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News For February 2005

February 13, 2005 ~ February 19, 2005

Saturday February 19, 2005


To Be Released at the DLR Tomorrow
Sunday February 20, 2005
New for 2005 is Disneyland® Resort’s new “Featured Artist” Collection. These Limited Edition Jumbo-sized pins will be released each month featuring a different Disney Design Group Artist. Each quarter the DLR will host one of the Featured Artist for a special appearance.



Featured Artist Collection Cody Reynolds

LE 750 ~ Retail $25.00

Guests will be limited to ONE (1) pin each.

This pin will be released at Star Trader.


This pin measures approximately 3" x 3" and includes the "Feature Artist" logo and Artist's signature back stamped. The pin is packaged in a beautiful display box and includes the Artist's bio and photograph.

Cody's bio reads: "Once upon a time in a far away land called New Jersey, a young boy, named Cody, dreamed of being a Disney Artist. So he hopped on a magic carpet and went to the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Upon graduation in 1995, Cody was selected as a Character Artist intern with the Disney Design Group. Now he lives happily ever after fulfilling his lifelong dream.....as a Disney Artist!".


To Be Released at DLR Tomorrow
Sunday February 20, 2005
Princess Icon Collection
Cinderella with Staircase

Open Edition
Retail $8.50
Princess Icon Collection
Cinderella with Prince

Open Edition
Retail $8.50
Go Minnie

Open Edition
Retail $6.50

Disneyland Resort Pin Trading Night!!!
Tomorrow!!!

Join your pin trading friends tomorrow for

DISNEYLAND RESORT PIN TRADING NIGHTS

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Pacific Ballroom, Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel

Bring your family, friends & pins for some great family fun!

Children ages 5-12 are welcome in the Kids Zone!

To Be Released at DLR at PTN Tomorrow
Sunday February 20, 2005
5th Anniversary of Pin Trading at Disneyland Resort

This Limited Edition pin features Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell and celebrates Five (5) Years of Pin Trading at Disneyland® Resort.

LE 1000
Retail $10.50

This pin will be available at Mickey's in Paradise at Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel. Wristbands will be distributed beginning at 2:00 pm at Mickey's in Paradise and are valid until 7:00 PM Pins will be sold beginning at 4:00 PM

Event information subject to change without notice.
Please use Downtown Disney parking areas.




~ Piece of Disney History ~ Tower of Terror ~

LE 2500
Retail $12.50 $12.95

While only 500 of these pins were released at Disney's Pin Traders at Downtown Disney® Marketplace, more have been spotted at other Pin Locations, including the Contemporary Resort Pin Station and Epcot. The pins are tagged at $12.95.


Friday February 18, 2005
WDW Company D ~ Cast Member Surprise Pin ~ It's My Friday


This Limited Edition, Cast Exclusive Surprise pin features Chip and Dale. Dale is wearing an Aloha shirt proclaiming it is "his Friday," while Chip sits at the desk staring at his calendar. It looks like Chip is just starting his work week.

This pin was released at the Disney University Company D location.

LE 500
Retail $5.00


WDW Cast Pin Party ~ Thursday March 10, 2005
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

The third Cast Pin Party of 2005 will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2005 from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Disney's Animal Kingdom® Cast Services Building. This event is for Cast Members Only (please bring valid Walt Disney World® Resort ID to gain admission to the event).

Cast Members with valid Walt Disney World® Resort ID will receive one (1) coupon to purchase the Simba Cast Pin Party pin (Limited Edition 1500). Limit two (2) Pins per Cast Member.** Retail $5.00. (No discount, must have valid Disney ID to purchase. Main Entrance/Silver Pass not valid for purchase of pins)

Cast Members attending the event will receive one (1) randomly selected Limited Edition "A-E Ticket" pin.** Each pin will have a unique edition size and all of the pins will be present at the first Cast Pin Party. The pins will be packaged in a black polybag, so you won't know which one you'll receive. Click here to see the pins.

There are several other activities taking place during the Cast Pin Party including:

-- Trading Activity with Lee Cockerell, Executive Vice President, Walt Disney World Operations - 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM*

-- Trading with the 2005 Walt Disney World Ambassador Team - 10:00-11:00*

-- 75% off retail prices of pins; Build-A-Pin; new selection of DisneyAuctions.com pins.

-- Sneak Preview of upcoming Pin releases; Trading Activities*

*Event activities subject to change without notice.

**All Pins available while supplies last.

Update: Due to circumstances beyond the control of WDW, the release of the Simba 2005 Cast Pin Party pin will be delayed. This pin will be released at a future 2005 Cast Pin Party. Cast Members will have the opportunity to purchase a unique Limited Edition 1000 surprise pin. Limit two (2) Pins per Cast Member.** Retail $5.00 (plus tax). (No discount, must have valid Walt Disney World ® Resort ID to purchase. Main Entrance/Silver Pass not valid for purchase.)


It's A Small World

This pin, released yesterday as part of Stitch's Magical Adventure, was priced at $12.95 and not $10.50.


Thursday February 17, 2005

Happy 5th Anniversary to the
DLR Pin Traders!!

It was 5 years ago today, that Pin Trading began at the Disneyland Resort. We just wanted to say Happy Anniversary to our Disneyland Resort Pin Traders... and thanks for the memories... and the Friendships!!

To Be Released at DLR
Sunday February 20, 2005
5th Anniversary of Pin Trading at Disneyland Resort

This Limited Edition pin features Mickey Mouse and Tinker Bell and celebrates Five (5) Years of Pin Trading at Disneyland® Resort.

LE 1000
Retail $10.50

Update: This pin will be available at Mickey's in Paradise at Disney's Paradise Pier® Hotel. Wristbands will be distributed beginning at 2:00 pm at Mickey's in Paradise and are valid until 7:00 PM Pins will be sold beginning at 4:00 PM




Surprise Pin at WDW
Donald Duck Playing Card

This pin was designed by Disney Design Group Artist Alex Sanso.

This pin was released at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort at Sport Goofy.

LE 1000
Retail $8.50

Regarding the price increases, the price tag marked on the pin is $8.95; but scans $8.50 at register.


WDW Cast Exclusive Pin to be Released Tomorrow
Friday February 18, 2005
Washington Stitch


This Limited Edition, Cast Exclusive pin features Stitch dressed for President's Day.

LE 1500
Release location: All Company D locations
Retail: $5.00 (plus tax)


Open Edition Look-Out
These open edition pins should be on the racks in the next few days!!
Retail $6.95
Retail $6.95


Wednesday February 16, 2005

Pin Price Increases Go into Effect
Pin prices at WDWand the WOD NYC are being retagged with a price increase of $0.45 per pin. The price increase has yet to be instituted at the DLR.


Pin 12553: Lilo & Stitch (Stitch)

Stitch's Magical Adventure ~ Magic Kingdom Park

Come join Stitch as he escapes on a magical adventure throughout the Magic Kingdom® Park. On Stitch's visit to the Magic Kingdom® Park, he manages to get into a little mischief while visiting attractions such as Pirates of the Caribbean, Space Mountain, Jungle Cruise and others.

The pins will be available for purchase at Magic Kingdom® Park at Town Square Exposition Hall and Frontierland Trading Post.

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

To Be Released Tomorrow
Thursday February 17, 2005

It's A Small World

This Limited Edition pin-on-pin features outside of "It's a Small World" Attraction in his grass skirt dancing with characters from the attraction.

Edition Size: 2000
Retail Price: $10.50


WDW Cast Pin Party Tomorrow
~ Thursday February 17, 2005 ~ Downtown Disney ~

The second Cast Pin Party of 2005 will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2005 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Downtown Disney Cast Services Building. This event is for Cast Members Only (please bring valid Walt Disney World ID to gain admission).

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION
Cast Members are kindly asked to park in the Cast Member Parking lot located behind the Hess Gas Station on Buena Vista Drive (across from the Pleasure Island marquee).

Cast Members with valid Walt Disney World® Resort ID will receive one (1) coupon to purchase the Goofy Cast Pin Party pin (Limited Edition 1500). Limit two (2) Pins per Cast Member.** Retail $5.00. (No discount, must have valid Disney ID to purchase. Main Entrance/Silver Pass not valid for purchase of pins)

For Cast Members only –Cast Members attending the event will receive one (1) randomly selected Limited Edition "A-E Ticket" pin.** Each pin will have a unique edition size and all of the pins will be present at the first Cast Pin Party. The pins will be packaged in a black polybag, so you won't know which one you'll receive. Click here to see the pins.

There are several other activities taking place during the Cast Pin Party including:

-- Final opportunity to submit Cast Member Create-A-Pin contest entry form!

-- Trading with the 2005 Walt Disney World Ambassador Team - 10:00-11:00*.

-- 75% off retail prices of pins; Build-A-Pin; new selection of DisneyAuctions.com pins.

-- Sneak Preview of upcoming Pin releases; Trading Activities*

*Event activities subject to change without notice.

**All Pins available while supplies last.


Click Here

for a sneak peek at more WDW Open Edition Pins. Some of these pins have been released, while other have not yet been released. With open edition pins, the release of these pins depends on when each pin location receives their supply from distribution.


Tuesday February 15, 2005

Pin 12553: Lilo & Stitch (Stitch)
Special Backer Card for Magic Kingdom AP Pin Released Today

Minnie Mouse ~ 81 Days To Go!

This pin released yesterday noted to be released only at Epcot, was seen on the racks at other pin locations today, such as the Disney-MGM Studios and Disney Pin Traders at DTD.

Disneypins.com updated its site to say that this pin will be released at the following locations:

Magic Kingdom® Park - Town Square Exposition Hall
Epcot® - Pin Central
Disney-MGM Studios - Sorcerer's Hat
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Island Mercantile
Downtown Disney® Marketplace - Disney's Pin Traders

Attention: WDW Cast Members
Only 2 days left!!!
WDW Cast Member Design-a-Pin Contest
The Walt Disney World Pin Trading Team is proud to announce the very first Walt Disney World Cast Member Create-A-Pin Contest. Based on a best practice currently in use by our partners at the Disneyland® Resort, the Cast Member Create-A-Pin Contest allows valued Walt Disney World Cast Members to submit their design ideas for Disney pins.

Four winning pin designs will be selected based on originality, creativity, aesthetics, spirit, commercial value, glamour and simplicity. They will then be developed into Cast Exclusive pins available for sale at one of the upcoming 2005 Cast Pin Parties.

For Cast Members to participate, simply attend the January 27th Cast Pin Party at Mickey’s Retreat or the February 17th Cast Pin Party at Downtown Disney – Cast Services Building to complete the official entry form. Or, download and complete the form on the Disney Team Portal. All entries must be submitted at the Downtown Disney Cast Pin Event by 4:00 p.m., February 17, 2005 or received by Steven A. Miller, Project Manager – Pin Trading, Maingate Merchandise, through interoffice mail by 4:00 p.m., February 17, 2005 to be considered. Only one entry per person.



Monday February 14, 2005


To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Tuesday February 15, 2005

Passholder Exclusive
Magic Kingdom 2005

LE 7500
Retail $10.50

This Limited Edition Annual Passholder Exclusive pin features Stitch surrounding the castle. The center of the pin contains a capsule containing silver stars. This pin reads "Passholder Exclusive Magic Kingdom®".

To purchase this pin, Annual Passholders must present valid Walt Disney World Annual Passholder ID. Pins available while supplies last.

This pin will be released at the following locations:

  • Magic Kingdom Park - Expo Hall
  • Disney-MGM Studios - Sorcerer's Hat
  • Epcot - Pin Central
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - Island Mercantile

To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Tuesday February 15, 2005

~ Piece of Disney History ~ Tower of Terror ~

LE 2500
Retail $12.50

Standing at 199 feet, the Twilight Zone (TM) Tower of Terror is an incredible attraction. This decaying Hollywood hotel is located on Sunset Boulevard at the Disney-MGM Studios. Since its opening on July 22, 1994, the Hotel has seen quite a few Guests drop in.

Take a piece of Disney History home with this Limited Edition pin. The pin features Bellhop Goofy standing next to an open elevator shaft. Inside the shaft, there is a piece of actual elevator cable from the attraction.

This pin will be released at Disney's Pin Traders at Downtown Disney® Marketplace. There will be 500 of these pins available on February 15, 2005. Please check back for additional release locations and dates.


To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Tuesday February 15, 2005
Cinderella ~ 55th Anniversary

This Limited Edition pin-on-pin features Jaq sitting in Cinderella's glass slipper watching her as she dances in her beautiful gown. This pin celebrates the 55th Anniversary of Walt Disney's Cinderella.

LE 2500
Retail $10.50




New DCL Open Edition Pin
Disney Cruise Line ~ Sailing Ship


Ahoy! This Open Edition pin features Captain Mickey, Donald Duck, Goofy and Pluto on the Disney Cruise Line. The ship moves side to side as if sailing on the ocean.

This pin will be released on the Disney Magic and the Disney Wonder.

Open Edition
Retail $8.50


Sunday February 13, 2005

To Be Released at WDW Tomorrow
Monday February 14, 2005

Valentine's Day 2005
Prince Phillip and Princess Aurora

This Limited Edition pin-on-pin features Prince Phillip handing Princess Aurora a basketful of valentines. Prince Phillip is wearing a red cape which features flocking.

LE 2000
Retail $10.50

Minnie Mouse ~ 81 Days To Go!

This Limited Edition pin features Minnie Mouse and celebrates Valentine's Day 2005. Hooray! Only 81 days to go.

This pin will be released at Pin Central at Epcot®.

LE 1200
Retail $8.50

Valentine's Day 2005
Tinker Bell

This Limited Edition pin-on-pin with glitter features Tinker Bell popping through the center of a heart and features a pin-on-pin at the top of the pin which reads "Happy Valentine's Day".

LE 3000
Retail $10.50


The "Cutie" Pin Collection was released today at WDW!!



Here is a scan of the Memories 2005 Collection ~ Jessica Rabbit at Twilight Zone Tower of Terror released today at the DLR
LE 1000
Retail $10.50




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