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$15.00
Collection
Name
Orange Bird Disney Character Plane Jet Pin
Series
Hidden Disney Mickey Series 2
Origin
Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World
Year
2022
Edition
OE
Subject
Orange Bird
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This Open Edition (OE) pin, released on December 1, 2022, features the beloved Disney character Orange Bird reimagined as a colorful airplane. The pin showcases a vibrant orange body with a yellow underside, green wings and tail, and a distinctive green leaf on the nose, embodying the cheerful aesthetic of Orange Bird. A subtle silver Mickey Mouse head icon is incorporated on the tail fin, signifying its inclusion in the Hidden Disney Mickey Series 2: Character Planes collection. The Orange Bird character was originally created by Disney in 1970 for the Florida Citrus Commission as a mascot to promote citrus products and sponsor the Sunshine Tree Terrace and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room attraction at Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World. Though initially unable to speak, Orange Bird communicates through 'orange thoughts' appearing as thought bubbles. This pin is part of a series of six Character Planes pins within the 2022 Hidden Disney Series 2, which also includes designs inspired by characters like Tinker Bell, Minnie Mouse, and Lumiere. Collectors highly value pins featuring Orange Bird due to the character's unique history and resurgence in popularity, especially at Walt Disney World Resort (WDW) and Disneyland Resort (DLR), where this pin was available. Hidden Disney pins, formerly known as Cast Lanyard pins, are initially traded with Cast Members before sometimes being released in mystery pouches for purchase, making them a fun and often sought-after part of Disney pin collecting.
As an Open Edition pin from the Hidden Disney Mickey Series 2, this Orange Bird Character Plane Jet Pin is generally more accessible than Limited Edition pins. However, its desirability is significantly boosted by the enduring and resurgent popularity of the Orange Bird character, a classic Disney icon with a unique origin story tied to Walt Disney World's early days. Hidden Disney pins, originally Cast Member exclusive trades, hold a special place for collectors, and while this pin was eventually sold in mystery pouches, its connection to the trading tradition adds to its appeal. The inclusion of a Hidden Mickey icon on the pin's design further enhances its collectibility within the series.
The Orange Bird was created in 1970 by Disney for the Florida Citrus Commission, debuting in 1971 as a mascot for the Sunshine Tree Terrace and the Tropical Serenade (now Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room) at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. Designed by Disney Legend and Imagineer Bill Justice, the character was featured in advertisements alongside singer Anita Bryant and appeared as a walk-around character in Adventureland during Magic Kingdom's early years. After a period of less prominence, Orange Bird experienced a significant resurgence in popularity, becoming a highly beloved character and a staple of merchandise, particularly at the EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival and within the Disney Parks generally. This pin, released in 2022, celebrates this enduring legacy.
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