Pins are one of the most collected items when it comes to souvenirs from a Disney theme park. SO BIG that a whole community has formed around pin trading! And you don’t need to be in the parks to be a part of it!

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Disney has announced three pin trading events taking place in Europe and Australia THIS summer! Here’s EVERYTHING you need to know about it!

This July, Disney Store is hosting THREE pin trading events around Europe and Australia. The Disney Store Tails of Friendship Pin Trading Event will be landing in London, Dublin, and Australia the first week of July. Thinking about going? Here’s how to secure your spot!

Time to add to your pin collection!

Tickets for all of the events will go on sale on Wednesday, June 3rd at 10am (BST). Full details on pricing will be released at the time of sale.

Pin Wall

Interested in attending? Here are the times and locations of each of the events:

London: Wednesday, July 1st from 5 PM to 10 PM at 350-352 Oxford Street, London, London W1C 1JH

Dublin: Wednesday, July 8th from 5 PM to 10 PM at 60 – 61 Grafton Street, Dublin, Leinster D02 YF74

Australia: Wednesday, July 8th from 5 PM to 10 PM AEST. The exact venue will be released when tickets go on sale.

Note: Timings are approximate for each event.

Pin Trading Pouch

Entry for the London and Dublin events will be managed through wristbands. These wristbands will grant guests 45-minutes of access to their designated event. Guests attending the London and Dublin events will also have the opportunity to MEET artist Lewis Whitman.

Crowds pin trading

When it comes to these events, there are certain rules that go along with them, like what you can and cannot trade. Here’s everything you need to know!

• In order to trade with a Cast Member or fellow guests, pins MUST BE authentic
• There is a trade maximum of TWO pins per guest, Cast Member, or pin board
• There cannot be two of the same pin on a pinboard at one time
• Money, gifts, vouchers, or receipts cannot be exchanged or used to trade for a pin

Pin Trading merchandise

Not sure if your pin is authentic? Here are some tips to find out if your pin is legit!

• The pin has a “©Disney” on the back
• A real Disney pin will be smooth all the way around the edges
• Look at the colors! Authentic Disney pins will be more vibrant and brighter
• Does the detail of the paint job look finished? If the paint is all over the place, chances are your pin is authentic!

Pin Board

Be sure to set those alarms because tickets for these events tend to sell out FAST, and you won’t want to miss it! And be sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog, so you don’t miss any Disney news or updates!

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