If you’re interested in keeping the back of your pins which really makes for a nice design you should know that it does take up extra space if you’re thinking about hanging them up on a pin board in your home. It’s a great way to collect and there are some of us who are so enthusiastic about Disney pins that we actually keep the backs of a lot of the pins that we get so we can remember all of those magical moments. Disney pin trading is a very personal experience, some guests like to decide which pins are their favorites buy them, and then maybe hang them up somewhere. You can purchase Disney pins online, in the parks, and even at the Orlando International Airport in the Earport. Disney pins are just as they sound it’s a pin that has something Disney on it whether it’s a character or maybe a castle, something with Disney. What are Disney Pins? Where Can You Find Them?įor starters let’s talk about what Disney pins are and where you can find them. Since then you can find places to trade Disney pins at all of their parks and resorts around the world. Walt Disney World started pin trading by launching the Millenium Celebration in October of 1999. Heck, maybe continue one that you’ve been working on. Hopefully, by the end of this post, you’re going to have the tools and knowledge you need to start your very own pin collection. So, I’m going to tell you all about Disney pin trading and some tips and tricks. If you’ve been to Walt Disney World you’ve likely seen Disney pins and if you’ve never traded before it can be a little bit confusing. Or use cork boards to display larger collections.I constantly am asked how can I start collecting pins at Disney World? How does Disney pin trading even work? Well, those are great questions and I’m going to answer them today. Keep them on a lanyard and hang from a hook. There are so many ways to display your pin collection when you are home. Also, you can make up to two trades with each cast member. These are typically sold online in bulk sales and can be tempting but they are knock-offs and not suitable for trading. Make sure you aren’t trading counterfeit pins.

There are a few rules or etiquette that are good to follow. Check the Navigator app for information while on your cruise.ĭisney Cruise Line Stateroom Door Decorations These are currently on hold due to the pandemic but hopefully will be returning very soon. On most cruises, there will also be an Officer pin trading event. You can search the ship for different pins boards and trade with lots of other guests. If you are headed on a Disney cruise, don’t leave your pins at home! On Disney Cruise Line you can find guests’ staterooms with pinboards decorating their doors.

You can then choose if you want to make a trade for it. Select a numbered box and the cast member will present the pin inside.

These mystery boxes add a fun new twist! You will find mystery boxes like in the picture below. It’s really exciting when you find a pinboard and it has your favorite character or the last pin that completes a collection you are working on!ĭisney recently introduced a new fun way to trade with pin trading mystery boxes. It can be really fun to start a collection of a certain character or type of pin and search for them throughout your Disney vacations. If you find a pin you like then select a pin from your personal collection and make a trade. Once you are at your Disney destination, look for pin trading stations or cast members & guests wearing lanyards with their own pins. ShopDisney also has a small selection you can purchase from ahead of your trip. It’s super easy to get started! If you are headed to Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or a Disney Cruise, you can purchase a starter set or a few individual pins from many of the resort and park shops. Photo above: Pin trading board at Disney’s Riviera Resort craft room.Īre you an expert in pin trading or have you only heard this term and thought ‘what is that?!’ Pin Trading is a really fun way to interact with cast members and other guests throughout the parks and resorts.