Go get some paper and scissors, and try to cut the perfect silhouette of a family member’s face freehand and absolutely nail it the first time. in Disneyland opened its doors - that’s one day after the park opened! A guest (or guests - they can do a whole family in one silhouette!) sits for a minute or so while a silhouette artist cuts their profile TOTALLY FREEHAND just by sight with a small pair of scissors. On July 18th, 1955, the Silhouette Studio on Main Street, U.S.A. 😉 Silhouette Studio in Disneyland ©Disneyįor everyone else, let’s give a little back story.

If you do know about these incredibly talented folks, congrats - you are awesome. Ever heard of them? Chances are, you might be like most guests who rush on by past these locations in a hurry for a FastPass or en route to a Mickey Pretzel. I’m talking about the Silhouette Artists in Disney Parks.

What if I told you it’s a delicate, incredible art that has been practiced since the second day Disneyland opened its doors in 1955 and is STILL going strong today? What if I told you the best, most unique, one of a kind, “captures the spirit of your Disney vacation” family memento you’ll cherish forever and ever souvenir costs just ten bucks (plus tax)? Main Street, U.S.A.īut just don’t go telling everybody, or else the secret will be out and everyone will want one! Let’s keep this between just us, ok? Wanna know a secret? I’mma let you in on the best Disney souvenir.

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