Hatbox Ghost and Haunted Mansion - Magic Key Holder Exclusive

This highly sought-after Disneyland Resort (DLR) Magic Key Holder Exclusive pin features the iconic Hatbox Ghost dramatically looming over the stately Haunted Mansion. The pin's design vividly captures the spooky essence of the attraction, with lightning bolts illuminating the background and the Haunted Mansion facade, which is a Pin on Pin (PP) element, displaying "The Haunted Mansion Disneyland." The Hatbox Ghost is one of the most legendary figures from the Haunted Mansion, an attraction that first opened its doors at Disneyland on August 9, 1969. He was an original animatronic intended for the attic scene, designed with a unique effect where his head would vanish from his shoulders and reappear inside the hatbox he carried. However, due to technical difficulties with the effect not working consistently from all viewing angles, he was quickly removed shortly after the attraction's debut. His mysterious disappearance for 46 years only fueled his legend, making his triumphant return to the Haunted Mansion in 2015, coinciding with Disneyland's 60th anniversary, a highly celebrated event among fans. This Limited Edition (LE) pin, with only 4000 pieces produced, is a prized collectible for its detailed depiction of a beloved character and its exclusivity to Disneyland Magic Key holders, celebrating a significant part of the park's history and lore.