Cinderella Fairy Godmother Hanging Ornament - A20408 Specifications

Introduction

Some Disney Traditions pieces are instantly recognisable. Others quietly disappear into history, becoming difficult to identify even for experienced collectors.

The Cinderella Fairy Godmother Hanging Ornament (A20408) firmly belongs in the second category.

Released in 2008 as part of the early Disney Traditions Christmas ornament collection, this charming ornament is far less common than many standard figurines from the same period. Because relatively little information survives online—and many sellers omit the original product code—it has become something of a hidden treasure for Disney Traditions enthusiasts.

Featuring Cinderella's beloved Fairy Godmother dressed in her flowing lavender robes with festive holly detailing, A20408 perfectly captures the warmth, kindness and magic that have made the character one of Disney's most enduring favourites.

About Cinderella's Fairy Godmother

The Fairy Godmother first appeared in Disney's animated classic Cinderella, released in 1950.

Although she only appears for a short portion of the film, she creates one of Disney's most iconic moments.

With a wave of her wand and the famous words...

"Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo!"

...she transforms Cinderella's rags into a magnificent ball gown, turns a pumpkin into a carriage, mice into horses and sends Cinderella to the royal ball.

Her gentle humour, grandmotherly warmth and unwavering belief that dreams really can come true have made her one of Disney's most loved supporting characters.

About the Film - Cinderella

Released in 1950, Cinderella became the film that effectively saved Walt Disney Studios financially following the difficulties of the Second World War. The enormous success of the movie allowed Disney to invest in many future classics and ultimately helped pave the way for Disneyland itself.

Based on Charles Perrault's famous fairy tale, Cinderella remains one of Disney's defining princess films, introducing timeless characters including:

• Cinderella
• Prince Charming
• Fairy Godmother
• Jaq
• Gus
• Lucifer
• Lady Tremaine
• Anastasia
• Drizella

More than seventy years later, the story continues to inspire generations of Disney fans around the world.

About the Figurine - The Fairy Godmother Hanging Ornament

Unlike standard Disney Traditions figurines designed for shelves or cabinets, A20408 was created specifically as a Christmas hanging ornament.

Jim Shore adapted his signature folk-art style beautifully to the smaller format, decorating the Fairy Godmother's robes with classic quilt-inspired textures and subtle festive holly detailing around the hem.

Although compact, the ornament includes remarkable sculpted detail, from the folds of her robes to her smiling expression and raised magic wand.

The ornament comes complete with a gold hanging cord, making it suitable for:

• Christmas trees
• Ornament stands
• Seasonal Disney displays
• Year-round Cinderella collections

Many collectors choose to display it permanently alongside larger Fairy Godmother figurines because of its rarity.

Did You Know?

It uses one of Enesco's early A-series product codes.

Unlike modern Disney Traditions pieces, which usually have six or seven-digit product numbers (such as 6016898), this ornament carries the much earlier code A20408.

These early A-series ornaments are considerably harder to identify today because many online databases never recorded them correctly.

It forms part of an early Christmas ornament collection.

A20408 was released alongside several other Disney Traditions hanging ornaments during the late 2000s Christmas collections, including the matching Cinderella Castle ornament (A20407).

Collectors often enjoy displaying these pieces together as a themed Cinderella Christmas set.#For me - hanging ornaments are for life - not just for Christmas!

It is surprisingly difficult to research.

Unlike many Disney Traditions figurines, A20408 has very little documented information online.

Many listings identify it only as "Fairy Godmother Ornament", while others confuse it with much newer Fairy Godmother sculptures, making the original product code particularly valuable when researching or buying this piece.

Collectability & Value

Although small in size, A20408 has become one of the more desirable early Disney Traditions ornaments.

Several factors contribute to its collectability:

• Early 2008 release
• Original A-series product code
• Cinderella remains one of Disney's most collected franchises
• Fairy Godmother merchandise is produced less frequently than many princess characters
• Many original ornaments were used on Christmas trees, meaning excellent examples are becoming increasingly scarce

Typical UK market values (2026):

As always, final values depend on condition, completeness and collector demand at the time of sale.

Display Ideas for The Fairy Godmother Hanging Ornament 

Although designed as a Christmas ornament, A20408 looks wonderful throughout the year.

Collectors often display it:

• Hanging from an ornament stand
• Beside Cinderella's Castle figurines
• Alongside other Fairy Godmother sculptures
• As part of a Disney Christmas village
• With Cinderella, Jaq, Gus and Prince Charming displays

Its soft lavender colouring also makes it particularly attractive amongst silver, white and blue Christmas decorations.

Caring for Your Figurine

To keep your Fairy Godmother ornament looking magical for years to come:

• Dust regularly using a soft, dry brush.
• Avoid prolonged direct sunlight to minimise colour fading.
• Handle the magic wand and hanging cord with care.
• Store wrapped in acid-free tissue if not displayed year-round.
• Never clean with household chemicals or abrasive cloths.

Because the ornament is crafted from hand-painted stone resin, careful handling will help preserve its delicate finish.

The Disney Traditions Fairy Godmother Hanging Ornament (A20408) is one of those delightful pieces that rewards patient collectors.

It may not be the largest or most elaborate ornament in the Disney Traditions range, but its combination of early production, charming design, Cinderella heritage and surprisingly elusive documentation has earned it a special place among experienced collectors.

If you happen to find one complete, in excellent condition and with its original hanging cord, you've discovered a lovely example of Disney Traditions history—and one that is becoming increasingly difficult to track down.

Whether displayed at Christmas or enjoyed all year round, A20408 serves as a wonderful reminder that, with a little faith... and perhaps a wave of a magic wand... dreams really can come true. ✨