Orange Bird is a Disney character first created in 1969 and debuted in 1971 as a mascot for the Florida Citrus Commission, in exchange for them sponsoring the Enchanted Tiki Room attraction and Sunshine Tree Terrace at the Magic Kingdom theme park. Orange Bird is an animated orange canary.

The Orange Bird is a beloved Disney character who actually debuted as a mascot for the Florida Citrus Commission in 1971. While he is most famously associated with the Sunshine Tree Terrace in Magic Kingdom, in 2026, he is a major icon at EPCOT, particularly during the International Flower & Garden Festival. He is an animated "orange canary" with a head shaped like an orange and leaves for wings. Originally created through a sponsorship deal, the Orange Bird has a whimsical backstory: he cannot speak or sing, but instead communicates his thoughts through orange-colored smoke clouds above his head. After a period of absence in the late 80s and 90s, he made a triumphant return to the parks in 2012 and has since become a cult favorite among fans. In 2026, you will find him featured on a vast array of merchandise, from "Sipper" cups to apparel, symbolizing the sunny, agricultural heritage of Florida within the Disney parks.