Maleficent Dragon Sleeping Beauty Castle

This captivating Open Edition (OE) pin from the Disneyland Resort (DLR) Hidden Disney 2025: Wave B series showcases the iconic Maleficent Dragon superimposed on Sleeping Beauty Castle. The pin features Maleficent in her terrifying dragon form, as seen in the climactic battle of Walt Disney's animated classic *Sleeping Beauty*, released on January 29, 1959. She is depicted with her signature black and purple scales, glowing lime eyes, and surrounded by vibrant green flames, reflecting her powerful and malevolent magic. The Sleeping Beauty Castle itself, a centerpiece of Disneyland Resort since its opening on July 17, 1955, is rendered with a dark, earthy palette, enhancing the villainous theme. This particular pin is part of the "Sleeping Beauty Castles" set, which comprises six unique castle-shaped designs within the larger Hidden Disney Wave B collection. As a Hidden Disney pin, it was initially released in 2025 for Cast Member trading at Disneyland Resort and later became available in mystery pouches. The design is entirely screen-printed, lacking traditional enamel, and features a small Hidden Mickey icon in the bottom-right corner, a hallmark of this collectible series. Collectors highly value this pin due to the enduring popularity of Maleficent, especially her dragon transformation, and the timeless appeal of the Sleeping Beauty Castle, making it a desirable addition to any villain or castle-themed collection.