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EPCOT Formalizes Pin Tuesday Lines With Wristbands as Disney Tightens Online Access

Disney says the new approach seeks to make limited-edition pin releases fairer for individual collectors.

Overview

  • EPCOT cast members created taped, designated lines at the park entrance and held signs separating the Disney Pins queue from early entry for hotel guests.
  • Wristbands were distributed to guests in line to confirm who would be able to purchase that morning’s limited releases.
  • Collectors reported being about 120th in line even when arriving as parking opened, reflecting increasingly early arrivals and high demand.
  • Disney confirmed the Disney Store will require customers to log in before joining the online queue for Pin-Tastic Tuesday drops in the coming weeks.
  • The retailer said it has implemented account-based safeguards, enhanced security features, and ongoing monitoring, with additional refinements under evaluation.