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Disney PinQuest: A Pin Collecting Scavenger Hunt at Disneyland Park

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
by Danielle Marshall AllEars.Net Guest Blogger Whether you are an experienced enthusiast or curious beginner, Disney pin collecting is an activity that can be enjoyed by the whole family both in and out of the park. With the exception of very young Mouseketeers, I observed collectors of all ages enjoying Disneyland’s newest pin collecting adventure, … Continue reading "Disney PinQuest: A Pin Collecting Scavenger Hunt at Disneyland Park"
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Pin Trading in New Jersey

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Carol’s pin trading career started about fifteen years ago when she read online about a new series of cloisonné pins being sold through The Disney Stores. It was 2001 and the “100 Years of Magic” series was being sold in small batches every Saturday morning. Since there was a Disney Store only 18 miles from … Continue reading "Pin Trading in New Jersey"
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Disney Fun Around The Country – 2016

Posted on by Gary Cruise
About a year ago I wrote a blog describing several Disney fan events that take place around the country. Carol and I really enjoy them; it’s an easy way for us to keep the magic alive without making that long trek south! It’s always fun sharing good times with people who also share our Disney … Continue reading "Disney Fun Around The Country – 2016"
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2015 EPCOT Pin Event

Posted on by Gary Cruise
When I left the event last year I left with the knowledge that the 2015 EPCOT Pin Event was going to be themed GenEARation D. I also had a Steamboat Willie GenEARation D pin in my hand, the first of a series of 13 pins, one to be released each month leading up to the … Continue reading "2015 EPCOT Pin Event"
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Dayton Disneyana 2015

Posted on by Gary Cruise
It’s a long drive from our home in south-eastern Ontario to Dayton Ohio, 615 miles to be exact! That’s about 10 hours of driving but it was a trip we had been looking forward to for quite some time! This was our third trek to Dayton for the annual Disneyana Show & Sale hosted by … Continue reading "Dayton Disneyana 2015"
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Disney Fun Around the Country

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Several times each year Carol and I attend Disney-related events which do not take place in the theme parks. For us it’s an easy way to keep the magic alive without making that long trek south! It’s always fun sharing good times with people who also suffer from our Disney affliction! Over the last few … Continue reading "Disney Fun Around the Country"
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EPCOT Trade Celebration 2014

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Learn what it is like to attend the Epcot Trade Celebration designed for pin and vinylmation traders! "Make an entrance when you arrive in style at our award-worthy Imagination Gala - A Magic Carpet event! Join us as we honor our 'bests' in Disney films, storytelling, characters and attractions with an Imagination Award, represented by none other than a Golden Figment."
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Dayton Disneyana 2014

Posted on by Gary Cruise
Last year Carol and I, along with son Rob, made our first trek to Dayton Ohio for the annual Disneyana Show & Sale hosted by the Dayton “Plane Crazy” Chapter of the Disneyana Fan Club. Everyone enjoyed it so much that we just had to return this year. There was one issue . . . … Continue reading "Dayton Disneyana 2014"
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EPCOT Trade Celebration 2013 — Part 2

Posted on by Gary Cruise
To conclude my report on the annual EPCOT 2013 Trade Celebration I want to share some photos of the gifts and merchandise that I brought home from the event. If you missed Part 1, you can read it HERE. As I mentioned in my previous blog, this year started last September with the first pin … Continue reading "EPCOT Trade Celebration 2013 — Part 2"
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