![]() ![]() In 2016 an estimated 20-30,000 Dapper Day participants descended on Disney – a far cry from its first year’s turnout in 2011, of 100 persons – with a fan base spanning from the elderly to toddlers, and it seems the numbers continue to swell. I mean, to really see it all, the tulip lamps, the tin roofs ceilings, the meticulous architecture – looks like I’ll just have to come back next year, I decisively reason.ĭisneyland’s official Dapper Day is celebrated Sunday, April 23, however, a smattering of diehard devotees proudly appear with their wasp waists, swing skirts and bow ties today, leaning into the anticipation of the event to come.Īnd what better arena for the pageantry than the romanticized nostalgic magic of Disneyland. There are new things to see today that were cloaked in darkness last night and I can’t help the thought there’s just not enough time. The sky is blue, the temperature, in the low 80s and the sun is shining – not even Disney himself could create a more perfect day. The following day proves to be just as excitingly immersive as the night prior. an exciting reminder jolts my inner child … I get to see the park in the daytime tomorrow! I’ve spent the evening unable to quell my “out-loud” thoughts of sheer amazement and as we head back to the hotel in the wee hours, and jet lag kicks in. Although portions of the Boardwalk were closed due to renovations I could still imagine the taffy pull in the window and hear the Atlantic surf. After dinner at FLO’s and a round with the dancing cars, we spent the rest of the time exploring the park. ![]() This is where we find adults whose awe matches that of their children, and I was no exception. Although, it’s kitsch appeal is clear, for some odd reason it also still seemed to offer comfort. Neon is something rarely seen (at least as it once was in its heyday) over the past 50 years or so. This is my first visit to Disneyland/California Adventure and while I am not exactly sure on what to expect, I am however, sure to not be disappointed… after all, it is Disney.Ĭars Land delivers. Lady in black, aka Caprice Cole [Insta dusk and we are quickly making our way to Cars Land in order to experience the Route 66 reflection of neon illumination. However, the Art Déco entrance to the park provides clear indication that I was getting ready to walk into a world of nostalgic fantasy. I’d watched a spattering of videos regarding California Adventure in the past, but nothing ever jointed enough to allow a coherent idea. ![]() The mere thought that I could enjoy that particular immersive experience had me – and just about everybody else – carefree in delight. Without a doubt, these are the ideal grounds to hold an event such as Dapper Day.įans agree, one of the most memorable scenes in Cars was, of course, the incandescence of the neon lights. Between its forced perspective art deco sets, the swing of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Goodman Big Band backgrounds, it is, for a classic movie fan such as myself, an adrenaline-fueled, overwhelmingly refreshing, assault to the senses. California Adventure is a nostalgic, romanticized version of the Golden Era of Hollywood. Lost in the thought that I am actually “here,” It is difficult for me to continue walking in a straight line when my attention is being split multiple times over. Photo/Albert Lam/ Īs I walk into California Adventure, I feel a sense of surrealism. My undeniable serendipitous luck of being invited for a getaway weekend to attend as a guest of a close friend and Disney fanatic, who knew my own obsession with all things classically “dapper.” That’s how it began.įlo’s V8 Cafe in full neon at night. It is a fanciful delight that bears witness to the growing resurgence of a return to refinement. Photos by Kristeen Laut Morris (second from right aka Insta and friends striking a pose on Disney’s Dapper Day 2018.ĭISNEYLAND – If you are a vintage fashion fan Disneyland’s Dapper Day in Anaheim, CA, is an unequaled experience.
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