Disneyland Trip Report: Dapper Day and Club 33

This was only the second Dapper Day that I have attended at Disneyland, but both times were so much fun. The people who participate and dress up in their finery seem so much happier and much more friendly. There's something to be said about the feeling one gets from taking a bit of extra time to dress nicer. Those who were adorned in their vintage duds gave knowing looks and smiles as they passed each other.



A group of us had arranged to eat breakfast at Club 33 that morning, and we all posed in front of the Partners Statue in Central Plaza. I was wearing an outfit that I call "A Mess of Madras."



Here is the staircase inside of Club 33 that takes you up to the Dining Rooms:



Two of the well-dressed Dapper Day participants:



and their table, complete with Orange Juice (I wonder if it's the Donald Duck brand?):



This musical instrument is one of my favorite antiques in the Club:





Each table had a perfect pink rose on it:



Photographer & Disney fanatic Joe Flowers and his wife Theresa pose with their friends Jacob and Ruston inside of the Trophy Room:



One of the many pieces of wall decor in the Trophy Room:



The vulture inside of the Trophy Room that was originally intended to be an animatronic:



Our gracious host & hostess for the morning, Grace & Dale:



Posing outside on the balcony in my mess of madras:



Here's an idea for the ladies for the next Dapper Day:



Shooting out a window from one end of the Club I was able to capture Ruston, Jacob, Theresa, and Joe on the other side:



Heidi, Dale's beautiful daughter:



This phone booth actually works:



Hopefully, Theresa wasn't making any overseas phone calls:



In this photo from the 1967 Disney movie, "The Happiest Millionaire," you can see the inspiration for the phone booth; there are some minor differences, so I'm not sure if it's the same one that was modified or if it was just used as a design inspiration:



It's always sad to leave the Club; like getting hit over the head with a reality stick.





Last shot for today shows a beautiful sunny view from the balcony of the Club, overlooking New Orleans Square:



Next stop: a trip aboard the Lilly Belle!

See more Disneyland Club 33 Dapper Day photos on my Club 33 web page.

Dapper at The Disneyland Hotel

This recently acquired batch of slides is a mystery. Taken in June of 1966 at the Disneyland Hotel, I have no idea who this dapper dressed gent is.



This has to be more than just a tourist's casual set of shots, as there are more than ten shots of this guy, spanning at least two different rolls of film.



I wonder what that roll of paper in his hands is?



If nothing else, he seems to be in a good mood...



even if he is blocking a perfectly good shot of the Red Monorail!



If you know who this is, please leave a comment!



Just a reminder as time closes in on my Dapper Day Photo Contest. Readers can submit photos to my email (dvdpicasso@aol.com) in vintage attire, and the winner would get my photo services for the day at this year's Dapper Day at Disneyland on Sunday, February 24th. Don't delay!

See more vintage and current Disneyland Hotel photos on my Disneyland Hotel photo web page.

Dapper Day Contest

For the last few years, I have wanted to do a retro shoot at Disneyland. A person, a couple, or a group of people attired in Dapper wear, strolling through the park as guests might have back in the 50's/60's. With Dapper Day soon approaching (Sunday, February 24), I thought I'd run a contest here where readers could submit photos to my email (dvdpicasso@aol.com) in vintage attire, and the winner would get my photo services for the day. Today's post will hopefully inspire a few cool outfits, starting out with this casual (but still Dapper in my book!) couple at the entrance to Adventureland.

Does wearing a tie seem out of place at Disneyland? Actually, they were fairly common.



How about this quartet? They may be elderly, but they're still stylish. Note the fur stole draped on the arm of the stylishly suited woman on the right side of the photo:



One to inspire the ladies from January 1961:



and one for the gents. Say "cheese!" Kudos to the man who removed his hat; onions to the ones who didn't. Where are there manners?!?



Even the addition of a hat can add a little bit of Dapper to the most simple of outfits.



This stylish group with a tour guide hails from January 1968. It's nice to see some older folks at the park, as I don't notice that so much any more.



Same batch, getting a little rest under the shade of a tree:



Applying lipstick in public—definitely a no-no!



Note the gloves:



This trio is the epitome of Dapper; I would have loved to have followed them around the park with my camera.



Feel free to go REALLY retro at Dapper Day:



Nobody said that Dapper couldn't be sexy.



What a great looking bunch; the youngster in the colorful shirt probably grew up to be a style icon.



This guy is Dapper, and darn if he doesn't know it. He's also a poser.



A trio of Dapper Dames:



The guy in the suit looks like a young Johnny Carson.



This family stepped right out of Pleasantville.



Please don't feel obligated to wear gold slippers. That might disqualify you.



A nice mother-daughter (I'm assuming) portrait.



Bro-mance, 1960's style.



A head scarf can dress up even the simplest outfit.



These twins must have made a real splash with their matching outfits.



Besides the clothes, you have to "look" the part and know how to pose. Ladies...one foot placed stylishly in front of the other!



Email me your photos (preferably wearing your Dapper Day outfit) and why you want to be photographed for Dapper Day. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with! For more information on Dapper Day, visit the official website.

See more vintage and current Disneyland photos on my Disneyland photo web pages.