Aurora - Princess Candles - Magical Mystery Series 27 - Sleeping Beauty

Collectibility

As an Open Edition pin, this Aurora "Princess Candles" pin is generally more accessible to collectors compared to Limited Edition releases. However, its desirability is boosted by the enduring popularity of Princess Aurora and the overall charm of the "Magical Mystery Series 27 - Princess Candles" collection, which features six different Disney Princesses. Being a blind box release, acquiring the full set requires multiple purchases, adding a fun challenge for series collectors. Its release at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World ensures broader availability, but the character's iconic status maintains a steady demand.

Historical Context

Princess Aurora first graced the screen in Walt Disney's *Sleeping Beauty*, an animated musical fantasy film released on January 29, 1959. The film, based on Charles Perrault's fairy tale, tells the story of Aurora, cursed by the evil fairy Maleficent to fall into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday, only to be awakened by true love's kiss. *Sleeping Beauty* was groundbreaking for its stunning animation, inspired by pre-Renaissance European art, and its use of the Super Technirama 70 widescreen process. This pin celebrates Aurora's legacy as a classic Disney Princess, nearly 65 years after her cinematic debut.

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