Disneyland Pin Trading Secrets Revealed

Today on Provost Park Pass Chris learns in the ins and outs of Pin Trading. Disney pins are amazing Disneyland souvenirs. And they are super fun to collect. This was one of our most requested videos.
What kind of pins can you trade? Who can trade pins? Are some pins worth more? Why do some pins have Hidden Mickeys on them?
Let's find out.
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[@storytellernarrations4278]

Tip: Push the black rubberized pin back on the pin at an angle. This creates a much tighter fit!

[@angelmackey9578]

Storyteller Narrations but that damages the pin back over time of it bent it will break off

[@provostparkpass]

Great advice! Thank you for sharing!

[@Lucas-ws5yv]

I love this comment is “PINned” ;)

[@storytellernarrations4278]

Angel Mackey yes, but after time, using then the normal way eventually widens the hole making the backs very unreliable.

[@james.white.]

@@provostparkpass yeah

[@mackenzieraffety2348]

One time when I was little I had lost my lanyard and I was crying so a sweeper came over and asked my mom what was wrong, she explained what happened, so he took us to an area and said to wait here. He left and came back later with his special collection of pins and gave them all to me. They all had those special mickeys there were also some original antique pins. I will forever be thankful for him and his kindness. He and people like him are what truly makes Disney an experience.

[@mackenzieraffety2348]

Tamatoa is glam thanks!

[@alyssavermette9585]

Wow that's incredible he must truly have a kind heart

[@joanshealy1662]

MAGICAL 🧙‍♀️

[@CasperH626]

True Disney magic right there

[@lizsun261]

wow. thats amazing

[@torirae414]

Are we gonna talk about the fake Disney pins, my sister works at Disneyland and says cast members aren’t allowed to say no to a trade even though they can tell the pin is a knock off

[@natalieland9755]

How can you tell??

[@torirae414]

@@natalieland9755 some signs are off colors, thinner metal, but most telling is the lack of the mickey head engravings on the back along with the pin emblem, but another employee told me they have seen better and better knock offs

[@jasonsiska1704]

Real pins sometimes do not have the mickey engravings. I purchased a Space Mountain Pin from Disney World directly and it did not have them

[@rumsgoneforever]

Most cast members, from what I can tell, honestly doesn’t care enough about the pins.

[@torirae414]

@@jasonsiska1704 that's right, its important to note that the design wasnt implemented until 2012/2013, unfortunately it doesnt make it easier to discern unless you can verify when it was made :/

[@marct8326]

If you need a pin back you can ask a cast member who is sweeping. Sometimes they'll see them around and pick them up. They'll give one to you if they have one.

[@little_giant5213]

Tip: you can't trade a pin with a cast member if they already have that pin

[@alyssavermette9585]

Achara Wongthongkham same

[@susanmcallister4912]

Yeah you’re probably just ugly. Works for me all the time. Not my daughter tho. She is repulsive looking but is such a genuine person

[@spotted3star]

Tips from someone who has been trading since 2003. 1) don’t buy pin lots online. You may be getting 100 pins for 25 dollars, but they’re all fake. 2) you’re allowed to say no, don’t let people pressure you to trade. 3) check for fakes at the board, lots of people don’t follow rule number 1. 4) have fun 5) I suggest if you decide to collect, choose one topic... from experience. 6) buy locking backs from amazon, you get 40 for 10 dollars, and they don’t damage your pin back or require a wrench.

[@emilyhannan7302]

I did the career start program in Disney world. When I worked there, the cast members were allowed to place one pin backwards. That would be a secret hidden pin. Anybody who was curious about the pin would have to trade for it before seeing what it was. It just made it a little bit more fun, like a mystery pin.

[@lizsun261]

oo i like that! definitely going to do this

[@Mockingbirdsings11]

When I was at Disneyland I was walking and something was clicking in my shoe, I turned it over and there was a pin in my shoe lol

[@provostparkpass]

You must have amazing luck!!!

[@squirtkdw4766]

That happened to me about a year ago! It was one i didn't really care about and ended up trading for a pin from Disneyland Hong Kong that had made its was to WDW!

[@minutemark]

In the Army, we called the pin backs "Damn-its" because when you get home after a long day and realize that you lost a pin back you say, "Damn-it!"

[@provostparkpass]

That is so funny. #FunnyCuzItsTrue

[@scottrousseau496]

Ok mister fast-talker! You should have shown all the tie pins you got in the end!!! OR show all of the pins you landed. Fun video. I LOVE pin trading. I think I may even have a tie pin. I'll have to check on that now.

[@provostparkpass]

Hi Scott!!! I alwasys love reading your comments. And yes you are right I should have shown the pins at the end. *dang it*

[@ariannaandjordan]

I have the Gaston tie pin! I didn't realize how hard they are to find lol. I got mine in a vintage store near Disneyland!

[@alea280]

Jordan Lemus do you remember the name of that vintage store? Would love to go there! 💕

[@ariannaandjordan]

Alea Tomassetti It’s called Antique Station and it’s in Orange! That whole street is filled with antique stores and almost all of them have Disney memorabilia. It’s awesome! Hopefully you get a chance to go!

[@rosaaguirre9361]

I thought He said hook was the hardest find

[@ariannaandjordan]

Rosa Aguirre He did! I just commented to let people know about the vintage store because I felt that people might wanna go there and check out the pins available!

[@issabellecrenshaw30]

The only one of the tie pins I’m missing is the Hades one. There are 5+ the catcher pin

[@mikemoore7297]

Darn it ! You got me started on pressed penny's and my friends thought I was crazy! Now I want to try pin trading. Curse you Chris !

[@provostparkpass]

I am the worst person ever!!! :D

[@marcg2106]

I know, I just went through my coins to pick out my pre1982 pennies for wherever my next penny press may be and now I find this and how fun PPP makes it!

[@chadalcock7275]

In the Navy we called the pin backs (back of our rank insignia) damnits cuz, "damn it, I lost another one!"

[@provostparkpass]

That is the funniest thing I have ever heard. #FunnyCuzItsTrue

[@brandonbarhydt]

In the Air Force we call them frogs. Cause you drop them and the damn things jump across the room

[@JoeMama-iq8hy]

Army calls um damnits to

[@msDarkStarValentine]

You missed two tie pins on two different boards.

[@jasag24]

Love love love this video. Thank you Chris for wearing my pin. I didn't know about the secret pin at the photo store, awesome fact. Also good tip on the tie being harder to find. Message me and let me know which ties you ended your day with, because I have some more from that set. ❤️ Love you guys ✌️ Jake G!

[@camj256]

I haven't had cable in 15 years but these videos remind me of Travel Channel back in the 90's. Absolutely killing it with these videos! I'm so sucked into these videos I might have to plan a trip to Disney.

[@akcalo]

Who knew pin trading could be so exciting! Have always wondered what it was all about. Now I know! Thanks for another fun vid!

[@billharding6693]

I'm a beginner pin trader, and just stumbled upon this video. THANK YOU so much for posting this one. I've only been collecting Star Wars pins, and was finding that trading isn't that easy. Great tips! Thank you!

[@DarthRaver91]

I'm totally a beginner to this so thank you so much for informing us noobs on how to pin trade lol

[@provostparkpass]

You are sooo very welcome. Glad this video was helpful.

[@TankCop]

I didn’t know about the mini black Mickey ones were cast members. I am going to be sure to add those to my must have pins list!!!

[@danimemedoza]

This was randomly on my recommended and I’ve been on the Disney KZbin community in years. This just makes me love it more and I definitely subscribed! I need to trade pins now

[@provostparkpass]

Yay Daniel. So glad you found us. Welcome to the family. 👍🏻❤️

[@RubyBaker-yp4rj]

obsessed with the way you say "pin"

[@hollypadula2907]

Thank you Chris for explaining pin trading! I never understood what the excitement was all about -- but now I see just how fun it could be!! You guys are always consistent in showing me so much more then I ever knew about Disney! I LOVED the Pressed Penny video you did also -- and I got pressed penny books for all 4 of my kids after I watched it. We have been making pressed pennies a tradition now for all our trips (it's a great souvenir to get when you have 4 kids) Hopefully we are all going to make a trip to Disneyland this March and they are excited to get pressed pennies there!!

[@Spalfos]

Chris... I’m on your side about Frozen. I support you

[@justapersonwhoplaysukulele4365]

I went to Disneyland a few years ago and fell in love with the Duffy pins! I collected all the Duffy pins with the different Disney character hats on them. I managed to get the completer pin but I still need to find the silver ones now! Great video loved it! I learned some more trading etiquette.

[@leomfm]

You trade Olaf! 😱😱😱 you made someone really happy 😂💚

[@nzjonty]

Such a cool hobby to get in to 👍🏼

[@dannyburleigh1]

Everybody loves Aerial!

[@redthetraveler]

Pin trading is the most underrated activity at Disneyland! There are even pins you can trade through trivia at various locations in DL and DCA.

[@ladysky_bri3075]

I remember having this cool kingdom hearts limit edition one... it was so cool. Everyone would want to trade something for it but I wouldn't give in. Sadly I lost that with my other amazing pins when I move out of Cali a few years ago but thankfully I'll be moving back next month and want to get back into pin trading because I remember how fun it was to trade every time I went to Disney area

[@provostparkpass]

It's such a fun hobby. Glad you are getting back into it.

[@VBlogger33]

You guys always get me so excited for new ways to enhance my disney experience! Already have my idea for what I wanna start collecting! Queue me hunting down all my pins that I’ve bought over the years! You guys are amazing! Thank You So Much! ☺️

[@marisagonzalez1543]

I just loved this video so much, I loved that you found a lot of ties even though they're so weird and special, the best was that the people changed them to you ♡

[@sailhammer8042]

Me: "What a stressful day..." Provost Park Pass: "New Video!" Me: "What an awesome DAY!"

[@provostparkpass]

I hope your day got better!!!!

[@vine1313]

My favorite Pin I ever traded for was the "This is Not a Pin" set.

[@scrappy00001]

Thank you for the tip about the pin traders at the Grand Californian. I will have to bring all my trader pins when we visit the parks next year.

[@bermewdez]

Started collecting pins when I became an annual pass holder. Can’t get enough of it!

[@provostparkpass]

It's soooo fun. I love trading.

[@laurieallen8040]

The editing on this video is perfection. 🤣❤️

[@o.fuchs911]

Ursula has been at Cafe Orleans for Soo long! We always recognize her!

[@Myself1098]

Omg at 6:00 they had a freaking club penguin puffle pin, IM DYING THATS SO AMAZING

[@joeleon5009]

I just started collecting Disney pins and it's really fun, I haven't traded any pins yet because I'm just starting. It's really amazing to see so many pins in the stores. Thank you for all the information about pin trading! You're incredible Chris!

[@brycevo]

That Hades pin is great

[@james.white.]

You started me off on Disney pin trading

[@createyourniceday8440]

I had so much fun watching this video! Thank you for brightening my day!

[@AdamSternberg]

A few things with the video. "Completer" pins are actually called "Chaser" pins. The more hardcore traders are actually now no longer to setup shop inside the parks. They used to give them an area in Frontierland and also in Tomorrowland but what wound up happening was that they would pay people to go inside the shops to buy up all the LE pins because they have a limit on how many you can purchase. So they wound up ruining it for everyone. Limited Edition pins will have a number on the back of how many of that pin they are limited in production to. Some might be 5,000, others 100. Pins can also be gotten in a wide variety of weird ways, not just purchased in the park. I started collecting Tron pins when I went to the premier of Tron Legacy. Fandango did a secret promotion with Disney that a random amount (I believe it is 1000) pins were sent to people who bought their tickets to the movie from Fandango. Weeks after I attended the movie, I just got this really cool pin in the mail from the movie. There was also a super rare Tron pin that was only available from a somewhat unmarked gumball vending machine in downtown disney. It was the only place you could get it, so Disney sometimes makes these pins available in very weird ways. Hence, the rarity of some of them. Lastly, if a cast member is wearing a green pin board, they will not trade with adults, only with kids 12 and under!

[@jameswhite3584]

Jesus that's alot of words

[@sro7891]

I was never into pin trading, but this video made it seem like so much fun, I may have to try it the next time I'm at Disney! Thanks Provost Park Pass, your videos make my day by bringing me Disney magic while I am anticipating my next trip.

[@SykeMediaTV]

2:11 BEST TIP EVER .. Not heard ANYONE else say that one! .. Very GOOD idea!

[@lounge2fly2]

This was exactly the guide video I was looking for! Thanks

[@mrstarwars2447]

Love this video! Can’t wait to everything you did in video when I go there a again, especially spotting the hidden Mickey!

[@provostparkpass]

Its sooo fun. Glad you liked the video.

[@ArtBellJr]

So amazing,My youngest was gifted a pin at the Haunted Mansion this year by a random park guest. Had got something in my eye had to wipe it off it was sweet.

[@natalieland9755]

Yay. Thank you so much doing this video. I was one of those many requestors and me and the kids are now super excited to trade pins. 3 weeks til we are there.

[@Kieorasama]

When did pin trading Start? How about trading vintage pins? How do you tell real pins from fake pins?

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Been around a long time. This is the best how-to-do-it video. Actually, the only how to do it video.

[@loulou9133]

My lanyard is full because I love trading !! Thanks for all the tips and tricks

[@themugglebookworm8799]

Thank you so much for this! I just completed my very first lanyard and this is a new hobby of mine. Thank you for all of the great info!

[@provostparkpass]

You are soooo very welcome. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@skylarsmith13]

Thank you so much for this advice! I can’t wait to go to Disneyland in a few weeks and start pin trading!

[@StephyandTimWayco]

We recently found your channel and can’t stop watching. Thank you for being so informative about pin trading. Had no idea about the 5 o’clock meet up.

[@provostparkpass]

Yay!! So glad you found us!!

[@mariomarroquin-castro9401]

There was a tie pin top left at 14:06

[@jameswhite3584]

Yeah

[@justinganz1173]

I agree with you on Frozen i am not a big fan either

[@provostparkpass]

There are just a few of us out there. :D

[@ashleysiciliano1168]

Thats so cool how pin traders get together! Your videos are enjoyable

[@gregcolbert1634]

Chris - since this video was recorded there has been a very important change regarding pin trading. We were at Disneyland and DCA during Spring Break 2024 and the cast members were not automatically trading pins with guests. The cast members are trying to weed out fake pins from the parks, so if the suspect your pin is fake, they WON’T trade with you. FYI

[@m0derncat401]

I'm allergic to the magic bands so they swapped out my band for a round thing whith a landyerd and I put my pins on it

[@chrisbrennan2208]

I followed your tips over labor day with my daughter and grandson. We had so much fun. I loved the tie pin you had and I was determined to get the whole set by the end of the trip. I was able to do this only trading with cast members and pin boards.

[@taurnguard]

I have four lanyards of pins: basic Disney, villains, Halloween, and Christmas. I keep the pins I want to keep on the right side of the lanyards and the ones I want to trade on the left side. Just a suggestion to the new collectors out there. When you trade for a pin you REALLY want to keep, pocket it or put it in your purse to avoid losing it when you're on a Disney ride.

[@AwesomeAustn]

Very informative. Thanks! I bought pins that I liked when I went. Never traded any.

[@EddieFreeze1]

I am at Disney this week with my family and I actually tried pin trading, and it was pretty fun. My niece and nephew saw what was I was doing and they're loving it. Found some square pins as my collection with Hades as the second one. Found a Daisy one too but my niece got at it before I did. But thank you for the hints, this is a huge hit!

[@Vincent-wf5hx]

I’ve always wanted to collect pins but they are so expensive!😭 I’ll try to start my next trip!!!

[@trashheadkai455]

The pins I got when I started collecting were sooo expensive and I would never trade them 😂

[@Vincent-wf5hx]

TrashHeadKai that’s another thing, I’d be like “no you can’t have that one, it was too expensive”😂

[@paytonrobles3113]

Theres ton on ebay! And they are authentic

[@james.white.]

I love your first pin

[@james.white.]

Hadies pin

[@marigomez5335]

love pin trading!! Was always just waiting for this video thank you

[@johnberger9534]

We need an updated pin trading video please

[@disneyanddaysout]

Another fantastic video full of advice. Thank you for sharing the magic ✨

[@paytonrobles3113]

My family and i take our first Disneyworld trip here in last then 2 weeks. So excited ❤❤❤

[@gabriellag2611]

Thanks so much for making this video! In November I'll be going to Disneyland for the first time in 12 years (and my first time as an adult) and I have a small but beloved pin collection from when I was a kid. Glad to know pin trading is still going strong. I never knew about the Grand Californian meetup!! That's definitely going on our itinerary! Great tips and really fun vlog. :)

[@Larissa-hd5ut]

We’ve been trading for two years and have gotten bored with the pin boards around the park. We’re always so nervous to trade with people because we don’t know who is trading and who isn’t! You reignited our passion for trading by letting us know about the California Hotel trading at 5pm! We went trading yesterday and had a BLAST! Walked out with so many cool pins ! A lot of pins we’ve had for almost a year (that we thought nobody wanted) were taken instantly! So much fun! We got a lot of cool pins we wanted too! Thank you Provost Park Pass! I’m so grateful for this video ♥️

[@NemeZSF2004]

2:44 I like the use of repetition on this one quote, lol

[@valerielopez559]

Such a fun episode!! Learned so much. Loved it!!

[@provostparkpass]

Yay!! Thank you Valerie! Glad you like it.

[@AlleyCat023]

I forward this to my sister since they were heading to Disneyland and my niece and nephew had a great time doing this while they were there!

[@the9thmonkey]

Chris every time you tell a pun, I hear a whole auditorium of volunteers moaning in unison.

[@provostparkpass]

Yep that is my crowning achievement!!! :D

[@xiaocatmaster3754]

I just recently got into pin trading because they've been pushing it hard at Shanghai Disneyland. I'm loving it

[@Bri-W22]

This was such a fun video lol I can see myself getting very addicted to this 😬😄

[@jasonpepper8756]

Fantastic video, thanks a million!

[@kevinandrews303]

This video is great, wish Disney would share this video (endorse!) because we got to the park and didn't know what all the pin business was about. Keep up the great work Chris!

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you Kevin

[@loulou9133]

Love this Thank u for all the hidden secrets

[@TheWASHINGMACHINEBOY]

i have a club penguin pin, but since club penguin shut down in 2017 i refuse to trade it for a different one. if you wonder what it looks like, it is a black penguin in an astronaut costume

[@bryonyamada2620]

Donald is my FAV for pin collection. THANKS for the tip on the SECRET pin (I had no idea about that one, been trading for over 20yrs.)

[@angiee_vanet]

I love this video!!!!! I'm so glad you finally made it!!! :)

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you Angiee!!!

[@eeehhhhhheee4976]

awesome video will have to get a starter set for my sons and watch them have a blast

[@jamesspangler9093]

Love pin trading! i'm obsessed! And this is a great video about it!

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you James!!!! Glad you liked it.

[@alwayslookingup4658]

Haha, just love all your guys’ videos! Thank you!

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you sooo much. Love your KZbin name :D

[@ericsam1761]

Wow, cool...I always heard about Pin Trading. Now, that I know more about it...I may start one day, but right now...sounds like too much work...lol. Thanks for the video. Keep up the good work.

[@provostparkpass]

be careful Eric it is super addictive. :D

[@pamw8102]

Thank you!

[@johnnycantrock]

Tangled it better than Frozen. Be mad bout it or Let it go.

[@yodasmydragon4216]

Glad to see you got your tie pins!! Super cool video! 🤙

[@provostparkpass]

I was soooo happy to get them.

[@quspal]

Loved this episode. Very informative

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you George. I am glad you liked it.

[@breannalopez9322]

Loved the video I have pins but only ones I love can’t wait to tell my friend buy some pins to trade and go to the hotel for pin trading thanks for the tips

[@karamouton2192]

this made me so happy

[@dannyburleigh1]

That would be a TIE TAC Dude!

[@spit_boy7737]

Yay a new provost park pass video

[@debbieboring3422]

I did not know there was a pin trading thing. I just thought you bought them and took them home as souvenirs. That is cool I am glad people asked about them or I would have never know. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU WHO ASKED ABOUT DOING THIS VIDEO. WOO HOO GREAT NEWS.

[@PikaFreakenChu]

You're one of my favorite channels!!!

[@provostparkpass]

Thank you!!! You’re one of our favorite people. ❤️👍🏻

[@nicolehenninger9874]

Tip: Some retail shops at tin the park will sell mystery packs for about $5. Other pins that are not mystery start off at about $7. You can trade your mystery pin for a different one if you don't like it.

[@shadowlessxpan]

I started a pin collection my last day st the park. Im disappointed that i missed out on this. Im hooked on pins, and cant wait to trade! Im hopefully going back next year. Great video! Jealous of the tie collection!

[@matthewmccarty2140]

Thank you for finally doing this