Originally Posted By elene I've been trying to find out if there are any special activities happening on the anniversary this year. For the 50th they had a big ceremony and special Mickey ears, etc. Is there going to be anything this year? Thanks!
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Disney announced (rather late) that they are asking people to dress up, 1955-style: <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/07/celebrate-the-official-60th-anniversary-of-disneyland-by-showing-your-1955-disneyside/">http://disneyparks.disney.go.c...neyside/</a>
Originally Posted By elene Thanks so much. I've been trying to decide if I want to pull my son out of Science camp and take a day off from work to go. It was totally worth it on the 50th but may not be worth it to me for the 60th which is good--I'll take another day off to go when it might be less crowded!
Originally Posted By FerretAfros If it were me, I'd save the vacation day for another time. Although I'm sure it will be fun to be in the park with other fans and people who are dressed up, it really doesn't sound like they're going to do anything more than the cliché "celebratory moment" in Town Square that ends before it begins I've also seen that they're going to do a Hidden Mickey thing that day similar to their Easter egg hunts, with a $20 price tag. If that's the best they can come up with for the 60th anniversary, then they sure aren't trying very hard!
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt This time around the anniversary celebration is much more subdued, and it's a well played move in my opinion. When you visit the parks it's obvious there's a special event taking place, but it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of birthday events in the past. What they're doing this time has a sense of class that the last couple of anniversaries lacked.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt It's so subdued that I thought it had already begun back in the spring. Remember that Ferret? lol
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Hahaha, very true! Given the self-created madness that they've had with the recent 24-hour parties and other special events, it's probably wise of them to not play up the 17th too much. As long as they make the whole multi-month (multi-year?) celebration special, then they are able to avoid the peak crowds that really don't need to exist Then again, for the 50th, they did a good enough job scaring everybody away with the forecasted crowds that never materialized, so the park was very manageable that day
Originally Posted By Disney Joy Loved the 50th ... not sure any year will top that one for me. But - I'm going to see LOL
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s <<I've also seen that they're going to do a Hidden Mickey thing that day similar to their Easter egg hunts, with a $20 price tag>> Where did you see this? I'm wondering what you get for $20 that you wouldn't get from any number of guide books. << What they're doing this time has a sense of class that the last couple of anniversaries lacked.>> This will be my first time on the anniversary date and I'm fine with it being subdued. I was worried it was going to be a zoo, like the 24-hour party, and I wasn't going to have a good time. We plan on riding as many original rides as time will allow that day, hit the LP Meet, and see what else that day has to offer.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros Here's the link with info about the Hidden Mickey thing. I would imagine there's some sort of prize, but I wouldn't expect anything particularly great. There's no reason why you couldn't stage your own hunt without having to buy the clues <a target="blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.disneyparksmerchandise.com/blog/looking-for-mickey-quest/?doing_wp_cron=1436307281.5131070613861083984375">http://www.disneyparksmerchand...83984375</a>
Originally Posted By elene It would be interesting if people do this to let others know what the "prize" was. I guess it varies day to day but it would be interesting to know what sorts of things they are giving out!
Originally Posted By retlawfan There will be some sort of commemoration happening on the 17th, but it will be nothing like the 50th. I expect 10am in front of the castle. And, I expect it to be about and hour or less. Don't forget immediately following I will be hosting my annual DL Railroad meet at Main Street Station. This year it's "A Diamond is a Trains Best Friend". See the meets section for more information.
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s <<It would be interesting if people do this to let others know what the "prize" was>> I'll be there on the 16th when they start this and will try to remember to ask if they will let me know what kind of 'prize' one can get for $20. My guess is a pin or something like that. <<Don't forget immediately following I will be hosting my annual DL Railroad meet at Main Street Station.>> I'm excited! See you then!
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I wish I could be down there for the day. I have wanted to do a dapper day type thing for awhile, and I think it would be fun to do on the anniversary.
Originally Posted By perlster It actually helps if you read linked material: "Don’t forget to mark your calendars to join the hunt as it begins July 16, 2015!"
Originally Posted By perlster There is more "unofficial" - from a highly reliable source - information out there.
Originally Posted By perlster ... and (SHOCKA!) LiceRage stole it and published it like it was a scoop
Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s The prize for the Quest is a medallion to go on the lanyard. He DCA version is rubber and the DL one is metal. They give you the medallion when you purchase or you could come back later. I saw a few purchase on Thursday at DCA. Worth it only if you collect this type of thing. Is there a way to link photos? I have one of the DCA version but didn't see the DL one.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub I just want to know if they have commemorative Disney Dollars for 60th. I am seeing a 60th coin but no disney dollars online. It is raining in Anaheim right now. I am thinking that would be fun too! Wish I was there for every 60 seconds of every 60 minutes since 60 bday started!
