Epoxy coating is a glassy, opaque substance used as a decorative or protective coating. When dry, it forms a smooth, glossy surface.
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A flocked pin or a pin that has flocking means a pin has an area that is fuzzy.
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"Free-D" stands for Fastened Rubber Element on a pin for Extra Dimension.
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Hard Enamel is sometimes called the "new cloisonné." It not only retains the characteristics of classic cloisonné, but also provides a much wider selection of colors. Just as with cloisonné, each pin is hand-crafted in a process that begins with a flat piece of brass which is die-struck and then filled with enamel colors. The surface is then hand polished to give it a smooth, indestructible finish.
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A Lenticular pin has two or more images that can change when it is titled back and forth.
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A Light-up pin has lights in its design that flash when activated.
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Limited Edition pins are just that - limited. This means there will be a finite number of pins manufactured and sold. The "back stamp" (the text on the back of a pin) on the pin will list the edition size. Sometimes, a Limited Edition pin will be individually numbered meaning it will be #XXX of XXXX (depending upon edition size).
Once a Limited Edition pin sells out, it cannot and will not be re-ordered again. For Guests, this is a unique opportunity to own a very special pin.
The starting retail price for a Limited Edition pin is typically $8.95 (for a flat pin). Depending upon the additional features on the pin, the retail price will increase.
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Retired (or discontinued) pins are pins that are no longer in production. We periodically "retire" pins so we can introduce new pins.
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A Slider pin has a movable piece, such as an attraction car that slides back and forth across the base of a pin.
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A Spinner pin has a spinning mechanism that moves a piece of the pin 360 degrees displaying the pin surface at all times.
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A soft enamel pin has the design stamped into the base metal. These pins are filled with enamel colors and baked for durability. A final clear epoxy dome is applied to protect the finish. Typically a thinner pin than cloisonné pins.
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"Surprise" or "Mystery" pins are the same thing (some people just call them by different names). This pin usually features a low-Limited Edition size. Typically, the backstamp will included the words "Surprise Pin."
The release of this pin happens randomly at various merchandise locations within the Disney Theme Parks and Resorts. There is typically not much information posted on the official Disney Pin Trading website - www.DisneyPins.com - until after the pin is released. This preserves the "surprise" or "mystery" element with this release. There are no set numbers of Surprise pins released in a particular month.
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Also known sometimes as a "CTT" pin, this pin was created for Guest recognition by Cast Members. Leaders at the Disneyland® Resort and the Walt Disney World® Resort award this pin to Guests. Criteria for the Continuing The Pin Trading Tradition pin includes Guests who demonstrate positive Disney Pin Trading etiquette and promote Disney Pin Trading. The award is spontaneous and random.
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The Cast Lanyard Collection was introduced several years ago as a unique way for Cast Members to trade pins with Guests. Guests can trade up to two (2) Cast Lanyard Collection pins per Cast Member, per day. "Cast Lanyard Collection" is featured in a small box on the backstamp of each pin.
The Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Merchandise Team creates these pins. They are created so Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort Cast Members in ALL lines of business can trade unique pins with Guests. The Disneyland® Resort has a Cast Lanyard Series that is different from the Walt Disney World® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection.
Click the Resort location below to download a .PDF checklist of the latest Cast Lanyard Series pins:
Disneyland® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection 2
Disneyland® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection 2.5
Disneyland® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection 3
Walt Disney World® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection 2
Walt Disney World® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection 3
Walt Disney World® Resort Cast Lanyard Collection 4
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The Global Cast Lanyard collection was introduced in September 2004. This collection contains many new and unique pins celebrating the many things Guests see during a vacation to a Disney Theme Park or Resort. In addition, there are 10 pins that have been designated as "Disneyland® Resort" only. This means these pins will be found for trade at the Disneyland® Resort. The 10 selected pins will compliment the various collections found at the Walt Disney World® Resort.
The 10 pins selected for Disneyland® Resort are as follows:
- Princess Aurora in round frame
- Ariel in round frame
- Mickey Mouse as a Director
- Mickey Mouse as a Surfer
- The Old Hag Wanted Poster
- Fantasmic (Sorcerer Mickey and Maleficent Dragon)
- Red Parking Tram with Goofy, Mickey and Minnie
- Omnibus with Donald Duck
- Popcorn Bucket with Chip and Dale
- Cotton Candy with Chip and Dale
The Global Cast Lanyard Collection is our way of acknowledging Disney Pin Trading is a coast-to-coast experience!
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One of the most popular questions in Disney Pin Trading is, "Do you have any Cast Lanyard pins?" The answer: Look for the Hidden Mickey!
A small Mickey head silhouette will be found somewhere on the front of Cast Lanyard Collection pins. The Walt Disney World® pins will also have a backstamp that says, "Cast Lanyard Collection." The pin will also have a silver wash (the back of the pin will be colored in silver).
New in 2005-2006, Cast Lanyard Pins feature an additional indentifier designed to inform Guests how many pins are in a particular collection. For example, if there are 5 pins in a collection, one pin would say "1 of 5."
Please note some exceptions - the Winnie the Pooh and Friends collection from the Global Cast Lanyard Collection 3 will not have a Hidden Mickey on the front of the pins. Pins that debuted at A Family Pin Gathering - Disney's Pin Celebration 2004 and pins released at Walt Disney World® Resort in November 2004 will not have a Hidden Mickey. We added the Hidden Mickey feature based on Guest and Cast Member feedback.
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Cast Lanyard pins are released at random to Cast Members at the Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort. The Cast Lanyard Checklists are a great resource for images of the pins. Please note that not every pin pictured may be available at a particular time. Availability of a particular pin is subject to change without notice.
Part of the fun behind the Cast Lanyard Pin Collection is searching for your favorite pins. Trade and collect the pins which are most important to you. Along the way, you are sure to meet Cast Members that are dedicated to making your visit to a Disney Theme Park or Resort a magical one!
Originally planned as part of the Disney Villains Wanted poster collection from the Global Cast Lanyard Collection 3, we decided to change characters from Sabor (the leopard from Disney's Tarzan to Maleficent from Walt Disney's Sleeping Beauty. The Sabor Wanted Poster pin was only created as a proto-type sample and was never created for mass distribution. Some Guests may have seen this pin at A Family Pin Gathering - Disney Pin Celebration 2004 at Epcot®.
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The "Disney's Wild About Safety" campaign was introduced in Spring 2003, and featured a series of 13 pins exclusive to Cast Members' lanyards that promote the importance of safety at Disney Parks and Resorts. In other words, Guests can only trade for these pins with Cast Members at Disney Theme Parks and Resorts. The pins feature Timon and Pumbaa from Disney's The Lion King.
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While created as a "prototype pin," pin #14 featured the safety reminder, "It's a Rope, not a Ride." This pin was never produced for trading with the general public, and was not released as part of the overall "Wild About Safety" pin series.
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Merchandise Special Events often celebrate magical moments in Disney history. Whether it is the opening of a new attraction, the celebration of Disney Legends or Artists or the release of a new merchandise piece, Merchandise Events provide quality entertainment experiences and give Guests the opportunity to purchase merchandise related to a specific time and place, that they will treasure forever.
Visit the "Events" section on the left side navigation bar to discover more about these exciting and unique Disney experiences.
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Guests can register to receive information about an Event, Product Release or Merchandise via our Event Club Mailing List. Click on "Event Club" at the top of this page.
For Guests visiting the Disneyland® Resort, you can also register to receive mailings at the following collectibles locations: Disneyana Shop, Main Street, U.S.A.®, Disneyland® park, Off the Page, Disney's California Adventure® park and World of Disney® Store, Downtown Disney® District
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In an effort to provide an equitable distribution of the limited edition event merchandise, we have asked our Information Technology Department to assist us by supervising a Random Selection Process (RSP). The RSP eliminates the need for guests to arrive early and stand in line to purchase items that are limited in nature. The RSP is a computer-generated process matching a list of Guest names and their desired merchandise selections and rankings. All Guest names, their merchandise selections and rankings are entered into the system. When all information has been input, the system will randomly assign merchandise items to each Guest for purchase, based on the edition size, ranking and the ranking of all other attendees. For example, if an item has an edition size of 20 and 100 Guests show an interest to purchase this, the computer will randomly select 20 Guests who will be offered the opportunity to purchase the item.
Click on the following link to download a Frequently Asked Questions .PDF: Random Selection Process FAQ
