Disneyland Wardrobe Department, part 1

Today marks the first in a series of posts that will feature some wonderful vintage photos from the Disneyland wardrobe department! These images were graciously shared by GDB reader "Huck", who also spent lots of time and effort restoring the pictures from their original dark and grainy condition.

All three of today's costumes were worn by employees who worked in the parking lot (circa June 1969). And if you work around that many cars (and frazzled drivers), you want to make sure that you can be seen. Stripes to the rescue! Check out this cute Summer costume; we've seen a cast member actually wearing one like this before. Her name tag is right in the middle, which is unusual.


Here's the Winter version; presumably they were supplied with overcoats or rain gear when necessary (and it IS sometimes necessary!). It's nice to see that I'm not the only person who is constantly photographed with eyes closed.


Huck humorously pointed out how "Devo-esque" this guy looks! Those helmets are pretty cool, I wish I had one. This fellow will help you to get your vehicle in and out of the parking lot quickly, efficiently, and safely! You  can just tell.


Thanks (MANY thanks) once again to Huck! I have lots more great photos from him to share with you.