Ernest Country Bear Jamboree Coca-Cola 15th Anniversary Pin

This vintage collectible features Ernest, the banjo-playing bear from the iconic Country Bear Jamboree attraction, celebrating the Coca-Cola 15th Anniversary. The Country Bear Jamboree originally opened at Walt Disney World in 1971, making this pin an early piece of Disney park history released in 1986. Ernest is depicted in his signature green hat, capturing his rustic charm and musical personality from the show. The pin design incorporates the classic Coca-Cola script logo on a red rectangular base, highlighting the long-standing corporate sponsorship between the beverage brand and the Disney parks. As a Limited Edition 1000 release, this pin is a significant find for fans of classic attraction memorabilia. It represents a unique era of park merchandise when cross-promotional pins were highly sought after by early collectors. The design is simple yet iconic, reflecting the mid-1980s style of Disney pin production. Because it features a specific character from an opening-day attraction, it remains highly relevant for completionists of Country Bear Jamboree sets. This piece serves as a nostalgic reminder of the partnership that defined much of the early Walt Disney World experience.