Once Upon a Pin Podcast #029 - April 29, 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 preview the Star Wars Weekends 2013 pins and take our first peek at just a few Reflections of Evil Trading Event pins.

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WDW's September Reflections of Evil Trade Event Info and Pin Sneak Peek

The Disney Parks Blog posted an article giving more insight into the Reflections of Evil trading event that will be held in Epcot at Walt Disney World from September 13-15, 2013. Tickets go on sale May 8th at 1pm EST (more info to come soon).

"In a far away land there lived a wicked and vain Queen who wanted more power. While pouring over ancient spell books, she discovered an incantation that, when performed on the darkest of days – Friday the 13th – could bring together thirteen of the most evil Disney villains known only as “The 13.” To cast this spell, the Queen must use a powerful, supernatural object – a magic mirror – to transport “The 13” from across time to the present day. As luck would have it, Friday the 13th will take place in September this year! The Queen decided this would be the perfect day to cast the spell. 

Let’s fast forward to September. As the newly assembled Villains are hashing out their nefarious plans, the Villains intentionally break the mirror and hide the thirteen shards. Now the mirror can never be used against them, as it is the only object that can send them home. Lucky for us, an imaginative purple dragon named Figment overheard their plotting and asks Mickey Mouse for help. Along with five of their trusted friends known as the “Lucky 7,” Mickey Mouse and Figment devise a plan to stop “The 13.” They must reassemble the broken shards to send the villains back to their rightful places in time."

Sounds like a fun time! Here is a look at some of the pins for the event:

Yoda Good Luck/Bad Luck Pin There Will Be

The May Good Luck/Bad Luck pin of the month at WDW will feature Yoda. With Star Wars Weekends beginning in May, this pin is a perfect fit!

Good Luck/Bad Luck May Pin: Yoda

SKU: 400007422483

Retail Price: $15.95

Edition Size: 1,000

Walt Disney World Release Date: May 2

Disney Soda Fountain May Releases

WDW Trade Night: April 30th

Out of nowhere, the Disney Merchandise Blog today announced a Walt Disney World Trade Night on Tuesday, April 30th held, where else, but the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The free activity will be held from 6-9 p.m. at EPSN Grill and Josten’s Center.

Both Vinylmation and Pin collectors are of course welcome and there will be two LE 750 Pin Trading Night pins available for $15.95 each.

For those who need it, here is a link to the ESPN WWOS Maps and Directions page.

DLR Pin Trading Night on May 10

Disneyland Pin Trading Night

Disney's Paradise Pier Hotel in the Pacific Ballroom

May 10, 2013 from 5-8p

LE 500 Monsters University Pin Trading Night Spinner Pin

Disney's California Adventure Classic Attractions Boxed Pin Set

Disney's California Adventure Classic Attractions Boxed Pin Set

Retail Price: $44.95

Edition Size: 1000

Release Date: May 23

This limited edition, boxed set commemorates classic attractions such as, Soarin’ Attraction and The Twilight Zone, Tower of Terror Attraction.

Once Upon a Pin Podcast #028 – April 7, 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 discuss the Tiki Room 50th Even Catalog and all the wonderful pins inside. We also give a rundown of the next few months of releases with a couple new additions. And, oddly enough, we also talk some Doctor Who, Marathon, April Fools and My Little Pony.

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Tiki Room 50th Anniversary Event Pins and Merchandise

Disneyland's Enchanted Tiki Room celebrates it's 50th anniversary this year and Disneyland is holding a special ticketed event on June 28-19, 2013. Tickets are on sale now. Go to the Disney Parks Merchandise Blog events page for all the info. Some of the pin highlights for me are the Shag artwork pins and the Tiki Sheet Music. Check out of the merchandise catalog. See the entire catalog here.

Pin Trading Halted at Disney Parks

Disney has put an indefinite halt on guest pin trading with Cast Members at all Disney parks after a guest was injured at Hollywood Studios in Orlando on Sunday. The incident occurred when a guest went to attach the Aurora pin she just purchased to her lanyard and accidentally poked her left index finger. She was directed to Guest Services where she received a Disney Princess band-aide and issued a formal complaint about the sharpness of the pin post.

It is known that Disney has been conducting studies over the past few years about the safety of pin trading and exposing sharp metal objects around guests. Some safety advocates believe the rubber Mickey head backing just isn't enough and that more strict safety procedures must be put in place. One source is quoted as saying "pin trading is inherently unsafe. Look, we took away the plastic straws and lids at the Animal Kingdom for the safety of the animals. What are we saying to our kids? A gorilla's well being is more important than yours."

The Disney merchandise team has been looking into alternatives to sharp post backed pins including Velcro,  magnets and a peel and stick adhesive  Opponents argue that the alternatives would limit the surfaces you can stick a pin on and would also create the need to purchase additional media to display your pins. Purist argue that pins without pin posts just wouldn't be pins.

In the meantime, guests have been told they can continue to trade pins with each other at their own risk as long as they are outside of Disney property. Also, all Cast Members at pin selling locations at the Disney parks have been instructed not to allow guests to handle pins off the rack. They are to directly gather and bag the pins guests wish to purchase until further notice.