Disneyland Pin Trading Area Update
Disneyland Pin Trading Area Update
Today, Thursday, November 9, 2023, there was an update to the pin trading area near Westward Ho at Disneyland. Previously, guests would occupy the park benches with their pin books to trade with other guests. The benches are now for seating purposes only and there are tables to stand at with your pin trading books instead.
The QR code on the sign on the table takes you to the official Pin Trading Guidelines website:
Pin Trading Etiquette
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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 Disneyland Resort Cast Member may determine not to trade a pin in their discretion. -
Pin Condition
Pins should be in good, undamaged, tradable condition with the pin backing attached. -
Safety
For a safe trading experience, please trade one pin at a time. -
Trading Maximum
Guests may trade a maximum of 2 pins per Cast Member or trading board, per day. -
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 lanyard to bring it into clearer view for you. -
Not Exchangable 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
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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, Spirit of Disneyland Resort pins, Partners in Excellence pins or Cast Member costume pins (i.e., Host/Hostess Badges, Disney Trainer)
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Limit the Items You Bring
Only one trading bag, 14"L x 12"W x 6"H (36cm x 31cm x 16cm) or smaller, is permitted. Guests should only utilize a single trading bag for pin trading activities. No additional decorations or collateral (e.g., lights, signage, displays, etc.) will be permitted. -
No Use of Benches
Benches or any other structures for the display of pins will not be permitted. Benches are for seating purposes only. -
Attend to Your Items
Traders must stay with their items for the entire time they are displaying or trading.
Pin Trading Location
Guest Pin Trading, outside of the use of a lanyard, will only be permitted in Disneyland Park near Westward Ho Trading Company, as directed by a Cast Member or a sign with the exact location, from park opening to 3:00 PM daily (subject to change).-Disney Pins Blog
