2000 Millennium Celebration Dancers - Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand

This Walt Disney World Open Edition (OE) pin, released on October 1, 1999, commemorates the pivotal Walt Disney World Millennium Celebration with its theme, 'Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand.' The pin prominently features the year '2000,' with the two zeros creatively stylized as vibrant, colorful dancers in yellow, red, blue, and green, embodying the spirit of global unity and optimism for the new millennium. The text 'Walt Disney World Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand' is inscribed above the dancers, reflecting the overarching theme of the 15-month-long celebration, which ran from October 1, 1999, to January 1, 2001, primarily at Epcot. This design was originally intended to be the official logo for the Millennium Celebration. The 'Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand' was not only a core theme but also the event's theme song. While an Open Edition, its release coincided with the beginning of Disney Pin Trading, which was heavily promoted during the event, making it a historically significant piece for collectors. This particular pin was distributed at Walt Disney World resorts when booking vacation packages and in resort gift shops, but notably not sold inside the parks, and was often seen on Cast Member lanyards. It is part of the 'Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand' series, which included approximately five pins.