What does a hidden Mickey pin look like?
Cast Members use Hidden Mickey pins to trade with Guests. These pins measure approximately 1.25″. The backstamp is silver-colored and contains a box indicating the pin is a Hidden Mickey pin (formerly “Cast Lanyard Series,” “Cast Lanyard Collection,” or “Lanyard Pin”).
How do you get Hidden Mickey pins?
A commonly sought after type of pin is the “Hidden Mickey.” Hidden Mickey pins, named as such because of the tiny Mickey head on each pin, are distributed to Cast Members, so the only way to get them in the parks is to trade for them. Twice a year, several sets of Hidden Mickeys are released in the parks.
Can you trade fake Disney pins?
All Disney Cast Members will accept them for trades, but they probably are not pins you would want to keep in your collection if you become a serious collector. Moreover, Disney allows Cast Members to trade scrappers. Given both of these facts, Walt Disney World’s official stance on these pins is quite clear.
How do you know if a Disney pin is rare?
If you happen upon a silver pin (without any color), you have found a rare Disney pin. These colorless pins are called ‘Chaser’ pins, are only traded by cast members! While not as rare as the ‘Completer’ pin, a ‘Chaser’ pin can only be received through trading!
How do I find my Disney pin number?
You can either contact Disney Guest Services at (407) 939-4357, or, if you’re at your home resort, you can get with a Cast Member at the Front Desk, they’ll be more than happy to help you reset your PIN code so you can continue to make purchases.
Do all Disney pins have serial numbers?
There are several ways to check if your Disney pins are the real thing or not. One of the fastest ways to verify is to look for the Disney pin serial number. Not all Disney pins will have a serial number, but around 2016, Disney did begin releasing ones that did.
How do you tell if Hidden Mickey pins are fake?
Mickey Pin Backs Official Disney pins all come with a rubber pin back in the shape of Mickey’s head. If a pin is claiming to be new and has a different type of back I would be dubious. The pin backs are fairly soft, so if the pin back is a hard plastic then again it might be a fake.
What is a chaser Disney pin?
A chaser is basically a pin released with some form of variation to the original pin design, that are more limited in numbers, and more difficult to get. For example, the Pixar mystery pins….each set of 4 has a chaser set featuring the same picture, but with a variation to the regular limited release pins.
Are there Hidden Mickey pins at Disney World?
Here is a list of Hidden Disney (previously known as Hidden Mickey/Cast Lanyard Series) pins released at Disneyland® and Walt Disney World® Resorts!
How many Mickey pins are in a collection?
Hidden Mickey pins will belong to a small collection of about 5 to 12 pins. These collections will have themes, such as movies etc. An example is the Rearview Mirror Hidden Mickey pins.
How many Mickey pins are on a lanyard?
Hidden Mickey pins have generally more simple designs than some pins and will generally be on the smaller size of pins. The reason for the smaller size is that they are carried on Cast Members lanyards. They were previously called Cast Lanyard pins. Hidden Mickey pins will belong to a small collection of about 5 to 12 pins.