15 Things You Should Know About Collecting Pressed Pennies At Disney World

There are a lot of fun things to do in Disney World, but few of them are what most of us would consider cheap. One really fun activity that guests can engage in without spending a lot of money is seeking out the park’s many pressed penny machines. I’ve given in to collecting a lot of Disney merchandise over the years, but one of my favorite collections will always be my pressed pennies. For souvenirs that cost only $.51, pressed penny collecting is extremely addicting and fun! If you haven’t started collecting them yet, here are 15 reasons why you should start on your next Disney trip:

1. Pressed pennies 101

Walk into any souvenir shop in Disney World and you may do a double take at the prices. But what if you could get an authentic Disney World souvenir for only 51 cents? Turns out you can when you snag yourself a Disney World pressed penny. Though you can track down a map of where all the pressed penny machines are in the park, half the fun lies in turning a corner and finding one unexpectedly. there are a whopping 500 pressed penny machines throughout Disney World. Though it is doubtful you’ll find every one of them, especially since some are located in resorts you may not be staying in, you’ll have a blast finding the ones you do find and going home with cheap unique Disney souvenirs.