Disneyland Resort cast members are on track to welcome guests aboard Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, coming to Mickey’s Toontown beginning Jan. 27. The next stop on the journey to opening day? Costuming!
The Costume Design and Development team engineered a “trainsformable” costume with fully reversible features, allowing cast members to switch their costumes to adapt to the scene at a moment’s notice. The costumes feature vibrant colors, eye-catching textures, hidden Mickeys, and other elements that connect to the attraction.
“The artwork on the vest is designed by Joseph Holt, who’s [an] animator and artist who works on all of the cartoon shorts,” said Yonit Olshan, costume designer. “Our cast members and their costumes align with the vision for the entire attraction; they are a part of the show.”
Cast members who have been a part of the development process are excited about the immersion aspect. “I think that the nature of the attraction, where it’s moving from one environment into the next, is mirrored in the costume,” said Tyler Girdner, entertainment character host. “It allows for the guests to feel transported by seeing a completely different look.”
