Mickey pylon, Transmission tower in Celebration, US.
Mickey pylon is a transmission tower in Celebration featuring a circular steel tube ring 9 meters in diameter with two smaller elliptical rings forming Mickey Mouse's head and ears. The entire structure stands 32 meters tall and incorporates fiber optic cables and ground-level lasers that light up the rings after dark.
North American Pole Corporation from Dallas manufactured the main support pole while Bend-Tec from Duluth produced the steel rings, completed in February 1996. This collaboration between two manufacturers created a tower that merged transmission infrastructure with distinctive visual design for the town.
This tower blends utility infrastructure with Disney design, showing how the company weaves its brand identity into everyday structures. It has become a familiar landmark for drivers passing through the area.
The best view of this structure comes from Interstate 4, especially after nightfall when the lighting system is active. Time your visit near Walt Disney World and watch for the tower while driving along the highway.
This tower uses polymer insulators that reduce visual interference from power lines while maintaining full transmission capability. This engineering choice allowed the Mickey Mouse shape to remain clean and clearly visible without compromising the tower's electrical efficiency.
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