Ezra's Tombstone - Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion Interactive Graveyard Queue Mystery Collection

This enchanting Open Edition (OE) pin features Ezra, one of the iconic Hitchhiking Ghosts from the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction at Walt Disney World. The pin vividly depicts Ezra, with his signature skeletal face and teal attire, peering mischievously from behind his tombstone, which bears his name. Released in 2012 at Walt Disney World, this pin is part of the "Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion Interactive Graveyard Queue Mystery Collection." This particular mystery pin series was launched to celebrate the significant 2011 addition of the interactive queue at Magic Kingdom's Haunted Mansion, which expanded the attraction's graveyard with new interactive elements, tombstones, and crypts. The complete collection comprises eleven pins, each designed with a unique symbol on its back that corresponded to symbols on moving books found within Prudence Pock's crypt in the queue, allowing collectors to decode a hidden message. Ezra, often identified as Ezra Dobbins, is widely recognized as the tall, thin Hitchhiking Ghost who famously attempts to join guests in their Doom Buggies at the conclusion of the ride. His name, along with his spectral companions Phineas and Gus, originated from Cast Member fan fiction before becoming officially adopted due to their enduring popularity among fans. This pin is a cherished collectible for its detailed representation of a classic Haunted Mansion character and its direct connection to a notable enhancement of the iconic attraction.