Caretaker - Happy Haunts Teal Frame Portrait Series

This highly collectible pin features the iconic Caretaker from The Haunted Mansion attraction at Walt Disney World (WDW), part of the "Happy Haunts Teal Frame Portrait Series" released in 2009. The pin vividly depicts the frightened Caretaker, holding his lantern and looking aghast, with the eerie silhouette of the Haunted Mansion in the background. The entire scene is encased within an ornate, shimmering teal frame, adding a touch of spooky elegance to the design. The bottom of the pin features a black banner with "The Haunted Mansion" and "Walt Disney World" inscribed, clearly indicating its origin. The Caretaker, sometimes semi-officially named Silas Crump, is one of the few living characters encountered in the attraction, serving as the groundskeeper for the mansion and its adjacent cemetery, often seen trembling with his dog at the sight of the numerous ghosts. This Limited Edition (LE) pin, with an edition size of 2000, was originally released on January 8, 2009, and was created by Monty Maldovan of the Disney Design Group. The Haunted Mansion at Walt Disney World opened on October 1, 1971, and has been a beloved classic dark ride ever since. This pin is highly sought after by collectors due to its depiction of a classic, popular character from one of Disney's most iconic attractions, its Limited Edition status, and its inclusion in a themed series celebrating the "happy haunts."