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Variation List of Disney License Plates

By Steve Garner


Text Format: My Catalog Number -- Plate ID Number -- UPC Code


Definitions

There are several types of license plate variations that are shown on this page and they have been classified by one or more of the following definitions. Please keep in mind that due to the lack of historical information that most of the information presented here is very subjective. There have been no verified facts from Disney or any company that produces the license plates shown.

Back Color
One of the more common variations, but the least understood. This variation deals with the back or reverse side of the license plate being of a different color or style. Most of the aluminum license plates produced have a plain (bare) aluminum back and a variation here means that the back is anything but plain, bare aluminum. Most of the plastic license plates are produced with white back and a variation here means that the back is anything but white in color.

While the reason for the variation is not known, there are several possible explanations. Trial production runs, using colored aluminum to eliminate printing a certain color on the front of the plate or being first run plates might explain the variation. However, none of the possible explanations are consistent with all the variations discovered so far.

This variation is commonly confused with "Background Variation", which deals with the front of the plate.

Background Color
Also one of the more common variations, this variation deals with color changes to the front, image side, of the license plate. This variation is also not totally understood, but as with all collectible items, it has been a common production/marketing practice to increase sales for a product by making small changes to the product. Then collectors will want and purchase all of the product variations.

Cast Member exclusive plates seem to fall victim to this type of variation, making them rare and difficult to obtain.

This variation is commonly confused with "Back Variation", which deals with the back, reverse side of the plate.

Bolt Hole
This variation deals with the number or style of bolt holes/slots that are drilled/punched into the plates. This variation seems to occur when the plate is "re-printed" when the initial production run has been sold out.

Close....But Not Quite
These plates are not true variations, but get commonly confused with each other due to their similar appearance. Plates shown in this category have gone through a property name change or have similar designs featuring different themes.

Error
Plates listed under this category have something wrong with them and were not produced as intended. These errors are caused during production and include color registration problems, bolt hole/slot problems, missing a printing step (colors) or not being properly cut to size.

Material
This variation deals with the type of material the plates are produced from. So far the common materials have been aluminum and plastic. Plates listed under this category have been produced in both aluminum and plastic. This variation may be due to the cost of producing or "re-printing" a plate using a certain type of material. Most of the time the graphic image remains the same but there are times when the graphic is changed to fit the material change, which alters the look of the plate.

Production
This variation deals with changes made to the graphic, design or style from which the plate was initially produced.

Prototypes
Plates shown in the Prototype section were produced during the design stage and created as samples for design approval. Also shown along with the prototype plate are the actual production plates that were marketed for sale to the public.


INDEX

1. Disneyland Resort
A. Disneyland General

B. Disneyland Magic Kingdom

C. Disneyland California Adventure

D. Downtown Disney Anaheim

2. Walt Disney World - General

3. Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

4. Walt Disney World - EPCOT Center, EPCOT & World Showcase
A. EPCOT Center

B. EPCOT

C. World Showcase

5. Walt Disney World - Disney/MGM Studios

6. Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom

7. Walt Disney World - Pleasure Island

8. Walt Disney World - Downtown Disney

9. Walt Disney World - Water Parks

10. Walt Disney World - Resort Hotels and Campground

11. Walt Disney Studios

12. Disneyland Resort Paris
A. Euro Disney

B. Disneyland Paris

13. Disneyland Resort Paris Hotels and Campground

14. Tokyo Disney Resort
A. Tokyo Disneyland General

B. Tokyo DisneySea

15. Other Disney Resorts

16. Disney Cruise Line
A. Cruise Line

B. Castaway Cay Bahamas

C. Other Disney Cruise

17. Disney Sports
A. Golf

B. Indy Racing

C. Mighty Ducks Hockey

D. Anaheim Angels Baseball

E. ESPN Zone Off-property plates

18. Cast Member
A. Animal Kingdom C.M. Exclusives

B. Disney Cruise Line C.M. Exclusives

C. Downtown Disney C.M. Exclusives

D. Walt Disney World C.M. Exclusives

E. EPCOT Center C.M. Exclusives

F. EPCOT C.M. Exclusives

G. General License Plate C.M. Exclusives

H. MGM Studios C.M. Exclusives

I. Disney World Magic Kingdom C.M. Exclusives

J. Other License Plate C.M. Exclusives

K. Pleasure Island C.M. Exclusives

L. Disney World Resort C.M. Exclusives

M. Disney Wide World of Sports C.M. Exclusives

19. Miscellaneous

20. Prototype

1. Disneyland Resort

1A. Disneyland General
Production Variation

Disneyland yearly plates issued from 1986 to 1990. The only change made to the design was the year.

DL-GN-02 -- 28214 -- 00100 10066

Disneyland 1986

DL-GN-03 -- 28214 -- 00100 10066

Disneyland 1987

DL-GN-04 -- 28214 -- 00100 10067

Disneyland 1988

DL-GN-05 -- 28214 -- 00100 10067

Disneyland 1989

DL-GN-06 -- 28214 -- 00100 10067

Disneyland 1990

Back Color Variation
DL-GN-08A -- 90L-3630 -- 00100 20064
White back

35 Years Of Magic, Disneyland

White back.

DL-GN-08B -- 90L-3630 -- 00100 20064
Aluminum back

Disneyland the Original 91

Bare aluminum back.

Close....But Not Quite

This plate was issued by both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The only change made was the park name.

DL-GN-09 -- 91D-0975 -- 00100 20059

Disneyland Star Spangled Celebration

DW-GN-05 -- 91D-0974 -- 00100 10059

Walt Disney World Star Spangled Celebration

Production Variation

Two versions exist with the confetti and streamers being stamped or left flat.

DL-GN-10 -- None -- 00100 34005
Fully Stamped Variation

Disneyland, The Original

Confetti and Streamer Close-up
Confetti and Streamer Close-up.

Back of plate
Back of plate.

DL-GN-10A -- None -- 00100 34005
Confetti and Streamers Not Stamped Variation

Disneyland, The Original

Confetti and Streamer Close-up
Confetti and Streamer Close-up.

Back of plate
Back of plate.

1B. Disneyland Magic Kingdom
Back Color Variation
DL-MK-04A -- 00L-3047 -- 00004 07171
Aluminum back

Autopia DIZ NEE Jun 29 2000 Disneyland

Bare aluminum back.

DL-MK-04B -- 00L-3047 -- 00004 07171
White back

Autopia DIZ NEE Jun 29 2000 Disneyland

White back.

1C. Disneyland California Adventure
No Variations
1D. Downtown Disney Anaheim
Close....But Not Quite

Plate was issued for each park when the restaurant opened. The city location for each park is the only change.

DL-DD-01 -- 99A-0137 -- 000000017464
Sold without shrink wrap

House of Blues, Official Music Inspector, Live Music, Anaheim, Department of Rhythm and Blues, In Blues We Trust

DW-DD-06 -- 99A-0137 -- 000000017464
Sold with & without shrink wrap

House of Blues, Official Music Inspector, Live Music, Orlando, Department of Rhythm and Blues, In Blues We Trust

2. Walt Disney World (WDW) - General

Error

The error plate is missing the white color on the lettering and border.

DW-GN-01A -- None -- Unknown
Blue back

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida

DW-GN-01AA -- None -- Unknown
Unfinished plate, missing white paint

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida -- Unfinished plate, missing white paint on the lettering and border.

Error

The error plates are missing the white color on the lettering and borders, and have also been cut improperly. Note that for the mis-cut plates that the bolt hole positions have been drilled for the width of the plate. They are equally spaced from both ends.

DW-GN-01B -- None -- Unknown
Green back

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida

DW-GN-01BB -- None -- Unknown
Unfinished plate, missing white paint

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida -- Unfinished plate, missing white paint on the lettering and border.

DW-GN-01BB [ERROR 1] -- None -- Unknown
Mis-cut, unfinished, missing white paint
(3/8ths of an inch longer than normal plates)

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida [ERROR 1] -- Unfinished and mis-cut plate.  Missing white paint on the lettering and border.  The right side of the plate is about 3/8ths of an inch longer than normal plates.

DW-GN-01BB [ERROR 2] -- None -- Unknown
Longer Mis-cut, unfinished, missing white paint
(¾ths of an inch longer than normal plates)

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida [ERROR 2] -- Unfinished and mis-cut plate.  Missing white paint on the lettering and border.  The right side of the plate is about ¾ of an inch longer than normal plates.

DW-GN-01BB [ERROR 3] -- None -- Unknown
Extended Mis-cut, unfinished, missing white paint
(1½ inches longer than normal plates)

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida [ERROR 3] -- Unfinished and mis-cut plate.  Missing white paint on the lettering and border.  The right side of the plate is about 1½ inches longer than normal plates.

DW-GN-01BB [ERROR 4] -- None -- Unknown
One-of-a-kind plate
Dual Plate Mis-cut, unfinished, missing white paint

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida [ERROR 4] -- Unfinished and mis-cut plate.  Missing white paint on the lettering and border.  Two plates connected together.  This is a "one-of-a-kind item."

Back Color Variation

This is the first plate discovered with three different back colors.

DW-GN-02A -- None -- 0100
Aluminum back

Walt Disney World

Aluminum back.

DW-GN-02B -- None -- 0100
White back

Walt Disney World

White back.

DW-GN-02C -- None -- 0100
Gray back

Walt Disney World

Gray back.

Back Color Variation
DW-GN-04A -- None / 90H-2393 -- 00100 35003
Aluminum back

20 Magical Years, Walt Disney World

Bare aluminum back.

DW-GN-04B -- 90H-2393 -- 00100 35003
Off-White back

20 Magical Years, Walt Disney World

Off-White back.

Close....But Not Quite

This plate was issued by both Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The only change made was the park name.

DW-GN-05 -- 91D-0974 -- 00100 10059

Walt Disney World Star Spangled Celebration

DL-GN-09 -- 91D-0975 -- 00100 20059

Disneyland Star Spangled Celebration

Close....But Not Quite
DW-GN-11 -- 99D-1104 -- 00199 54545
Mirrored areas on plate

2000, Walt Disney World

DW-EP-10 -- None -- 00199 76593
1/16" Plastic

Epcot

Error

The error plate missed red color printing step.

DW-GN-17 -- None -- 00166 69116
Made in Taiwan

100 Years Of Magic Walt Disney World Share a Dream Come True

DW-GN-17A -- None -- 00166 69116
Error - Missing Red Paint

100 Years Of Magic Walt Disney World Share a Dream Come True Error.

Back Color and Production Variation

The production variation is the style of the white border. Borders on the DW-GN-21A1 may be due to the white back as the outer white border was eliminated on the aluminum back plate. In April of 2010, Bob Allmon of California discovered the DW-GN-21A2 plate with an aluminum back with two white borders on the front.

DW-GN-21A1 -- None -- 00166 78926
White Back
With two white borders (inner and outer)

Walt Disney World 2004 White back

White back.

Left edge of plate showing two white borders.

DW-GN-21A2 -- None -- 00166 78926
Plain Aluminum Back
With two white borders (inner and outer)

Walt Disney World 2004 Plain Aluminum back

Aluminum back.

Left edge of plate showing two white borders.

DW-GN-21B -- None -- 00166 78926
Plain Aluminum Back
With single white inner border

Walt Disney World 2004 Plain Aluminum back

Aluminum back.

Left edge of plate showing a single white border.

Back Color Variation
DW-GN-23A -- None -- 00166 34787
White Back

Walt Disney World The Happiest Celebration On Earth

White back.

DW-GN-23B -- None -- 00166 34787
Aluminum Back

Walt Disney World The Happiest Celebration On Earth

Walt Disney World The Happiest Celebration On Earth

Back Color Variation
DW-GN-24A -- None -- 00166 32460
White Back

2006 Walt Disney World

White back.

DW-GN-24B -- None -- 00166 32460
Aluminum back

2006 Walt Disney World

Aluminum back.

Background Color Variation
DW-GN-25A -- None -- Unknown
White background
Plastic

Walt Disney World Mickey

DW-GN-25B -- None -- Unknown
Black Background with Black Back
Actual size: 11" X 6"
1/8" Plastic

Walt Disney World Mickey

Black back
Black background.

Background Color Variation

Besides the background color variations, all three plates feature the Disney copyright in a different font size and location in the lower right corner of the plate.

DW-GN-26A -- None -- 00166 34210
1/16" Plastic
3-D plate
Purple background

Where Magic Lives. Walt Disney World.

Color Comparison
Color Comparison.

DW-GN-26B -- None -- 00166 34210
1/16" Plastic
3-D plate
Blue background

Where Magic Lives. Walt Disney World.

Copyright Comparison
Showing Copyright Size & Location

Copyright Comparison.

DW-GN-26C -- None -- 00166 34210
1/16" Plastic
3-D plate
Dark Blue background

Where Magic Lives. Walt Disney World.

Price Tag Comparison
Price Tag Comparison.

Back Color Variation
DW-GN-27A -- None -- 00166 43620
Aluminum Back

2007 Walt Disney World.

Aluminum back.

DW-GN-27B -- None -- 00166 43620
White Back

2007 Walt Disney World.

White back.

Material Variations
DW-GN-32 -- None -- 00166 72369
1/32" Plastic (Raised)
Light Gray back
Made in China

Four Parks, One World, Walt Disney World.

DW-GN-37 -- None -- 00166 09850
Metal
Made in China
Rolled edges
Plain metal back
Elongated bolt slots

Four Parks, One World, Walt Disney World.

DW-GN-40 -- None -- 400000 626741
Flat edges
Four short bolt slots
White back

Four Parks, One World, Walt Disney World.

Material and Production Variations
DW-GN-36 -- None -- 00166 77410
Made in China
Not shrink wrapped
Rolled edges
Plain metal back
Elongated bolt slots
Price tag is attached to plate

2010 Walt Disney World

Back of plate
Back of Plate.

DW-GN-38 -- None -- 00000 16009 (WDW Mail Order)
Additional UPC: 400000 160092 (DisneyStore.Com)
Shrink wrapped
Flat edges
White Back
Short bolt slots

2010 Walt Disney World

Back of plate
Back of Plate.

3. Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

Production Variation

Besides the banner and sword handle color variations, Magic Kingdom was added to the bottom of DW-MK-13A.

DW-MK-02A -- 98B-0400 -- 00166 80005
White banner

Pirates of the Caribbean, white banner with black lettering, brown and red sword handles, brown earring on center skull and brown upper tooth on center skull.

DW-MK-13A -- 98B-0400 -- 00166 80005
Brown banner w/Aluminum back

Pirates of the Caribbean Walt Disney World, brown banner with yellow lettering, yellow and red sword handles, yellow earring and upper tooth on center skull and Walt Disney World in red lettering under chin of center skull.

Production Variation

The year 2000 was removed for DW-MK-10.

DW-MK-05 -- 98L-3785 -- 00199 00004

Magic Kingdom, 2000

DW-MK-10 -- 00K-2971 -- 00199 56301

Magic Kingdom

Bolt Hole and Background Variation plus Error

DW-MK-12A error plate has a red color registration problem as well as having the bolt holes drilled on the wrong side. When DW-MK-12B was produced, the dark blue background was adjusted lighter and received bolt slots instead of bolt holes.

DW-MK-12 -- None -- 00103 00364
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

Mickey's Magic Kingdom Fire Department Walt Disney World

DW-MK-12A -- None -- 00103 00364
1/16" Plastic - Production error
Off color register, bolt holes drilled wrong

Mickey's Magic Kingdom Fire Department Walt Disney World

DW-MK-12B -- None -- 00103 00364
1/16" Plastic
Four short bolt slots

Mickey's Magic Kingdom Fire Department Walt Disney World - Four Short Bolt Slots

Back Color Variation
DW-MK-13A -- 98B-0400 -- 00166 80005
Brown banner w/Aluminum back

Pirates of the Caribbean Walt Disney World, brown banner with yellow lettering, yellow and red sword handles, yellow earring and upper tooth on center skull and Walt Disney World in red lettering under chin of center skull.

Bare aluminum back.

DW-MK-13B -- 98B-0400 -- 00166 80005
Brown banner w/White back

Pirates of the Caribbean Walt Disney World, brown banner with yellow lettering, yellow and red sword handles, yellow earring and upper tooth on center skull and Walt Disney World in red lettering under chin of center skull.

White back.

Bolt Hole Variation
DW-MK-14A -- None -- 00103 65197
ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
1/16" Plastic
Two short bolt slots

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

DW-MK-14B -- None -- Unknown
ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

ExtraTERRORestrial Alien Encounter

Bolt Hole, Background Color and Production Variation

One of the more interesting variations. When DW-MK-15A was produced, the right bolt hole cut out part of the image. The Blue Fairy, in the upper right corner, was obliterated by the bolt hole. When DW-MK-15B was produced, the image was adjusted so that the Blue Fairy would not be lost due to the bolt slot.

DW-MK-15A -- None -- 00103 66605
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World (Characters); also known as the 'Storybook' license plate

DW-MK-15B -- None -- 00103 66605
1/16" Plastic
Four short bolt slots

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World (Characters); also known as the 'Storybook' license plate

Bolt Hole Variation
DW-MK-16A -- None -- 00103 77400
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World (Mickey and abstract Castle)

DW-MK-16B -- None -- 00103 77400
Additional UPC: 00981 80015
1/16" Plastic
Four short bolt slots

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World (Mickey and abstract Castle)

Production, Back Color, Material and Bolt Hole Variation

This plate has the largest number of variations for one plate. DW-MK-17 was the first plate produced and all of the variations are based on this plate. DW-MK-18 is a Material Variation. DW-MK-19 is a Bolt Hole, Back Color and Production variation. It was produced with white lettering, white back and four bolt slots. DW-MK-20 is also a Bolt Hole, Back Color and Production variation. It was also produced with white lettering, white back, but with four short bolt slots. DW-MK-22 was also a Bolt Hole, Back Color and Production variation. It was produced with silver lettering, white back and for short bolt slots. DW-MK-25A is another Bolt Hole, Back Color and Production variation. It was produced with a white back and four short bolt slots. DW-MK-25B was produced with an aluminum back. The "aging" overprinting also added to the plate variations.

DW-MK-17 -- None -- 00103 75895 §
Sold without shrink wrap - 2 bolt holes

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts

DW-MK-18 -- None -- 00290 82031 §
1/16" Plastic
Exclusive Souvenir Version - 4 short bolt slots

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts.   Exclusive souvenir version given to guests of WDW's '999 Happy Haunts Ball event on October 30, 2002.

DW-MK-19 -- None -- 00103 75895 §
White back
Sold without shrink wrap - 4 elongated bolt slots

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts

DW-MK-20 -- None -- 00103 75895 §
White back
Sold without shrink wrap - 4 short bolt slots

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts

DW-MK-22 -- None -- 00103 75895 §
White back
Sold with shrink wrap - 4 short bolt slots

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts

DW-MK-25A -- None -- 00103 75895 §
White back
Sold with shrink wrap - 4 short bolt slots
No 'aging' on the 'G' and 'Y'

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts

White Back

DW-MK-25B -- None -- 00103 75895 §
Aluminum back
Sold with shrink wrap - 4 short bolt slots
No 'aging' on the 'G' and 'Y'

The Haunted Mansion Doom Bugy Magic Kingdom, RIP, 999 Ghosts

Aluminum Back

Production and Background Color Variation

DW-MK-21A has a white outer border, while DW-MK-21B does not. DW-MK-21B has a darker blue background. The PhilharMagic logo on the back of the plate also differs for each plate. DW-MK-21A has the logo printed on the plate, while DW-MK-21B has the logo on a decal that is attached to the back of the plate.

DW-MK-21A -- None -- 00103 79504
White border
PhilharMagic Logo printed on back

Donald Duck, Official Fan Club, Be a Part of the Quack Pack, Charter Member since 1934, DD

White border.

Back with PhilharMagic Logo.

DW-MK-21B -- None -- 00103 79504
Blue border
PhilharMagic Logo decal on back

Donald Duck, Official Fan Club, Be a Part of the Quack Pack, Charter Member since 1934, DD

Blue border.

Back with PhilharMagic Logo.

Back Color and Production Variation

The production variation is the "Magic Kingdom" designation at the bottom center of the plate. DW-MK-24 has the designation, but DW-MK-24A does not have the designation. DW-MK-24A also has a white back. DW-MK-24B has a white back with "Magic Kingdom" designation at the bottom center of the plate.

DW-MK-24 -- None -- 00103 80093
Aluminum Back
Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom

DW-MK-24A -- None -- 00103 80093
White Back
No Park Designation

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean

Pirates of the Caribbean

DW-MK-24B -- None -- 00103 80093
White Back
Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom

Pirates of the Caribbean Magic Kingdom

Back Color Variation
DW-MK-27A -- None -- 00103 12750
White Back

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World

White back.

DW-MK-27B -- None -- 00103 12750
Aluminum Back

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World

Aluminum back.

4. Walt Disney World - EPCOT Center, EPCOT, & World Showcase

[EPCOT is comprised of Future World and World Showcase]
4A. EPCOT Center
Back Color and Production Variation

DW-EC-01C was produced in 1997 most likely for the 15th anniversary of Epcot. However, this was a limited release and may have been a Cast Member issue or a release that was canceled.

DW-EC-01A -- None -- Unknown
Aluminum back

Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, The 21st Century Begins October 1, 1982

Bare aluminum back.

DW-EC-01B -- None -- Unknown
White back

Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, The 21st Century Begins October 1, 1982

White back.

DW-EC-01C -- 97J-2991 -- Unknown
Aluminum back

Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, The 21st Century Begins October 1, 1982

Showing plate ID Number and Disney Copyright

Plate ID Number.       Disney Copyright.

Close....But Not Quite

DW-EC-01A was a pre-opening plate, while DW-EC-02 was released after the park opened.

DW-EC-02 -- 15028 -- 00100 50014

Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, The Newest Wonder of the World

DW-EC-01A -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World, EPCOT Center, The 21st Century Begins October 1, 1982

Close....But Not Quite
DW-EC-05 -- None -- 00100 35025

Epcot Center 10

DW-EC-06 -- None -- 00100 50016

EPCOT Center, Around The World In A Day

Background Color Variation
DW-EC-07 -- None -- 00100 63019
1/8" Plastic

IllumiNations (black background)

DW-EC-08 -- None -- 00100 63020
1/8" Plastic

IllumiNations (blue background)

4B. Epcot ("Center" was dropped from the "EPCOT" name and letters were lower cased in December 1993)
Bolt Hole Variation
DW-EP-08A -- None -- 00104 14315
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

Epcot with Mickey

DW-EP-08B -- None -- 00104 14315
1/16" Plastic
Four short bolt slots

Epcot with Mickey

Production and Back Color Variation

DW-EP-12A has a thin white outer edge and an aluminum back.   DW-EP-12B and DW-EP-12C both have a black edge border.   DW-EP-12B has a white back, while DW-EP-12C has an aluminum back.   The quality of printing on both the DW-EP-12B and DW-EP-12C plates is much sharper and cleaner than on the DW-EP-12A plate.

DW-EP-12A -- None -- 00105 78404
White Outer Edge
Aluminum Back

Mission Space Epcot (logo).

Aluminum back
Aluminum back.

White Outer Edge
White Edge.

Center of Plate Showing Screen Printing
Center of Plate Showing Screen Printing.

DW-EP-12B -- None -- 00105 78404
Black Edge
White Back

Mission Space Epcot (logo).

White back
White back.

Black Edge
Black Edge.

Center of Plate Showing a Sharper Printing Process
Center of Plate Showing Printing.

DW-EP-12C -- None -- 00105 78404
Black Edge
Aluminum Back

Mission Space Epcot (logo).

Aluminum back
Aluminum back.

Black Edge
Black Edge.

4C. World Showcase - Flags
World Showcase is comprised of eleven nations: Germany, Canada, France, United States, Japan, Italy, Mexico, China, United Kingdom, Morocco and Norway.
No Variations

5. Walt Disney World - Disney/MGM Studios

Back Color Variation
DW-MG-01A -- 33895 -- 00100 18503
Aluminum back

Disney MGM Studios Opening Spring 1989

Bare aluminum back.

DW-MG-01B -- 33895 -- 00100 18503
White back

Disney MGM Studios Opening Spring 1989

White back.

Back Color Variation
DW-MG-05A -- 96I-2780 -- 00166 77212
Aluminum back

Disney MGM Studios, Florida

Bare aluminum back.

DW-MG-05B -- 96I-2780 -- 00166 77212
White back

Disney MGM Studios, Florida

White back.

Production Variation
DW-MG-05A -- 96I-2780 -- 00166 77212
Aluminum back

Disney MGM Studios, Florida

Bare aluminum back.

PT-OT-41 -- 96I-2780 -- Unknown
Aluminum back

Disney MGM Studios, Florida

Aluminum back.

Close....But Not Quite

Logo change to include "Aerosmith" in the design.

DW-MG-06 -- 99A-0003 -- 00101 52000

Disney MGM Studios, Rock'n' Roller Coaster

DW-MG-13 -- 00B-0444 -- 00101 52010

Rock'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith Disney MGM Studios

Production Variation

DW-MG-08 includes the year 2000.

DW-MG-07 -- 99B-0416 -- 00101 77213

Disney MGM Studios On With The Show

DW-MG-08 -- 99B-0417 -- 00101 77210

2000, Disney MGM Studios, On With The Show

Close....But Not Quite
DW-MG-09 -- 99G-2697 -- 00101 52002

Fantasmic!, Disney MGM Studios

DW-MG-12 -- None -- 00101 71061
1/16" Plastic

Fantasmic! Disney MGM Studios

Error
DW-MG-11 -- 00F-1382 -- 00101 45467

Disney MGM Studios Est. 1989

DW-MG-11A -- 00F-1382 -- 00101 45467
Production error, color registration error

Disney MGM Studios Est. 1989, production error, color registration

Production Variation

DW-MG-21A was liquidated due to the splotched coating but it reached the public through the Disney liquidator.

DW-MG-21A -- None -- 00101 69307
Liquidated First Printing
1/16" Plastic

Splotched Coating
Hollywood Premiere Disney MGM Studios

Red Marking on Price Tag
Back

Price Tag

DW-MG-21B -- None -- 00101 69307
Second Printing
1/16" Plastic

Clear Coating
Hollywood Premiere Disney MGM Studios

No Marking on Price Tag
Back

Price Tag

6. Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom

Background Color Variation
DW-AK-01A -- 96F-1791 -- 00166 20002
Dark tan background

Disney's Animal Kingdom, A New Species of Theme Park, Opens 1998

DW-AK-01B -- 96F-1791 -- Unknown
Light tan background

Disney's Animal Kingdom, A New Species of Theme Park, Opens 1998

Back Color Variation
DW-AK-02A -- 97H-2175 -- 00166 44016
Plain Aluminum back

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Bare aluminum back

DW-AK-02B -- 97H-2175 -- 00166 44016
White back

Disney's Animal Kingdom

White back

Close....But Not Quite

DW-AK-01A was a pre-opening plate, while DW-AK-03 was released after the park opened.

DW-AK-03 -- 98F-1842 -- 00166 44046

Disney's Animal Kingdom

DW-AK-01A -- 96F-1791 -- 00166 20002
Dark tan background

Disney's Animal Kingdom, A New Species of Theme Park, Opens 1998

7. Walt Disney World - Pleasure Island

Pleasure Island License Plates issued through 1996, prior to Downtown Disney.
No Variations

8. Walt Disney World - Downtown Disney

Downtown Disney is comprised of: West Side, Pleasure Island and the Marketplace.

Pleasure Island License Plates issued after 1996 are included in this category.
Material Variations
DW-DD-03 -- 98C-0656 -- 00352 00440
Mirrored areas on plate

PI, Pleasure Island

DW-DD-07 -- None -- 00352 00440
1/16" Plastic

PI, Pleasure Island

Material Variations
DW-DD-04 -- 98C-0657 -- 00352 00439
Mirrored areas on plate

PI, Pleasure Island

DW-DD-08 -- None -- 00352 00439
1/16" Plastic
Previous UPC: 00152 80024

PI, Pleasure Island

Close....But Not Quite

Plate was issued for each park when the restaurant opened. The city location for each park is the only change.

DW-DD-06 -- 99A-0137 -- 000000017464
Sold with & without shrink wrap

House of Blues, Official Music Inspector, Live Music, Orlando, Department of Rhythm and Blues, In Blues We Trust

DL-DD-01 -- 99A-0137 -- 000000017464
Sold without shrink wrap

House of Blues, Official Music Inspector, Live Music, Anaheim, Department of Rhythm and Blues, In Blues We Trust

Production Variation

DW-DD-09 was released in 1997 for the opening of the restaurant, while DW-DD-06 was issued in 1999. Wording at the bottom of the plate was also changed for DW-DD-06.

DW-DD-06 -- 99A-0137 -- 000000017464
Sold with & without shrink wrap

House of Blues, Official Music Inspector, Live Music, Orlando, Department of Rhythm and Blues, In Blues We Trust

DW-DD-09 -- 97G-1929 -- 700065
Sold without shrink wrap

House of Blues, Official Music Inspector, Live Music, Orlando, 1997, Department of Rhythm and Blues, Have Blues Will Travel

9. Walt Disney World - Water Parks

River Country, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach
Material Variations
DW-WP-03 -- 97B-0331 -- 00352 00138

Disney's Blizzard Beach

DW-WP-10 -- None -- 00352 00138
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Blizzard Beach

Material Variations
DW-WP-05 -- 97I-2709 -- 00352 00365

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

DW-WP-06 -- None -- 00352 00662
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon

10. Walt Disney World - Resort Hotels and Campgrounds

Material and Production Variations

Logo design changes. Also see the DVC "Member" plates.

DW-RS-02A -- 92F-1998 -- 00300 47000
With ID Number in red ink with black ink copyright or blue ink with blue ink copyright

Disney Vacation Club -- Aluminum with three mountain peaks, palm trees and Mickey icon sun are inside the oval

DW-RS-02B -- 92K-3842 -- 00300 47000

Disney Vacation Club -- Aluminum with three mountain peaks; palm trees, center peak and the Mickey icon sun extend beyond the oval

DW-RS-22 -- 97I-2589 -- Unknown

Disney Vacation Club -- Aluminum with two mountain peaks

DW-RS-61 -- None -- Unknown
1/16" Plastic

Disney Vacation Club

Background Color Variation
DW-RS-06A -- 96L-3498 -- 00352 00034
White background

Disney's Contemporary Resort

DW-RS-06B -- 96L-3498 -- 00352 00034
Mirrored background    [Enhanced Image]

Disney's Contemporary Resort

Production Variation

CM-RS-04 was a Cast Member Opening Team exclusive issue, while DW-RS-07 was the public version.

DW-RS-07 -- 96L-3552 -- 00352 00100

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (banner)

CM-RS-04 -- 97G-1865 -- Unknown

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Opening Team Aug 1 97

Material Variation
DW-RS-11 -- 97B-0364 -- 00352 00101

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

DW-RS-32 -- None -- 00352 80055
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort

Close....But Not Quite

A resort name change created this variation.

DW-RS-15A -- 97C-0629 -- 00352 00127
Beach Resort

Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort

Beach Resort close-up.

DW-RS-15B -- 97C-0629 -- Unknown
Resort & Spa

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Resort & Spa close-up.

Material and Production Variation

Productions changes include leave color, road color and sky color.

DW-RS-16 -- 97D-1049 -- 00352 00186

Fort Wilderness Resort

DW-RS-31 -- None -- 00352 80050
1/16" Plastic, Brown Leaves

Disney's Fort Wilderness

DW-RS-50 -- None -- 00352 80050
1/16" Plastic, Red Leaves

Disney's Fort Wilderness

Bolt Hole Variation
DW-RS-19A -- None -- 00352 00567
1/16" Plastic
Bolt Hole Variation

Disney's Dixie Landings Resort

DW-RS-19B -- None -- 00352 00567
1/16" Plastic
Short Bolt Slots Variation

Disney's Dixie Landings Resort

Material Variations
DW-RS-20 -- 97I-2710 -- 00352 00315

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

DW-RS-45 -- None -- 00152 00299
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

Material Variation
DW-RS-25 -- 97J-2998 -- 00352 00362

Walt Disney World Dolphin

DW-RS-38 -- None -- 00352 00362
1/16" Plastic

Walt Disney World Dolphin

Production and Material Variation

DVC "Member" plates. Production changes include border color variations, icon size changes and a background color change.

DW-RS-26 -- 97K-3178 -- 00352 00367

Disney, Vacation Club, Member -- Aluminum with two mountain peaks

DW-RS-34 -- None -- Unknown
1/16" Plastic

Disney, Vacation Club, Member -- two mountain peaks, single reddish-purple border, Disney copyright is in the lower right corner

DW-RS-39 -- None -- 00352 00674
1/16" Plastic

Disney Vacation Club Member -- two mountain peaks, blue and purple borders, Disney copyright to the right of 'Member' at bottom center

DW-RS-52 -- None -- 00169 69166
Four Short Bolt Slots

Disney, Vacation Club, Member -- Aluminum with two mountain peaks, four short bolt slots

DW-RS-56 -- None -- 00169 69379
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Vacation Club Member

Production Variations
DW-RS-36 -- None -- 00152 80032
1/16" Plastic with brown lettering

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Inaugural Year 2001

DW-RS-49 -- None -- 00152 80032
1/16" Plastic with yellow lettering

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Inaugural Year 2001

DW-RS-59 -- None -- 00152 80032
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Error
DW-RS-39 -- None -- 00352 00674
1/16" Plastic

Disney Vacation Club Member -- two mountain peaks, blue and purple borders, Disney copyright to the right of 'Member' at bottom center

DW-RS-39A -- None -- 00352 00674
Bolt Hole Alignment Error
1/16" Plastic

Disney Vacation Club Member -- two mountain peaks, blue and purple borders, Disney copyright to the right of 'Member' at bottom center

Comparison with DW-RS-39

Bolt hole comparison.

Background Color Variation
DW-RS-48 -- 94D-1068 -- Unknown
Green background

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

DW-RS-57 -- 94D-1068 -- Unknown
White background

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

Bolt Hole Variation
DW-RS-51A -- None -- 00165 78860
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

DW-RS-51B -- None -- 00165 78860
1/16" Plastic
Four short bolt slots

Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground

Production Variations
DW-RS-53 -- None -- 00152 80032

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

DW-RS-59 -- None -- 00152 80032
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

11. Walt Disney Studios

Background Color Variation
DS-GN-04 -- None -- 00101 79195
Black background with silver (mirrored) letters and image.   [Enhanced Image]
3/16" Plastic

The Walt Disney Studios

DS-GN-05 -- None -- 00101 79196
Silver (mirrored) background with black lettering and image.   [Enhanced Image]
3/16" Plastic

The Walt Disney Studios

12. Disneyland Resort Paris

Located in Marne la Vallée, France, 20 miles outside of Paris.
12A. Euro Disney
Background Color Variation
ED-GN-07A -- None -- 00408 46723
Yellow Background

Euro Disney Goofy Express - Yellow background.

ED-GN-07B -- None -- 00408 46724
Additional UPC: 00408 46723
White Background

Euro Disney Goofy Express - White background.

Close....But Not Quite

Park name change created this variation.

ED-OT-01 -- 93B-0544 -- 00110 00927

Team Mickey Sport Euro Disney

DP-OT-02 -- 93B-0544 -- 00110 00927

Disneyland Paris Team Mickey Sport

12B. Disneyland Paris    (Euro Disney name officially changed to Disneyland Paris October 1, 1994)
Close....But Not Quite

Park name change created this variation.

DP-OT-02 -- 93B-0544 -- 00110 00927

Disneyland Paris Team Mickey Sport

ED-OT-01 -- 93B-0544 -- 00110 00927

Team Mickey Sport Euro Disney

13. Disneyland Resort Paris Hotels and Campground

No Variations

14. Tokyo Disney Resort

Located in Urayasu, Japan, approximately 6 miles from Tokyo.
14A. Tokyo Disneyland General
No Variations
14B. Tokyo DisneySea
No Variations

15. Other Disney Resorts

Disney Vacation Club Resorts that are not located on or near theme park properties.
Material Variation
DR-RS-02 -- 98A-0166 -- 00352 00424

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

DR-RS-03 -- None -- 00152 00100
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

16. Disney Cruise Line

Disney cruise ships: Disney Magic and Disney Wonder.
16A. Cruise Line
Production and Material Variation

A grammar and color change caused these variation. "Unchartered" meaning "not chartered or not guided" versus "Uncharted" meaning "not charted or no plan." DC-GN-02B could also be considered an error.

DC-GN-02A1 -- 96G-1979 -- 00352 10927
Additional UPC: 00166 50701
'Uncharted'
Darker Blue Color

Disney Cruise Line, Discover Uncharted Magic, Inaugural 1998

Close-up of  spelling

DC-GN-02A2 -- 96G-1979 -- 00352 10927
'Uncharted'
Lighter Blue Color

Disney Cruise Line, Discover Uncharted Magic, Inaugural 1998

Comparison with DC-GN-02A1
Comparison with DC-GN-02A1.

DC-GN-02B -- 96G-1979 -- 00166 50701
'Unchartered'

Disney Cruise Line, Discover Unchartered Magic, Inaugural 1998

Close-up of 'Unchartered' spelling

DC-GN-03 -- None -- 00352 10015
1/16" Plastic

Disney Cruise Line Discover Uncharted Magic

Production and Back Color Variation

DC-GN-05A is darker in overall color than DC-GN-05B.   DC-GN-05B's background color is a lighter blue and the ship's lifeboats are yellow in color.   The tide at the beach edge has less purple color in it.   DC-GN-05C has a heightened purple coloration on the beach area.   DC-GN-05D is overall lighter in color than DC-GN-05A.   Background color is blue and the ship's lifeboats are yellow-orange in color.   White Disney copyright.   DC-GN-05E has a white back, a white Disney copyright and has a deep purple coloration in the sand.   DC-GN-05F has an aluminum back, a white Disney copyright and is lighter in overall color.

DC-GN-05A -- None -- 00152 12227
Aluminum Back
Light blue Disney Copyright
Darker in color overall than any of the other variations

Disney Cruise Line

Aluminum Back

Ship Color Variation
Ship Color Variation.

Light blue Disney copyright
Light blue Disney copyright.

DC-GN-05B -- None -- 00152 12227
White Back
White Disney Copyright
Darker blue sky and clouds
All yellow lifeboats

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line

Ship Color Variation
Ship Color Variation.

DC-GN-05C -- None -- 00152 12227
White Back
White Disney Copyright
Heightened Purple Coloration on the beach area

Disney Cruise Line.

White back
White back.

DC-GN-05D -- None -- 00152 12227
Aluminum Back
White Disney Copyright
Purple Cast to Sky and Clouds

Disney Cruise Line

Aluminum Back

White Disney copyright
White Disney copyright.

DC-GN-05E -- None -- 00152 12227
White Back
White Disney Copyright
Deep Purple Coloration in Sand

Disney Cruise Line.

White back
White back.

DC-GN-05F -- None -- 00152 12227
Aluminum Back
White Disney Copyright
Lighter in overall color

Disney Cruise Line.

Aluminum back
Aluminum back.

Back Color Variation
DC-GN-06A -- None -- 00152 14924
Aluminum Back

Disney Cruise Line

Aluminum Back
Disney Cruise Line

DC-GN-06B -- None -- Unknown
White Back

Disney Cruise Line

White Back
Disney Cruise Line

16B. Castaway Cay Bahamas
Back Color Variation
DC-CC-01A -- 02A-0097 -- 00152 67508
Aluminum Back

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas

DC-CC-01B -- 02A-0097 -- 00152 67508
White back

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas

(White back)

Back Color Variation
DC-CC-02A -- None -- 00152 19348
Aluminum Back

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas

Aluminum Back

DC-CC-02B -- None -- 00152 19348
White back

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas

(White back)

Production and Back Color Variations
DC-CC-03A1 -- None -- 00152 10063
White Back
Overall Darker in Color

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas (White Back)

(White back)

DC-CC-03A2 -- None -- 00152 10063
White Back
Overall Lighter in Color

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas (White Back)

Comparison with DC-CC-03A1
Comparison with DC-CC-03A1

DC-CC-03B -- None -- 00152 10063
Aluminum Back

Disney's Castaway Cay Bahamas (Aluminum Back)

Aluminum Back

16C. Other Disney Cruise
No Variations

17. Disney Sports

License plates featuring Disney Golf tournaments, Indy racing, Mighty Ducks (hockey) and Anaheim Angels (baseball) teams.  The Mighty Ducks were owned by Disney from 1993 to 2005 and the Anaheim Angels were Disney owned from 1996 to 2003.
17A. Golf License Plates
Background Color Variation

Background color variation for the Disney Golf plates indicate a designation for volunteers or others involved in the golf tournaments.

SP-GF-04 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World '75 Golf Classic National Team Championship

SP-GF-47 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World '75 Golf Classic National Team Championship

Background Color Variation
SP-GF-05 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World '76 Golf Classic National Team Championship

SP-GF-41 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World '76 Golf Classic National Team Championship

Background Color Variation
SP-GF-06 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World National Team Championship Golf Classic 1977

SP-GF-28 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World National Team Championship Golf Classic 1977 (Tournament Participant version)

Background Color Variation
SP-GF-09 -- 18154 -- Unknown

Walt Disney World Golf Classic Volunteer (1982 Copyright)

SP-GF-10 -- 18154 -- Unknown

Walt Disney World Golf Classic Volunteer (1982 Copyright)

SP-GF-11 -- 27047 -- Unknown

Walt Disney World Golf Classic Volunteer (1985 Copyright)

Background Color and Production Variation

Background overprinting for "Volunteer", "Patron" or "Classic Club" indicates the level of involvement with the golf tournament.

SP-GF-12 -- None -- Unknown
Volunteer
3/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1986 Volunteer

Volunteer Overprinting
Volunteer Overprinting

SP-GF-49 -- None -- Unknown
Patron
3/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1986 Patron

Patron Overprinting
Patron Overprinting

SP-GF-54 -- None -- Unknown
3/16" Plastic

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1986 Classic Club

Background Color and Production Variation
SP-GF-15 -- None -- Unknown
Volunteer
3/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1989 Volunteer

Volunteer Overprinting
Volunteer Overprinting

SP-GF-44 -- None -- Unknown
Patron
3/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1989 Patron (1986 Copyright)

Patron Overprinting
Patron Overprinting

Close....But Not Quite
SP-GF-21 -- 97F-1610 -- Unknown

1997 Disney Oldsmobile Golf Classic Volunteer

SP-GF-24 -- 97F-1609 -- Unknown

1997 Disney Oldsmobile Golf Classic, Classic Club

Background Color Variation
SP-GF-22 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World National Team Championship Golf Classic

SP-GF-62 -- None -- Unknown

Walt Disney World National Team Championship Golf Classic

Background Color and Production Variation
SP-GF-29 -- None -- Unknown
1/32" Plastic

1972 WDW Golf Championship Volunteer

SP-GF-57 -- None -- Unknown
1/32" Plastic

1972 WDW Golf Championship

Background Color Variation
SP-GF-37 -- None -- Unknown
1/16" Plastic

Walt Disney World Golf Classic National Team Championship

SP-GF-71 -- None -- Unknown
1/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World Golf Classic National Team Championship

SP-GF-72 -- None -- Unknown
1/16" Plastic

Walt Disney World Golf Classic National Team Championship

Background Color and Production Variation
SP-GF-38 -- None -- Unknown
Plastic

WDW Golf Classic Volunteer

SP-GF-56 -- None -- Unknown
1/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World  Golf Classic

SP-GF-58 -- None -- Unknown
1/32" Plastic

Walt Disney World  Golf Classic

Background Color and Production Variation
SP-GF-40 -- 18153 -- Unknown

Walt Disney World Golf Classic Patron (1982 Copyright)

SP-GF-70 -- 27046 -- Unknown

Walt Disney World Golf Classic Patron (1985 Copyright)

Production Variation
SP-GF-42 -- None -- Unknown
3/16" Plastic
Brown Back

1981 Classic Club ProAm National Team Championship

SP-GF-67 -- None -- Unknown
1/8" Plastic
Brown Back

1981 Classic Club ProAm National Team Championship

Background Color and Production Variation
SP-GF-54 -- None -- Unknown
3/16" Plastic
White Back

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1986 Classic Club

Classic Club raised lettering in background
Classic Club raised lettering in background.

SP-GF-66 -- None -- Unknown
3/16" Plastic
Pink Back

Walt Disney World Oldsmobile Golf Classic 1986 Classic Club

Classic Club raised lettering in background
Classic Club raised lettering in background.

17B. Indy (Racing) License Plates
No Variations
17C. Mighty Ducks (Hockey) License Plates
Production Variation

Production variations may be due to where the plate was produced. These plates were produced in the USA and Canada.

SP-MD-02A -- 260 -- 00100 43000
Small Icons - Copyright Disney

Mighty Ducks

SP-MD-02B -- 0260 -- Unknown
Large Icons - Copyright NHL

Mighty Ducks

Produced by Frontline Autogear, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Mighty Ducks

Production Variation

Production variations showing Disney and Mighty Ducks copyrights.

SP-MD-02A1 -- 260 -- 00100 43000
Small Icons - Copyright Disney

Mighty Ducks

Disney Copyright
Disney Copyright.

SP-MD-02A2 -- 260 -- Unknown
Small Icons - Copyright Mighty Ducks

Mighty Ducks

Mighty Ducks Copyright
Mighty Ducks Copyright.

Production Variation

Production variations showing Disney and Mighty Ducks copyrights.

SP-MD-03A -- 9401 -- 29050 04507
1/16" Plastic

Mighty Ducks

Disney Copyright
Disney Copyright

SP-MD-03B -- 9401 -- 007
1/16" Plastic

Mighty Ducks

Mighty Ducks Copyright
Disney Copyright

17D. Angels (Baseball) License Plates
Production Variation

Baseball logo changes.

SP-AA-01 -- 00673 -- Unknown
Major League Baseball logo

California Angels

SP-AA-01A -- 673 -- Unknown
Genuine Baseball Merchandise logo

California Angels

Production Variation

Baseball logo changes.

SP-AA-02 -- 673 -- Unknown

California Angels

SP-AA-02.5 -- 673 -- Unknown
Without 125th Baseball Anniversary Logo

California Angels -- Same as SP-AA-02, but without 125th Baseball Anniversary logo

Material Variation
SP-AA-04 -- 673 -- Unknown

Anaheim Angels

SP-AA-09 -- 4001 -- 94746 00401
1/16" Plastic

Anaheim Angels

Material Variation
SP-AA-16 -- 4003 -- 94746 24471
1/16" Plastic

'A' (Angels)

SP-AA-23 -- 4002M -- 94746 24474

'A' Anaheim Angels

Production Variation

Angels logo change.

SP-AA-19 -- 4010M -- 94746 28318
White back

California #1 'A' Fan Anaheim Angels

SP-AA-19A -- 4010M -- 94746 28318

California #1 'A' Fan Angels

17E. ESPN Zone Off-property License Plates
No Variations

18. Cast Member

License Plates issued to Disney Cast Members (employees).
18A. Animal Kingdom Exclusives
No Variations
18B. Disney Cruise Line Exclusives
Close....But Not Quite

CM-DC-01 was issued in early 1997, using a "generic" 1998 sail date, while CM-DC-04 was issued in late 1996 and reflects an early sail date for the Disney Cruise Line that was not met. The inaugural sail for the “Magic” was July 30, 1998 and the “Wonder” first sailed on August 15, 1999.

CM-DC-01 -- 97A-0080 -- Unknown

Disney Cruise Line Inaugural 1998

CM-DC-04 -- 96K-3212 -- Unknown

Disney Cruise Line Sailing January 1998

18C. Downtown Disney Exclusives
No Variations
18D. Walt Disney World Exclusives
Close....But Not Quite

CM-DW-01 was issued for the 20th Walt Disney World anniversary to Cast Members, while CM-DW-05 was issued to Cast Members for the 25th anniversary. Both plates were meant to replicate the DW-GN-01A plate. CM-DW-01 has bolt slots, while DW-GN-01A has bolt holes. CM-DW-05 has a font style change and "Florida" has been replaced with "Company D."

CM-DW-01 -- 91C-0455 -- Unknown
Reproduction

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida [Reproduction]

CM-DW-05 -- 97G-1908 -- 00016 20055

Walt Disney World Opening Oct 1971 Company D

DW-GN-01A -- None -- Unknown
Blue back

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida

Production Variation
CM-DW-07 -- 96A-0155 -- Unknown
Flat, without bolt holes/slots

25, Walt Disney World [flat and without bolt holes/slots]

DW-GN-07 -- 96A-0155 -- 00166 30002

25, Walt Disney World

Production Variation

These plates were pre-opening plates for Walt Disney World. The blue and green background plates were sold at the Preview Center during 1970 and 1971. The blue background plate looked so close to the real State of Florida license plate during 1970 that it was discontinued and replaced with the green background plate. The red background plate may have been a prototype and was issued to a Cast Member. It appears that there is only one of the red background plates.

CM-DW-08 -- None -- Unknown
Red back

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida

DW-GN-01A -- None -- Unknown
Blue back

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida

DW-GN-01B -- None -- Unknown
Green back

Walt Disney World, Opening, Oct 1971, Florida

Background Color Variation
CM-DW-09 -- 02C-0415 -- 00016 20220
Additional UPC: 00016 20219

100 Years Of Creating The Magic Walt Disney World Share A Dream Come True (beige background)

CM-DW-10 -- 02C-0415 -- 00016 20219

100 Years Of Creating The Magic Walt Disney World Share A Dream Come True (blue background)

18E. EPCOT Center Exclusives
Background Color Variation
CM-EC-04A -- 90J-3167 -- Unknown
Brown Flag Background

Epcot Center - Brown flag background

CM-EC-04B -- 90J-3167 -- Unknown
Blue Flag Background

Epcot Center - Blue flag background

18F. EPCOT Exclusives
No Variations
18G. General License Plate Exclusives
Background Color Variation
CM-GN-01 -- None -- 1 7 01203

Company D with black background

CM-GN-02 -- None -- 1 7 01203

Company D with white background

Background Color and Production Variation

These plates were part of an extensive Cast Member Disney merchandise line called, "Cast Member Original." The plates have a font and style variation for the word "Authentic."

CM-GN-04 -- 95C-0884 -- 00016 02013

World Wide Disney Team CMO Aut/Hen/Tic

CM-GN-05 -- 95K-3457 -- Unknown

World Wide Disney Team CMO Authentic

18H. MGM Studios Exclusives
No Variations
18I. Disney World Magic Kingdom Exclusives
No Variations
18J. Other License Plate Exclusives
Error

The error plate missed the blue, red and white color printing steps.

CM-OT-04 -- 98D-1042 -- Unknown

Jobline, 407.828.1000, Discover a World of Opportunities at Disney

CM-OT-04A -- 98D-1042 -- Unknown
Error

Jobline, 407.828.1000, Discover a World of Opportunities at Disney

Color Variation and Error

"Disney Hand" was printed in white and black. The error plate didn't get the bolt slots properly drilled.

CM-OT-08 -- 02I-2061 -- 00016 20241
White lettering

Disney Hand helping kids shine (white lettering)

CM-OT-09 -- 02H-1766 -- Unknown
Black lettering

Disney Hand helping kids shine (black lettering)

CM-OT-09A -- 02H-1766 -- Unknown
Black Lettering -- error, mis-stamped bolt slots

Disney Hand helping kids shine (black lettering) - Error, lower right bolt slot mis-stamped

18K. Pleasure Island Exclusives
No Variations
18L. Disney World Resort Exclusives
Production Variation

CM-RS-01A was produced for the Cast Member Opening Team, while CM-RS-01 was a general release to Cast Members.

CM-RS-01 -- 95I-3030 -- Unknown

Disney Institute Make Your Own Magic

CM-RS-01A -- 95L-3651 -- Unknown

Disney Institute Make Your Own Magic Opening Team

Production Variation

CM-RS-04 was produced for the Cast Member Opening Team, while DW-RS-07 was a general release to the public.

CM-RS-04 -- 97G-1865 -- Unknown

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort Opening Team Aug 1 97

DW-RS-07 -- 96L-3552 -- 00352 00100

Disney's Coronado Springs Resort (banner)

18M. Disney Wide World of Sports Exclusives
No Variations

19. Miscellaneous

License Plates that don't belong to any of the previous categories.
Back Color Variation
MI-OT-01A -- None -- 01110006
Bare aluminum back

Bicentennial, America on Parade, 1776 - 1976

Bare aluminum back.

MI-OT-01B -- None -- 01110006
Red back

Bicentennial, America on Parade, 1776 - 1976

Red back.

Back Color Variation
MI-OT-06A -- None -- None   **
Sold without shrink wrap
White Back

NFFC, 1984 - 1994, 10 Years of Fantasy, The Club For Disneyana Enthusiasts

White Back.

MI-OT-06B -- None -- None   **
Sold without shrink wrap
Black Back

NFFC, 1984 - 1994, 10 Years of Fantasy, The Club For Disneyana Enthusiasts

Black Back.

Production Variation

Outer border color variation.

MI-OT-07A -- 95G-2134 -- 0075
Green Outer Border

Celebration, Florida, Est. 1994

Disney Copyright
Disney copyright.

MI-OT-07B -- 95G-2134 -- Unknown
White Outer Border

Celebration, Florida, Est. 1994

Registration mark
Registration mark.

Material Variation
MI-OT-12 -- None -- 45929 01471
1/16" Plastic

Pooh at the lake

MI-OT-42 -- None -- 45929 01935

Pooh at the Lake

Material Variation
MI-OT-13 -- None -- 45929 01470
1/16" Plastic

Mickey and Gang

MI-OT-41 -- None -- 45929 01936

Mickey and Gang

Production Variation

MI-OT-15A has the UPC code printed on the front of the plate.

MI-OT-15 -- None -- 45929 01870

Tigger

Lower right corner
Lower right corner.

MI-OT-15A -- None -- 45929 01870

Tigger

UPC Code in lower right corner
UPC Code in lower right corner.

Background Color Variation

Background color for this plate comes with a light yellow or a dark yellow.   The light yellow background plate has a white outer edge.

MI-OT-16A -- None -- 45929 01869
White Back
Light Yellow Background Color with White Outer Edge

Winnie the Pooh

Outer White Edge
Outer White Edge.

MI-OT-16B -- None -- 45929 01869
White Back
Dark Yellow Background Color

Winnie the Pooh.

Outer Yellow Edge
Outer Yellow Edge.

Back Color Variation
MI-OT-30A -- None -- 00101 69295
Aluminum Back

'Nite Mare' featuring 'Jack Skellington' from the stop-motion animation film 'Nightmare Before Christmas' that was released by Touchstone Pictures in October of 1993.

Aluminum Back
Aluminum Back.

MI-OT-30B -- None -- 00101 69295
White Back

'Nite Mare' featuring 'Jack Skellington' from the stop-motion animation film 'Nightmare Before Christmas' that was released by Touchstone Pictures in October of 1993.

White Back
White Back.

Production Variation

Text changes.   The MI-OT-44A plate appears to be an earlier incarnation of the MI-OT-44 plate.   MI-OT-44B has a copyright variation from MI-OT-44A.

MI-OT-44 -- None -- Unknown
Plate is Flat
Text Variation

Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

Back of plate
Back of plate.

Production company - bottom center of plate
Production company - bottom center of plate.

MI-OT-44A -- None -- Unknown
Plate is Flat
Text Variation

Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

Back of plate
Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

Copyright
Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

Production company - bottom center of plate
Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

MI-OT-44B -- None -- Unknown
Plate is Flat
WDP Copyright Variation

Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

Copyright
Donald Duck Citrus Products Lake Wales, Florida

Background Color Variation

The MI-OT-45A plate has a dark black background.

MI-OT-45 -- None -- 45929 01981

Tink

MI-OT-45A -- None -- 45929 01981
Dark Black Background

Tink

Back Color Variation
MI-OT-55A -- None -- None
Replica, Flat Plate
White Back

Replica State of California 1955 License Plate.

White Back
White Back.

MI-OT-55B -- None -- None
Replica, Flat Plate
Aluminum Back

Replica State of California 1955 License Plate.

Aluminum Back
Aluminum Back.

20. Prototypes

License Plates that were created for design review prior to actual production.
Prototype vs. Production

Prototype plates are on the left and the final product, the production plates, are on the right.

PT-OT-01 -- 96H-2441 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

DR-RS-04 -- 96H-2441 -- 00366 00002

Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort

PT-OT-02 -- 96H-2442 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Boardwalk Villas

DW-RS-04 -- 96H-2442 -- 00352 00396
Previous UPC: 00366 00001

Disney's Boardwalk Villas

PT-OT-03 -- 96H-2444 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

DR-RS-05 -- 96H-2444 -- 00366 00004

Disney's Vero Beach Resort

PT-OT-04 -- 97A-0102 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Boardwalk

DW-RS-08 -- 97A-0102 -- 00352 00099

Disney's Boardwalk

PT-OT-05 -- 97B-0346 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped.

Disney's Contemporary Resort

DW-RS-10 -- 97B-0346 -- 00352 00079

Disney's Contemporary Resort

PT-OT-06 -- 97C-0566 -- Unknown
Stamped.  Darker blue background than production release.

Disney's All Star Sports Resort

DW-RS-14 -- 97C-0566 -- 00352 00293

Disney's All Star Sports Resort

PT-OT-07 -- 97H-2394 -- Unknown
Stamped.  Hotel roof, walkway and resort logo are blue in color.

Disney's Dixie Landings Resort

PT-OT-38 -- 97H-2394 -- Unknown
Flat.  Hotel roof, walkway and resort logo are gray in color.

Disney's Dixie Landings Resort

DW-RS-18 -- 97H-2394 -- 00352 00317

Disney's Dixie Landings Resort

PT-OT-08 -- 97J-2998 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

WDW Dolphin Resort

PT-OT-08A -- 97J-2998 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

WDW Dolphin Resort

DW-RS-25 -- 97J-2998 -- 00352 00362

Walt Disney World Dolphin

PT-OT-09 -- 98B-0452 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Animal Kingdom Cast Member Safari

PT-OT-09A -- 98B-0452 -- Unknown
Stamped

Disney Animal Kingdom Cast Member Safari (Peach colored background).

CM-AK-01 -- 98B-0452 -- Unknown

Disney's Animal Kingdom Cast Member Safari

PT-OT-10 -- 90H-2393 -- Unknown
Color variation: Walt Disney World in blue.

20 Magical Years, Walt Disney World

DW-GN-04A -- None / 90H-2393 -- 00100 35003
Aluminum back

20 Magical Years, Walt Disney World

PT-OT-11 -- None -- None
Plastic, flat and without bolt holes.
Back of plate (right image) notes the reason for prototype rejection.

The Lazy River Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Stress-Free Zone

Back of The Lazy River Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Stress-Free Zone plate, with written comments made using a 'Sharpie' marker: 1st sample, top and bottom borders too wide, resampling 8/27.

DW-WP-08 -- None -- 00152 65365
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Stress Free Zone

PT-OT-12 -- 94D-1068 -- None
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

DW-RS-48 -- 94D-1068 -- Unknown
Green background

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

DW-RS-57 -- 94D-1068 -- Unknown
White background

Disney's Wilderness Lodge

PT-OT-13 -- 94E-1374 -- None
Flat, not stamped

Pleasure Island Fifth Anniversary, 1989-1994

CM-PI-01 -- 94E-1374 -- Unknown

Pleasure Island 5, Fifth Anniversary 1989 - 1994

PT-OT-14 -- 97C-0635 -- Unknown
Stamped

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

DW-RS-60 -- 97C-0635 -- Unknown

Disney's Yacht Club Resort

PT-OT-15 -- 97B-0331 -- Unknown
Stamped

Disney's Blizzard Beach

DW-WP-03 -- 97B-0331 -- 00352 00138

Disney's Blizzard Beach

PT-OT-16 -- 97C-0565 -- Unknown
Stamped

Disney's, All Star Music Resort

DW-RS-13 -- 97C-0565 -- 00352 00341

Disney's, All Star Music Resort

PT-OT-17 -- 98F-1731 -- Unknown
Stamped, with Rabbit

100 Acre State Park

MI-OT-11 -- 98F-1731 -- 00166 00022

100 Acre State Park

PT-OT-18 -- 97J-2997 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

WDW Swan Resort

DW-RS-24 -- 97J-2997 -- 00352 00363

Walt Disney World Swan

PT-OT-19 -- 97C-0629 -- Unknown
Resort & Spa
Stamped, Hotel Logo Change

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Grand Floridian Resort & Spa logo close-up.

DW-RS-15B -- 97C-0629 -- Unknown
Resort & Spa

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

Resort & Spa close-up.

PT-OT-20 -- None -- Unknown
Flat, square corners, no bolt holes/slots

Test Track 2-CUTE-4-U Epcot

DW-EP-15 -- None -- 00104 80233

Test Track 2-CUTE-4-U Epcot

PT-OT-21 -- None -- 00103 00364
Sample to show available engraving
1/16" Plastic

Mickey's Magic Kingdom Fire Department Walt Disney World, Engine Co. #1, Chief Walt

DW-MK-12 -- None -- 00103 00364
1/16" Plastic
Two bolt holes

Mickey's Magic Kingdom Fire Department Walt Disney World

Actual engraved version
Actual engraved version.

PT-OT-22 -- None -- Unknown
Flat, no bolt holes/slots, no Disney copyright and no border
Plastic

Disney's Beach Club Resort

DW-RS-40 -- None -- 00152 80078
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Beach Club Resort

PT-OT-23 -- None -- Unknown
Flat, no bolt holes/slots
Plastic

Walt Disney World Dolphin

DW-RS-38 -- None -- 00352 00362
1/16" Plastic

Walt Disney World Dolphin

PT-OT-24 -- None -- Unknown
No bolt holes/slots
1/16" Plastic

Disney Vacation Club Member Prototype

DW-RS-56 -- None -- 00169 69379
1/16" Plastic

Disney's Vacation Club Member

PT-OT-25 -- 96H-2443 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Disney's Old Key West Resort

DW-RS-05 -- 96H-2443 -- 00366 00003

Disney's Old Key West Resort

PT-OT-26 -- None -- Unknown
Stamped

Disney MGM Studios 10 Year Anniversary 1989-1999

CM-MG-02 -- 99G-2398 -- Unknown

Disney MGM Studios, 10 Year Anniversary, 1989 - 1999

PT-OT-27 -- 96E-1305 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

July 1st 1988 Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort

CM-RS-02 -- 96E-1305 -- Unknown -- 1996

Disney's Grand Floridian Beach Resort

PT-OT-28 -- 98B-0400 -- Unknown
Stamped

Pirates of the Caribbean Walt Disney World

DW-MK-02A -- 98B-0400 -- 00166 80005

Pirates of the Caribbean

DW-MK-13A -- 98B-0400 -- 00166 80005

Pirates of the Caribbean Walt Disney World.

PT-OT-29 -- None -- N/A
Flat, not stamped
No bolt holes/slots

Disney MGM

DW-MG-03 -- None -- 00100 70200

Disney MGM, Studios Theme Park

PT-OT-30 -- None -- N/A
Flat, not stamped
No bolt holes/slots

Disneyland the Original

DL-GN-10 -- None -- 00100 34005
Fully Stamped Variation

Disneyland, The Original

PT-OT-31 -- 90H-2393 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

20 Magical Years Walt Disney World

DW-GN-04A -- None / 90H-2393 -- 00100 35003
Aluminum Back

20 Magical Years, Walt Disney World

PT-OT-32 -- 99D-1104 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

2000 Walt Disney World

DW-GN-11 -- 99D-1104 -- 00199 54545
Mirrored areas on plate

2000, Walt Disney World

PT-OT-33 -- 91I-2713 -- N/A
Flat, not stamped
Printer's scrap
Overprinted in red ink

Walt Disney World, 20 Years, Surprise, AAA; Overprinted in red for 1991 Baseball World Series Teams.

Overprinting
Walt Disney World, 20 Years, Surprise, AAA; Overprinted in red for 1991 Baseball World Series Teams.

DW-GN-06 -- 91I-2713 -- Unknown

Walt Disney World, 20 Years, Surprise, AAA

PT-OT-34 -- 96L-3427 -- N/A
Flat, not stamped
No bolt holes/slots

Disneyland Paris Ranch Davy Crockett

DP-RS-02B -- 96L-3427 -- 000104 071036

Disneyland Paris Davy Crockett Ranch

PT-OT-35 -- 97C-0706 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Magic Kingdom Walt Disney World

DW-MK-01 -- 97C-0706 -- 00166 30502

Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

PT-OT-37A -- 97D-1049 -- Unknown
Flat, not stamped

Fort Wilderness Resort

DW-RS-16 -- 97D-1049 -- 00352 00186

Fort Wilderness Resort

PT-OT-37B -- 97D-1049 -- None
Flat, not stamped
Black lines only, no color

Fort Wilderness Resort

DW-RS-16 -- 97D-1049 -- 00352 00186

Fort Wilderness Resort

PT-OT-41 -- 96I-2780 -- Unknown
Aluminum back

Disney MGM Studios, Florida

Aluminum back.

DW-MG-05A -- 96I-2780 -- 00166 77212
Aluminum back

Disney MGM Studios, Florida

Bare aluminum back.

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