Little Leota - Haunted Mansion Collectors Set (Magic Kingdom)

This captivating Limited Edition 1000 pin from 2008 features Little Leota, the spectral 'Ghostess' from Walt Disney World's iconic Haunted Mansion attraction. The pin depicts the diminutive, pale blue-skinned ghost in her white hooded robe, holding a bouquet, standing beside a tombstone with a raven perched atop it. Little Leota is a memorable character who appears at the conclusion of the Haunted Mansion ride, imploring guests to 'Hurry back! Hurry back! Be sure to bring your death certificate!'. Her haunting voice and likeness were provided by Disney Imagineer Leota Toombs. This pin is part of the "Haunted Mansion Collectors Set (Magic Kingdom)" series, released at Walt Disney World, celebrating the beloved attraction which first opened with Magic Kingdom itself on October 1, 1971. While often mistaken for a ghostly bride holding dead flowers, Little Leota is actually described as wearing a hooded robe and holding dried herbs, with her character design partly inspired by a funeral hostess from the 1965 film 'The Loved One'. The pin's detailed artwork and the enduring popularity of the Haunted Mansion make it a highly desirable piece for collectors.