"Search for Imagination" Hosted By Epcot
Sept. 20-22, 2002

Details:
Updated 9/14
Pre-Registration will be in the Epcot parking lot "WONDER" Thursday from 10am-6pm
Friday at Group Sales office 7am-9am (this is located on the right as you walk into enter Epcot, next to package pick-up)
Each event map will be available only the day of it's release. 1 map per person per day
Maps will be available at Imagination Atrium and Pasta Piazza's Pinformation
Each map will have 3 trivia questions to be answered
Completer pin for the maps will be available at Imagination Atrium
NO retail sales will be at Imagination Atrium
Imagination Atrium entrance will be to the left of the building. Walk into the exit, walk to you left and there is a stair well going upstairs. An elevator is available for handicapped.
Imagination Atrium you will find Disney Design Group artists, Disney pin partners, Pin pursuit redemption, Auction preview.
All Retail sales will be at Innoventions West
Innoventions West is the Old Pasta Piazza area
Inside Pasta Piazza the Logo Store will be near the bathrooms in the corner room
Limited Edition sales will be where you would order food when Pasta Piazza was open
Pin trading area will be on the back side of Pasta Piazza. Lots of tables chairs and lighting.
Logo Store and Limited Edition sales start at 9:30 am Friday Sept. 20th to event package holders only at Pasta Piazza.
Logo Store opens 9am both Saturday and Sunday to ALL Epcot guests
 Nightly Auction will be held at American Gardens Theater from 5-6 pm
To bid on items you must register before 4:30 No fee will be charged for these auctions.
Don't forget about returning the Damaged Star Spangled Pin Event Pins
Replacement pins are available to guests who returned their defective pins at Mickey's Star Spangled Pin Event or called the Guest Service telephone number before July 19th. For those guests that called before July 19th and did not return their pins, please remember to bring your damaged pins with you to receive a replacement. You can do this at the Pasta Piazza Pinformation Booth.

just in 9/11
Disney is still holding the event at World Showplace. We are also incorporating 3 other locations at Epcot into the event. The event will kick-off with the Breakfast at World Showplace on Friday. We then have a unique opportunity to invite our Event guests into Figment's "Home", the Imagination Pavilion. Upstairs, in the Atrium we have the entire area reserved for our event guests to meet our DDG artists and have their pins signed, begin their daily pin pursuits, preview new pins in development, preview our auction lots, attend seminars, and meet our pin partners from around the world. This area is very exciting as it houses the original Journey to Imagination attractions, and relates perfectly to our event this year.
The second location that we have reserved for our guests is in the Innovention West area. Here we have our Logo Store set-up, multiple trading locations in well-lit areas, limited edition pin releases and our Pinformation table. This area is very accessible for those event guests who are coming for the multi-day event, without having to walk quite so far back into the park everyday. We also are excited about being so close to Pin Central now! Our traders will have all the resources they need in closer proximity to the event.
The final location is the America Gardens Theater. Each night, we will hold the auction from 5-6:00pm in this lovely area.
The venue modifications are definitely adding to the excitement of the event this year.
Even though the Breakfast event is sold out there will be lots to do at this
3 day event.
So Plan on attending ! !
Mad Hatter
The Mad Hatter will gladly serve you tea, since he'll only be available during breakfast at the 2002 Pin Celebration!Resort: Walt Disney World
Released: September 20, 2002
Edition Size: 3000
Retail Price: $8.50

Jafar   $6.50   Open  
 
Jafar as Snake  $10.50  3500   

 

Ursula as Vanessa       $10.50  3500   

Willie the Giant Willie the Giant holds a free-D ball. He'll be ready to play when he premieres during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002   Retail Price: $8.50	Willie the Giant as a Bunny Willie the Giant as a pink bunny, with pin on pin nose and fluffy cotton tail! This limited edition is being released during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Madame Mim      $6.50   Open	Madame Mim Spinner      $10.50  3500	Lumiere and Cogsworth Lumiere, with glowing candles, and Cogsworth, with swinging pendulum, as a limited edition pin being released at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50

Build a Pin Base Pin 2002 Pin Celebration This limited edition Build A Pin base pin, featuring the event logo and a glow background, was designed especially for the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World   Edition Size: 3000  $8.50	Artist's Choice - Figment Swirl Imagine how dizzy you'll be trying to keep up with Figment on this spinner! This pin is an Artist's Choice being released during the 2002 Pin Celebration. Resort: Walt Disney World   Edition Size: 3500   $12.50	Artist's Choice - Mickey & Pluto Pin on pins of Mickey and Pluto are on the green lining up a shot...looks like a hole in one! This pin is an Artist's Choice being released during the 2002 Pin Celebration. Resort: Walt Disney World   Edition Size: 3500  $12.50	Artist's Choice - Fantasia Pony Group These ponies from Fantasia are galloping their way to the 2002 Pin Celebration, where they will be released as an Artist's Choice pin.Resort: Walt Disney World   Edition Size: 3500   $12.50

Mickey Imagines This limited edition, featuring a pin on pin of Mickey in front of Figment, will be released during the 2002 Pin CelebrationResort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Minnie Imagines This limited edition, featuring a pin on pin of Minnie in front of Figment, will be released during the 2002 Pin CelebrationResort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Daisy Imagines This limited edition, featuring a pin on pin of Daisy in front of Figment, will be release during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Goofy Imagines This limited edition, featuring a pin on pin of Goofy in front of Figment, is being released during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Pluto Imagines This limited edition, featuring a pin on pin of Pluto in front of Figment, releases during the 2002 Pin CelebrationResort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50
Alice Alice, in a unique pose, is an open edition pin premiering at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Doorknob The curtains pull back to reveal the pin on pin Doorknob. This limited edition piece of Wonderland will be released during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Ariel Ariel with pin on pin; this open edition pin premieres at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002   Retail Price: $8.50	Belle Belle, feeding birds, is an open edition pin premiering at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Briar Rose Princess Aurora for the first time as Briar Rose. This open edition pin premieres at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50
Three Fairies on a Spoon Flora, Fauna appear together with a pin on pin of Merriweather on a jeweled spoon. This limited edition pin will be released during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $12.50	Cinderella Cinderella seen here before the ball! This open edition pin premieres at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Snow White Snow White waits for her prince to come. This open edition pin premieres at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Seven Dwarfs The Seven Dwarfs show here with free-D feet. This limited edition steps into the trading arena when it releases during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Flounder This spinner pin features Flounder circled by Sebastian under the sea, complete with bubbles. This limited edition pin is being released during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 21, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50
Evil Queen Snow White's Evil Queen is a pin on pin in front of the Magic Mirror. This open edition pin premieres at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002   Retail Price: $8.50	Witch The Evil Queen as the Witch from Snow White comes with her ruby red apple, to tempt you into adding her to your collection! She will be released as a limited edition during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Maleficent Maleficent, in all her fury, is an open edition pin premiering at the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Maleficent as the Dragon Maleficent as the Dragon being released as a limited edition during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002 Edition Size: 3500   Retail Price: $10.50	Ursula Ursula looks villainous with a pin on pin of her latest victims. This open edition pin premieres during the 2002 Pin Celebration.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 20, 2002 Retail Price: $8.50

Minnie WDW Name Drop Minnie Mouse open edition pin premiering during the 2002 Pin Celebration. After the event, this pin will be available at locations across property.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Donald WDW Name Drop Donald Duck open edition pin premiering during the 2002 Pin Celebration. After the event, this pin will be available at locations across property.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Goofy WDW Name Drop Goofy open edition pin premiering during the 2002 Pin Celebration. After the event, this pin will be available at locations across property.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Pluto WDW Name Drop Pluto open edition pin premiering during the 2002 Pin Celebration. After the event, this pin will be available at locations across property.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50	Tinkerbell WDW Name Drop Tinkerbell open edition pin premiering during the 2002 Pin Celebration. After the event, this pin will be available at locations across property.Resort: Walt Disney World Released: September 22, 2002   Retail Price: $6.50

Mickey WDW Name Drop
Mickey Mouse open edition pin premiering during the 2002 Pin Celebration.
After the event, this pin will be available at locations across property.Resort: Walt Disney World
Released: September 22, 2002
 
Retail Price: $6.50

Even though the Breakfast event is sold out there will be lots to do at this
3 day event.
So Plan on attending ! !
"The Search for Imagination 2002" is right around the corner. September 20-22 Epcot will be hosting the most exciting and imaginative Pin Event ever! Dozens of new and exciting pins will be released, and every day will be different. You will "Scream, Dream, and Imagine" when you see these Limited and Open Edition pins for the first time. Each day will feature a pin trading trivia pursuit like no other. You'll SCREAM with characters like Maleficent, Willie and the Mad Madame Mim debuting the first day. Snow White, Belle, and Alice will make you feel like you're DREAMing when you see these characters in never before released costumes and poses on the second day. And finally, who's the character that really sparks for IMAGINation? Figment, of course, and he's popping up on pins with our Fab 5.
While the Event Package remains sold out, we are opening our doors to the public Friday, September 20 at 12:00 noon, and again on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22 at 11:00 a.m. Other events open to all Disney Pin Traders are the Epcot Pin Pursuit, Merchandise Previews and Sneak Peaks from Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and other partners, and Auctions held every night at the America Gardens Theater at 5:00 p.m.


Here is the info. from the Sept. Pin Event Flier
These items are available to the event package holders only
* Random Selection Process will be run twice
*Pins are limited to one (1) per person per RSP
*RSP MUST be received by Disney Special Events by Sept.3rd
* You must be a registered Pin Celebration Guest to order merchandise
* Your pre-purchased event product will be available for pick-up at Event Registration
* Early event registration will be on Thursday Sept.19th 10am-6pm
* Event package breakfast Sept. 20th 8am-9:30am
* Package holders exclusive events Sept. 20th 9:30am-12 noon
* Open to all Epcot Guests 12 noon- 6pm Sept.20
11am-6pm Sept. 21 and 11am-6pm Sept. 22
Complete Tentative Itinerary listed below

#1 Official Conscience by Disney Artist Ralph Kent This gleaming star-shaped pin reveals everyone's favorite cricket, Jiminy, cleverly hidden under the "Official Conscience" Badge. LE 1500 $12.50	#2 Dopey at Work by Disney Artist Michelle Morrow Heigh ho, heigh ho, its off to work you go. Dopey carries his work tools and a lantern that lights up as he heads off to the mine to search for new treasures. LE 1500 $12.50	#3 Peter and the Wolf by Disney artist Richard Sznerch What will that wolf will do next? This detailed pin-on pin design features Peter and his friends keeping a watchful eye on the ferocious wolf. LE 1500 $12.50

#4 Pluto's Spring-O-Fun by Disney Artist Randy Noble Pluto needs to be sprung from the spring that has his legs! This unique pin features a real spring that allows Pluto to wiggles back and forth. LE 1500 $12.50	#5 Clever Cheshire by Disney Artist Jeff Ebersohl The enigmatic Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland is clearly visible on this pin. Lift his tail and magical motion comes to life with a tip of his hat and a grin from ear to ear. LE 1500 $12.50	#6 Chef Louis Dinner Surprise by Disney Artist Ron Burrage Sabastion looks surprised to be the main course on Chef Louis platter. The chef features a sculptured PVC hat curled wire moustache and a hinged arm to reveal Sebastian on this platter. LE 1500 $12.50

#7 Super Framed Pin Set by The Disney Design Group This very limited edition features the daily maps uncut and framed with the core and completer pins, released each day at the Sept. Pin Event as well as the autographs of the Disney Design Group artists who brought this event to life. LE 10 $500.00

#8 Musical Figment by Disney Artist Richard Sznerch Figment is one man band in this framed set. From trombone to cello, Figment is always on key as he hops along the musical scales in perfect time. LE 500 $125.00	#9 Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom by Disney Artist Richard Sznerch This whimsical set is based on the series Adventure in Music-Toot, Whistle, Plunk and Boom which won an Academy Award for best animated short in 1953 and features four caveman pins. LE 12 $150.00	#10 Let The Lightning Bolts Fly by Disney Artist Martha Widener This framed pin set features three divine pins-Vulcan, Zeus and Bacchus & jacchas. Let your imagination roam the fantasy world of Fantasia. LE 12 $125.00

#11 Naughty and Nice by Disney Design Artist Mark Seppala These famous dragons are a flight of fancy. This framed pin set features 5 of Disney's famous dragons.. some naughty and some nice. LE 12 $175.00	#12 Pin Progression Mickey by Disney Artist Randy Noble Nine different Mickeys have come together to celebrate seventy-five years with the BIG CHEESE. LE 12 $250.00	#13 Bad News by Disney Artist Michelle Morrow This large framed pin features some of the scariest villains of you imagination! LE 50 $125.00

#14 Pretty as a Picture by Disney Artist Michelle Morrow All your princess dreams come true in this large framed pin LE 50 $125.00	#15 Family of Character by Disney Artist Michelle Morrow The fab 5 and all their friends have come together in this large framed pin. LE 50 $125.00

#16 The Return of an Old Friend by Disney Artist Randy Noble Figment returns in a grand style in this elegant pewter sculpture. Figment adorns his own pin lanyard with his own favorite character himself. The pewter sculpture sites atop a handsome black lacquered wooden box. LE 200 $250.00	#17 Figments of Illumination by Disney Artist Randy Noble This colorful boxed set features a brushed metal model sheet plaque of Figment on top of the box with four Figment pins inside. Each pin uses a pin-on-pin application to bring Figment's personality to life. LE 500 $125.00	#18 Walt Disney's Pinocchio by Disney Artist Ralph Kent This handsome finished box resembles a book and is filled with 6 pins from Disney Classic Pinocchio. Featured pins are Pinocchio, Montros, Stromboli, the coachmen, Gideon and Foulfellow. LE 250 $175.00

#19 Home Sweet Home by Disney Artist Randy Noble This limited edition pin set features three fun Jiminy pins inside the perfect bed for a cricket- a matchbox. All your dreams will come true when you and Jiminy wish upon a star together. LE 250 $175.00

 * There will be 3 pin pursuit maps one for each day.
Dreams, Imagine and Scream will be the 3 themes.

* Each day they will have a pin pursuit, 4-6 Open edition pins and Limited pins. I am told you will not need to fill out a RSP this year just walk up and buy them.

* I was told all 3 map are stand alone maps but put together they make a bigger picture.

*  Auctions each day (no fee to attend)

* Merchandise area to purchase event and special items

* A much larger "Kids Trading Area" will be set up for all 3 days

* A large pin trading area

* Seminars by many pin related people

*Disney Design Artist Signings

* Disneyland Resort Paris, Disneyland/DCA, Walt Disney World will all be showing us the latest and greatest pins to be released in the respective parks.

The first morning's breakfast event will be the only extra fee event for this 3 day event and all other times will be open to the public with a Epcot park admission.
Last year this event had thousands of pin collectors from all over the world in attendance.
Don't miss this years 3 day pin event

Even that the Breakfast event is sold out there will be lots to do at this 3 day event. So Plan on attending ! !  

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