celebrating 75 years of Cinderella, this 474-piece set lets you recreate her iconic dress and comes with a display stand featuring hidden surprises, a Cinderella minidoll, Gus the mouse, and a character profile tile. It's a genuinely different way to celebrate a classic princess.

LEGO Disney Minnie's Pet Hotel

Finding a LEGO set that's truly appropriate for a preschooler can feel impossible when most builds are designed for older kids. The LEGO Disney Minnie's Pet Hotel closes that gap with a design made specifically for ages 4 and up. This 161-piece set features a two-level pet hotel with a slide, a snack kitchen, a detachable bunny hutch, and a car and trailer for pet adventures. Four Starter Bricks make it easy for small hands to build with confidence, and you get Minnie, Daisy, and three animal friends to bring the story to life. It's a sweet pick for any preschooler's first LEGO experience.

Don't Wait Too Long

These five sets each solve a different gifting or collecting dilemma — whether that's finding something for a die-hard adult fan or a first-time preschool builder. Once they're retired, they tend to get harder to find and pricier to track down. It's worth acting while they're still in stock.