Disney Pin Celebration 2010 - Trade City, U.S.A.

[bcpage]

Disney Pin Celebration 2010 - Trade City, U.S.A.
August 27-29, 2010 (Fri, Sat, and Sun)
World Showplace, Epcot

I would like to know what to expect at this event from anyone who has attended previous pin events. Anything you can share about what goes on is appreciated. Also, what are the hours of it each day? I hear that you get food vouchers, do you get them each day and are they good at both counter and table service restaurants?

[thunderbird1]

I can't help too much, since I haven't been to one (yet! fingers crossed for this August!), but my dd and dh attended the "Pin Trading University" event in September, 2008. They received several pins each, had the opportunity to purchase and trade for other pins, and dd was selected to participate in a special event (she was "called to the dean's office," lol) where she got to choose one from a group of special pins. They had a blast--so much so that they want to take ds and I with them this year!

As for the "food vouchers," they each received (I think) 2 $15 gift cards when they checked in. They used a couple of them at the Electric Umbrella for lunch, I used one to purchase a toy for ds, and I think we used the balance towards our hotel bill. In other words, they were generic Disney gift cards that probably could have been used anywhere Disney gift cards were accepted.

Hope to see you there!

[bcpage]

Thank you for the info!

I was thinking my youngest dd (8 yrs old) might be too young, but since you and your ds are planning to attend this August, I'm guessing that you think that 6 or 7 is fine? Also, what were the hours of the event each day and was there a lunch break for your dh and dd?

[daber]

Thank you for the info!
I was thinking my youngest dd (8 yrs old) might be too young, but since you and your ds are planning to attend this August, I'm guessing that you think that 6 or 7 is fine? Also, what were the hours of the event each day and was there a lunch break for your dh and dd?

There is normally a separate area for the younger traders...not sure of the age requirements. Yes, some of the adults are rude and overwhelming, but that is true with any hobby anywhere. There are a lot of nice traders too, so IMHO it balances out.

(Thursday) Registration starts at noon somewhere in one of the hotels. After you got your loot, there are trade tables and people hang there most of the day. Normally that night is a Pin Trading Night (even for those who aren't attending the event).

(Friday, Saturday and Sunday) EPCOT opens at 9AM and people make a mad dash to stand in line outside of the World Showcase Pavillion (between England and Canada) to get in when it opens at 9:30. It closes at 6 PM. Finally some fresh air, food, and fireworks before it starts all over again the next day. LUNCH????? When there are pins to trade? Food can wait.

[scuba]

There is normally a separate area for the younger traders...not sure of the age requirements. Yes, some of the adults are rude and overwhelming, but that is true with any hobby anywhere. There are a lot of nice traders too, so IMHO it balances out.

(Thursday) Registration starts at noon somewhere in one of the hotels. After you got your loot, there are trade tables and people hang there most of the day. Normally that night is a Pin Trading Night (even for those who aren't attending the event).

(Friday, Saturday and Sunday) EPCOT opens at 9AM and people make a mad dash to stand in line outside of the World Showcase Pavillion (between England and Canada) to get in when it opens at 9:30. It closes at 6 PM. Finally some fresh air, food, and fireworks before it starts all over again the next day. LUNCH????? When there are pins to trade? Food can wait.

Not to stereotype here, I agree there are most certainly rude folks within each hobby but MY personal top 4 most rude collectors/hobbists have to be
1.)Sports card /sports memorabilia
2.) Action figure collectors
3.) any of the Flea market beanie baby vendors, and lastly.....
4.)and this is interesting. Scuba dive equipment retailers. It seems like there is a habit of veteran divers and equipment retailers to eat their young, maybe it's the machismo, I've dove deeper than you mentaility but all of the above far out rudes pin traders.

Seriously, some of us are adults collecting pins with cartoon Character images on them, how rude can we be?

[webprinter]

Does anyone know how much the registration fee is and how quickly it fills up? Do I have to register that morning or can I wait a few days until payday?

[Cheshire Figment]

Registration will not fill up.

[Princess Row]

Seriously, some of us are adults collecting pins with cartoon Character images on them, how rude can we be?

I've been pin trading for quite awhile now and met some people that lower my self esteem in an instant. I would have to say the adults are the worst ones to pin trade with. I have run into numerous accounts of rude people where it makes me want to stop pin trading. I mean its just a hobby and just pins. Although some are a little better than others it is just a hobby and just a pin. I choose to collect the pins i want but they dont always appeal to others tastes.

[Carye]

My DH and I are planning on going to this, but haven't heard a ticket price yet. Anyone know anything yet?
, do you have to have park admission too, or is it like having a MNSSHP or MVMCP ticket and you don't need it. Sounds like a busy weekend, not much time for other park stuff.

[wdw4us2]

My DH and I are planning on going to this, but haven't heard a ticket price yet. Anyone know anything yet?
, do you have to have park admission too, or is it like having a MNSSHP or MVMCP ticket and you don't need it. Sounds like a busy weekend, not much time for other park stuff.

Park admission is NOT included with the event ticket.

[Turk82]

I have already booked air and hotel ressies to go to the pin event! I can't wait to find out more! It will be my first one. Ya'll will probably notice me because I typically hang out with my GORGEOUS dog!!! :rotfl:Actually, typically no one sees me, they just see Jojo, but, whatever. Do we have a "group" going?

[rotary2808]

I have already booked air and hotel ressies to go to the pin event! I can't wait to find out more! It will be my first one. Ya'll will probably notice me because I typically hang out with my GORGEOUS dog!!! :rotfl:Actually, typically no one sees me, they just see Jojo, but, whatever. Do we have a "group" going?

We have air and hotel booked already as well, just waiting for next Wednesday to roll around to register for the event itself. Also anxiously awaiting the merchandise catalog to be released. I can't wait to see what's going to be available and what's going to end up on my RSP.

[Turk82]

We have air and hotel booked already as well, just waiting for next Wednesday to roll around to register for the event itself. Also anxiously awaiting the merchandise catalog to be released. I can't wait to see what's going to be available and what's going to end up on my RSP.

I know!!! I know!!!! I KNOW!!!!! Next Wednesday can't come soon enough! :goodvibes

[chaoscent]

I have my DVC ressie (Boardwalk), getting ready to make my air ressies and will register DH & I for this event next weekend. I go to this event almost every year. There are some very rude traders and some very nice traders. I enjoy going. See you all there. :goodvibes

[rotary2808]

I have my DVC ressie (Boardwalk), getting ready to make my air ressies and will register DH & I for this event next weekend. I go to this event almost every year. There are some very rude traders and some very nice traders. I enjoy going. See you all there. :goodvibes

We've got our ressie at VWL. This is our second year going and I agree there are some rude traders and very nice traders. Luckily we experienced mostly the second category. We really enjoyed it last year and I see it becoming one of our annual trips.

[work2play]

We have been to the pin event at EPCOT the last two years and have had a blast! It is usually $100 per person and includes a welcome pin, a pin partners pin, a jumbo pin and a goodbye pin if I remember correctly. We will be staying at the Boardwalk this year, so it will be easy to walk over to EPCOT. There is usually great trading on Thursday night at the Beach Club, where you can pick up your registration packet and pins before the event starts on Friday morning. Be sure to bring lots of trader pins for the pin boards! If you have any other questions, let me know!

[Turk82]

We have been to the pin event at EPCOT the last two years and have had a blast! It is usually $100 per person and includes a welcome pin, a pin partners pin, a jumbo pin and a goodbye pin if I remember correctly. We will be staying at the Boardwalk this year, so it will be easy to walk over to EPCOT. There is usually great trading on Thursday night at the Beach Club, where you can pick up your registration packet and pins before the event starts on Friday morning. Be sure to bring lots of trader pins for the pin boards! If you have any other questions, let me know!

oh! Oh! OH! Sounds Like SO much fun!!!! I cannot wait!!! (but you know I will!):rotfl:

[daber]

I haven't signed up as yet, since there is a Figment sculpt event and I had to spend money on that first.

However, a friend of mine said the Breakfast is already sold out and there are only a few places left for the dessert function. Haven't heard anything about the status on the Vinylmation special.

Also found interesting that the early bird special is not by a date you register but by your place in the registration process.

I am sooooooooooo toast with all the Figment stuff at this event.

[work2play]

Yes registration is open and you should sign up as soon as possible. We will be at the breakfast, the pin event and the reception. I know that some folks are disappointed about the breakfast being sold out so soon. I logged on right at two to sign up since there were only 200 slots for the breakfast and 300 slots for the reception. I think last year there were something like 1300 people at the event, so I would not expect the reception to last for long....

[Turk82]

My Dad and I tried to register right at two, but had to wait like 6 minutes! I was so surprised! We also signed up for the main event and the breakfast, but not the vinalmation (sp?) or the dessert. We did get the early bird pin (yay), but I really thought that we would. Very exciting. :cool1:

[rotary2808]

We got registered for all the events. This year's event is going to be dangerous for me because not only do I collect pins, but I'm an even bigger Vinylmation collector. I'm really excited about the Vinylmation Showcase, that will be the first major event I've been able to go to. I've been able to go to one signing in the past, but that's it so far.

Daber, what Figment event are you refering to? My dad is a huge Figment collector. That's one of the reasons we go to the pin event and I'd hate for him to miss out on something.

[Spiffie]

This will be my DH and my first pin celebration! I am so excited. I filled out my RSP and will be on pins and needles until I find out what I can get. I want everything I picked! What if someone doesn't want theirs, will they sell it to those at the event? How would I find out if there are any left?

Also, how do I find out if I got an Early Bird pin? I just registered and paid today. I tried to register Wednesday but I emailed a question and just got an answer today. GEESH! You would think I was 5 years old and waiting on Santa!!!:scared1:

[rotary2808]

This will be my DH and my first pin celebration! I am so excited. I filled out my RSP and will be on pins and needles until I find out what I can get. I want everything I picked! What if someone doesn't want theirs, will they sell it to those at the event? How would I find out if there are any left?

Also, how do I find out if I got an Early Bird pin? I just registered and paid today. I tried to register Wednesday but I emailed a question and just got an answer today. GEESH! You would think I was 5 years old and waiting on Santa!!!:scared1:

At the event there's the opportunity to fill out an additional RSP for merchandise that's still available. Upon check in at the event you'll receive a list of remaining merchandise, along with the additional RSP.

You should get a confirmation email regarding the early bird pin. I know my dad said he received one about ours.

[thunderbird1]

This will be my DH and my first pin celebration! I am so excited. I filled out my RSP and will be on pins and needles until I find out what I can get. I want everything I picked! What if someone doesn't want theirs, will they sell it to those at the event? How would I find out if there are any left?

Also, how do I find out if I got an Early Bird pin? I just registered and paid today. I tried to register Wednesday but I emailed a question and just got an answer today. GEESH! You would think I was 5 years old and waiting on Santa!!!:scared1:

Congratulations on your first pin celebration! My dh and dd went 2 years ago and loved it, then last year they moved it to June :mad:, and this year my ds is old enough so all 4 of us are going!

It says if you're eligible for the early bird pin you'll receive an email within 1 business day. We registered yesterday afternoon and received our email about an hour later, but if you registered after 5:00 it could be Monday before you hear from them.

See you all in August!

[daber]

Daber, what Figment event are you refering to? My dad is a huge Figment collector. That's one of the reasons we go to the pin event and I'd hate for him to miss out on something.

Every year they also bring out a WDCC piece. Last year's was the Figment in a Space suit that you see at the end of the ride. They year before it was Figment Pigment that you see in the last big scene. Before that they had Figment breakfasts at the pin events where they would release the sculpt. This year's is Figment in Top Hat and Tails from the first Figment ride. The piece is $140 + shipping.
WDCC is releasing a new figment sculpture on 4/24/2010 at Epcot - Figment in Tuxedo: Top Hat and Tails. The sculpture can be pre-ordered with Walt Disney Event Services.

http://psc.disney.go.com/eventservices/artofdisneyparks/event/wdw_wdcc_figment_in_tuxedo_sculpture_release.html

[rotary2808]

Every year they also bring out a WDCC piece. Last year's was the Figment in a Space suit that you see at the end of the ride. They year before it was Figment Pigment that you see in the last big scene. Before that they had Figment breakfasts at the pin events where they would release the sculpt. This year's is Figment in Top Hat and Tails from the first Figment ride. The piece is $140 + shipping.

That's the one I was hoping it was.:thumbsup2 He preordered it, so that one's taken care of.

[Spiffie]

Congratulations on your first pin celebration! My dh and dd went 2 years ago and loved it, then last year they moved it to June :mad:, and this year my ds is old enough so all 4 of us are going!

It says if you're eligible for the early bird pin you'll receive an email within 1 business day. We registered yesterday afternoon and received our email about an hour later, but if you registered after 5:00 it could be Monday before you hear from them.

See you all in August!

Well, I guess we didn't get the early bird pin. I haven't heard anything and we registered Friday afternoon. It was 4:30 WDW time, so maybe they were closed and just haven't replied. But I don't have a good feeling. So sad!!:sad2:

[Spiffie]

Well, I guess we didn't get the early bird pin. I haven't heard anything and we registered Friday afternoon. It was 4:30 WDW time, so maybe they were closed and just haven't replied. But I don't have a good feeling. So sad!!:sad2:

YIPPEEE! Exactly 24 business hours later I got an email saying I am eligible for the Early Bird Pin!!! WHEW!! I am almost ashamed of myself for pouting!!!

[rotary2808]

YIPPEEE! Exactly 24 business hours later I got an email saying I am eligible for the Early Bird Pin!!! WHEW!! I am almost ashamed of myself for pouting!!!

There's nothing wrong with pouting. It's makes it an even bigger surprise when you think something isn't going to happen, but it does.

[webprinter]

You all gave me courage. I registered tonight and am hoping hoping hoping for the pin also. I just hope I can go!! How does the pin registration work? Do you have to pay for the pins when you register, or at the pin event? How do they choose who gets which pins? It will be my first pin event and am not sure how it all works? Is there any benefit to registering for the pins I want right away, if it is all random? Thanks.

[Spiffie]

You all gave me courage. I registered tonight and am hoping hoping hoping for the pin also. I just hope I can go!! How does the pin registration work? Do you have to pay for the pins when you register, or at the pin event? How do they choose who gets which pins? It will be my first pin event and am not sure how it all works? Is there any benefit to registering for the pins I want right away, if it is all random? Thanks.

You know, I wondered the same thing about if it makes a difference how soon you fill out that pin list. It says RANDOM SELECTION letters will be mailed out on or around July 30th and credit cards will be charged on August 16th. Personally, I think it should be first come first served. Please don't bash me for that. It is only my opinion. I am sure they have their reasons for doing it differently.

I wonder what will happen to your registration package if you don't go to the pin event.

Still, I am so excited I care barely stand it. My pin vest came in today and I am ready to start filling it up.:yay:

[HowieHowie]

My DH signed up for a WDWNT: The Weekend, that he found on the official Disney website. He paid $8 for an adult and $3 for a child. It said that it was for the pin event held on Aug 26-Aug 29, so he went ahead and paid thinking it was for the pin event. Now after reading this thread, and finding out the pin event is $115, does anyone know what he signed up for? Has anybody heard of this event? Any info will be appreciated.

[daber]

You all gave me courage. I registered tonight and am hoping hoping hoping for the pin also. I just hope I can go!! How does the pin registration work? Do you have to pay for the pins when you register, or at the pin event? How do they choose who gets which pins? It will be my first pin event and am not sure how it all works? Is there any benefit to registering for the pins I want right away, if it is all random? Thanks.

I registered yesterday and am also hoping to get the early bird pin. Prior years it was everyone who registered up to a certain date, not up to a certain number of registrations.

OK, the RSP process (as best as it can be explained as it is shrouded in mystery and secrecy): It is random as the name says. They enter your RSP into the computer. Let's say there is an LE 10. If 10 people have it as their #1 choice, then all 10 get it and anyone who has it as their #2 or lower choice doesn't get one. If only 8 people have it as their # 1 choice, then all 8 get it and there are 2 left over for those who have it as their #2 choice. Where it gets random is if 150 people have it as their #1 choice (or more than 2 in the second scenario as their #2 choice). Then the computer randomly choses which 10 of the 150 get the LE 10 pin. And there are 140 very disappointed people. It all happens at the same time in a dark room in the bowels of WDW. So when you file your RSP has no bearing on if you get the pin.

You then get notification of what pins the RSP process has assigned to you. You have about a week or so to decide if you want to buy the pin. If you do they then will hit your credit card about a week prior to the event. If you don't want it, you tell them and they take it off your RSP. The pin then goes back into the pin bucket for the 4th RSP which takes place Friday night of the event. You can also reject the pin for quality or artistic reasons when you get your pins and have those also put back into the big pin bucket. You get an RSP notice on Saturday and pay for any pins the RSP pin fairy gives you then.
Hope this helps!

[Cheshire Figment]

My DH signed up for a WDWNT: The Weekend, that he found on the official Disney website. He paid $8 for an adult and $3 for a child. It said that it was for the pin event held on Aug 26-Aug 29, so he went ahead and paid thinking it was for the pin event. Now after reading this thread, and finding out the pin event is $115, does anyone know what he signed up for? Has anybody heard of this event? Any info will be appreciated.
I have no idea what the "NT" is.

If you sign up by a certain date the pin event is only $100, not $115. And, don't forget, that admission to Epcot is not included in the registration fee; entry to the Park tickets are required.

[Spiffie]

My DH signed up for a WDWNT: The Weekend, that he found on the official Disney website. He paid $8 for an adult and $3 for a child. It said that it was for the pin event held on Aug 26-Aug 29, so he went ahead and paid thinking it was for the pin event. Now after reading this thread, and finding out the pin event is $115, does anyone know what he signed up for? Has anybody heard of this event? Any info will be appreciated.

Well, I didn't find it on any Official Disney site, but I searched for it on Yahoo! and found it. After reading it, it appears that it is a group of WDW Fans that are scheduling a Meet and Greet during the same time as the Pin Event. It states on the information page that it is not affiliated with or sponsored by Disney and their schedule only has events happening when the Celebration Pin Event does not. It seemed to me that the price per person was to cover the registration gift bag that each person gets. I have no idea what may be in there. It also states on that website that the Pin Event is different from the WDWNT: The Weekend.

Maybe you will also enjoy some of the happenings and you can report back to us! Good luck!

[HowieHowie]

Thank you for checking into that for me. I appreciate it. It seems that my DH didn't read the whole page and jumped into a decision too fast. I had the feeling it wasn't the same pin event because the price just didn't make any sense. My DS was really excited that we are going to be in WDW during the pin event, so I think I'll sign him up. Thanks again for the info.

[Spiffie]

Thank you for checking into that for me. I appreciate it. It seems that my DH didn't read the whole page and jumped into a decision too fast. I had the feeling it wasn't the same pin event because the price just didn't make any sense. My DS was really excited that we are going to be in WDW during the pin event, so I think I'll sign him up. Thanks again for the info.

Is your DS old enough to go to the Pin Event without you? Because you have to have a ticket to get into the Pin Event (each person must have a ticket) and park admission is an additional cost (unless you have annual passes). So, whether you plan on trading or not, to get into the Pin Event, you will be required to have a ticket to even walk in.

Hope this makes sense.

[HowieHowie]

Yes we do have annual passes. My DS is 23 and he will take my 15 yr old DD. They are the pin traders in the family. My DH & I will trade, but just when we see something that strikes our liking. I really don't feel like spending an extra $200 on us. The kids will have a good time and my DS couldn't wait to have a pin event when we are there.

[Spiffie]

Yes we do have annual passes. My DS is 23 and he will take my 15 yr old DD. They are the pin traders in the family. My DH & I will trade, but just when we see something that strikes our liking. I really don't feel like spending an extra $200 on us. The kids will have a good time and my DS couldn't wait to have a pin event when we are there.

Sounds like you are all set! My DH and I are going without our DS and DD and they ARE NOT HAPPY! Of course, they are 9 years old and the thought of us going to Disney without them just baffles them! But, I didn't want to pay another $200 for them to go, even though they are pin traders (by my own fault no less!!).

I am very much looking forward to going. We are staying at AKL Jambo House. Anyone else staying there?

[chaoscent]

We are staying at the Boardwalk. I love this event, the people are very nice, but be prepared to stand in lines. :scared1:
Penny:hippie:

[Spiffie]

We are staying at the Boardwalk. I love this event, the people are very nice, but be prepared to stand in lines. :scared1:
Penny:hippie:

So, give me an example of what I would stand in line for. Just curious. Also, we are not scheduled to come in until Friday morning. Is there a reason that I should break my neck to make the drive any earlier. We are 10 hours away.

[webprinter]

You all gave me courage. I registered tonight and am hoping hoping hoping for the pin also. I just hope I can go!! How does the pin registration work? Do you have to pay for the pins when you register, or at the pin event? How do they choose who gets which pins? It will be my first pin event and am not sure how it all works? Is there any benefit to registering for the pins I want right away, if it is all random? Thanks.

I found out I am getting the early bird registration pin. :banana: I can't wait.

[chaoscent]

So, give me an example of what I would stand in line for. Just curious. Also, we are not scheduled to come in until Friday morning. Is there a reason that I should break my neck to make the drive any earlier. We are 10 hours away.

Many times (I can't promise for sure about this year) you can register and pick up some of your pins the day before and do pin trading. Last year it was in the Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center from 12 to 7. You stand in line because they have pin trading boards. Many times they have some Great pins (new Cast Lanyards, Artists Proofs) on the boards. You get a chance to trade one or two pins on the boards. you have one minute to do that. It is not unusual to wait for 30 minutes or more in the line to get to the front. You don't have to do it, but it is certainly worth it I think. :banana:
Penny

[Spiffie]

Many times (I can't promise for sure about this year) you can register and pick up some of your pins the day before and do pin trading. Last year it was in the Yacht & Beach Club Convention Center from 12 to 7. You stand in line because they have pin trading boards. Many times they have some Great pins (new Cast Lanyards, Artists Proofs) on the boards. You get a chance to trade one or two pins on the boards. you have one minute to do that. It is not unusual to wait for 30 minutes or more in the line to get to the front. You don't have to do it, but it is certainly worth it I think. :banana:
Penny

Ok! I am up for that! Getting my pin vest ready to go!!!!:banana:

[rotary2808]

We are staying at the Boardwalk. I love this event, the people are very nice, but be prepared to stand in lines. :scared1:
Penny:hippie:

The lines for the pin trading boards are horrendous!!!!:scared1: I just didn't have the patience for that. My DH and my dad did it a couple of times, but not me. Last year, the deceiving thing was the boards were all so close together that the lines didn't "look" that bad, but they kind of wove around each other. My dad got in one line and I thought this won't take too long, 45 minutes later he was finally out of the line.:rotfl: At least he got the pin he was looking for.:thumbsup2

[dzneynut]

It's not a Pin Event (or Disney, for that matter!) without standing in lines.
In the good ole days, we used to stand in lines for hours (literally!) to pick up our pins and merchandise (uphill, in both directions)! ;)

[chaoscent]

You forgot to add that it was raining and snowing while we were standing in line. :)

I found something for people to do in line. :lmao: Last October when I went to the Central Jersey Pin Event, I put my "Holy Grails" (pins that I have been searching for) on the back of my pin vest (I bought a waiter's vest and it was only $18 and it wasn't that heavy & hot). I was able to get one of my holy grails. I am planning on wearing it to the pin event & hopefully I will find a coveted holy grail. (I also make t-shirts for each day of the event. :rolleyes1)

Here's what I have on the back of my shirt.:cloud9:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Shirt%20DISigns/Pin%20Trading%20Shirt%20DISigns/th_HolyGrailTShirt.jpg (http://s226.photobucket.com/albums/dd181/Chaos1Cent/Shirt%20DISigns/Pin%20Trading%20Shirt%20DISigns/?action=view&current=HolyGrailTShirt.jpg)

It's thumb size so you can click on it if you want to see the regular size.
Penny

[webprinter]

How did you get the pictures of the pins to put on the vest/jacket? Did you make them out of paper or fabric and how did you attach them. It is a really good idea.

[chaoscent]

Hi - i am a member of the dizboards community and they own pin pics. I asked for permission to use th pins and then placed them in a DISign. Then printed the DISign and ironed it on the vest. if you want one like it let me know via pm. I am out of town this week but will get back to u next week. Penny:goodvibes

[webprinter]

Does anyone know how the days go at this pin celebration? We would like to make ADR's for lunch and dinner but don't want to miss anything exciting. What is a good time and what are the scheduled events?

[Cheshire Figment]

On Thursday you will be able to pick up the items from your RSP between 1:00 and 7:00 at the Y&B Convention Center. And there will be trading and signings going on there. This way, especially if you get box or framed sets you don't have to haul them around a Park all day.

Both Friday and Saturday it will open around Park opening and will close down about 5:00. So you will have no problems for Dinner. You would probably want to just do a quick service around lunch, although there is not much that would be missed for an hour or so.

On Sunday basically you will have opportunity to buy anything that has not yet sold, including limited editions. About 10:30 the doors are thrown open to the general public, so most people, otrher than the most serious traders, will run away.

[chaoscent]

Most years I leave on Sunday so I haven't been around to see what's happening that day. This year it will be nice to do that. But I will leave when it opens to the general public:scared1:. I really enjoy going early to pick up my pins and do some pin trading. That is always a fun time. Can't wait. :goodvibes
There is also some pin trading in the back room. Last year I brought some of my pins (I have about 1000 traders:rolleyes1 & want to get rid of some of them) and did some trading in the back room. I was surprised at how much fun I had trading (normally I am too shy to do that). Since there are many people in the back room that are WELL versed in pin trading, if you want to do some trading, make sure you know their worth (check on pinpics) and the worth of your pins. That way you are sure to make a fair trade. I set up a book with my pins and their worth listed on with 4 columns on each page. It helps a little. :goodvibes
Penny

[rotary2808]

Does anyone know how the days go at this pin celebration? We would like to make ADR's for lunch and dinner but don't want to miss anything exciting. What is a good time and what are the scheduled events?

Last year we did quick service for lunch and table service meals for dinner and that worked out just fine. If we could have eaten in World Showplace we would have just so we didn't have to go out in the heat.

[breagirl]

My 11 year old DD and I are going to this for the first time in August. We are both avid traders and have a nice collection at home. I mainly collect Chip and Dale and she likes Tink so I tend to only trade for those pins while she trades for whatever she likes.

Here's my questions:

How many traders should we take? I have already been buying and asking friends who have been before, but I get completely different numbers. Is 500 enough?

What's the best way to haul all our traders? We have pin bags and lanyards, but should we bring all of this to the convention.

I guess I just don't know what to expect, but we are definitely like kids waiting on Christmas!

[work2play]

My 11 year old DD and I are going to this for the first time in August. We are both avid traders and have a nice collection at home. I mainly collect Chip and Dale and she likes Tink so I tend to only trade for those pins while she trades for whatever she likes.

Here's my questions:

How many traders should we take? I have already been buying and asking friends who have been before, but I get completely different numbers. Is 500 enough?

What's the best way to haul all our traders? We have pin bags and lanyards, but should we bring all of this to the convention.

I guess I just don't know what to expect, but we are definitely like kids waiting on Christmas!

Depends on what your trading plans are. When I go, I only trade on the trading boards, not in the back room where there are lots of individuals trading. I bring traders (mostly hidden mickey pins from previous years, or pins that have a low value) to trade on the boards. My experience is that it takes 30 minutes in line for each time you want to trade on the boards (I think there are like 8 boards in the room...), so I would go through maybe 20 traders a day at the event. Of course I go through lots more in the parks and will probably bring 150 pins for lanyard trading. The first time that I went, I did do a little trading in the back area, but the second time I stuck with the boards as they had completer pins for the current hidden mickey sets on the trader boards and they were never released in the parks. It is a really fun event!

[rotary2808]

My 11 year old DD and I are going to this for the first time in August. We are both avid traders and have a nice collection at home. I mainly collect Chip and Dale and she likes Tink so I tend to only trade for those pins while she trades for whatever she likes.

Here's my questions:

How many traders should we take? I have already been buying and asking friends who have been before, but I get completely different numbers. Is 500 enough?

What's the best way to haul all our traders? We have pin bags and lanyards, but should we bring all of this to the convention.

I guess I just don't know what to expect, but we are definitely like kids waiting on Christmas!

There's different ways of doing it, but I'd bring a small pin bag you don't mind carrying around and then use a lanyard as well. FYI: you should get a lanyard when you check in for the event that has your pass for the event. Last year it was just a simple black lanyard, nothing fancy.

You'll be amazed at the "collections" people bring in to trade. Suitcases, bins, etc. There will be plenty to choose from.

[work2play]

My 11 year old DD and I are going to this for the first time in August. We are both avid traders and have a nice collection at home. I mainly collect Chip and Dale and she likes Tink so I tend to only trade for those pins while she trades for whatever she likes.

Here's my questions:

How many traders should we take? I have already been buying and asking friends who have been before, but I get completely different numbers. Is 500 enough?

What's the best way to haul all our traders? We have pin bags and lanyards, but should we bring all of this to the convention.

I guess I just don't know what to expect, but we are definitely like kids waiting on Christmas!

I forgot to mention that I think the best time to trade with others is on Thursday night at the pre-registration. I would definitely bring pins that are much better traders for that. I usually decide what I am looking for before I go and then bring the kind of traders that I think would be a fair trade for those pins. I usually bring a zippered 3 ring large binder for those pins. I usually do not bring the binder to the event because you have to carry it around all day and that gets tiring.

[lucas]

Hi! Just found this thread. Dh and I are going to the pin event this year. It will be our 3rd event at Epcot and previously we went to one that was held at HS. We are staying at the Beach Club, like we did for the event last year. It was very convenient.

My only complaint is standing in the lines all day! I know you stand in line everywhere at WDW. But at least in the parks, you go on a ride and get to sit down. At the pin events there is no sitting at all - just jumping from 1 line to the next all day long. It really kills my back!! Last year I saw some people who had fold up seats and even 2 young women who had rolling garden seats that they used in line. After awhile, dh and I resorted to sitting on the floor while in line and scooting along on the floor.

Is anybody bringing in any kind of seats to sit on? Outdoor World and LL Bean have pack seats (seats on a tripod) that are very light and fold up the size of an umbrella. Would this be ok to bring in? They would fit very easily in our backpack. I know people did bring in seats last year but I was wondering if WDW officially allows these to be brought in thru security??

Looking forward to seeing you guys.

[chaoscent]

I would bring the portable seats. The lines are long and move slowly. I'm in an ECV due to back problems, so I have my own seat. If I didn't, I would bring a portable one. Penny

[chaoscent]

Reminder, get to the park early to get in line. Last year there was a long line to get in. There was a sniffer dog at the check points so they didn't need to go through all the bags and suitcases people were bringing intothe park. Plus people lined up outside the venue, once they got in the parks. If you picked up your registration stuff the day before, you could head right toward the trading boards. :goodvibes

[lucas]

Thanks for the reply, chaoscent.

I said after last year's event I would never go to another one unless I had a seat! I think we will bring the portable tripod seats. Not the most comfortable triangle seat but at least it gives my back some relief. The good thing is they are so light and fold up so small. On one hand I wish the seats were bigger but on the other hand I don't want to be carrying a bigger/heavier chair around. And we do plan to break for lunch so I would have to lug it to lunch too. I guess the tripod it is!

(I was even considering a small rolling ice chest but the seat is so low there would be a lot of up and down with it. And from inching forward in line and getting up and down to move it, I think it would very hard on the thighs. Plus there is still the issue of taking it with us to lunch and I don't want to get a bunch of looks in the park from people wondering why I have an ice chest!)

[skyman8963]

HOW FUN IS THIS for novice collectors would this be worth it?

[roselark]

I will be attending the Vinylmation event on Sunday. Right now, I do not plan on attending the full Pin event. (I was so disappointed over my last two trips with all the counterfeit pins that I have pretty much given up on pin trading for now.) I looked at the registration for the Vinylmation event and there are two options for check-in; either Thursday or Sunday. Anyone know where the check-in on Sunday will be? If I wait until Sunday, will it hurt my chances at getting the LE figures? I don't plan on coming in until Friday...

[WDWRocksMySocks]

This is my first pin event and I'm getting REALLY excited. However, I'm also a little intimidated about it. I love all the input everyone has already included, but any more pointers for a first timer?

[roselark]

Well, I just learned about the RSP system, which is good. I am super bummed though!

The Vinylmation Event is SOLD OUT!!!!!! :sick::sad::sad::sad::sad::sad:

I am on the waitlist, but it was the only reason why I was taking this trip :( Does anyone know how the waitlist will work?

[CC&M]

This is the first I've heard of this event...can somebody point me in the direction of the registration page and/or more information about it?

Thanks!

[Spiffie]

This is the first I've heard of this event...can somebody point me in the direction of the registration page and/or more information about it?

Thanks!

Here is the Information from Disney's site:

Trade City Pin Event (http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=47344)

[CC&M]

Here is the Information from Disney's site:

Trade City Pin Event (http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/event?id=47344)



Thanks for the link!