Question for moms or dads...

WDW Rules · 01-05-2008

I would like your feedback on something my dh and I are thinking about. In 2004 we started collecting disney pins. Mostly from e-bay, but also lots from wdw. We never traded, just bought for our enjoyment. Well, as it happens for many, we got sick of it and haven't bought any since early of 06. We are hanging on to some that are worth something, not much, but more than what we paid for. We were thinking of taking the pins we no longer want to wdw in Dec. and giving them away to kids that have pins hanging around their neck. Now the question (sorry it took so long). Would you as parents think it strange to have a complete stranger offer your kids pins, free? We will never offer without a parent present. We just want to do it in a casual way, not sure how yet, but don't want to scare anyone. What do you think?

dznygrl · 01-05-2008

I think that's a wonderful idea. I also think it may be hit-or-miss with parents...I am the type of person who would love to do something like that, so I wouldn't think twice if someone else did it for my child.

Now if you were talking food of any sort, that of course would be different and would raise some eyebrows.

But a pin? I don't see the harm in that at all.

tinkerbelle24 · 01-05-2008

To be honest as a mom of 2 I think spreading the Disney magic is AWESOME. There are some kids that would love to have pins and the parents either 1) cant afford the 12 something per kids and per pin or 2) doesnt know what they are all about. I would think that was super but thats me. When we go to chuckie cheese I always want to get out f there so we give away any tokens left over or tickets the kids cant use..

Daisee · 01-05-2008

I think that is a wonderful idea. It is a sad day when a small gift of kindness cannot be taken as it is intended. I say go for it.. make a kids day!

Campbell87 · 01-05-2008

I think its a lovely idea and will go donw a treat with alot of families, if it makes it any easier, get chatting to families in ride or store lines and pass them on that way, it might make some people feel more comfotable.

smee57 · 01-05-2008

I think it's an awesome idea! Kudos to you for thinking of it. And, I think, at WDW it would be accepted by most, if not all, parents. Like dznygrl said, food might be perceived a little differently. But I think a lot of parents would be touched by the generosity of a total stranger, and the kids would be thrilled! It's the magic of Disney once again . . .

dancing4disney · 01-05-2008

I haven't done the trading thing...but you could always start off like you are going to make a trade and then say you are just going to give it to them and they can keep the one they were going to trade.

Andrea · 01-05-2008

I'd prefer it be prefaced with a quiet question to me: "Is it okay if I give your son a pin?" Presented to me, for him, I'd think it was really nice. But even if I'm there, just asking my son directly would not be okay.

**MissDisney** · 01-05-2008

Wow, especially for kids who don't have a lanyard full already!!!

**llama** · 01-05-2008

NOT AT ALL!

There's no better place than WDW for spreading the magic. I can't see any parent objecting, as long as they are there with the child. I'd just give them (the parents) a quick explanation that you're "down-sizing" your stuff. Everyone understands that. And I bet you'll get WAY MORE enjoyment than anyone!

**dhoughton** · 01-05-2008

OMG! Spreading pixie dust by gifting pins is a wonderful idea. I do think it would be a good idea (think it was Andrea) to address the parents and ask for the "ok".....that is so very sweet and I am sure it will truly make your trip even more magical...

A Goofy Family · 01-05-2008

I wouldn't mind at all either! Maybe strike up a conversation with a family on the bus or monorail, see if they've ever pin traded and offer a pin or 2 to start them out. Depending on the child's age, they'll remember it forever.
A few years ago a lady in Epcot stopped my daughter (then about 9 or 10yo) and asked to trade a pin. DD was hesitant (it was a set she was trying to complete), but the lady explained it was her last day in the parks & she only needed one more pin to complete her set and would trade any 2 off her lanyard for DD's one. She got a couple of really cool pins and still remembers the story to this day...and the pins she traded for. BTW...she completed her set by trip end.
The kids also remember special CM's randomly giving them pins. So your actions will be long remembered too I'm sure! What a sweet way to spread the magic!

**Dana** · 01-05-2008

I think it's a nice idea. I would be fine with it as long as the person approached my child while I was standing there. I have walked up and handed kids random baloons and stuff at WDW before and they were all accepted with thanks and no freakish looks. I think you should strike up a conversation with the parent and then just ask if it's ok. Sweet idea that is going to make a little pin trader really happy.

Monique · 01-05-2008

I think this is a really nice idea. I would definitely appreciate it if it was offered to one of my children so long as I was present. WDW just lends itself to giving and happiness. Go ahead, spread some pixie dust

jaljayjar · 01-05-2008

I think it is a great idea and say go for it. It would be great even for the kids that don't have pins yet...(I know some parents don't even know about the pin trading/collecting

...saying that from experience...I had no idea until I got back from our first trip)
Just think of all those kids that don't get those magical moments from some CM's or get a 'dream'...that will make their day!

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WDW Rules Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,318	Question for moms or dads... I would like your feedback on something my dh and I are thinking about. In 2004 we started collecting disney pins. Mostly from e-bay, but also lots from wdw. We never traded, just bought for our enjoyment. Well, as it happens for many, we got sick of it and haven't bought any since early of 06. We are hanging on to some that are worth something, not much, but more than what we paid for. We were thinking of taking the pins we no longer want to wdw in Dec. and giving them away to kids that have pins hanging around their neck. Now the question (sorry it took so long). Would you as parents think it strange to have a complete stranger offer your kids pins, free? We will never offer without a parent present. We just want to do it in a casual way, not sure how yet, but don't want to scare anyone. What do you think? __________________ Loretta

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think that's a wonderful idea. I also think it may be hit-or-miss with parents...I am the type of person who would love to do something like that, so I wouldn't think twice if someone else did it for my child. Now if you were talking food of any sort, that of course would be different and would raise some eyebrows. But a pin? I don't see the harm in that at all. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 9 hours 13 minutes

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tinkerbelle24 Cant wait till MNSSHP Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: West Deptford NJ Posts: 5,445	Re: Question for moms or dads... To be honest as a mom of 2 I think spreading the Disney magic is AWESOME. There are some kids that would love to have pins and the parents either 1) cant afford the 12 something per kids and per pin or 2) doesnt know what they are all about. I would think that was super but thats me. When we go to chuckie cheese I always want to get out f there so we give away any tokens left over or tickets the kids cant use.. __________________ Always looking for a reason to go to Disney! 1992~CBR 2001~CBR 2003~ASMovies 05~ASMovies 07~ASSports March08~my Bday trip Best Western Lakeside May08~ POR Dec08~ Disney Hilton Head Island Dec08/Jan09~ SSR Sept09~Madisons Bday trip Pop Century My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Madisons bday in Disney,MNSSHP, Ohanas,Kona for the first time,MB meet,BBB for the first time and the list goes on Having a blast with Madison for her 9 day non stop bday party

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Daisee taking a break Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 2,801	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think that is a wonderful idea. It is a sad day when a small gift of kindness cannot be taken as it is intended. I say go for it.. make a kids day!

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 931	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think its a lovely idea and will go donw a treat with alot of families, if it makes it any easier, get chatting to families in ride or store lines and pass them on that way, it might make some people feel more comfotable. __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs WDW-2010-Animal Kingdom lodge * My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another trip to the World! AKL 2010! 289 days 4 hours 13 minutes

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smee57 it'S MEE Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,935	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think it's an awesome idea! Kudos to you for thinking of it. And, I think, at WDW it would be accepted by most, if not all, parents. Like dznygrl said, food might be perceived a little differently. But I think a lot of parents would be touched by the generosity of a total stranger, and the kids would be thrilled! It's the magic of Disney once again . . . __________________ "The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quiet, alone with the heavens, nature and God. Because only then does one feel that all is as it should be." Anne Frank "Middle age is when you've met so many people that every new person you meet reminds you of someone else." Ogden Nash *Is there anyplace happier than Disney World?*

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dancing4disney Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New England Posts: 586	Re: Question for moms or dads... I haven't done the trading thing...but you could always start off like you are going to make a trade and then say you are just going to give it to them and they can keep the one they were going to trade.

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Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,815	Re: Question for moms or dads... I'd prefer it be prefaced with a quiet question to me: "Is it okay if I give your son a pin?" Presented to me, for him, I'd think it was really nice. But even if I'm there, just asking my son directly would not be okay. __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I have absolutely nothing to look forward too. :-(

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Question for moms or dads... Wow, especially for kids who don't have a lanyard full already!!! __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Question for moms or dads... NOT AT ALL! There's no better place than WDW for spreading the magic. I can't see any parent objecting, as long as they are there with the child. I'd just give them (the parents) a quick explanation that you're "down-sizing" your stuff. Everyone understands that. And I bet you'll get WAY MORE enjoyment than anyone! __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" It's Murdoch with an "H" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 33 days 16 hours 13 minutes

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dhoughton 11.2010 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: A few miles SE of M22... Posts: 2,926	Re: Question for moms or dads... OMG! Spreading pixie dust by gifting pins is a wonderful idea. I do think it would be a good idea (think it was Andrea) to address the parents and ask for the "ok".....that is so very sweet and I am sure it will truly make your trip even more magical... __________________ Doughnut Disney Pinologist President of the Bad Kitty Club Cult eleventwentyten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Heh heh heh!!! 350 days 12 hours 13 minutes

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A Goofy Family Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,079	Re: Question for moms or dads... I wouldn't mind at all either! Maybe strike up a conversation with a family on the bus or monorail, see if they've ever pin traded and offer a pin or 2 to start them out. Depending on the child's age, they'll remember it forever. A few years ago a lady in Epcot stopped my daughter (then about 9 or 10yo) and asked to trade a pin. DD was hesitant (it was a set she was trying to complete), but the lady explained it was her last day in the parks & she only needed one more pin to complete her set and would trade any 2 off her lanyard for DD's one. She got a couple of really cool pins and still remembers the story to this day...and the pins she traded for. BTW...she completed her set by trip end. The kids also remember special CM's randomly giving them pins. So your actions will be long remembered too I'm sure! What a sweet way to spread the magic! __________________ DVC Members Since 2003 '77 DL Day Trip '99 ASMo Toy Story * '03 AS Sports Surf's Up '04 OKW/Pop '05 May-June SSR/WL December '05OKW '06 March OKW/Coronado Springs * June '06 Keystone CO w/DVC * March '07 DVC's Hilton Head Island March '08 BWVMAY/JUNE '08 AKV* DEC '08 OKWMarch '09 BWV Not sure when we'll be back to see Mickey. Next long weekend away...Great Wolf Lodge Dallas Honored to be Trailblazer's daughter & BDavis932's sister My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Spring Break in the Caribbean....our 1st Cruise! 112 days 11 hours 13 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think it's a nice idea. I would be fine with it as long as the person approached my child while I was standing there. I have walked up and handed kids random baloons and stuff at WDW before and they were all accepted with thanks and no freakish looks. I think you should strike up a conversation with the parent and then just ask if it's ok. Sweet idea that is going to make a little pin trader really happy. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 273 days 5 hours 13 minutes

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Monique Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,374	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think this is a really nice idea. I would definitely appreciate it if it was offered to one of my children so long as I was present. WDW just lends itself to giving and happiness. Go ahead, spread some pixie dust __________________ 06/79 Contemporary Resort, 06/91 Carribbean Beach, 08/97 Doubletree Guest Suites, 06/03 Coronado Springs, 09/03 All Star Movies, 02/04 POP Century, 07/05 POP Century, 02/06 POP Century, 08/07 POP Century, 03/08 POP Century 11/08 POP Century Birthday Trip June 8-17, 2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thank Goodness For Buy 4, Get 3 Free!! Having A Blast At WDW!!!

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jaljayjar Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Van Wert, Ohio Posts: 294	Re: Question for moms or dads... I think it is a great idea and say go for it. It would be great even for the kids that don't have pins yet...(I know some parents don't even know about the pin trading/collecting ...saying that from experience...I had no idea until I got back from our first trip) Just think of all those kids that don't get those magical moments from some CM's or get a 'dream'...that will make their day! __________________ ~ JAMIE ~