Walt Disney World Four Parks Commemorative Shadow Box
Mixed media memorabilia display incorporating a photographic print and four commemorative numismatic medallions • Produced by the Walt Disney Company (Disney Parks Merchandising Division)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Commercial Art / Pop Culture Memorabilia
Medium & Technique
Photomechanical lithographic print on paper with silver-toned base metal medallions, housed in a custom-cut matte and wooden frame
Creation Period
Circa 2001-2005 (Based on the inclusion of the Sorcerer Hat icon at Disney's Hollywood Studios, which debuted in 2001)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 11x14 inches; horizontal/landscape format within a rectangular frame
Subject Description
A composite image featuring Goofy, Mickey Mouse, and Donald Duck viewing fireworks over the four theme park icons: Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, The Sorcerer Hat, and The Tree of Life. Four corresponding medallions are inset below the image.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible light surface debris inside the glass, minor silver-tone oxidation on the medallions, and slight bowing of the photo mount
Estimated Market Value
$50 - $125 USD (Value is primarily in the collectible market rather than fine art)
Auction Estimate
$40 - $80 USD
Provenance History
Commercial retail item originally sold at Walt Disney World Resort gift shops or through the Disney Catalog/DisneyStore.com
Art Historical Significance
Represents the branding of Walt Disney World during the 'Four Parks, One World' era; significant as a document of the temporary icon tenure of the Sorcerer's Hat (2001-2015)
Notable Features
Includes the '© DISNEY' copyright mark and the official 'Walt Disney World' logo plate; features high-relief medallions representing Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney-MGM Studios, and Animal Kingdom
Condition Issues
Dust accumulation under the glass surface, possible mild foxing on the white border of the print, and frame scuffing on the bottom edge
Conservation Recommendations
Glass should be removed to clean internal surfaces; use acid-free mounting materials if the backing is acidic; keep out of direct UV light to prevent fading of the lithograph