Where do people get Disney pins?

Whether you want to grow your own pin collection or find the perfect gift for a pin enthusiast, a shopping location is never far away.
  • Disney's Pin Traders at Disney Springs.
  • Frontier Trading Post at Magic Kingdom park.
  • Pin Traders – Camera Center at EPCOT.
  • Discovery Trading Company at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.




In 2026, Disney pin trading remains a massive hobby, and you can acquire pins from several official and community sources. The primary place to buy them is at Disney Parks and Resorts, specifically at specialized shops like Disney's Pin Traders in Downtown Disney (California) or Pin Traders in Epcot (Florida). These locations offer "Starter Sets" that include a lanyard and 4-8 pins. You can also find them at Disney Outlet stores and the official Disney Store online, which often releases "Limited Edition" pins for anniversaries or movie launches. For those interested in trading, you can trade with Cast Members at the parks; many wear lanyards or have "pin boards" at shop counters where you can swap one of your official Disney pins for one of theirs. Beyond the parks, many collectors use reputable online forums and Facebook groups to trade or buy from other hobbyists. Be careful when buying "bulk lots" on sites like eBay, as they are often "scrappers" (unauthorized factory seconds) which are technically not allowed for official trading within the parks.

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Visit Guest Services to Get Your Pin The first step is to talk to Guest Services to get your free celebratory pin. Guest Services are located at all 4 theme parks near the entrances to the parks. Simply go ask for the appropriate pin and they'll write your name on.

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Let's start with a bit of background. Disney Pin Trading began during the Millennium Celebration. Since then, Disney Pins have become easily the most popular merchandise and collectibles in all of Walt Disney World (and beyond–pin trading is also now popular at Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, etc.)

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Walt Disney Imagineering profile pins The pin has continually sold for more than $600, and most recently sold for $1,199.99, according to this eBay listing. Other profile pins that have sold for a lot include Ariel, at $2,700, Sorcerer Mickey, which sold for $1,495, and Elsa, which sold for $1,000 on Ebay.

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The rarest of Disney pins are those that came in limited edition and are owned by collectors not willing to trade.

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Pins Become Valuable Collector's Items. While most people collect and trade Disney pins as a fun way to add Disney fun to their daily lives, some Disney pins are worth a lot of money. You will find a range of prices for Disney pins online. Some pins are worth a few dollars, while others are worth thousands.

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Be sure to stop by any Guest Relations or Front Desk location to pick up a complimentary “Happy Birthday” button to wear on your special day. Birthday Cakes Order a cake in honor of your day. Choose the size, flavor and engraving that best suits your needs.

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After all, she gave Jiminy his Official Conscience pin, which was the very first Disney pin. But aside from Jiminy's pin, it is a fact that Disney always sold collectible pins at the parks.

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Or request a free Key to the Magic to unlock the enchantment of Disney Vacation Club. Your Key opens the door to special videos on your smartphone that feature several of our Resorts and the unique vacation experiences available to Members.

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So many people come to Walt Disney World to celebrate special occasions, they started giving out buttons for it. There are buttons for birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons and the list goes on. Tell a cast member what you're celebrating when you book your vacation and you'll get a sweet button when you check in.

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However, with the rise in popularity of Disney pins, there has been an increase in counterfeit or fake Disney pins on the market. These pins may look similar to authentic Disney pins, but they are often of lesser quality and can be easily spotted by experienced collectors.

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If you don't like to wear your pins around the park because they can get heavy or obtrusive, you might like to try a Pinfolio folder. They are zippered binders with a clear area for displaying your pins and have enough room to store extensive collections.

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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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