Haunted Mansion Billboard - Mickey's Pin Odyssey 2008

This highly sought-after Disney pin features a vibrant depiction of the iconic Haunted Mansion billboard, a staple of the classic Disneyland Resort attraction. The pin showcases the ghostly stretching portraits that greet foolish mortals entering the mansion, with the ominous text "Be sure to visit The Haunted Mansion" and "They're Dying to meet you Disneyland Resort." Released in 2008 as part of the "Mickey's Pin Odyssey 2008" series, this pin captures the spooky charm of one of Disney's most beloved dark rides. The Haunted Mansion attraction itself first opened at Disneyland in New Orleans Square on August 9, 1969, after over a decade of development and was one of the last projects Walt Disney himself oversaw. The Mickey's Pin Odyssey event in 2008 was a summer-long pin festival at Disneyland Resort, releasing specially designed pins and trading accessories weekly from June 20 through August 10. This specific pin, "Haunted Mansion Billboard," is listed as Pin 5 of 6 within a sub-series or set, and was originally released on August 10, 2008. Collectors value this piece not only for its Limited Edition (LE) size of 1000, which contributes to its rarity, but also for its direct connection to the immensely popular Haunted Mansion attraction and its inclusion in a significant annual pin trading event. The series as a whole featured 46 pins, transporting guests through various Disneyland Resort attractions with beloved Disney characters.