FRANK - Friday the 13th Day of Celebration

This intriguing pin, part of the "Friday the 13th Day of Celebration" series, features "Frank," a dapper and somewhat gaunt male ghost, against a dark blue background adorned with a ghostly spiderweb. Frank is depicted wearing a classic top hat and suit, and notably holds a distinctive string of red and white hearts. While "Frank" is not a primary named character from Disney's iconic Haunted Mansion attraction, his design, the gothic attire, and the spiderweb motif strongly evoke the chilling atmosphere and spectral residents of the beloved ride, which first opened at Disneyland in 1969 and Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in 1971. The string of hearts could be interpreted as a subtle nod to Constance Hatchaway, the infamous Black Widow Bride from the Haunted Mansion, known for her collection of husbands' hearts. This pin was released in 2009 at Walt Disney World (WDW) as a Limited Edition (LE) of 2000. The "Friday the 13th Day of Celebration" series itself was a special collection that released unique, spooky-themed pins on each occurrence of Friday the 13th throughout 2009, making each pin a commemorative piece for fans of Disney's darker side.