Pin Trading Nights at the Contempory - Do many kids attend?

[angel's momma]

Is it mostly "Pro" traders, or would it be a fun experience for DD10?

 

[JeffM]

I was wondering the same thing. My daughter is 7, and asked me about it.

 

[lisaluvsmickey2000]

Also looking for more info on this. Our friends will be in WDW on this date but have tics to MVMMCP. Is it worth it? How many trades can you make? Are they with cast members or are they with those people that make you trade a $75 pin for 1 or 2 cast lanyard?

 

[agnes!]

I went to the first one after Disney started having these in the Contemporary's Convention Center. That one was so mobbed Disney opened up another room. I like the space better than when it used to be held in the Contemporary Lobby.

I've been to a couple more since. Disney does have an official presence at these things, lots of CMs around. They also have had a kids-only area, where kids (not sure of the ages) can go in and get trades off a trading board. One time I was able to buy LE pins that were *only* available at the Pin Night.

Yeah, there are sharks there (sharkiness is kept to somewhat of a minimum, since everyone is on Disney property), but there are also some really nice people and most of the real collectors get a kick out of little kids trading. When I go to WDW, I usually have some pins that I make a point of just giving away, mostly to little kids.

I always have a blast at the Pin Trading Nights. Just be prepared for a crowd and be prepared for some of the guests to be really picky. It might be overwhelming to little ones. And all those pins on all those tables....kind of dazzling, even to adults :.

YOu might want to check out the trading boards at most resort gift shops, plus some resorts (Port Orleans is one) brings out a trading board in the lobby at certain times. Anyone can participate, not just WDW resort guests.

agnes!

 

[angel's momma]

Thanks agnes!

 

[Disneyland_emily]

Most of the room is "guest" trading but in my experience very few "sharks".. Yes not everyone will trade for any pin but most are fair and nice

There usually is a disney sponsored activity which can range from a pin signing to a trade board to limited edition trading to something else similar...

There is often a special pin released and/or the merch shops offer current pins for sale

There is a kids only area (3-12) which is hosted by the merch team and gives kids a chance to trade off large boards.

There is very little to no other cast trading

 

[angel's momma]

Thanks Disneyland_emily!

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I would recommend that your daugther trades in the kids area and wait until she is older to trade with the pro adult pin traders. Now I would consider myself a pro adult pin trader, however I would trade with anyone no matter their age if they wanted to and I would make sure they feel comftorable when trying to make a trade with me.

 

[lpizzuro123]

Anyone have a list of when this is done? We used to go when they did it every Friday night (I think) at the Contemporary. We have two Disney vacations coming up in March and May.

Thanks,
Linda

 

[angel's momma]

Linda - I found the info at

http://www.dizpins.com/events/wdw_pin_trading.htm

It only lists the current month.



Thanks CR Resort Fan 4 Life!

 

[lpizzuro123]

Thanks, I'll keep checking as it gets closer to our trip.

Linda

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

Thanks CR Resort Fan 4 Life!

You're welcome.