Does anyone out there remember Orange Bird? He was a Disney Character and icon for the florida citrus growers back in the 70s and early 80s I believe. He even had a toy line sold in the parks. If you recall anything about him do tell. I was quite young but remember he was pretty popular. I believe "sunshine terrace" has still kept its name and relates to this character somehow.
2014 POR Alligator Bayou & Beach Club.
1978-2007 Several Visits off Property.
"Come to the Tiki Room...No one ever takes a Siesta"
"Parents hold your kids by the hair and we're clear"
"I am happy to see they brought back Orange Bird!!"
I loved orange bird. I still have an orange bird bank around here somewhere. He was a cute little orange bird, lol. I don't remember where we bought him. We use to spend the month of July in Florida every other year when I was growing up so orange bird could have come from anywhere,
Debbie
More than 25 trips on and off-site since 1972
Next trip: June 2009-Coronado Springs
yes, i remember and love orange bird. i have that bank as well as a small orange bird figurine i found at a thrift shop. when i was small i remember the orange bird character walking around disney, i just loved him.
Wow - that brought back a blast from the past. I vaguely remember seeing him on orange juice containers - maybe? I was really young at the time. I'm going to have to google him and see if I can find a picture.
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I somewhat remember Orange Bird. I do remember what he looked like and that he was on OJ containers. I had a little PVC Orange Bird figure that I loved as a child. I don't remember him as a character in the MK.
Here is a link that shows a some of the best graphics of the orange bird I have seen on my quest for orange bird information this site also give history of the sunshine tree terrace the orange birds former home. http://www.omniluxe.net/wyw/stt.htm
2014 POR Alligator Bayou & Beach Club.
1978-2007 Several Visits off Property.
"Come to the Tiki Room...No one ever takes a Siesta"
"Parents hold your kids by the hair and we're clear"
"I am happy to see they brought back Orange Bird!!"
Oh wow he was way before my time but what a cutie!!!!! I have a obsession with birds anyways I'm gona go scavenge e-bay and see if I can't find anything for him!
I have an Orange Bird. He is about two inches high and made of plastic. I bought him at WDW in the late 70's. He sits in my curio cabinet.
What a flash back.
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there is another disney related website ( i dont think im allowed to post it) that did an article about orange bird in their newsletter last week, it was very interesting and had a link to a radio show where they talked about orange bird if you all cant figure out which website, message me
Wow!!! I forgot all about that. What a blast from the past
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Herb
Proud Passholder
I don't remember him, But, on a recent trip to WDW I went to Wal-mart and was so excited to eat a Florida orange and all they had were oranges from CALIFORNIA!!! I was so bummed!
I remember Orange Bird! I think I still have a plastic orange bird drink holder thing where we put a small PAPER straw in a tiny hole to drink from!!? Anyone else as old as I am!! Funny thing is now at AK they are using paper straws again!! More green! and earth friendly! Imagine that!
Wow thanks for all the posts apparently there are alot of you out there. This thread has gotten nearly 1000 views since its original posting. Anyone else out there remember?
2014 POR Alligator Bayou & Beach Club.
1978-2007 Several Visits off Property.
"Come to the Tiki Room...No one ever takes a Siesta"
"Parents hold your kids by the hair and we're clear"
"I am happy to see they brought back Orange Bird!!"
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