Disney Costumes to get bigger!

mousecrazy · 02-09-2006, 10:12 AM

Reported in the LA Times, Why is such a big deal to report this ??????

For the article go:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...nes-california

PeoplemoverMatt · 02-09-2006, 10:30 AM

David Koenig AND Al Lutz in the same article? How long until they start chasing Brett down?

-- PMM

dougeebear · 02-09-2006, 10:37 AM

I think its a big deal because the Disney image is changing. Known for years for the clean cut, all-American looks of its employees, even Disney has had to accept that fact that it must change - slightly - or risk being relegated to the garbage heap of nostalgia.

I was much impressed on my recent trip to see so many people of color, people of size, and little persons at DLR. I thought it was cool to see the employees reflect the reality of the world I live in every day.

Fantasmic!kid · 02-09-2006, 11:01 AM

**sorcerormickey** · 02-09-2006, 11:08 AM

Very Interesting......

I don't know exactly what to make of it...

NCTJoe · 02-09-2006, 12:12 PM

A Tower of Terror Costume costs $1000? Really? Sounds high...

Then again, I often forget that a Disneyland Costume includes
Pants
Shirt
Jacket
and then various rides have bonus costume elements like
Hats
Specific Socks (i believe the pirates socks are striped arent they?)
Belts

I bet a lot of the cost goes into the jacket, as it needs to be good enough to keep a cast member warm enough to work outside in the rain for long periods of time.

RU42 · 02-09-2006, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Another building houses costumes for marquee characters such as Pluto and Snow White. The most varied wardrobe belongs to Mickey Mouse, whose 500 outfits include scuba diver, astronaut, mariachi, scarecrow and George Washington.

I dont think I have ever seen a mariachi Mickey before. I have seen the others.

RU

disneydarling · 02-09-2006, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ru42

I dont think I have ever seen a mariachi Mickey before. I have seen the others.

RU

<-- green with envy!

I have never seen scuba Mickey, George Washington Mickey, or astronaut Mickey. I only get to see the ususal ones. In fact I have not seen Steamboat Willy Mickey for years!

mousecrazy · 02-09-2006, 01:27 PM

I have seen many mickey's but never a Scuba Mickey!! I would love to see that!

dougeebear · 02-09-2006, 01:50 PM

Mariachi Mickey
http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/...ember26/04.htm

Space Mickey
http://www.disneylandreport.com/disn...gceremony.html

Scuba Mickey, Living Seas, DisneyWorld
http://www.yourfairytale.com/characters.html

xfkirsten · 02-09-2006, 01:56 PM

For those wondering about SCUBA Mickey, there's a pic of it on this page. Very, very cool! There's a pic of Mariachi Mickey towards the bottom of this page. Mickey has a HUGE wardrobe! Even variations on the same outfit - his Fantasmic sorcerer robe is quite different than his usual meet-and-greet sorcerer robe - most notably in the added sequin effect and much-wider sleeves.

norcal1219 · 02-09-2006, 03:29 PM

Hey guys. Did anyone here read the LA Times today? My dad showed me an article about the Disneyland Resort having to change their character costume and castmember outfits sizes and styles to avoid skin damage from the sun and because of obesity. They showed a couple of pictures such as Big Thunder, Tower of Terror, and behind the scenes in the costume department. It was a very good article except they said that Big Thunder was located in Adventureland.

RU42 · 02-09-2006, 03:36 PM

Threads merged

Norcal - please check existing posts before creating a new thread. Not a biggie - you posted in OT while this one was in Disneyland.

RU

k_peek_2000 · 02-09-2006, 03:45 PM

yes im fat. And i can be obeise mickey!

mousecrazy · 02-09-2006, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by k_peek_2000

yes im fat. And i can be obeise mickey!

Oh now don't be so hard on yourself! =)

02-09-2006, 10:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
mousecrazy Hippie Lovin Tree Hugger Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area - Marin Posts: 1,366 Images: 30	Disney Costumes to get bigger! Reported in the LA Times, Why is such a big deal to report this ?????? For the article go: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...nes-california __________________ "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Sir Winston Churchill "It is not enough to say, we must not wage war, it is necessary to love peace" - Martin Luther King Jr.

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NCTJoe Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 204	A Tower of Terror Costume costs $1000? Really? Sounds high... Then again, I often forget that a Disneyland Costume includes Pants Shirt Jacket and then various rides have bonus costume elements like Hats Specific Socks (i believe the pirates socks are striped arent they?) Belts I bet a lot of the cost goes into the jacket, as it needs to be good enough to keep a cast member warm enough to work outside in the rain for long periods of time. __________________ Can we all just get over ourselves and admit velcro was a good idea?

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mousecrazy Hippie Lovin Tree Hugger Administrator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Bay Area - Marin Posts: 1,366 Images: 30	I have seen many mickey's but never a Scuba Mickey!! I would love to see that! __________________ "Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." Sir Winston Churchill "It is not enough to say, we must not wage war, it is necessary to love peace" - Martin Luther King Jr.

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norcal1219 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 170	La Times-Disneyland Hey guys. Did anyone here read the LA Times today? My dad showed me an article about the Disneyland Resort having to change their character costume and castmember outfits sizes and styles to avoid skin damage from the sun and because of obesity. They showed a couple of pictures such as Big Thunder, Tower of Terror, and behind the scenes in the costume department. It was a very good article except they said that Big Thunder was located in Adventureland.

02-09-2006, 10:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
dougeebear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 369 Images: 19	I think its a big deal because the Disney image is changing. Known for years for the clean cut, all-American looks of its employees, even Disney has had to accept that fact that it must change - slightly - or risk being relegated to the garbage heap of nostalgia. I was much impressed on my recent trip to see so many people of color, people of size, and little persons at DLR. I thought it was cool to see the employees reflect the reality of the world I live in every day.

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sorcerormickey Banned Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 554 Images: 107	Very Interesting...... I don't know exactly what to make of it...

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dougeebear Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 369 Images: 19	Mariachi Mickey http://www.hispanianews.com/archive/...ember26/04.htm Space Mickey http://www.disneylandreport.com/disn...gceremony.html Scuba Mickey, Living Seas, DisneyWorld http://www.yourfairytale.com/characters.html

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xfkirsten That's How You Know! Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 923 Images: 39	For those wondering about SCUBA Mickey, there's a pic of it on this page. Very, very cool! There's a pic of Mariachi Mickey towards the bottom of this page. Mickey has a HUGE wardrobe! Even variations on the same outfit - his Fantasmic sorcerer robe is quite different than his usual meet-and-greet sorcerer robe - most notably in the added sequin effect and much-wider sleeves.

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RU42 RU 'busy editing Potc" 42 Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: So Cal Posts: 1,602 Images: 602	Threads merged Norcal - please check existing posts before creating a new thread. Not a biggie - you posted in OT while this one was in Disneyland. RU __________________ Check out my new web site New DCA videos; one for each 'Land' Sunshine Plaza, A Bugs Land, Hollywood Back Lot, Golden State, Paradise Pier

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