55th Anniversary Disneyland Mouse Ears

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

Has anyone gotten a pair of these yet? I won't be there until September and am not sure if they will still be around by then. :( Does anyone know if we can call the shops at Disneyland and get it shipped or does someone have to pick it up for you?

This is the article:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2010/05/55th-anniversary-limited-edition-ear-hat-debuts-at-disneyland-park/

[islandsnoopy]

If you read the comments section of the link, ordering info is provided:

>I know quite a few of you are interested in purchasing this hat. If you can’t >make it down to the Disneyland Resort, just call Merchandise Guest Services >at 800.362.4533 to order yours today.

[Broncobilly83]

Nice, but I do not know if $89.95 is worth it for one hat

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

If you read the comments section of the link, ordering info is provided:

>I know quite a few of you are interested in purchasing this hat. If you can’t >make it down to the Disneyland Resort, just call Merchandise Guest Services >at 800.362.4533 to order yours today.

Thanks. The comment wasn't posted until after I started this thread. So, I had no idea. I need to call them and get it all squared away. It is expensive, but something to treasure forever. :)

[Mousekawow]

As of last weekend 6/12 the World of Disney in Downtown Disney, Anaheim still had these available in the Gallery.
I was there the week before and the young salesperson told me that they had all sold out in less than four hours. Was I upset to have seen them the following week! These are also being sold for a ridiculous mark up on eBay.
The Ears are really nice however, the box is even nicer.
What many people are overlooking is the fact that the original 1955 ears never had a button on the top. In 1977, Betty Wickland redesigned the Ears for the New Mickey Mouse Club and she added a button to those new hip colorful ears, she also added a brim.
Personally the Master Replicas which were released for the 50th Anniversary are as close to the true Ears as you will find. I was lucky enough to snag several pair about a year after the hype on eBay for about a third less than the original price. I am sure the same will happen with these.

[Rupert B Puppenstein]

As of last weekend 6/12 the World of Disney in Downtown Disney, Anaheim still had these available in the Gallery.
I was there the week before and the young salesperson told me that they had all sold out in less than four hours. Was I upset to have seen them the following week! These are also being sold for a ridiculous mark up on eBay.
The Ears are really nice however, the box is even nicer.
What many people are overlooking is the fact that the original 1955 ears never had a button on the top. In 1977, Betty Wickland redesigned the Ears for the New Mickey Mouse Club and she added a button to those new hip colorful ears, she also added a brim.
Personally the Master Replicas which were released for the 50th Anniversary are as close to the true Ears as you will find. I was lucky enough to snag several pair about a year after the hype on eBay for about a third less than the original price. I am sure the same will happen with these.

I was told they all sold out quickly too! I imagined that they would have some huge mark-ups online, but haven't looked at how high yet. These are definitely collectors items, not something to mark up and sell right away. Kind of makes me sad that people are doing that. I think the only people that should buy these are those that truly want them...I do agree that the box is very nice!