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Award
Most commonly applies to Cast Members for things like "Years of Service" thresholds or Guest Service milestones.
Game Prize
Won as a prize or consolation prize at game locations such as Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Resort, by players at “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” Theme Park Attraction formerly located at Disney's Hollywood Studios and California Adventure and the "Who Wants to Be a Mousketeer" prize on Disney Cruise Line.
Gift
Commonly applies to Cast Members for things like Holiday gifts or to commemorate openings, closings or anniversaries. Also, for Disney’s Pin Celebration and other event attendees.
Gift with Purchase
Item given at no additional cost after reaching a spending threshold or for purchasing a specific item.
Reward
Disney Movie Insiders lets you collect points and exchange them for items including pins.
Promotional Giveaway
Examples include items handed out at an industry event, fan convention or similar.
Purchase with Purchase
Item available to purchase at an additional cost after reaching a purchasing threshold or for purchasing a specific item.
Trade with Cast Member
Cast Lanyard / Hidden Mickey / Hidden Disney series make up the majority of these pins. Also, includes the Wild About Safety pin series, and a few other pins (mostly at Disney’s Animal Kingdom).
Get to Know Acquisition Types.pdf
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Get to Know: Acquisition Types
For the vast majority of pins, you simply buy them. However, making a purchase is not the only way.
Award
Most commonly applies to Cast Members for things like "Years of Service" thresholds or Guest Service milestones.
Game Prize
Won as a prize or consolation prize at game locations such as Hong Kong Disneyland and Tokyo Disney Resort, by players at “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire” Theme Park Attraction formerly located at Disney's Hollywood Studios and California Adventure and the "Who Wants to Be a Mousketeer" prize on Disney Cruise Line.
Gift
Commonly applies to Cast Members for things like Holiday gifts or to commemorate openings, closings or anniversaries. Also, for Disney’s Pin Celebration and other event attendees.
Gift with Purchase
Item given at no additional cost after reaching a spending threshold or for purchasing a specific item.
Reward
Disney Movie Insiders lets you collect points and exchange them for items including pins.
Promotional Giveaway
Examples include items handed out at an industry event, fan convention or similar.
Purchase with Purchase
Item available to purchase at an additional cost after reaching a purchasing threshold or for purchasing a specific item.
Trade with Cast Member
Cast Lanyard / Hidden Mickey / Hidden Disney series make up the majority of these pins. Also, includes the Wild About Safety pin series, and a few other pins (mostly at Disney’s Animal Kingdom).
