Phineas - Haunted Mansion Collectors Set (Disneyland)

This highly collectible pin features Phineas, one of the three iconic Hitchhiking Ghosts from the beloved Haunted Mansion attraction at Disneyland Resort (DLR). Phineas, known as 'The Traveler' or Professor Phineas Plump, is depicted in his signature top hat and blue attire, holding his trusty carpet bag and extending a welcoming, or perhaps hitchhiking, hand. This design perfectly captures his mischievous yet amiable character, a former snake-oil peddler who crossed over while experimenting with a miracle concoction. The pin is part of the 2008 Haunted Mansion Collectors Set (Disneyland), a series comprising 10 pins dedicated to the spectral residents of the famous dark ride. Released on August 23, 2008, this particular pin is a Limited Edition (LE) of 1000, making it a desirable piece for Disney pin enthusiasts. The Haunted Mansion, which first opened its gates at Disneyland on August 9, 1969, is a cornerstone attraction, and its memorable characters, like the Hitchhiking Ghosts, are among the most recognizable and popular. The names Phineas, Ezra, and Gus, while not originally part of the attraction, became officially adopted due to popular Cast Member-created 'Ghost Gallery' backstories, further cementing their status as fan favorites. The pin's limited availability and the enduring popularity of the Haunted Mansion contribute significantly to its collectibility.