Disney Pin Trading Rules

Disney pins are a great way to get a piece of Disney culture. They are available at each of the Disney parks, resorts, and cruises, and can be traded with other guests. However, there are some rules that you must follow to participate in the trade.

The first rule is that you can only trade two pins with a cast member in one day. Cast members are allowed to decline trades because of the pin quality, rarity, or other pin trading rules that are not followed. For instance, they will not accept pins with a brooch or clasp backing. Likewise, they will not trade service or award pins.

While there are some exceptions, most cast members will allow you to trade just about any Disney pin. In fact, if a cast member does not allow you to trade a particular pin, they are probably giving you the wrong information. That’s why it’s important to know what you’re getting into when you begin trading.

The main rule is that you should only trade your pins with someone who is wearing a lanyard. A lanyard is a 4 by 5 piece of nylon fabric that clips to your belt. It’s usually green at Walt Disney World and teal at Disneyland.

The only real exception to this rule is if you’re trading a hidden Mickey or mystery pin. These are special pins released only for a certain event, such as a holiday or new movie release. There are many mystery sets being offered, including Marvel Avengers “A” logos, Pixar Toy Story character plane designs, and more.

If you’re trying to exchange a hidden Mickey or mystery pin, make sure that the person you’re trading with has a lanyard. Otherwise, you might accidentally trade the pin with a guest instead of a cast member. As a general rule, cast members wear hip lanyards, which are clips to the waist or hip.

You can only trade Disney pins at participating locations. At Walt Disney World, for example, you’ll find pin trading boards in the gift shop. EPCOT also has several boards. And you can also buy booster packs of multiple official Disney Pin Trading pins. Most of these are lower cost than Open Edition pins.

Once you have a few inexpensive pins, you can start to trade with other guests. Don’t forget to take clear photos of the pin you want to trade. This will help you identify the value of your pin. Also, be sure to research the value of any pin you’re looking to trade before you purchase.

Finally, beware of scrapper pins. Scrapper pins are fakes that are created in an unauthorized manner. Typically, they are scraps of the final factory run, or they’re errors in color or design. Some are even found in the parks before the real pins are produced.

Before you decide to trade Disney pins with a cast member, make sure you’re getting a pin that is authentic and has a Mickey Mouse ear back. Many of the Disney pins are enamel or cloisonné, and have sharp backs and sharp edges.