PP12946    Cast Member Ambassador Program

The Ambassador Program (started in 1964) is the pinnacle of achievement for any Disney Cast Member. Cast Members compete to fulfill the duties of this coveted role which is essentially what the title entails. Like a little feifdom, or small country, the chosen Cast Member serves as the Ambassador for that resort, making public appearances, escorting V.I.P.'s, attending important park functions and local community events, and travelling to various locales to promote Disney and it's wholesome family brand of entertainment. This pin is reportedly worn on the Ambassador's lanyard, as well as provided to Cast Member's who have an integral relationship to the Ambassador Program. There is only one Ambassador per resort, which means one each for Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland Paris. Each selected Cast Member serves in that capacity for one year. As of 6/26/02, this is a current pin, still in use.

This pin is considerably smaller than the rack version (18284), about 3/4 of an inch wide. Additionally, the pin is gold, not black as it appears in the scan, and the "Established 1984" is engraved into the gold portion. It is not filled.