Where do you get Disney pins for the first time?

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.



If you are starting your Disney pin-trading journey, the best place to get your first pins is at a major merchandise hub like Emporium on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom or World of Disney in Disney Springs. These locations offer "Starter Sets," which typically include a themed lanyard and 4 to 8 pins, often with duplicates designed specifically for trading with Cast Members. For those looking for a more curated start, specialized shops like Frontierland Trading Post (Magic Kingdom) or Pin Traders (EPCOT) offer "Limited Edition" pins and "Mystery Boxes." It is highly recommended to buy your first pins directly from Disney to ensure they are authentic, as "scrapper" or counterfeit pins bought in bulk online are technically not allowed to be traded with Cast Members. Once you have your pins and lanyard, look for any Cast Member wearing a pin lanyard or displaying a pin board; they are always happy to trade with guests, making it a fantastic, interactive way to engage with the park's culture and meet new people throughout your visit.

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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.


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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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They are usually given to Cast Members to use for pin trading with park guests. They are called Hidden Mickey pins because they each contain a small silhouette of Mickey Mouse somewhere in the design. Although they aren't typically sold in stores, they are genuine Disney products.

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There are actual, cool free things to do at Disneyland. Really! While there are some basics here like park maps and newspapers, this isn't a list meant to point out the obvious that you can get free water from a drinking fountain or “free” sunburn in Disneyland. These are mostly less-obvious freebies.

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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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I usually wear my pins on a lanyard, so I do have to remember to remove that before I walk through the metal detectors, but pins on my bag have never caused any problems or delays. You'll be just fine to sport your Disney pins on your bag during your vacation.

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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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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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In the parks, bottled water runs about $3.50-$4, or if you're using the Disney Dining Plan you can pay with a snack credit. There are two places to get water for free: water fountains and Quick Service restaurants.

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There are also select attractions that offer guests the option to purchase Individual Lightning Lane. As you can see, without purchasing souvenirs, adult beverages, or any other extra expenses, one adult guest at Walt Disney World will spend between $181 and $201 daily.

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