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Moms Panel * Pin Trading 

Question We will be visiting the park over a weekend, getting park hopper passes. Where is the best place to buy and trade pins? I really like 'Up' pins, but they are hard to find!

- Asked by Emma on 1/8/2013
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Answer Hi Emma! What a fun way to enjoy your vacation at Walt Disney World! Pin trading is such a fun experience, and  my daughter has started trading and collecting pins of her own. She is a Jack Skellington fan. I think that the best place to buy... read more



Question <3 the panel! DH loves Teddy Roosevelt and The American Experience. I'd like to get him a TR pin for Christmas. Do they exist? What is a reliable site for buying pins? No fakes! 16 days til our next trip, should I just wait until we are in the World?

- Asked by Kendall on 12/16/2012
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Answer Hi Kendall! Thank you for sending in your question to the Walt Disney World Moms Panel.  There are many sites to buy and trade pins on. I have personally been successful on E-Bay and on the independent DIS (Disney Information Station)... read more



Question Can you still trade pins at WDW Epcot pin Center area? There are some real pin pros there in the past.

- Asked by John on 12/13/2012
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Answer Hi John! Absolutely!  There is a Disney pin trading area just in front of Spaceship Earth in Epcot.  There is also another large pin trading area in Downtown Disney which I think is absolutely fabulous.  By the way, you can also... read more



Question On our last trip, the kids became interested in pin trading for the first time. Now planning another return, they want to do some trading, but have pins they are not willing to part with - can they wear pins on their lanyard they are not willing to swap?

- Asked by Megan from PA on 10/20/2012
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Answer Hi, Megan! Yes, your kids can wear any pins they choose on their lanyards without worry.  When making trades, you choose the pin that you trade with the Cast Member.  They do not get to pick.  My family and I love pin trading, and... read more



Question Hi Moms and dads! Just ordered a couple of starter pin sets for my DS age 5. Is there anything specific I should know about pin trading in WDW? We've never done it before, but it sounds fun. Thanks!

- Asked by Tamra from CT on 10/10/2012
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Answer Hi Tamra! My son, 4, is just getting into pin trading at Walt Disney World.  He just trades for pins he likes and thinks it's a fun activity to do at the parks.  Having a starter set is a great idea!  If your son ends up with all... read more

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