Mickey Earffel Water Tower

This classic Open Edition pin features the iconic Earffel Tower, the water tower topped with Mickey Mouse ears that served as the symbol for Disney’s MGM Studios at Walt Disney World. Released in 1997, this design commemorates the park that originally opened in 1989 to celebrate the golden age of Hollywood. The pin depicts the structure in a stylized, dimensional format that captures the nostalgia of the park's early years. Mickey Mouse, the legendary mascot of the Walt Disney Company, is famously associated with the tower, which stood as a landmark for guests entering the property for decades. As an Open Edition pin, it was widely available to guests visiting the park during the late 1990s, making it a staple for early pin traders. The piece serves as a significant memento for collectors who remember the park before its rebranding to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Its simplistic design and historical connection to the park’s primary icon make it a recognizable piece of Disney history. Collectors value this pin for its vintage status and its representation of a bygone era in Walt Disney World history. While it is an Open Edition release, its age and the sentimental attachment to the original park name keep it relevant in many collections.