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Pin Trading Events at Walt Disney World

 

Tink's Summer Pin Quest
July 17, 2004
Disney's Contemporary Resort


Aladdin Pre-Order Lanyard/Pin Promotion

Starting July 11, 2004 through September 18, 2004, Guests that pre-order Walt Disney's Aladdin Special Edition DVD at the Walt Disney World Resort will receive a special edition lanyard and two pins FREE.

This Aladdin special edition lanyard comes complete with lanyard card and two collectible trading pins (one to trade, one to keep).

Shipping and Handling on the pre-ordered Aladdin Special Edition DVD will also be FREE.

The Aladdin Special Edition DVD will feature a whole new world of magic including all new 5.1 Disney Enhanced Home Theater Mix, first-ever Digital presentation, a deleted song found in the Disney vault, fun and games and much more.

Please ask a Walt Disney World Resort Cast Member for complete details on this exciting promotion.

Please Note - While supplies last. Good in U.S.A. only. Void where prohibited.


Disney - Olympic Pins - Walt Disney World Resort

This Summer 2004 get swept up in the pin trading frenzy that is taking over the Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort in celebration of the U.S. Olympic Team going to the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. During this Summer celebration, you'll discover specially designed pins and pin trading accessories showing your favorite Disney characters supporting our U.S. Olympic team. Now, you, your family and friends can pin trade and show your Olympic spirit with Cast Members and other pin trading aficionados.

In conjunction with the United States Olympic Committee's (USOC) exclusive pin licensee, Aminco International, a collection of pins and pin accessories featuring the world-famous Disney characters supporting the U.S. Olympic Team will be released during a 8-week long event beginning July 3, 2004. In total, more then 50 Olympic-inspired pins -- many of them limited edition pins -- will be released throughout the celebration. Disney's Pin Traders at Downtown Disney Marketplace will be the central location for all Olympic-inspired pin activity. Guests purchasing these special pins will help support the U.S. athletes as they prepare and travel to Athens for this year's Olympic Games.

On select days throughout the event, current and former U.S. Olympians will be at Downtown Disney Marketplace to meet with guests, sign autographs and pose for pictures. Guests can also catch a glimpse of a real Olympic medal, as Olympians will bring their medals with them to Disney's Pin Traders. Athletes are scheduled to appear between 1-4 p.m. on the following dates:

Sheila Taormina (July 10) - Current member of the U.S. Olympic team competing in the Triathlon. Taormina won a gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Games and recently won the 2004 International Triathlon Union World Championship in Portugal.

Dennis Mitchell (July 17) - Won the gold medal in the 4x100m relay and bronze medal in the 100m at the 1992 Olympic Games. Won a silver medal in the 4x100m in the 1996 Games.

Dot Richardson (July 31) - Won a gold medal in the 1996 Atlanta Games as a member of the U.S.A. Softball Team. Richardson will be commentating for Softball during the 2004 Olympic Games on NBC.

The Olympic themed pin event will culminate with a one-day pin extravaganza at Disney's Wide World of Sport complex on August 14.

The fun continues in California as the Disneyland® Resort will host an eight-week long Mickey's All-American Pin Festival, July 16th through September 6, 2004 featuring special Pin Trading carts - one in Disneyland® park, one in Disney's California Adventure™ park and one in Downtown Disney District that will allow you to add to your own Disney pin trading collection.


Disney - Olympics - Decathlon Series Pin Pursuit
Date TBA

Help Mickey Mouse and friends complete the Decathlon Series. At each location, answer the questions below or trade a pin with a Cast Member to receive a stamp. Make your final destination Disney's Wide World of Sports - D Sports to receive your final stamp and complimentary Mickey Mouse pin.**

Magic Kingdom® Theme Park: Exposition Hall or Mickey's Gift Station at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
Pin: Minnie Mouse Shotput

Epcot: Pin Central or Gift Stop.
Pin: Figment High Jump

Disney's Hollywood Studios: The Sorcerer's Hat Shop or Movieland Memorabilia.
Pin: Chip and Dale 100M

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park: Island Mercantile or the Outpost.
Pin: Simba Long Jump

Downtown Disney® Marketplace: Disney's Pin Traders.
Pin: Donald Duck pole vault

Disney's Pop Century Resort: Everything Pop!
Pin: Daisy Duck 1500

All-Star Sports: Sport Goofy Gift Shop
Pin: Goofy Hurdles

Disney's Contemporary Resort: 4th Floor Pin Station
Pin: Pluto 400M

Animal Kingdom Lodge: Zawadi Marketplace
Pin: Stitch Javelin

Disney's Wilde World of Sports: D-Sports
Pin: Mickey Mouse Discus
Completer Pin Image: Mickey Mouse with Flag

** One map distributed per person, per day. Redeemable for one complementary pin per completed map, per person, per day. Guest must be present to collect stamps and redeem map. Only one map will be stamped per Guest, per day. All Pins available while supplies last, including completion pin.


Stitch's Wild Adventures 2004 - Disney's Animal Kingdom

Beginning Thursday, August 5, 2004, join us at ISLAND MERCANTILE at DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM Theme Park to join in Stitch's Wild Adventures.

Each Thursday, a limited edition pin featuring Stitch and the gang and their many adventures throughout DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM'S many lands, attractions and shows will be released at Park open at Island Mercantile.

Quantities are limited and available on a first come, first-served basis. Edition size and release date subject to change.


A Family Pin Gathering - Disney's Pin Celebration
September 10-12, 2004
Epcot

Gather up the family - it's time for a trip to sunny Orlando! New and "seasoned" traders are invited to this very special Family Pin Gathering at Epcot®. Whether you are traveling by plane, boat, train or automobile, you won't want to miss the "Grand-daddy" of all pin events. Remember to bring your best pins - because no pin should be left behind.

Event Admission is $75 per person*

Event Activities Include:**

Pin Trading Area with lighting and tables
Carnival Games with pin prizes
Pin Trading Boards
Disney Artist Signings
Food & Beverage
Auction with over 30 lots!
Disney Pin Partners from around the Globe
Pin Trivia Games
Pin Event Gift(s)

Advanced registration and product pick-up at a Disney Resort-Hotel on Thursday, September 9, 2004.

Space will be limited! Please check back for the itinerary of events and pictures of product as we continue to plan this fabulous reunion. We can't wait to see you there!

Click here to register

*Theme Park Admission not included, but required for attendence.

**All event information is subject to change without notice.


A Villainous Pin Voyage
November 14-18, 2004
Disney Cruise Line

Set sail on the Disney Wonder for a magical 4-night Bahamian cruise filled with spectacular entertainment, unique dining experiences and famous Disney service including a day at Castaway Cay, Disney's private island paradise.

For $35 per person, in addition to your cruise fare, you'll enjoy the following: Welcome gift along with other gifts
Artist seminars and signings by Disney Design Group Artists
Great games and activities with exciting pin prizes
Event exclusive merchandise (event Guests only)
And of course, plenty of time to meet and trade with fellow Pin Traders

Click here for more information.


Spectacle of Pins
November 20, 2004
Disney's Hollywood Studios


Pin Trading Nights at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort!

Join us from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for Mickey's Pin Trading Nights at the WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort!

Thursday nights at Disney's All Star Sports Resort
Friday nights at Disney's Contemporary Resort
Children ages 6-14 are welcome in the Kids Zone!
Plenty of trading, lots of fun!


Scoop's One O'clock Pin Talk - Magic Kingdom

The Disney Pin Trading Team invites you to attend Scoop Sanderson's One O'clock Pin Talk in Exposition Hall on Main Street, U.S.A. This special "Pin Talk" will be held at the Magic Kingdom Park on Sundays through Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. each day.**

Scoop Sanderson - Main Street Gazette Reporter, Town Councilman and Disney "Pinthusiast" - will tell you how to trade Disney pins, how pins are made and will answer questions about pins and Disney Pin Trading.

So whether you are new to the exciting world of Disney Pin Trading or you are a long-time Trader, we invite you to attend this exciting event at the Magic Kingdom Park.

**Please note - Entertainment subject to change without notice.


 


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