Hi Axel! I’m so happy to welcome you to planDisney! We're Disney Guests and enthusiasts just like you who love to help add extra magic to your Disney adventures. I’m glad you stopped by with this question because pin trading is such a fun hobby, especially for an Annual Passholder who has many opportunities to hunt for new treasures and make trades throughout the year!
My teenage daughter recently became a pin trader, and it has quickly become one of her favorite things to do on our Disney vacations! When she was ready to get started, I went to the expert, my good friend and fellow panelist,
Scott. He is our resident pin guy (among his many Disney superpowers!), and he gave us amazing insider tips that I’m so happy he has also shared
right here on planDisney. This info is the perfect place to start as you begin pin trading!
My daughter's favorite way to get started was with the Hidden Disney mystery bags. There is something really exciting about opening those bags and seeing which new ones we find to build her set! The best part is that, if we get any duplicates of pins she already owns, we know those are ready to trade when we see pin boards throughout the parks. You’ll find these Hidden Disney mystery bags in most places pins are sold throughout Walt Disney World Resort. I was there this week, and they are currently selling blue and pink bags that launched in 2025, as well as green bags that were just released in April 2026. We're getting very close to completing her pink collection and just started the green set!
Axel, I hope this helps you get started with pin trading! I have to tell you that it’s such an exciting hobby that once you get started, you may find yourself checking every pin board you pass! If you have any more questions, be sure to stop back by and see us. You can even send a direct question to Scott if you want tips from the pro! Happy trading, and we hope to see ya real soon!
Your pal,
Casey