Once Upon a Pin Podcast #024 – January 26, 2013

Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. We deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist.

This week we discover the new Pixar Mystery series, reveal the March release dates around the parks and the February release dates at the Soda Fountain. We also talk about some Long Lost Friends and give Nick dating advice. And of course, we have an up to date release and events calendar.

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Disney Soda Fountain - February 2013 Releases

First Disneyland Trade Night of 2013 Announced

They left us waiting and wondering. Disneyland will have their first trade night of 2013 on Friday, March 15th  from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m at the Pacific Ballroom at the Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel. That is a very interesting time, as normally the Disneyland trade nights are 7-10 (and WDW's are 6-9). Well, West Coasters, enjoy your trade night, as pin and vinyl fans in Orlando still await an announcement of Walt Disney World's first trade night of 2013. Originally, DLR was to have one in January and WDW in February, but that is seeming less likely.

Thomas Scott Poster Art Signing on March 1

The collections by Disney page has already announced the date for the March Poster Art Series release and signing. On March 1st, Thomas Scott will sign the Vinylmation, Pin and Calendar from 5-7pm at Disney’s Pin Traders  in the Downtown Disney Marketplace. March features a Donald Duck inspired design. Take a look at the viny, pin and calendar page below. Take a look at the complete lineup here.

Special Pin Release for Disney’s Visa Cardmember

This open edition pin is available for $11.95, plus tax when you use your Disney’s Visa Card to purchase at the following Disney Parks locations or online, while supplies last.

Three Ways To Purchase These Pins Using Your Disney’s Visa Card:

Online Ordering:
The 2013 Mickey pin will be available for purchase online beginning Jan. 10, 2013 at 8 AM Pacific Time. Order Now!

Disney Parks:
Purchase this 2013 pin, beginning January 10, 2013 at the following select locations:

At the Disneyland Resort:
Disney’s Pin Traders at Downtown Disney District
Little Green Men Store Command – Disneyland Park
Julius Katz & Sons - Disney California Adventure Park

At Walt Disney World Resort:
Disney’s Pin Traders at the Downtown Disney Marketplace

Mail Order:
The open-edition pin will be available via Merchandise Guest Services by calling 877-560-6477 or Cardmembers may also contact Disneyland Merchandise Guest Services via e-mail: Merchandise.Guest.Services@DisneyParks.com.

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Pin Set - 75th Anniversary

Available at DisneyStore.com, this 5 pin boxed set celebrates the 75th anniversary of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. It is LE 250 and retails for $129.95.

Remember When... Disney Surprised Us With a Pin Release?

On Thursday, January 17th Disney released a new pin series that was talked about in a Disney Parks Blog, but was not given a release date. At Walt Disney World, the first Remember When pin was Mickey Mouse Revue.

The Remember When pins are LE 750 and retail for $13.95. At Disneyland, the first release was Mickey Mouse.

No word on how many in this series, but it will be released over the course of 2013.

January 2013 Disneyland Paris Release Schedule

Running for the Pins and Medals

The Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend just wrapped up, so now it is time to look ahead toward the next set of Run Disney races. January 18 is the Tinker Bell Half Marathon at Disneyland and February 22 is the Disney Princess Half Marathon at Walt Disney World. And like always, there are plenty of pins to mark the occasions.

If you are also into the collectible known as Vinylmation, you may also like the following merchandise.

In a unique twist this year, the Disney Design Group has produced one 3" figure that will represent all 2013 races. It retails for $12.95. Then, you can purchase the corresponding mini medal to hand around its neck for $1.95. For more on Vinylmation, please visit our sister site at www.DestinationVinylmation.com.

More Epcot 30th Pins!

My wallet just screamed. We had a hint of some additional Epcot 30th pins when the Disney Pins release calendar announced a reveal/conceal set due out on February 21 at WDW for $19.95 per box. Now, the Disney Parks Blog has announced more details.

It will be a 24 pin set. Above, are the revealed pins. For the most part, they feature Disney Characters at various Epcot attractions. The deviations from that theme would be Tom Morrow on the Innoventions pin and the Epcot 2000 ball. And how about that amazing Illumination pin! It hinges open to reveal the torch! Quynh Kimball and John Henselmeier did an amazing job here. Chip & Dale on Mission Space appears to be a spinner, with the twelfth design being inside the box. I can not quit tell what that one is. Oh yeah, Disney also gave us a taste of five of the mystery pins!!!

Wow! These feature a classic look at extinct Epcot attractions without the Disney characters. Love it! The Blog also talked about an open edition Epcot 82 pin to be released in June.

As well as an Epcot icons charm bracelet that is in select Epcot stores now.

Once Upon a Pin Podcast #023 – January 10, 2013

Once Upon A Pin is a podcast all about Disney Pins. We deliver all the latest news, release dates and reviews with a fun Disney magic twist.

This week we have all the February release dates for Walt Disney World and Disneyland. We also have some news from Disney about some upcoming and never before seen pin series.

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New Window to the Magic Pin Revealed

This Disneyland exclusive series will be released one per month. The 101 Dalmations pin was recently revealed on the Disney Parks Blog along with a product shot of the Dumbo pin.

Here is a look at some of the concept art seen at Mickey's Circus:

Magical Manifestations Pin Seen for First Time

The Magical Manifestations pin series intrigued me back at Mickey's Circus, but we only saw the concept art.

The Disney Parks Blog has recently shown off the first actual product shot of these pins:

New WDW Good Luck/Bad Luck Pin Revealed

Here is a look at the new pin shown off on the Disney Parks Blog:

Here is a reminder of what we saw at Mickey's Circus:

Remember When Pin Series

For Walt Disney World, this upcoming pin series celebrations attractions no longer at the parks. For Disneyland, retro looking characters.