Pin Trading

We do pin trading to give an extra dimension to our Disney trips. Pin trading can be a lots of fun and provide a souvenir and Momento for after the trip. With pin trading you can go up to other people who wear pin lanyards and trade pins with them. We restrict our kids to approaching only cast members but anyone wearing a lanyard is free game. Here is my advice about pin trading.

1. If you have your favorite pin on your lanyard and someone asks to trade for it you will have an awkward situation. Cast members will take whatever you give them. But other guests may want your favorite pin. Either don't put your pin on your lanyard or don't wear your lanyard everywhere.

2. Buying pins in the park is expensive. Instead, buy a five pack of pins online before your trip.

3. When you buy the five pack of pins try to buy ugly pins that your kids will not want to keep. It always happens: even though we buy ugly pins the kids love them and don't want to trade them.

If your kids don't do pin trading, I encourage you to try it on your next trip.