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.