Thanks for the Pin Update, Robin! Looks like we'll have lots to buy! It appears that Disney is trying to have a more fair method of distributing these pins:
"This unique Disney experience will features fantastic themed-merchandise to remember this unique trip. As part of the merchandise assortment, there will be a collection of Limited Edition pins.
Based on initial Guest feedback regarding these pins, the Disney Magic® team has created a pin release process. It is the hope that this process will create a fair, equitable and enjoyable experience for all Guests on board the Disney Magic®.
Pins will be released at Up Beat - Deck 3 Forward.
Release times for pins will be the following:
Port Days - 5:30 PM to 6: 30 PM
Sea Days - 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
To purchase these pins, Guests should check in with a Crew Member prior to entering Up Beat to verify Guest's name.
The Crew Member will give Guests one (1) voucher for the pin being released that day.
On the initial day of release, Guests may purchase up to one (1) pin, per style.
Guests can either pay for the pin at the merchandise register in Up Beat, or return to Up Beat before closing that same day of release to purchase the pin.
The next day, any remaining quantities of the previous day pins will be available to purchase in Mickey's Mates - Deck 4 during regular store hours (please check your Personal Navigator for store operating hours).
For specially created Limited Edition Crossing Cruise pins released in Mickey?s Mates (after initial release in Up Beat), Guests may purchase up to five (5) pins of a particular per style, per day until quantities are sold out.
This information will also be shared to Guests on board during the Crossing Cruise. "
Is this typically how pin releases are handled at "Pin Cruises"? I've never been on one, but I want ALL of these pins!!!!!
Arlene