Disney’s Pin Traders at Downtown Disney District will be utilizing a virtual queue for the November 3rd pin release. The news was shared on the Downtown Disney District Instagram handle a week ahead of the pin release. While specifics aren’t completely known, the announcement reveals that there will be Kingdom Hearts pins included in this release. It is also an indicator of how popular Disney expects this release to be.
A link from the Downtown Disney District Instagram went to the Disneyland website, where the following information about the virtual queue was shared:
Disney’s Pin Traders at Downtown Disney District
On November 3, 2026, a virtual queue will be in place for the November 3rd Pin Release (including KINGDOM HEARTS) at Downtown Disney District.
Guests will need to use the Disneyland® app to join the queue. A standby queue will not be available while the virtual queue is in use. Each Guest may request to enter the virtual queue no more than once, using their own account — Guests cannot join as part of a party, and boarding passes cannot be linked or shared.There is one opportunity to request to join the virtual queue for the November 3rd Pin Release (including KINGDOM HEARTS) at Downtown Disney District.
- 5:00 AM (Guests need to be within 60 miles of Downtown Disney District)
Important Information
- Guests must have a boarding group to access Disney’s Pin Traders.
- Guests with a virtual queue selection will receive a notification through the Disneyland app to proceed to Disney’s Pin Traders, located at the Downtown Disney District, to scan their QR code.
- Limit one phone per Guest and one boarding pass per Guest. Boarding passes cannot be linked or shared.
- Virtual queue distribution times are subject to change.
- Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
- Capacity is limited. Joining the virtual queue or standby queue does not guarantee the ability to purchase the featured merchandise.
- If inventory remains available, a standby queue may be offered later in the day. Some featured items may be sold out before the standby queue opens.
- Products are available while supplies last and may be offered at other locations at a later date.
Tuesdays are generally the day that pins are released at the Disneyland Resort. There have been releases in the past where the area around Pin Traders has been swarmed with eager guests trying to get a pin or Lorcana set. Disney is proactively trying to make the November 3rd pin release a smoother and better experience for guests and cast members alike.
What do you think of Disney utilizing a virtual queue for the November 3rd pin release at Pin Traders? Do you have any predictions? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
