Theme Parks – Frequently Asked Questions
Q:
What are the guidelines for Disney Pin Trading?
A:
When you are trading Disney Pins at the Disneyland Resort, please follow our etiquette and location guidelines for trading.
Pin Trading Etiquette
- 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 needs to bear a "©Disney" mark on the back, representing an official Disney event, place, location, character or icon. A Disneyland Resort Cast Member has the sole discretion to determine whether or not a pin is tradable.
- Pin Condition
Pins should be in good, undamaged and tradable condition, with the pin backing attached.
- Safety
For a safe trading experience, please trade one pin at a time.
- Trading Maximum
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 give you a clearer view.
- Not Exchangeable for Trade
The following may not be exchanged or in any way used when making a trade for a pin: - Monies
- Gifts
- Vouchers
- Receipts
- Pins That Are Okay to Trade
- Any tradable pin that is not currently displayed on a Cast Member's lanyard or trading board (when trading with a Cast Member)
- Pins from other business units of The Walt Disney Company (e.g. ABC and ESPN), when a Cast Member determines them to be tradable
- Operating participant pins that show a Disney, Disneyland Resort or Walt Disney World Resort affiliation (generally acceptable for trading)
- Pins That Are 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 (including Host/Hostess badges and Disney Trainer pins)
- Retail Locations
Shop for approved Disney pins at the following locations:- Disneyland Park
- Disney California Adventure
- Downtown Disney District
- Pin Trading Location
Trade pins anywhere in Disneyland Park, using a lanyard.
The only place to set up a stationary area for pin trading is in Disneyland Park near Westward Ho Trading Company, where there are standing tables set up for this purpose. Get directions from a Cast Member or from a sign indicating the exact location. Trade at the designated location from park opening to 3:00 PM daily (subject to change).
- Limit the Items You Bring
Only one trading bag—sized 36cm x 31cm x 16cm (14"L x 12"W x 6"H) or smaller—is permitted for pin trading activities. No additional decorations or collateral (e.g. lights, signage, displays etc.) are permitted.
- No Use of Benches
Pins are not allowed to be displayed on benches. 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 them.
Valid Disneyland park admission and reservation required. Park reservations are limited and not guaranteed. Disney Pin Trading guidelines are subject to change without notice. Guests suspected of abusing the guidelines may be subject to, among other things, removal from the Disneyland Resort premises.