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How to Buy Disney Pins in Australia After the Store Closure (2026)
By KyaThe short answer
With DisneyStore.com.au closed, the reliable ways to buy genuine Disney pins in Australia are the overseas official Disney stores, the parks if you or someone you know is travelling, and a personal shopper who buys in park. Avoid cheap bulk lots, which are almost always fakes or factory rejects.
Why buying pins in Australia just got harder
Pins were one of the things DisneyStore.com.au did well for Australians. They were official, they were priced in Australian dollars, and they arrived without a customs adventure. With the store closed, pins have joined park exclusives as something you now source from overseas or through a middle person. The good news is that the pin world has always run on travel and trading, so the routes are well worn. You just need to know which ones are safe.
The safe ways to buy genuine Disney pins now
| Source | Best for | Watch-outs |
|---|---|---|
| Official overseas Disney stores (US shopDisney, UK, Japan) | Current releases, open edition pins | Check which ones ship to Australia, factor in postage |
| In the parks (if travelling) | Park exclusives, limited editions, trading | You have to be there, or know someone who is |
| Our personal shopping service | Park exclusives without the travel | Availability depends on what is in park that week |
| Reputable Australian collectors and communities | Second hand, retired and hard to find pins | Buy from known sellers with a track record |
| Amazon AU and Amazon US | Storage, lanyards, some open edition pins | Confirm the seller, avoid suspiciously cheap lots. |
Official overseas Disney stores
The US, UK and Japan Disney stores are all still trading. They carry current open edition pins and often the seasonal releases. Some ship internationally and some do not, in which case a parcel forwarder or a personal shopper bridges the gap.
In the parks, and trading
Every US and Japanese Disney park sells pins, and pin trading with cast members is part of the fun. Cast members will trade any pin on their lanyard, no questions asked, which is a lovely way to grow a collection cheaply once you are there. If you are planning a trip, budget a little for a starter set and a lanyard so you can trade from day one.
Our personal shopping service
If you are not travelling, this is the simplest route to a genuine park exclusive. You send us the pin you want, we buy it in the park or the official store, and we post it to your door. No forwarding, no guesswork about authenticity. Here is how our personal shopping service works.
What to avoid
The pin world has a counterfeit problem, and it gets worse whenever a legitimate local option disappears. Steer clear of:
- Bulk lots. Listings like "100 Disney pins for $29" are almost always scrappers (factory rejects meant to be destroyed) or outright fakes.
- No name marketplace sellers with no history and stock photos.
- Prices that are too good to be true on limited edition pins.
Before you buy any pin from a source you do not know, read how to spot fake Disney pins. It walks through the backstamp, the enamel and the quick checks that catch most fakes.
Starting a collection from scratch
If the closure is the nudge that finally gets you collecting, keep it simple:
- Pick a theme you love, a character, a park, a film, so your collection has a shape.
- Get a lanyard and a starter set of tradeable pins.
- Store them properly. A pin trading book or a display case keeps enamel from scratching.
- Learn to trade. It is the cheapest and most social way to grow a collection.
New to trading? Our beginner's guide walks through the etiquette and the lingo (see the pin trading guide in the Disney merchandise section).
Frequently asked questions
Can I still buy official Disney pins in Australia? Yes, just not from a local Disney store any more. Buy from the overseas official stores, from fellow collectors, or through a personal shopper who sources them in the parks.
Are pins on Amazon genuine? Some are, some are not. Confirm the seller, avoid cheap bulk lots, and check the pin against our authentication guide before you trust it.
What is a scrapper pin? A scrapper is a pin made at a licensed factory that failed quality control and was meant to be destroyed, but leaked out and gets sold as genuine. They are common in bulk lots.
How do I get park exclusive pins without travelling? Use a personal shopping service. We buy them in the park and post them to you.
Is pin trading with cast members free? Effectively yes. You trade a pin from your lanyard for one from theirs, so all you need is a starter set to begin.
How we can help
Tell us the pins you are chasing and we will source them from the US and Japan parks and official stores. We also send pin drop and restock alerts to our email list, which matters more than ever now the local store has closed. Start with how our personal shopping service works.
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Sources:
- Disney Pin Forum, "Spotting Scrappers": https://www.disneypinforum.com/threads/spotting-scrappers-warning.76766/
- WDWMAGIC, "Disney pin trading fakes and scrappers": https://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/disney-pin-trading-fakes-and-scrappers.946919/
- The Mouselets, "How to Spot Fake Disney Pins Online and in the Parks": https://themouselets.com/how-to-spot-fake-disney-pins
- WDW News Today, closure announcement: https://wdwnt.com/2026/09/online-disney-store-closing-for-australia-new-zealand-and-select-countries-in-southeast-asia/
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