Where can I get patches?

[pmaurer74]

My daughter's Girl Scout troop wants me to get a couple of patches from WDW to send to their sister troop in England. I have seen pins everywhere but never paid attention to patches. Do you know where I can get them?

 

[BlueFairy]

I have never heard of GS patches being offered. You could check with the YES program and see if they are offered. However, that is a paid student program and any patch would probably be included with completing a YES course.

Many places offer "Fun Patches" that are made independently of Girl Scouts. Perhaps do an online search.

 

[DWillowBay]

The only place I've ever seen Disney patches is at JoAnn's Fabrics. I've never seen them in the parks or stores.

 

[Magpie]

If you're talking general souvenir patches, Disney doesn't - to my knowledge - sell those. You used to be able to buy them at the Chapeau on Main Street to put on your mickey hats, but they stopped selling them years ago. Being a patch collector myself, I searched all over a coupke years back and didn't come up with anything. Didn't see anything this trip, either. Though there's a nice collection of LEO and Firefighter patches on display in the firehouse.

I ended up salvaging a Mickey patch from a worn out hoodie, instead.

 

[CAS239]

I don't believe any type of patches are sold at Disney

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

The pins took the place of the patches in the shops. I was going to put my pins on my denim jacket, but it was way too heavy. I had previously purchased patches, and put a few of them on instead. Wish they still had the patches. They were less expensive and weighed so much less. I agree with previous poster- JoAnn's might be you best bet.

 

[pmaurer74]

thanks. Yes I am looking for patches being sold at Disney, not GS patches. I will do the pins instead. Not sure I will get very many for $20.

 

[Disney_1derland]

thanks. Yes I am looking for patches being sold at Disney, not GS patches. I will do the pins instead. Not sure I will get very many for $20.

If you aren't looking for anything specific, it might be best to buy a "lot" of pins on ebay, you'll get far more for your money.

 

[kittyab]

I asked about patches on my last trip and I was told they dont sell them anymore

 

[verleniahall]

are you driving? you might check the local GS office there in orlando at their shop - i know our council has some "visitor patches" that are just for what you are doing - sending to a sister troop - you might have some luck that way

otherwise - i agree with a pp that ordering a "lot" of pins from ebay will be the best way to maximize yoru money

 

[inky dinky doo]

I have several Disney patches I've picked up at WDW. One is a set of five smaller patches, representing Disney's Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM, and WDW - established 1971. Then, I also have some larger patches:

• "WDW, American Tradition, EST. 1971"
• Mickey ears that say Epcot and show a patchwork of flags from countries in Epcot
• One that says "Mission Space, We choose to go!" and shows a rocket blasting into outer space"
• Mickey ears that say "Test Track" in red, against the black an yellow start flag background
• The Mickey Mouse Club emblem
• And finally, one that says Disney Vacation Club member

The ride patches came from gift shops in the vicinity of the various rides. The others I'm not sure about. I just always keep my eyes open for patches 'cause I'm a collector and have managed to accumulate 11 from WDW. For what it's worth, the first two I mentioned (the set and the one that follows) are on cards that say "Got You Covered, Collectable [sic] / Tradable Iron-on Patch Set."

 

[Magpie]

I have several Disney patches I've picked up at WDW. One is a set of five smaller patches, representing Disney's Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM, and WDW - established 1971. Then, I also have some larger patches:

• "WDW, American Tradition, EST. 1971"
• Mickey ears that say Epcot and show a patchwork of flags from countries in Epcot
• One that says "Mission Space, We choose to go!" and shows a rocket blasting into outer space"
• Mickey ears that say "Test Track" in red, against the black an yellow start flag background
• The Mickey Mouse Club emblem
• And finally, one that says Disney Vacation Club member

The ride patches came from gift shops in the vicinity of the various rides. The others I'm not sure about. I just always keep my eyes open for patches 'cause I'm a collector and have managed to accumulate 11 from WDW. For what it's worth, the first two I mentioned (the set and the one that follows) are on cards that say "Got You Covered, Collectable [sic] / Tradable Iron-on Patch Set."

What year did you see these?