Mickey's Parti Gras Logo Animal Kingdom

This vibrant Limited Edition (LE) pin, released on February 1, 2003, commemorates Mickey's Parti Gras event held at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The pin features a festive design with Mickey Mouse's iconic ears and stylish purple sunglasses, capturing the spirit of Mardi Gras. Colorful, stylized lettering spells out "Mickey's Parti Gras," with "Disney's Animal Kingdom" prominently displayed below, all set against a black background adorned with confetti-like dots and elegant swirls. This event logo pin was a special offering, given to participants upon registration for the Mickey's Parti Gras event. The series celebrated the festive atmosphere of Mardi Gras with various Disney characters, including a King Mickey Mouse pin and others featuring Dumbo, Goofy, and characters from 'The Jungle Book' like Baloo and King Louie. Designed by the notable Disney pin artist Jeff Ebersohl, who is recognized for innovating pin embellishments and storytelling in Disney pins, this piece reflects his creative touch. With an edition size of 1000, this pin is a sought-after collectible for those who attended the event or are keen on collecting event-exclusive Walt Disney World merchandise. Its release coincided with Walt Disney World's "Magical Gatherings" campaign, which launched new attractions and promoted group vacations in 2003.