Yes, pin trading is still alive and well at the Disney theme parks and resorts.
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With the rise of COVID-19, we saw a major change in the way we pin trade. Cast members no longer wore pin trading lanyards. Instead, a pin board could be found in most lands of the parks. As we leave 2022 and enter 2023, pin trading is again changing.
November 9, 2023, 2:08 PM. Disneyland is moving to restrict professional pin traders working inside its theme parks. For years, pin traders have set up large pin boards on benches in Frontierland, with occasional forays into Disney California Adventure, as well.
Look for pin boards at the parksMost pin traders know that some cast members wear lanyards with pins on them that you can trade with! But, many merchandise locations also have pin boards. You might see them sitting on the merchandise counters, or hanging behind the desk.
Pixie dusting is where a Cast Member asks you to close your eyes, make a wish, and then they us a magic wand to sprinkle you with pixie dust while wishing that all your dreams come true. Over at Sir Mickey's gift shop in Fantasyland (just behind Cinderella Castle), this experience has been offered for quite some time.
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It's a Fun HobbyStarting a Disney pin collection is a great way to bring Disney fun to your daily life, that doesn't necessarily involve the rides and attractions. Love of everything Disney-related is a daily thing, and doesn't have to be limited to the parks!