An announcement on the Disney Merchandise Blog brings to light the plans for Disney World to begin charging for pin / vinylmation trading nights that were normally offered free of charge.
On February 27, 2015 you’ll be required to register in advance and pay a $10 fee! These nights used to cost attendees nothing. So, now you’ll be charged to purchase these “collectible” items AND charged to trade them at these events. You’ll still be allowed to trade with others inside the parks and of course you can trade online at your will.
Here’s the content from the above link:
Disney Trading Night at the Walt Disney World® Resort
February 27
Vera Cruz A, Disney’s Coronado Springs® Resort
We have been listening to your feedback and this year, we plan to host several Disney-sponsored trading opportunities at the Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. These events, which will include a nominal registration fee, will give attendees plenty of opportunities to trade with other pin traders.
So if you are you looking to meet avid and novice traders, make friends, or share stories about your collections, then trading night is the place for you! Disney Trading Night will take place February 27, 2015 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Vera Cruz A in Disney’s Coronado Springs® Resort at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Reservations for the Trading Event are $10, per person. Limited to availability. No discount will be offered in conjunction with this package).
Here is the link to the article and the registration site.
Would you pay an extra fee to meet up with other traders in a specific event?
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CA
Friday 13th of February 2015
My son said, it is for a room with tables and chairs.
kennythepirate
Saturday 14th of February 2015
Correct
CA
Friday 13th of February 2015
It is a tough pill to swallow, to now pay for something that was free for many years. I think it will keep families away, $40 for a family of four to pin trade for three hours. I don't like having to register and if something comes up or you are sick then you either go anyway or lose your hard earned money. I had already invested money in the pins so we really enjoyed going to the PTN to trade and it made for a great night. It sure takes the fun out of pin trading.
SRH
Friday 13th of February 2015
No!
Jennifer
Friday 13th of February 2015
Some things should just be left alone and this is one of those things!
holly wadsworth
Friday 13th of February 2015
If I was an avid pin collector looking for no scrappers....yes it is definitely worth the $10. The pins are an investment and not cheap, if you dont care if you get authentic or scrappers ( like myself) then no its not worth it. Of course you can still trade in the parks for FREE!!! All of the comments I have seen that say something like.....disney found a way to make you pay again. Of course they did, thats business. Disney is top notch on hospitality and cleanliness, I will gladly pay to vacation there and for the amenities.