Hidden Mickey 2015 WDW - Dragons - Maleficent

This pin features a stylized, circular portrait of Maleficent in her iconic dragon form from Walt Disney's 1959 animated masterpiece, Sleeping Beauty. The pin is part of the 2015 Hidden Mickey series released at Walt Disney World Resort, specifically within the 'Dragons' sub-set. Maleficent is depicted in her menacing dragon guise with her signature black scales, lime green accents, and a vibrant magenta background. A small, subtle Hidden Mickey icon is embossed on the left side of the pin, a hallmark of the popular Hidden Mickey series which are traditionally distributed to guests through Cast Member pin trading. As an Open Edition pin, it was intended to be widely accessible to park guests during its release year, though its inclusion in a thematic dragon set makes it a sought-after piece for character collectors. Maleficent remains one of the most beloved and feared villains in the Disney pantheon, and this pin captures her transformation during the film's climactic battle. The clean, graphic design style is typical of the 2015 Hidden Mickey aesthetic, which focused on bold character portraits. For collectors, this piece serves as an essential addition to any villain-themed or dragon-focused collection. Its status as an Open Edition release makes it a classic example of the 'Cast Member lanyard' hunting culture that defines the Walt Disney World pin trading experience.