8/20
This is the Tinker Bell Nametag released at company D at WDW.
The cost of this open edition pin is $6.50
 

Compliments of Bernie

8/20
Minnie and Daisy "At the Beach"
Surprise! Minnie and Daisy are having a ladies day lounging by the beach. This surprise pin was released at DISNEY'S PORT ORLEANS Resort at the Fulton's General Store. It's the #5 in the 5 pin series of "At the Beach".
 August 20, 2003
LE 1000  $8.50

8/19
Surprise Tinker Bell, Pan and Wendy Pin
We hear and read this pin is said to be the 4th pin in the
Fanfair & Fireworks series.
It is NOT.
It is new pin in a new series.

8/16
Surprise Pin Released At Super Star Pin Event
This LE 1000 surprise pin was released today at the Mickey's Super Star Trading Team Pin Event at Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex.
Tinker Bell is a pin on pin
$10.50

8/15
Mission Space
Cast Exclusive Pin LE 5000

LE 3000 Lanyard

Compliments of Bernie

8/15
Happy Birthday
Blow out the candle Mickey! Happy Birthday!
 August 18, 2003
  $8.50

Happy Anniversary
Mickey and Minnie are having a swinging time celebrating their anniversary.
 August 18, 2003
  $6.50


Jessica Satee
Jessica is taking the time out to relax.
 August 25, 2003
 $6.50

 

8/14
Mission Space Opening Day Pin
On August 15th, a Limited Edition (3000) pin will be released at: Pin Central; Mission Space; MouseGear; United Kingdom cart; and
the American Adventure cart.


There will also be a limited edition (3000) lanyard released at those same locations.

MISSION SPACE
CAST MEMBER PIN
There will be a special 5000 edition Mission Space Opening Day Cast Member pin. It will be available Aug 15th at the Company D locations across property.
No picture at this time.

Exclusive Quarterly Passholder Pin #3!

It's time for the third installment of our exclusive Quarterly Passholder Pin series, and this one spotlights Disney-MGM Studios - the place Where Showbiz Is™!

This limited edition "75 Years with Mickey" pin features Mickey Mouse decked out in a tux and ready for his close-up. It also features our official "Walt Disney World® Pin Trading" backstamp and comes on a custom backer card adorned with The Sorcerer's Hat icon and an array of stars. You may purchase the pin beginning August 15, 2003 for $10.50 (plus tax), but only 7,500 are being issued - so get yours soon! And remember there is a limit of two per Passholder per day.


This exciting Passholder Exclusive Pin will be on sale at one location in each of the four Disney Theme Parks: The Sorcerer's Hat in Disney-MGM Studios, Town Square Exposition Hall in the Magic Kingdom® Park, Island Mercantile in Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and Pin Central in Epcot®. All you have to do is show up and present your valid Passholder I.D.

Tinkerbell's 50th #8
Tinker Bell has gotten herself in a tight jam. Her legs move back and forth.
 August 15, 2003
Edition Size: 5000
  $10.50

This pin was released early at Animal Kingdom

8/13
Goofy & Donald "At the Beach"
Goofy and Donald are enjoying their day "At the Beach" on this Surprise Pin released at the World of Disney. This is #4 in the series of 5.
 August 13, 2003
LE 1000   $8.50

WDW's Rosie The Pin Trading Pony,
 loses battle with cancer
Date: 08/13/2003


After 22 years of bringing happiness to children and adults alike through on-property appearances, Rosie, the pony, has passed away.
While the Disney's Animal Programs Cast Members treated Rosie for a progressive form of cancer over a period of time, the cancer recently began to significantly compromise her quality of life. As a result, the team made the difficult decision to humanely perform euthanasia.

Rosie was a 25-year-old white Shetland pony that came to the Walt Disney World Resort in 1981. She performed a host of special duties over the years, from pulling Cinderella's Coach at the Magic Kingdom Park to being part of meet-and-greet sessions with guests as the original "Pin-Trading Pony" at the Magic Kingdom Park and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

Rosie received a steady flow of fan mail over the years and will be remembered in the hearts of those who spent time with her during her 22 years at the Walt Disney World Resort.

 

8/12
New Tink Starter Lanyard Set
This Starter set comes with 4 pins 2 of each style, a purple lanyard and a hang tag and a small tink head medallion. This set sells for $25

New Fairy Tale Wedding Pin
This open edition pin showed up around WDW last Sunday. This pin has stain glass and a pin on pin Mickey & Minnie and sells for $8.50

Another new Best friends 2 piece pin Buzz and woody open edition selling for $13..00

And another wdw open edition pin $6.50

8/11
Mission Space Countdown 5-4-3-2-1 SOLD OUT

Mission Space Countdown 1
Mickey is holding on tight because it's only 1 day 'til blast off for Mission: Space!
August 14, 2003
LE 1000   $10.50

Mission Space Countdown 2
Minnie is scurrying around to get everything done for Mission: Space. Only 2 more days until blast off!
August 13, 2003
LE 1000  $10.50

Mission Space Countdown 3
Goofy is flexing his muscles getting ready for Mission: Space to be ready. Only 3 more days until blast off!
 August 12, 2003
LE 1000   $10.50

Mission Space Countdown 4
Epcot Exclusive
Pluto is trying to get his space food floating around in Mission: Space. Only 4 more days until blast off!
 August 11, 2003
LE 1000   $10.50

Mission Space Countdown 5
Donald is tuning everything up for a final blast off in 5 days to Mission: Space.
 August 10, 2003
 LE 1000   $10.50

8/10

Best Friends Fox and the Hound
Fox and Hound are a great pair to celebrate best friends.
This is a 2 piece pin made to give each half to your best friend.
August 11, 2003
 $13.00

Mickey Mouse First Trip to Walt Disney World
Mickey is ready with his ice cream cone to see the sights at Walt Disney World!
 August 11, 2003
 $6.50

Tribute to Walt #3 of 4
Here's the 3rd pin in the Walt's Legacy series. Here in this pin you can see Mary Poppins, Davy Crockett's coon skin cap, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and animals from the True Life Adventures.
August 11, 2003
Edition Size: 5000
  $10.50

8/9
Coming August 10th... Summer Vacation 2003 Pin Trading Game!

Mickey and all his pals have had a blast this year on their Summer Vacation at the Walt Disney World(r) Resort! They've taken so many great pictures, but they need your help laying them out for their scrapbook.
Scrap book pins are Open Edition
Our Scrapbook Game Boards will be available at the following locations:
Exposition Hall and Mickey's Gift Station in the Magic KingdomTheme Park

Pin Central and Gift Stop in Epcot

Island Mercantile and Outpost in The Animal KingdomTheme Park

The Sorcerer's Hat Shop and Movieland Memorabilia at the Disney-MGM Studios

Fantasia at the Contemporary Resort

D Sports at Disney'sWIDE WORLD OF SPORTS

Disney's Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney Marketplace

Once you've received your Game Board, you're on your way! At each location listed above, you have the opportunity to answer a trivia question or make a Pin Trade. If you complete all 7 questions on the Game Board, you'll receive a Free Pin as your prize!

These pins are only available at Disney's Pin Traders and while supplies last, so don't miss out on this special offer!
Summer Vacation Pins will be available at the locations listed above as well. These open edition pins capture Mickey and the Gang having a great time at all of our Parks, our
Summer Vacation 2003 - Cast Only Pin
Goofy! You know you're not supposed to stop there for your Summer Vacation 2003 photograph! This Cast Only pin will be available at Company D locations across property.
August 10, 2003
LE 3500

 Summer Vacation 2003 - Disney's Vacation Club Members
This Disney Vacation Club Member Exclusive pin shows Mickey, Minnie and Pluto having a great time on their Summer Vacation 2003. This pin is available while supplies last at the Boardwalk, Wilderness Lodge, the Beach Club Resort, and Old Key West merchandise locations.
 August 10, 2003
LE 5000

Epcot Exclusive's

 
 During the release of the Mission Space countdown series, if any pins are leftover
        from the day before, they will be sold only at Pin Central.
        Pin Central and Mission Space are the 2 locations selling
        these Countdown pins.

WDW Didn't Forget About Mousegear's Build-A-Pin
After seeing all the new Build-A-Pin locations open across WDW and each got an exclusive LE 1200 pin for opening, we bet you thought they forgot about Mousegears. Well Mickey has been very busy making one of the best looking Build-A-Pin bases yet.
August 10th you will find this LE 1200 Build-A-Pin Base
exclusively at Mousegears at Epcot.
Pin will sell for $8.50
Pin is almost 2" tall with room for 1 add-on
Build-A-Pins area in Mousegears is located in the watch room

8/8
 
 

Mickey and Minnie Bride and Groom
Here comes Mickey and Minnie all dressed up for a wedding.
 August 22, 2003
 $6.50

I'm with Grumpy
Dopey is pointing over to Grumpy saying that he's with him.
 August 25, 2003
  $6.50

I'm with Dopey
Grumpy is pointing over to Dopey saying he's with him.
August 25, 2003
  $6.50

I'm with Goofy
Mickey is giggling saying that he's with Goofy.
August 25, 2003
  $6.50

 

8/7
Wild About Safety Pins Showing Up At WDW
Wild About Safety - Hold on to your Gear! (WDW)

&
Wild About Safety - Stay Seated! (WDW)

The Wild About Safety pins are available through trading with our cast members only.
 

8/7
Announcing Magical Gatherings 

Magical Gatherings is the theme we'll celebrate property-wide starting in October and continuing for 15 months. It will focus on the magic of reconnecting with family and friends, and it will help us tap into the most dynamic trend in travel - extending the family vacation beyond the immediate family.

More than ever before, people are choosing vacations that let them spend quality time with those they love. What better place to do that than here at the Walt Disney World Resort? We've been bringing people together for more than three decades, because we know that more is always merrier. But no matter what size the party is, everyone visiting us will have a Magical Gathering during this time frame.

When our guests travel in parties of eight or more and stay in a Walt Disney World resort, we'll give them the designation of Grand Gathering. For them, we'll offer an array of new products and services such as itinerary planning, a vacation-planning kit for larger parties and custom-designed experiences just for these gatherings, to name a few.

In addition to all this, we'll roll out Mission: SPACE at Epcot and Mickey's PhilharMagic at the Magic Kingdom Park as part of Magical Gatherings, as well as Disney's Pop Century Resort and Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. At the Magic Kingdom Park, we'll debut a fireworks show called "Wishes." There's much more to this event, and you'll learn all the details soon.

One element that sets Magical Gatherings apart is that, even at the end of the 15 months, the products and services we're developing for larger parties will live on as part of our everyday business. We'll make sure it's always fun and easy to vacation with loved ones at the Walt Disney World Resort.

I look forward to helping our guests celebrate the joy of families and friends coming together, and the power of their shared experiences. We know the Walt Disney World Resort is the most magical place on earth. Now with Magical Gatherings, it will be, quite simply, magic multiplied.

Al Weiss
President
Walt Disney World

8/6
Mickey & Minnie "Fireworks and Fanfair"
#3 in the "Fireworks & Fanfair" Series
Mickey and Minnie are taking their Hot Air Balloon ride on this Surprise Pin released 8/6/03 at Coronado Springs Resort. The balloon's basket is a pin-on-pin with movement.
August 06, 2003
LE 1000   $10.50

 

8/5
4 New Open Edition Pins At WDW
These 4 open edition pins showed up at WDW over the past few days

Compliments of Bernie

8/4
Mission Space Passholder Pin  SOLD OUT
The LE 5000 Passholder Exclusive pin released on 8/1 is sold out

 During the release of the Mission Space countdown series, if any pins are leftover
        from the day before, they will be sold only at Pin Central.

        Pin Central and Mission Space are the 2 locations selling
        these Countdown pins.  

More Mission Space News

8/3
Pin of the Month- 75 Years of Mickey #8
Celebrating 75 Years of Mickey all year long, here's the 8th pin in the pin of the month series.
August 01, 2003
Edition Size: 3000
  $12.50

Dumbo "Fireworks and Fanfair"
Dumbo is so sweet on this SURPRISE Patriotic Pin released today at the American Adventure Cart in Epcot. #2 in series of 4.
August 01, 2003
Edition Size: 1000
  $8.50

Friendship Day 2003
  August 03, 2003
LE 1500 $10.50

Back to School- Pooh and Eeyore
It's that time of year again to go back to school. Pooh and Eeyore are getting their supplies together for the year.
 August 04, 2003
Edition Size: 2000
  $10.50


 

Mission Space Blast Off Opening Day
Houston, We Are Ready for Blast Off! Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald are ready to Blast off into Mission Space!
 August 15, 2003
Edition Size: 3000
 $10.50

 

Annual and Premium Annual Passholders can blast off on Mission: SPACE

August 1-3, 2003.

The countdown to Mission: SPACE has begun and Annual and Premium Annual Passholders can be among the first to blast off on this thrilling new attraction before its official opening.

Rocket aboard our special Passholder Preview being held during regular operating hours at Epcot®, August 1 - 3, 2003. Just bring your valid Annual or Premium Annual Passholder ID for admittance.

Beginning August 1, Annual and Premium Annual Passholders will also have the opportunity to purchase an exclusive Mission: SPACE Passholder pin. Only 5,000 of these collectible pins are being produced. They can be obtained either at Pin Central, MouseGear or Mission: SPACE for only $10.50 plus tax.

Notice: This special event takes place during a preview period and the attraction may be subject to downtimes without notice.
Mission: Space - Passholder Pin
Passholder Exclusive to be released at the Pin Cental. Commemorating the Passholder's Exclusive Opportunity to experience the new attraction, their own Grand Openning!
August 01, 2003
LE 5000  $10.50