Hinged Ticket Book - Happiest Place on Earth

This captivating pin, titled "Hinged Ticket Book - Happiest Place on Earth," is an Open Edition release from the Disneyland Resort. Released on June 3, 2010, this pin beautifully encapsulates the essence of Disneyland, famously known as "The Happiest Place on Earth." The rectangular design mimics a classic ticket book, complete with an iconic red "ADMIT ONE" ticket stub in the upper right corner, symbolizing entry into the magical park. Prominently displayed in vibrant yellow script is "Disneyland Anaheim California," the original park founded by Walt Disney. The pin also features a detailed depiction of the majestic Sleeping Beauty Castle, the iconic centerpiece of Disneyland's Fantasyland, which opened with the park on July 17, 1955. The castle, at 77 feet tall, was designed with forced perspective to appear grander and was the only Disney castle constructed under Walt Disney's direct supervision, inspired by European medieval castles like Neuschwanstein in Bavaria. A special feature of this collectible is its hinged mechanism, adding an interactive and dimensional quality to its design. The enduring slogan "The Happiest Place on Earth" was coined by Walt Disney himself in 1955 to reflect the joy and wonder visitors would experience.