Disney Pin Trading
My 12 year old daughter, Beka, has a hobby. She loves Disney World and Disney Pins. And so do I. We actually got into Disney pin trading by accident during our trip to the Magic Kingdom. While shopping, we noticed a cast member with a Disney lanyard and Disney pins. We asked her about her intriguing Disney pins. She explained how fun Disney pin trading is for the whole family. She then suggested we buy a Disney lanyard and some Disney pins we didn't like so we could trade for the Disney ones we did like.
It was exciting to watch my daughter walk tentatively up to the first Disney cast member. With a big smile, my daughter ran back to me showing off her first trade- a Disney tinkerbell pin. She was hooked and so was I! Her confidence soared as she searched out other Disney pin traders.
Trading Disney pins has developed her confidence, as I mentioned before, but also has made her more aware of her manners, people skills, and respect for others space and time.
"Hi, Im Beka and I'm 12 years old. Do you like to collect Disney Pins too? I just had a blast at Disney World. I saw people wearing landyards with at least 10 Disney Pins. So I asked my Mom and Dad if I could buy some. I was so excited but scared at the same time to ask people to trade pins.My first pin was a Tinker Bell pin. Happy collecting.''- Beka
If you are off to Disneyland or Disney World, I highly recommend getting your kids started trading Disney Pins or even yourself.
Happy Disney Pin Trading!
Kelly Wissink
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Disney Pin Trading-Getting Started
- Official Disney Pin Trading - Get Started!
- Disney Pin Trading is a fun experience for the entire family. It's easy to "Get Started" and join a great Disney tradition. Below are several Frequently Asked Questions about Disney Pin Trading.
GENERAL QUESTIONS
When did Disney Pin Trading Start at Disney Theme Parks and Resorts?
What is the value of this pin?
How many pins exist?
What pins should I collect or trade?
Where is this pin from?
What is the Limited Edition Purchase Policy?
How do I get started?
Are there guidelines to Disney Pin Trading?
THE DISNEY PIN TRADING EXPERIENCE - Mickey's Pin Trading Night
- Mickey's Pin Trading Night will be held on Friday, March 16, 2007. This free activity will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Convention Center, Fantasia G. Meet other Disney Pin Traders and Collectors from around the world in a special trading room with plenty of lighting.
A Limited Edition pin will be released during the evening.
Guests that attend this activity will also get a sneak preview of upcoming pins for Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney Cruise Line® and the World of Disney® Store - New York. Merchandise for the upcoming Pirates of the Caribbean: Adventures on the 7 Seas Lagoon Event will also be on display.
Mark your calendars for additional monthly Mickey's Pin Trading Nights. They will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Disney's Contemporary Resort - Convention Center. - Pin Pics: Disney Pin Collectors Web Ring
- The Ultimate Interactive Trading Pin Information Repository.
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happenings in all areas of Disney pin collecting and trading...and more! - Disney pin trading - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Disney Pin Trading is the buying and trading of collectible pins and related items featuring Disney characters, attractions, icons, and other elements. Many thousands of unique pins have been created over the years. Pins are available for a limited time; the base price for a pin is US$6.95. Limited edition pins, and special pins (e.g. pins that have a dangle, pin-on-pin, flocking, lenticular, light-up, moving element, 3-D element, etc.) are more expensive, and for limited edition pins, a guest may only purchase 2 pins per day. Additionally, some pins are only released at special events, at movie premiers, the opening day of a new attraction, to the media, are cast member exclusive, etc.
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- Disney pin trading is a great addition to anyone who loves to visit Disney theme parks. I've been going to Disney parks for almost 20 years(Thanks Mom & Dad!) and just started pin trading in the last 2 years. Whether you are new, or experienced the information on this page can help.
Pin Trading Tips from Disney
- Have Fun! Disney Pin Trading can be a great way to interact with and meet Cast Members and other Guests.
- The main criteria to judge whether a pin is tradable or not is that it must be a metal pin bearing the ©Disney on the back that represents a Disney Event, Location, Character or Icon.
- Pin should be in good, undamaged, tradable condition.
- Only operating participant pins that show a Disney, Disneyland Resort, or Walt Disney World Resort affiliation will be accepted for trading.
- Trade one pin at a time, hand to hand with each Cast Member, per day.
- When trading with Cast Members, Guests should offer a pin that is not already displayed on the Cast Member's lanyard.
- Please refrain from touching another person's pins or lanyards. If you need a closer look, ask the person wearing the lanyard if they can bring into clearer view for you.
- "Name pins" may not be traded with Cast Members. This includes Disney name pins.
- Monies or gifts may not be exchanged or used in trade for a pin.
- In addition to the 12 pins on Cast lanyards, some Cast Members may wear a "Showcase" pin. These "Showcase" pins are for demonstrations to our Guests and are not available for trade.
- Only children age 3-12 may make a trade off of the Teal Green Pin Trading Lanyards worn by our Disney Cast Members.
Pin Terms/Tools of the Trade
"Artist Proof" - Artist Proof pins (or "AP" pins) are created during a manufacturing run to verify quality, details, etc. "AP" pins have a small "AP" on the back stamp. "AP" can also stand for "Annual Pass holder" pin. Some pins are exclusive to annual pass holders, and the pass must be presented at time of purchase."Back Stamp" - A pin's back stamp contains information about the pin and can include copyright information, edition size, and manufacturer.
"Build-A-Pin" - The Build-A-Pin program was introduced in 2002. Guests could personalize pins bases with character add-ons. After selecting their favorite base and add on, the pin was assembled with a special machine. The Build-A-Pin program was retired in Summer 2004.
"Cloisonné" - A French word meaning "partitioned." It refers to a style of pin in which the surface decoration is set in designated sections, one color at a time. Cloisonné also refers to a pin type in which crushed minerals and pigments are used to create coloring on a pin.
"Dangle" Pins - Dangle pins have an extension to the base of the pin that dangles (hangs) from one or more small loops or chains.
"Epoxy Coating"Epoxy coating is a glassy, opaque substance used as a decorative or protective coating. When dry, it forms a smooth, glossy surface.
"Flocking" - A flocked pin has an area that is fuzzy.
"FREE-D" - "Free-D" stands for Fastened Rubber Element on a pin for Extra Dimension.
"Hard Enamel" - Hard Enamel is sometimes called the "new cloisonné." It not only retains the characteristics of classic cloisonné, but also provides a much wider selection of colors. Just as with cloisonné, each pin is hand-crafted in a process that begins with a flat piece of brass which is die-struck and then filled with enamel colors. The surface is then hand polished to give it a smooth finish.
"Holy Grail" - A pin collector's most wanted pin or pins. A typical example is the surprise pin "Wet Paint", an L.E. 1,000 pin depicting the wet paint sign used at Walt Disney World showing Donald Duck and his nephews running through spilt paint which typically sells for over $200 on sites like eBay. Sometimes traders will simply use the term grail. The term originates from the Arthurian legend of the Holy Grail.
"Lenticular" - A Lenticular pin has two or more images that can change when it is titled back and forth.
"Light-Up Pin" - A Light-up pin has lights in its design that flash when activated.
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Pin Ettiquette
Disney has published a pamphlet on how to trade pins, and tips on Pin Etiquette. Among these tips include:To trade a pin with a Disney cast member, the pin must be made of metal and have a representation of a Disney character, park, attraction, icon, or other official affilition.
Trade one pin at a time, with the pin back in place (pins have functional sharp posts)
Guests can make up to 2 pin trades per cast member per day
Refrain from touching another person's pins or lanyard, ask to see the pins so they can bring the lanyard into closer view
The pin that is traded to the cast member can not be a duplicate of any pin they already have on their lanyard.
No money or gifts can change hands on Disney property in exchange for a pin.
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- CoolFoto CoolFoto Jan 5, 2009 @ 6:44 pm
- I have photographed at Disney World 4 times for book and magazine photo buyers, but, no time to collect pins. Very interesting. 5* and lens roll to my Orlando lens www.squidoo.com/orlandofl .
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- paperfacets paperfacets Jul 25, 2008 @ 5:01 pm
- I just learned about Disney pin trading last week. I had not been to Disneyland for a few years and I saw the trading kiosk. What's this? It's weird to see changes at Disneyland. The Davy Crockett store is a Disney pin store now! I know if my kids were still young we would be into it. The pins are beautiful.
Have fun! and thank you for favoriting paperfacets! Sincerely, Sherry@paperfacets
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- maryluaggo maryluaggo Jul 15, 2008 @ 2:10 pm
- Love this lens- how fun! Now I want to get in on the Disney pin trading! http://www.displaystandworld.com.
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- Hi Kelly - Welcome to the Disney Parks group. This is a really informative lens on pin trading - nice work!
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