Hi Renae, and welcome to planDisney!
I can't believe it's been 25 years since
pin trading started! I remember my very first visit to Disneyland when I was about 10. We arrived at the Disneyland Hotel in the evening, and the fireworks that night illuminated a pin trading kiosk. I made it my mission to visit that kiosk and trade; I think I still have the Daisy Duck pin I got from a Cast Member that day.
I checked the
upcoming events calendar, and specific dates haven't been announced to celebrate the 25th anniversary. But watch the
Disney Parks Blog; they are always the first to announce dates for all the fun things happening across the parks.
While you wait for the dates, make sure to enjoy "
Pin-tastic Tuesdays" on
shopDisney. Every Tuesday, new collectible pins are available at 7 am. They can be limited-edition, sets, or blind packs; I think the fun is seeing what will pop up! Also, the parks now have special 25th Pin Trading Anniversary pins featuring the gang with their own pin trading boards - they are so cute!
Renae, if you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to come back. Good luck with your pin-trading adventure!
Rayna