QUESTION:
I have recently acquired some wonderful Walt Disney World collectibles: a framed Jungle Cruise mirror dated 1977, a framed WDW Railroad mirror dated 1975, a framed Cinderella Castle mirror no date and a two-tone Mickey Mouse shaped mirror dated 1986. The JC mirror itself is abot 8"x10" with a wide, light colored, faux bamboo frame. The RR mirror is the same dimensions but in a wide, dark, rustic wood frame. The RR mirror has a $30 WDW price tag on the back. I also have a Mickey Mouse shaped mirror- about 30 inches tall, very heavy, backed on black wood, two-toned mirrors make the shape of MM. Each ear, eye, pupil, arm, leg, shoe, etc. is a seperate mirror. I have found nothing on any Disneyana site to give me any idea as to how much these are worth, how rare (or not) these mirrors are, etc. Any info would be helpful! The MM mirror seems to be the most expensive and collectible- it must have been a limited edition. I've never seen anything like it, in the parks or online.
ANSWER:
Both Disneyland and Walt Disney World produced a series of these attraction mirrors during the 1970's. The artwork can tend to fade, so care must be taken as to placement out of direct sunlight. The mirrors were more popular among collectors approx. 10 years ago; with prices declining since the launch of eBay. Today, the Disneyland mirrors sell for at least a 25% premium over WDW. The ones you have typically sell for $50 - $75. I have seen the Disneyland RR mirror sell for over $125.
Dave Mason
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