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Types of Pins</a></li> 106 <li><a href="#basics">2. How Trading Works</a></li> 107 <li><a href="#fakes">3. Pin Backs & Fakes</a></li> 108 <li><a href="#carrying">4. Carrying Your Pins</a></li> 109 <li><a href="#limited">5. Limited Editions & Posters</a></li> 110 <li><a href="#ptt">6. PTT Events</a></li> 111 <li><a href="#lineberty">7. Lineberty</a></li> 112 <li><a href="#guest-trading">8. Guest Trading & Pueblo's</a></li> 113 <li><a href="#popular">9. What Works at DLP</a></li> 114 <li><a href="#value">10. Pin Value</a></li> 115 <li><a href="#online">11. Buying Online</a></li> 116 <li><a href="#budget">12. Budgeting</a></li> 117 <li><a href="#terms">13. Glossary</a></li> 118 <li><a href="#final">Final Note & Communities</a></li> 119 <li><a href="#comments">Comments</a></li> 120 </ol> 121 </nav> 122 123 <main class="main-content" id="main-content"> 124 <div class="hero" id="intro"> 125 <h1><span class="pin-emoji">ð</span> The Unofficial Beginner's Guide to Pin Trading at Disneyland Paris</h1> 126 <p class="byline">Hi, I'm Sophie, a Disneyland Paris (DLP) regular who visits about once a month and has fallen rather deeply into the pin trading rabbit hole.</p> 127 <div class="disclaimer"> 128 <strong>Quick disclaimer</strong> 129 I wrote this guide based on my own personal experience with pin trading at Disneyland Paris so far. I'm sharing it with the community in the hope of making the hobby more accessible and a little less daunting for anyone who wants to give it a try. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Disney in any way. The information here may be incomplete, and the rules and practices described can change at any time, so always verify anything time-sensitive (like Lineberty rules or shop hours) through official Disney channels. I've done my best to keep things accurate and up to date, and I'm always happy to receive corrections or additions. If something here is wrong or outdated, please let me know! 130 </div> 131 </div> 132 133 <div class="guide-section" id="what-is"> 134 <h2>ð° What Is Pin Trading?</h2> 135 <p>Pin trading is an official Disney hobby where you collect enamel Disney pins and trade them with cast members (CMs) or other guests. You pick up some pins, then swap them for ones you like better. Disney makes this easy throughout the parks: cast members wear lanyards loaded with tradeable pins, and most shops have trading boards you can browse and swap from.</p> 136 <p>The hobby can be as casual as trading a couple of pins with a CM during your visit, or as involved as chasing limited editions, attending dedicated events, and building a collection around a specific theme. Both are completely valid, and most people find their own level somewhere in between.</p> 137 <p>You don't <em>need</em> to read a guide like this to get started. Grab a booster pack from the park, find a cast member wearing a lanyard or working behind a board, and ask to trade. Some tips can make the experience more rewarding though, like knowing you can ask for the trading board in most shops even if it's not on display. So, here we go!</p> 138 </div> 139
140 <div class="guide-section" id="types"> 141 <h2><span class="section-num">1</span> ð Types of Pins</h2> 142 <p>Before diving into how trading works, it helps to know what kinds of pins exist. Disney produces several distinct categories, each with their own trading rules and relative value. Here's a quick overview of what you'll encounter at Disneyland Paris.</p> 143 <div class="pin-types-grid"> 144 <div class="pin-type-card"><div class="type-label">Open Edition <span class="type-badge">OE</span></div><p>The everyday pins you'll find in booster packs and regularly stocked in shops. Produced in large quantities and easy to find. Great for trading with cast members. Priced at â¬9, â¬12, or â¬15.</p></div> 145 <div class="pin-type-card"><div class="type-label">Limited Edition <span class="type-badge">LE</span></div><p>Produced in a specific, numbered quantity (e.g. "LE 500"). Pins can have a number stamped on the back like "200/500", but not always. More sought after and what Lineberty queues are all about. Starting from around â¬18.</p></div> 146 <div class="pin-type-card"><div class="type-label">Limited Release <span class="type-badge">LR</span></div><p>Similar to LEs but without individual numbering. Still produced in smaller quantities than open editions.</p></div> 147 <div class="pin-type-card"><div class="type-label">Hidden Mickey <span class="type-badge">HM</span></div><p>A US park concept: pins with a small silver Mickey head silhouette hidden somewhere in the design. Released in themed waves, first on CM lanyards then later in mystery pouches. DLP doesn't produce its own, making US HMs good trade bait here.</p></div> 148 <div class="pin-type-card" style="grid-column: 1 / -1;"><div class="type-label">Cast Refresh Pins</div><p>Released at PTT (Pin Trading Time) events. Their full name is "Cast Member Refresh Lanyard" pins, when a new batch comes out, CMs swap their old lanyard pins for the new ones. Middle tier: not OEs, not individually numbered LEs. Edition sizes typically 500â2,026. Historically featured a hidden CM nametag shape in the design; as of 2026, this no longer appears. Sold at PTT events alongside a snack or drink combo.</p></div> 149 </div> 150 </div> 151 152 <div class="guide-section" id="basics"> 153 <h2><span class="section-num">2</span> ðºï¸ The Basics: How Pin Trading Works in the Parks</h2> 154 <p>Now that you know the types of pins you'll encounter, here's how the actual trading works. There are a few different ways to trade at Disneyland Paris:</p> 155 <h3>ð« Cast Member Lanyards</h3> 156 <p>Cast members in many areas of the park wear lanyards loaded with pins. You offer one of your pins, you pick one of theirs. Almost any legitimate Disney pin is fair game. It's not just retail CMs, custodial staff sometimes have lanyards too.</p> 157 <div class="photo-placeholder"><span class="photo-icon">ð·</span>Photo: CM wearing a lanyard with pins<span class="coming-soon">Coming soon</span></div> 158 <div class="tip"><span class="tip-icon">ð¡</span><div>When walking between the two parks, keep an eye on the merchandise stands in the passage area. The CMs staffing them often have a lanyard and are happy to trade, so it is easy to walk past without thinking about it!</div></div> 159 <div class="tip"><span class="tip-icon">ð¡</span><div><strong>How many pins to bring:</strong> A booster pack (2â5 pins) is plenty for a casual visit. For more active trading, 5â10 gives you more variety.</div></div> 160 <div class="tip"><span class="tip-icon">ð¡</span><div><strong>Let the CM choose:</strong> Hold out 2â3 traders and let the cast member pick. It tends to lead to better trades for both sides.</div></div> 161 <div class="tip"><span class="tip-icon">ð¡</span><div><strong>Children can trade too:</strong> No minimum age. Many CMs are especially enthusiastic about trading with younger guests.</div></div> 162 <div class="rule-box"><h4>âï¸ Trading Rules (All CM Trading)</h4><ul> 163 <li><strong>2 pins per person per session</strong>, applies to lanyards and boards alike. Rejoin the queue for another round after your turn.</li> 164 <li><strong>Good condition only</strong>, chipped, bent, or missing-back pins can be declined.</li> 165 <li><strong>Don't touch</strong>, never grab a CM's lanyard. Ask them to bring a pin into view.</li> 166 <li><strong>No money</strong>, it's always one pin for one pin. No cash top-ups.</li> 167 <li><strong>Metal pins only</strong>, plastic or rubber pins are not accepted.</li> 168 </ul></div> 169 <h3>ðª Small Boards</h3> 170 <p>Most shops have a small trading board, a panel with pins available for trade. <strong>If you can't see it displayed, you can ask for it.</strong> Don't ask right after a parade ends when shops are busy. Trading doesn't take much longer than a regular transaction.</p> 171 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/small-pin-board_optimized.jpg" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/small-pin-board_optimized.jpg" alt="A small Disney pin trading board in the Mickey head shape, showing a selection of open edition pins on a cork surface." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>A small trading board, the Mickey head-shaped cork board is the most common type.</fig
171caption></figure> 172 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/Stitch-themed-pin-board_optimized.png" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/Stitch-themed-pin-board_optimized.png" alt="A Stitch-shaped cork trading board on a shop counter, covered with a variety of Disney pins." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>The Stitch-shaped small trading board, some shops have themed boards. This one turns up at Star Traders.</figcaption></figure> 173 <div class="shops-group"><div class="shops-group-title">Disneyland Park</div><ul class="shops-list"><li>Emporium</li><li>Harrington's Fine Jewellery & Gifts</li><li>Constellations</li><li>Pueblo Trading Post (Pueblo's)</li><li>Star Traders</li><li>Thunder Mesa Mercantile (Frontierland)</li><li>Pirates of the Caribbean shop</li><li>Sir Mickey's and Lilly's Boutique <span style="color:var(--text-muted);font-size:13px;">(occasionally, tends to get busy)</span></li></ul></div> 174 <div class="shops-group"><div class="shops-group-title">Disney Adventure World</div><ul class="shops-list"><li>The Studios Store</li><li>Guest Services</li><li>The Tower of Terror shop</li><li>World Premiere (formerly Studio 1) / Mickey's of Hollywood Boutique</li></ul></div> 175 <div class="shops-group"><div class="shops-group-title">Hotel Shops <span style="color:var(--text-muted);font-size:12px;font-weight:400;">(quieter, sometimes have sold-out park pins)</span></div><ul class="shops-list"><li>Disneyland Hotel shop</li><li>Bay Boutique at Newport Bay Club</li><li>Northwest Passage at Sequoia Lodge</li></ul></div> 176 <p style="font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);">Note: I've asked for a board at the Marvel hotel shop multiple times and haven't found one, it may not have one. This list is based on personal experience and isn't exhaustive.</p> 177 <h3>ð Big Boards</h3> 178 <p>Larger trading boards with a wider selection. No set times but tend to appear in the afternoon, around 2PM or 4PM.</p> 179 <div class="shops-group"><div class="shops-group-title">Disneyland Park</div><ul class="shops-list"><li>Emporium <span style="color:var(--text-muted);font-size:13px;">(occasionally has LEs too, though not consistently)</span></li><li>Harrington's</li><li>Constellations</li><li>Pueblo Trading Post (Pueblo's) <span style="color:var(--text-muted);font-size:13px;">(most reliably has LEs)</span></li></ul></div> 180 <div class="shops-group"><div class="shops-group-title">Disney Adventure World</div><ul class="shops-list"><li>The Studios Store</li></ul></div> 181 <p>Big boards at most shops carry OEs, HMs, and cast refresh pins. The Pueblo's big board also carries limited editions, the most varied in the parks.</p> 182 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/Harringtons-big-board_optimized.jpg" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/Harringtons-big-board_optimized.jpg" alt="The large pin trading board at Harrington's Fine Jewellery and Gifts, showing a wide selection of open edition and cast refresh pins." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>The big board at Harrington's, OEs, HMs, and cast refresh pins. Note the "Charte du Pin Trading" card at the top.</figcaption></figure> 183 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/Pueblo-big-board_optimized.jpg" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/Pueblo-big-board_optimized.jpg" alt="The large pin trading board outside Pueblo Trading Post, packed with a wide variety of Disney pins including limited editions." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>The big board at Pueblo Trading Post, the most varied in the parks, including limited edition pins. Here it's set up outside on a nice day.</figcaption></figure> 184 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/Annotated-map-Pueblo-and-carts_optimized.png" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/Annotated-map-Pueblo-and-carts_optimized.png" alt="Annotated map of Disneyland Paris marking Pueblo Trading Post and the merchandise carts between the two parks." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>Map showing Pueblo Trading Post in Frontierland (blue) and the merchandise carts between the two parks (orange).</figcaption></figure> 185 <p>On nicer days, keep an eye out for boards set up outside shops too, easy to walk past without noticing.</p> 186 <div class="rule-box"><h4>ð Big Board Trading Rules</h4><p>Each type trades like-for-like: <strong>OE for OE, LE for LE, HM for HM, cast refresh for cast refresh.</strong></p><ul><li>If a pin is already on the board, CMs won't accept it in a trade (OEs and LEs).</li><li>Cast refresh pins may be accepted even if one is already on the board (up to two of the same), though this can vary by CM.</li><li>The 2-pin limit applies. Rejoin the queue for another round after your turn.</li></ul></div> 187 <div class="tip"><span class="tip-icon">ð¡</span><div>
187Wear your pins on a lanyard or pinfolio when walking around to signal you're open to trading. Fellow traders will notice!</div></div> 188 </div> 189 190 <div class="guide-section" id="fakes"> 191 <h2><span class="section-num">3</span> â ï¸ Pin Backs, Licensed Pins, and How to Identify Fakes</h2> 192 <p>This section covers three categories people often mix up: official Disney pins, licensed third-party pins, and fakes.</p> 193 <h3>Official Disney Pins</h3> 194 <p>Pins designed and sold directly by Disney, in the parks, the Disney Store, or official Disney channels. These are what cast members trade on lanyards and boards, and what most of this guide is about.</p> 195 <h3>Licensed Pins (and Why They're Different)</h3> 196 <p>Some pins are officially licensed by Disney, meaning Disney has authorised a third party to produce them, but they're not made by Disney itself.</p> 197 <ul> 198 <li><strong>Loungefly:</strong> Best-known licensed brand. High quality, real Disney merchandise, but <strong>not accepted for CM trading at DLP.</strong> Identifiable by the <strong>crown pattern on the back.</strong></li> 199 <li><strong>Pink a la Mode (PALM):</strong> US-based licensed brand. Not accepted at DLP, not especially popular in the Paris trading scene.</li> 200 <li><strong>Artland / Pulse Gallery:</strong> UK-based licensee, fine art quality pins. May come up in the European collector community.</li> 201 </ul> 202 <p>Licensed does not automatically mean tradeable at DLP. If it didn't come from a Disney park or the Disney Store, check before assuming.</p> 203 <h3>The Backs of Official Disney Pins</h3> 204 <div class="photo-placeholder"><span class="photo-icon">ð·</span>Photo: Side-by-side comparison of pin backs<span class="coming-soon">Coming soon</span></div> 205 <h4>Backs you'll commonly encounter</h4> 206 <ul> 207 <li><strong>Mickey Waffle Pattern:</strong> The most common back on modern Disney pins, a repeating grid of Mickey head silhouettes alternating upright and upside-down. Your standard authenticity indicator.</li> 208 <li><strong>Diamond Back (Mickey Icon Stone):</strong> From early 2023, a small cubic zirconia gemstone set in a Mickey head shape near the FAC code. On genuine pins the stones are neat and clearly recognisable. Fakes exist, ears often too far apart or wonky. Not all newer pins have this.</li> 209 <li><strong>Pebble Back:</strong> Older textured back, common on pre-2009 park pins. Normal and not a red flag.</li> 210 <li><strong>Older Pins (no pattern):</strong> Earlier era pins sometimes have a completely plain back.</li> 211 <li><strong>"Resort" Pins:</strong> Older DLP pins may say "Disneyland Resort Paris" on the back.</li> 212 </ul> 213 <p style="font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);">If you see a pin with a small maker's mark that doesn't match the above, it's likely a fantasy pin, an original unofficial design, not a fake copy.</p> 214 <h4>Less common backs (good to know)</h4> 215 <p style="font-size:14px;color:var(--text-muted);"><strong>Ice cream cones</strong> (DSSH, US store exclusive); <strong>Sorcerer Mickey hats</strong> (WDI pins, typically LE 250); <strong>diagonal gavels</strong> (Disney Auction pins); <strong>Kermit heads</strong> (some WDI Muppets pins). All legitimate, just very niche.</p> 216 <h3>Scrapper Pins: What They Are and How to Spot Them</h3> 217 <p>Disney outsources pin manufacturing to factories, mostly in Asia. "Scrappers" are quality-control rejects that leave the factory through unofficial channels, or unauthorised overruns using the same moulds. They're bad copies of real pins, which makes them tricky to spot.</p> 218 <div class="resource-links"><h4>VISUAL RESOURCES</h4><ul> 219 <li>ð¼ï¸ <strong><a href="https://themouselets.com/how-to-spot-fake-disney-pins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Mouselets</a></strong>, side-by-side photos of genuine vs fake pins</li> 220 <li>ð¼ï¸ <strong><a href="https://disneypinsblog.com/avoiding-fake-disney-pins-and-scrappers/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disney Pins Blog</a></strong>, includes pin post count difference</li> 221 <li>â¶ï¸ <strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZ741Q3hJ1A" target="_blank" rel="noopener">YouTube: Fake Disney Pins | Side by side comparisons (Dec 2022)</a></strong></li> 222 </ul></div> 223 <h4>What to look for</h4> 224 <ul> 225 <li><strong>Hard vs soft enamel:</strong> Real pins use hard enamel, smooth, glass-like. Ridges or texture means
225soft enamel, almost certainly a fake. Lightly scratch near your ear: a real pin sounds smooth, a fake sounds like sandpaper.</li> 226 <li><strong>Colour accuracy:</strong> Google the pin or check pinandpop. Off colours, wrong skin tones, or bleeding colours are red flags. Some variation is normal across years and parks.</li> 227 <li><strong>Missing details:</strong> Eyes not filled in, missing pupils, bare metal showing through, signs of a quality control reject.</li> 228 <li><strong>Hidden Mickey silhouettes:</strong> On HM pins, the Mickey head should have clearly defined, well-separated edges. Blurry or merged shapes are suspicious.</li> 229 <li><strong>Weight and thickness:</strong> Genuine pins feel solid. Scrappers often feel lighter or thinner, almost tinny.</li> 230 <li><strong>The back:</strong> Waffle pattern with a border around the edge where there shouldn't be one is a red flag. Also check for typos or missing copyright info.</li> 231 <li><strong>Pin posts:</strong> Real Disney pins (especially HMs) often have tw
231o small nubs beside the main pin post. Fakes often only have one. Pins with multiple posts tend not to have nubs, this test only applies to single-post pins.</li> 232 <li><strong>Price:</strong> Suspiciously cheap, or a seller with dozens of the same "limited edition"? Red flag.</li> 233 <li><strong>Listing language:</strong> "Tradeable" or "for trading" in listings often means scrappers. Arriving in zip-lock bags is another red flag.</li> 234 </ul> 235 <div class="warning"><strong>â ï¸ Confirmed DLP fakes</strong><br>The <strong>DLP Villain with Hero Silhouette Series</strong> (LE 700, Captain Hook/Peter Pan, Maleficent/Aurora etc.) has confirmed counterfeits flagged by pinandpop in February 2026. Fakes can look extremely similar and may come with a backer card. There are also unconfirmed reports for the <strong>DLP Tarot series.</strong></div> 236 <div class="warning"><strong>â ï¸ Fakes can slip through at DLP</strong><br>Cast members are trained to spot fakes, but not all equally. Don't assume a pin is legitimate just because a CM accepted it. My personal rule: if I have any doubt, I don't trade it on.<br><br>If a CM trade turns out to be a fake, go back to that cast member, return it, and ask for your original pin back. They should accept without issue.</div> 237 <p>If you're ever unsure, look for a cast member wearing a <strong>pin trading expert badge</strong>. At Pueblo's or Thunder Mesa Mercantile, look out for <strong>CM Franck</strong>, he trains other CMs and is happy to help.</p> 238 <p>If offered a suspicious pin by a guest, a polite way to decline: <em>"these can only be traded in America."</em></p> 239 <div class="tip"><span class="tip-icon">ð</span><div><strong>pinandpop.com</strong> has front and back images for most pins, the best starting point for checking authenticity.</div></div> 240 <h3>Fantasy Pins</h3> 241 <p>Fantasy pins are original, unofficial designs featuring Disney characters, things Disney never actually produced. Made by independent creators, not copies of existing pins. Most reputable makers include a clear maker's mark on the back. Not necessarily cheaper than official pins, individual production is often more expensive per pin. <strong>Cast members at DLP will not accept fantasy pins for trading.</strong> Be transparent if offering one to a guest trader.</p> 242 </div> 243 244 <div class="guide-section" id="carrying"> 245 <h2><span class="section-num">4</span> ð Carrying Your Pins</h2> 246 <h3>Pin Bags (In-Park)</h3> 247 <p>Disneyland Paris sells pin bags in the parks: <strong>Small ~â¬25, Large ~â¬45.</strong> Not always in stock, and the pocket design can be fiddly.</p> 248 <h3>Pin Boards and Pinfolios</h3> 249 <p><strong>GoPinPro</strong> (US brand) makes well-regarded pin boards and pinfolios (folders designed to display and transport pins). Pinfolios let pins attach directly to the backing, no rubber pin backs needed, convenient for frequent swapping.</p> 250 <ul> 251 <li><strong>In Europe:</strong> Available through <a href="https://www.stewpins.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">StewPins</a> in the UK. Factor in potential import costs from the EU.</li> 252 <li><strong>Second-hand:</strong> Sometimes listed on Vinted.</li> 253 <li><strong>Budget options:</strong> Search "pin trading bag" on AliExpress. Quality varies but functional options exist.</li> 254 <li><strong>Trading card folders:</strong> Many OE pins (with cardboard backers) fit neatly into card sleeves. Often much cheaper.</li> 255 </ul> 256 <div class="photo-placeholder"><span class="photo-icon">ð·</span>Photo: Side-by-side of carrying options<span class="coming-soon">Coming soon</span></div> 257 <h3>A Note on Pin Backs</h3> 258 <p>Even with a pinfolio, keep a supply of pin backs on hand. When trading with a guest, your pin needs a back for their lanyard or bag.</p> 259 <ul> 260 <li>Standard rubber backs get stiff in cold weather and wear out over time.</li> 261 <li><strong>Metal pin backs</strong> grip more securely and last longer.</li> 262 <li><strong>Locking pin backs</strong> (sold by Disney in the parks) prevent pins falling off lanyards. Genuinely worth it for valuable pins.</li> 263 </ul> 264 <h3>
264What to Do With Backer Cards</h3> 265 <p>For <strong>open edition pins</strong> still in shops, the backer card isn't essential but guest traders appreciate it as an authenticity indicator.</p> 266 <p>For <strong>limited edition pins</strong>, the backer card is worth keeping. LEs with original cards are considered more complete and worth more. "MIP" (Mint In Package) commands a premium on the secondary market.</p> 267 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/OE-and-LE-pins-on-backer-cards_optimized.png" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/OE-and-LE-pins-on-backer-cards_optimized.png" alt="Two pins side by side: a Shanghai Disney Resort OE pin on a pale pink backer card, and a DLP limited edition Tales of Magic pin on a dark navy backer card." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>Left: a Shanghai Disney Resort OE pin on its backer card. Right: a DLP LE Tales of Magic pin marked "Ãdition Limitée 800 Exemplaires." Also illustrates what an Asian park pin looks like next to a DLP pin!</figcaption></figure> 268 <p>If you remove pins from their cards, store the cards safely. You may want them later.</p> 269 </div> 270 271 <div class="guide-section" id="limited"> 272 <h2><span class="section-num">5</span> â Limited Edition Releases and Monthly Posters</h2> 273 <h3>ð Monthly Pin Posters</h3> 274 <p>Each month, DLP releases a series of pins tied to a themed "poster", a unified design often featuring a classic Disney character in a vintage poster style. Popular with collectors and tend to sell out quickly.</p> 275 <p>Bookmark the official DLP pin trading page for the current month's poster as a downloadable PDF: <a href="https://www.disneylandparis.com/en-int/events/disneyland-paris-pin-trading" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disneylandparis.com/en-int/events/disneyland-paris-pin-trading</a></p> 276 <p>For past posters: <a href="https://www.passiondlp.com/pins/pins.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passiondlp.com/pins/pins.php</a> has an archive with years and original retail prices.</p> 277 <h3>⨠Other Limited Editions</h3> 278 <ul> 279 <li><strong>Disney Store:</strong> <a href="https://www.disneystore.eu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disneystore.eu</a> releases LEs online with little advance notice. Check the <strong>Offers page</strong> before buying.</li> 280 <li><strong>Instagram:</strong> Follow <strong>@DisneylandParisFoodandShop</strong> for merchandise announcements.</li> 281 </ul> 282 </div> 283 284 <div class="guide-section" id="ptt"> 285 <h2><span class="section-num">6</span> ð Pin Trading Time (PTT) Events</h2> 286 <p>PTT (Pin Trading Time) events are dedicated pin trading sessions held at DLP, most commonly at <strong>Pueblo Trading Post</strong> in Frontierland, but occasionally elsewhere including Disney hotels (the May 2026 event was at Newport Bay Club). Always check the monthly poster for the exact location.</p> 287 <h3>ðï¸ Who Can Attend?</h3> 288 <p>PTT events are open to everyone with regular park entry. When held at a hotel, access is generally still open to day guests, but check official communications for any specific requirements.</p> 289 <h3>ðª What Happens at a PTT Event?</h3> 290 <ul> 291 <li><strong>Cast Refresh Pins:</strong> A new cast refresh collection is released, sold alongside a drink or snack combo. Open to all guests, no Lineberty ticket needed. PTT pins have a distinctive <strong>brownish-red border on the backer card</strong> with "Pin Trading Time" printed on it.</li> 292 </ul> 293 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/PTT-Winnie-pins_optimized.jpg" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/PTT-Winnie-pins_optimized.jpg" alt="Four Winnie the Pooh themed cast refresh pins on their red-bordered Pin Trading Time backer cards, each marked Edition Limitée 500 Exemplaires." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>PTT cast refresh pins on their backer cards, note the distinctive red border and "Pin Trading Time" text. Each card reads "Ãdition Limitée 500 Exemplaires." This set features characters from the Winnie the Pooh universe: Rabbit, Owl, Christopher Robin, and Pooh himself.</fig
293caption></figure> 294 <ul> 295 <li><strong>Limited Edition Pin Release:</strong> Released via Lineberty queue. See the next section.</li> 296 <li><strong>The Big LE Trading Board:</strong> A large board loaded exclusively with LEs for trading. 2 pins per person per trade session. Bring LEs you're not too attached to!</li> 297 <li><strong>Games and Special Exchanges:</strong> Sometimes additional activities where OEs can be exchanged for LEs.</li> 298 </ul> 299 <p>During PTT events, the event itself takes place at the <strong>Cowboy Cookout Barbecue</strong> nearby, but pins are sold at Pueblo's. Tables are first-come-first-served, use early park access (Disneyland Pass) if you have it.</p> 300 </div> 301 302 <div class="guide-section" id="lineberty"> 303 <h2><span class="section-num">7</span> ð± Lineberty: How It Works and How to Get a Ticket</h2> 304 <h3>âï¸ Setting Up</h3> 305 <p>Lineberty is a <strong>website, not an app:</strong> <a href="https://web.lineberty.net" target="_blank" rel="noopener">web.lineberty.net</a>. Fill in your profile before release day, your name must match your Disney park ticket or Disneyland Pass exactly. The profile occasionally erases itself, so check before each release.</p> 306 <h3>Finding the DLP Pin Trading Page</h3> 307 <ol class="step-list"> 308 <li>Go to the <strong>Search</strong> tab and look up "Disneyland Paris." Click the heart icon to pin it for future visits.</li> 309 <li>You'll see options for <strong>Disneyland Park</strong> and <strong>Walt Disney Studios</strong> (old name, not yet updated).<br><span style="font-size:13px;color:var(--text-muted);display:block;margin-top:6px;">Most releases are under Disneyland Park.</span></li> 310 <li>Look for <strong>Produit Trading</strong> dropdown. Pins are listed here.</li> 311 <li>You'll see <strong>"Pin Trading (date)"</strong> and <strong>"Last Chance Pin Trading (date)"</strong> entries.</li> 312 </ol> 313 <h3>Getting a Ticket: The Main Release</h3> 314 <p>Tickets typically go live <strong>two days before the sale date, at 18:00 Paris time.</strong> Check the poster or Lineberty itself for exact times.</p> 315 <ol class="step-list"> 316 <li>Check your profile is filled in.</li> 317 <li>Navigate to the Disneyland Park pin trading page.</li> 318 <li>At exactly 18:00, the "Book a Ticket" button turns from grey to purple. Click the moment it turns, no need to refresh.</li> 319 <li>Complete the captcha as fast as you can.</li> 320 <li>If you got a ticket, you'll be notified within minutes, sometimes seconds.</li> 321 </ol> 322 <p>Tickets sell out within seconds. If the page keeps loading after you submit, don't close it, tickets do get redistributed. If Chrome gives you trouble, try Firefox.</p> 323 <h3>Getting a Ticket: Last Chance</h3> 324 <p>If you missed the main release, there's a <strong>Last Chance</strong> window the day before the sale at <strong>12:00 Paris time (noon).</strong> Same process. Last Chance holders join a separate queue once the main line clears, the shop generally reopens around 11AM. Any leftover pins may be sold without a ticket, but this is rare and first-come-first-served.</p> 325 <h3>â On the Day</h3> 326 <div class="rule-box"><h4>Official Rules (in force from 1 May 2026)</h4><ul> 327 <li>Show up at the location on the monthly poster. <strong>Bring the device you used to book.</strong> Screenshots and screen shares are not accepted, original Lineberty ticket only. Phone, tablet, or laptop all work.</li> 328 <li>Cast members will check your park ticket or Disneyland Pass. <strong>Your name must match your Lineberty profile exactly.</strong> Tickets are non-transferable; no proxies accepted.</li> 329 <li><strong>One ticket per person.</strong> Multiple tickets or devices means <strong>denied access for the entire day.</strong></li> 330 <li>Up to <strong>2 pins per transaction, per model.</strong> If two pins release at once, you can buy 2 of each.</li> 331 <li><strong>Disneyland Pass discounts apply</strong>, also to PTT event pins.</li> 332 <li>Inappropriate or aggressive behaviour can result in immediate exclusion from the sale.</li> 333 </ul></div> 334 </div> 335
336 <div class="guide-section" id="guest-trading"> 337 <h2><span class="section-num">8</span> ð¤ Trading with Guests and at Pueblo's</h2> 338 <h3>ð¤ Pueblo Trading Post (Weekends)</h3> 339 <p>Pueblo's is only open on weekends. Guest-to-guest trading at the tables happens <strong>Saturdays and Sundays only,</strong> first-come-first-served with no reservation. Opening hours are roughly 9AMâ4PM (check the DLP app for current hours). Use early park access if you have it.</p> 340 <figure class="photo-real"><a href="images/Pueblo-guest-trading-tables_optimized.png" class="lightbox-trigger"><img src="images/Pueblo-guest-trading-tables_optimized.png" alt="A busy outdoor area at Pueblo Trading Post with collectors seated at wooden picnic tables trading pins, and a crowd of guests queuing in the background." loading="lazy" decoding="async"></a><figcaption>Pueblo Trading Post on a busy weekend trading day. It can look intimidating at first, don't let the crowds put you off!</figcaption></figure> 341 <ul> 342 <li>None of these traders are Disney employees, they're private collectors with their own criteria.</li> 343 <li>French traders can come across as direct or uninterested, often a communication style, not actual rudeness. A "merci!" and move to the next table is fine.</li> 344 <li>Assuming you have nothing anyone wants will get you zero trades. Asking might get you something.</li> 345 <li>If offered a suspicious pin, a polite line borrowed from a CM: <em>"these can only be traded in America."</em></li> 346 <li><strong>No selling pins on the premises.</strong>
346 DLP takes this seriously, you may be asked to leave.</li> 347 </ul> 348 <h3>ð¬ General Guest Trading Tips</h3> 349 <ul> 350 <li>A mix of characters, series, and rarities gives you more to work with.</li> 351 <li>Unwritten rule: <strong>Cars pins trade Cars-for-Cars.</strong> Otherwise, if you see something you like, just ask.</li> 352 <li>Guest trades don't have to be one-for-one. Offering two or more OEs for one LE is perfectly normal if values align. Whether a trader accepts is entirely up to them.</li> 353 <li>Guest trading has no 2-pin limit.</li> 354 </ul> 355 </div> 356 357 <div class="guide-section" id="popular"> 358 <h2><span class="section-num">9</span> ð¥ Trading at DLP: What Works and What Doesn't</h2> 359 <h3>What Cast Members Will and Won't Accept</h3> 360 <p>CMs will trade almost any legitimate Disney pin. The DLP-specific restriction: <strong>no Loungefly.</strong></p> 361 <p>Older DLP pins (with "Disneyland Resort Paris" on the back or a plain back) are technically eligible, but think twice: they tend to hold more value, and some CMs may not recognise them, you may get a refusal even on a perfectly valid pin.</p> 362 <h3>Trading with Guests</h3> 363 <ul> 364 <li><strong>American park pins:</strong> Not commonly seen in Paris, Disney World, Disneyland, and park-specific designs attract interest.</li> 365 <li><strong>Asian park pins:</strong> Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai, uncommon in Europe and often well-received.</li> 366 <li><strong>Mystery bag pins:</strong> Paris doesn't sell mystery pin bags, making these rare and good trade bait.</li> 367 <li><strong>Older limited editions:</strong> Vintage LEs in good condition are interesting to serious collectors.</li> 368 <li><strong>Fantasy pins:</strong> Less popular in Paris than some other communities. Be transparent.</li> 369 </ul> 370 </div> 371 372 <div class="guide-section" id="value"> 373 <h2><span class="section-num">10</span> ð° Determining Pin Value</h2> 374 <h3>ð What Affects Value</h3> 375 <p><strong>Edition size</strong> (smaller = rarer); <strong>condition</strong> (chips, scratches, missing backs reduce value); <strong>character popularity</strong> (Villains, Stitch, and classic characters hold value well); <strong>availability</strong> (sold-out pins command more); and <strong>market timing</strong> (values shift over time). Personal or sentimental value is real too.</p> 376 <h3>ð How to Check Value</h3> 377 <p><a href="https://www.pinandpop.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pinandpop.com</a>, pin database with front and back images, and eBay <em>sold</em> listings. Check recent sold listings before buying or trading anything.</p> 378 <p><strong>Google Lens</strong> (or equivalent), photograph a pin and search by image. Often pulls up pinandpop pages or eBay results. Handy in the park.</p> 379 <p><strong>MagicPin</strong> (<a href="https://www.magicpinapp.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">magicpinapp.com</a>), iOS and Android app: scan to identify, catalogue your collection, marketplace. Free basic version; full features ~â¬1.99/month or â¬9.99/year.</p> 380 <p><strong>Pin Trading - Scan & Collect</strong> (<a href="https://www.pintrading.io" target="_blank" rel="noopener">pintrading.io</a>), iOS only currently. Subscription ~â¬14.99/month or â¬39.99/year. I haven't personally used it; pinandpop covers value-checking well for free.</p> 381 <ul> 382 <li>Check multiple sold listings, one outlier can skew your sense of value.</li> 383 <li>Factor in condition when comparing.</li> 384 <li>Older pins with few listings are harder to value, community groups can help.</li> 385 <li>Prices shift over time, a year-old price check may be outdated.</li> 386 </ul> 387 </div> 388 389 <div class="guide-section" id="online"> 390 <h2><span class="section-num">11</span> ð Buying Pins Online</h2> 391 <ul class="plain"> 392 <li><strong>Disney Store (<a href="https://www.disneystore.eu" target="_blank" rel="noopener">disneystore.eu</a>)</strong>, carries pins including LEs. Little advance notice on new releases. Check the <strong>Offers page</strong> before ordering.</li> 393 <li><strong>Vinted</strong>, good for second-hand pins including older LEs. Always check value first; don't hesitate to make an offer.</li> 394 <li><strong>eBay</strong>
394, wider selection, but EU import costs can add up. Know your total before committing.</li> 395 </ul> 396 <div class="warning"><strong>â ï¸ AliExpress:</strong> Fine for pin bags and accessories (search "pin trading bag"). Do not buy actual pins, they will be fakes, full stop.</div> 397 </div> 398 399 <div class="guide-section" id="budget"> 400 <h2><span class="section-num">12</span> ð¶ A Word on Budgeting</h2> 401 <p>Pin trading is a genuinely fun hobby, and that's exactly what makes it dangerous for your wallet. OEs run â¬9, â¬12, or â¬15; LEs start at around â¬18 and go up. It adds up fast.</p> 402 <ul> 403 <li><strong>Know your ISOs (In Search Of).</strong> A list of pins you're actively looking for makes it easier to walk past the ones you don't need.</li> 404 <li><strong>Pick a theme and stick to it.</strong> Villain pins, Haunted Mansion, a specific character, having a theme makes it easier to say no to everything else. Without one, every nice pin becomes a candidate for keeping, and things snowball fast. (Unless that's what you're going for. No judgement.)</li> 405 <li><strong>Trade for your ISOs where you can.</strong> Getting a pin through a trade is always more satisfying than buying it.</li> 406 <li><strong>Set a rough budget per visit.</strong> A booster pack plus one or two intentional buys is a reasonable starting point.</li> 407 <li><strong>Check value before buying second-hand.</strong> The pinandpop eBay sold listings take 30 seconds and can save you from paying twice what something is worth.</li> 408 </ul> 409 </div> 410 411 <div class="guide-section" id="terms"> 412 <h2><span class="section-num">13</span> ð Common Terms and Abbreviations</h2> 413 <div class="glossary-grid"> 414 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">OE</div><div class="definition">Open Edition, a pin produced in unlimited or very large quantities. The backbone of everyday trading.</div></div> 415 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">LE</div><div class="definition">Limited Edition, a set, numbered quantity. Can have a number on the back (e.g. 47/300), but not always.</div></div> 416 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">LR</div><div class="definition">Limited Release, like an LE but without individual numbering.</div></div> 417 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">HTF</div><div class="definition">Hard to Find, older pins no longer in circulation or sold out quickly.</div></div> 418 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">GC / VGUC / MIP</div><div class="definition">Good Condition / Very Good Used Condition / Mint In Package (still on original card).</div></div> 419 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">ISO</div><div class="definition">In Search Of, the pin(s) you're actively hunting for.</div></div> 420 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">FT</div><div class="definition">For Trade, a pin someone is willing to trade away.</div></div> 421 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">PC</div><div class="definition">Price Check, asking what a pin is worth before buying, selling, or trading.</div></div> 422 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">Grail</div><div class="definition">Your ultimate ISO. Completely subjective, one person's grail is another's "I have three of those."</div></div> 423 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">Scrapper</div><div class="definition">A counterfeit or rejected Disney pin. Not accepted for CM trading.</div></div> 424 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">Fantasy Pin</div><div class="definition">An original, unofficial pin featuring Disney characters, made by independent creators. Not a fake. Not accepted for CM trading.</div></div> 425 <div class="glossary-item"><div class="term">CM / PTT / DLP / DAW</div><div class="definition">Cast Member / Pin Trading Time / Disneyland Paris / Disney Adventure World.</div></div> 426 </div> 427 </div> 428 429 <div class="guide-section" id="final"> 430 <h3>ð Useful Communities</h3> 431 <div class="community-grid"> 432 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð</span><div><div class="comm-name">Facebook, Disneyland Paris Pin Trading</div><div class="comm-desc">Search "Disneyland Paris Pin Trading" for several active groups. Good for upcoming releases, ISOs, and pins for trade or sale.</div></div></div> 433 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð</span><div><div class="comm-name"><a href="https://www.passiondlp.com/pins/pins.php" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passiondlp.com</a></div><div class="comm-desc">Archive of past monthly pin posters with years and original retail prices.</div></div></div> 434 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð</span><div><div class="comm-name"><a href="https://www.disneypinforum.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Disney Pin Forum</a></div><div class="comm-desc">More US-focused but has a dedicated DLP thread. Great for authenticity questions.</div></div></div> 435 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð¬</span><div><div class="comm-name"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/DisneyPins" target="_blank" rel="noopener">r/DisneyPins</a></div><div class="comm-desc">Active community for questions, PC requests, and trading.</div></div></div> 436 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð®</span><div><div class="comm-name"><a href="https://discord.gg/YdMes7g6" class="discord-invite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Disniverse</a></div><div class="comm-desc">Disney and Universal theme park Discord. Largest English-speaking DLP server, with pin trading channels and Universal Bedford chat. The server I'm personally active in.</div></div></div> 437 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð</span><div><div class="comm-name"><a href="https://www.stewpins.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">StewPins Discord</a></div><div class="comm-desc">Run by the UK pin retailer. Dedicated channels for trading, pin mail, and DLP discussion.</div></div></div> 438 <div class="community-card"><span class="comm-icon">ð«ð·</span><div><div class="comm-name">DLP HELP, Notifications et Entraide</div><div class="comm-desc">Large French-speaking DLP community (4,000+ members). Search "DLP HELP" on Discord.</div></div></div> 439 </div> 440 <div class="final-note" style="border-top:none;padding-top:0;margin-top:32px;"> 441 <p>I hope this guide has been useful, whether you're heading to DLP for the first time or you've been visiting for years and only just discovered pin trading. It's one of my favourite parts of a visit, and it's brought me into a genuinely lovely community.</p> 442 <p style="font-size:16px;color:var(--text-soft);">If you have questions, spotted something that needs correcting, or just want to chat about pins, you're welcome to find me on <a href="https://discord.gg/YdMes7g6" class="discord-invite" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>The Disniverse Discord server</strong></a>
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