If you’re a fan of pin trading at Walt Disney World, you’ll be excited to hear that cast member-to-guest pin trading is back! This popular activity has been on hiatus due to the pandemic, but it’s finally returning.
For those new to pin trading, it’s a fun way to collect and trade Disney pins with fellow fans. Cast members wear boards or lanyards with various pins on them, and guests can trade one of their own pins for one on the cast member’s board.
Cast member-to-guest pin trading is a unique experience you won’t find at any other theme park. It’s a great way to interact with cast members and fellow guests while adding to your pin collection.
To participate in pin trading, all you need is a pin to trade. You can purchase pins at most gift shops throughout Walt Disney World or bring pins from home to trade. They even sell starter packs at most stores. Just ensure your pins are authentic Disney pins, as counterfeit pins are prohibited. If you want to see new pins every week, the Disney Store features new pins every Tuesday at 11 AM ET /8 AM PT.
As always, there are a few rules for participating in pin trading. Here are the official rules:
- Official Disney Pins
Only official Disney pins may be traded. The main criteria when judging whether a pin is tradable or not (although other factors may be considered) is that the metal pin bears a “©Disney” mark on the back—representing an official Disney event, place, location, character or icon. A Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member may determine not to trade a pin at their discretion. - Safety
For a safe trading experience, please trade one pin at a time. - Ask First
Please refrain from touching the pin or lanyard of a Cast Member or Guest. If you need a closer look, kindly ask the Cast Member or Guest wearing the pin or lanyard to bring it into clearer view for you. - Pin Condition
Pins should be in good, undamaged, tradable condition with the pin backing attached. - Trading Maximum
Guests may trade a maximum of 2 pins per Cast Member or trading board, per day. - Not Exchangeable for Trade
Monies, gifts, vouchers or receipts may not be exchanged or used to trade for a pin. - Okay to Trade
- When trading with a Cast Member, Guests should offer a pin that is not currently displayed on the Cast Member’s lanyard or trading board.
- Pins from other business units of The Walt Disney Company (e.g., ABC, ESPN) may be traded, as determined by the Cast Member.
- Operating participant pins that show a Disney, Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort affiliation are generally accepted for trading.
- Not Okay to Trade
- Unauthorized pins, plastic pins, rubber pins or other nonmetal pins.
- Personalized name pins
- Brooch-style or clasp pins
- Disney Service Award pins, Disney Legacy Award pins, Partners in Excellence pins or Cast Member costume pins (i.e., VIP Tour Guide, Coordinator, Disney Trainer)
If you’re planning a visit to Walt Disney World soon, bring some pins along for trading. Cast member-to-guest pin trading is a great way to add some magic to your vacation and make new friends.
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