Disneyland opened in 1955, in Anaheim, California.
It was the personal project and legacy of Walt Disney himself.
Disney's California Adventure Park opened on the site
of the original Disneyland parking lot in 2001.
Name badge worn by cast members from 1955-1962.  This is the first of the three versions of the metal badges worn at Disneyland.
Note the different and smaller version of the Disneyland logo
as compared to the later two versions. 		Name badge worn by cast members from 1955-1962.
Only employees of Disneyland, Inc. working at the park were issued a metal badge.  Hourly wage cast members were issued a badge with an employee number, however in 1959 some area supervisors and salaried Disneyland executives received a metal badge with their full name in place of a number.
Name badge worn by cast members from 1955 - 1962.
This is the most common variety of the early badges.
It is made from stamped aluminum and the Disneyland logo, employee number, and brooch pin on the back
 are attached to the badge with metal riveting.		 Nametag worn by Tour Guides at Disneyland, ca. 1970.
Nametag worn by cast members, in the early to mid 1960's.
The Sleeping Beauty castle and outline are in silver inlay.
Nametag worn by cast members, in the late 60's - early 70's.
The Sleeping Beauty castle and outline are in gold inlay.
Nametag worn by cast members in 1974-75. Nametag worn by cast members working at
the Disneyland Hotel, ca. the early to mid 1960's.


  Nametag worn by cast members for the celebration of the American Bicentennial, in 1975 - 1976. 
Nametag worn by cast members at Disneyland, ca. 1976-1978.
This nametag was worn by a cast member
working at the Partners Credit Union at Disneyland.
Nametag worn by hosts working at the Coke Refreshment Corner at Disneyland, ca. 1965.  They were employees of Coca-Cola. Nametag worn by hosts working at the Golden Horseshoe at Disneyland, ca. 1965.  They were employees of Pepsi..
Nametag worn by hosts working at the Circarama Theater at Disneyland, ca. 1970.  They were employees of Bell Systems. Nametag worn by members of the Friends of Walt Disney society, a group created in 1983 to save the garage in Garden Grove, CA, where Walt Disney had done some demo animation in the 1920's.

Nametag worn by cast members in the late 1970's - early 1980's. Nametag worn by cast members in the Disneyland
Guest Communications division, ca. the mid 1980's.
Nametag worn by cast members who worked taking
reservations for the Walt Disney Travel Company, ca 1985.		 Nametag worn by cast members who worked taking
reservations for the Walt Disney Travel Company, ca 1985.

Nametag worn by cast members in 1985,
in honor of the 30th anniversary of Disneyland.
The Little Mermaid.  Daughter of King Triton.

Nametag issued to members of Disneyland's Club 55, those cast members who began working at Disneyland in when it opened in  July 1955.  This nametag belonged to Disney Legend Bill Sullivan. Nametag issued to members of Disneyland's Club 55, those cast members who began working at Disneyland in when it opened in  July 1955.  This nametag belonged to Disney Legend Bob Allen.
Nametag worn only by cast members in the Disneyland chapter
 of the Golden 'Ears Club, ca 1984.  (This is the first version
of this nametag.  The red border is painted on, later versions
 have the border engraved into the plastic.) 		Nametag worn by the Disneyland chapter of the Golden 'Ears Club, an organization for cast members who have retired  from working for the Walt Disney Company, ca. 1995.
Nametag worn by the Golden 'Ears Club, cast members
who have retired from the Walt Disney Company, in 1985.		 Nametag worn only by cast members who had  received a year service pin, ca. the early to mid 1980's.  (This is the first version
of this nametag.  The red border is painted on, later versions
 have the border engraved into the plastic.)
Nametag worn by cast members working on the Disneyland
Advisory Board, a group in charge of of cast member
activities and other company affairs, ca. 1988.		 Nametag worn by cast members participating in the 100th
anniversary of Orange County, California, in 1989.
Nametag worn by cast members working with the Disneyland
Community Action Team, a group that assisted with local
charitable organizations and groups, ca. 1983.
In 1992 the group was adapted to serve all of the Walt Disney Company and  became known as the VoluntEARS.		 Nametag worn by Cast Members as part of the
Disney Voluntears, who donate their time to charitable causes.
Nametag worn by cast members in the
 Disneyland Sign Language club, ca. 1992.		 Nametag worn by cast and employees working at
Camp Woodlore, a summer and day activity camp for the
children of cast members, in the summer of 1996.
Nametag worn by cast members ca. 1986, for the
"Looks Like We Started Something!" celebration.
(This nametag made by a mischevious cast member
at Disneyland, ca. 1986, for a Halloween party.)
Nametag worn by cast members ca. 1986. for the
"Looks Like We Started Something!" celebration.
(This nametag made by a mischevious cast member
at Disneyland, ca. 1986, for a Halloween party.)
Nametag worn by employees working at the Disneyland Hotel providing security for conventions and other meetings, ca. 1984. Nametag worn by employees working at
the Disneyland Hotel, ca. the late 1970's - 1980's.

Nametag worn by cast members in the specially created "Maestros" department, a group tasked with finding
ways to find the reason behind slow ticket sales and increase
attendance at Disneyland., ca. the early to mid 1980's.
Nametag worn by cast members in the specially created "Maestros" department, a group tasked with finding
ways to find the reason behind slow ticket sales and increase
attendance at Disneyland., ca. the early to mid 1980's.
Nametag worn by cast members in the specially created "Musketeers" department, a group tasked with finding
ways to find the reason behind slow ticket sales and increase
attendance at Disneyland., ca. the early to mid 1980's.		 Nametag worn by cast members at a special
 Christmas event at Disneyland, in 1991.
Nametag bearing the hometown of the cast member, ca. 1990.
Only cast members working the hotels of the Disneyland Resort could have their hometown on their nametag. 		Nametag worn only by cast members who had 
received a year service pin, in the early to mid 1990's.
Nametag worn only by cast members who had 
received a year service pin, ca. the mid 1990's.		 Nametag worn by cast members working at the
premiere  of Fantasmic! at Disneyland, in May 1992.

Nametag worn by cast members at Disneyland, ca. 1987. Nametag worn by cast members in the early to mid 1990's. Commonly called the "Ta-dum" Mickey.
 Nametag worn by cast members ca 1989-1990.
Nametag worn by cast members in 1990,
in honor of the 35th anniversary of Disneyland.
Nametag worn by cast members in 1995, 
in honor of the 40th anniversary of Disneyland. 
Nametag worn by cast members who were in charge
of training newly hired cast members at Disneyland, ca. 1995.
Nametag worn only by cast members who had 
received a year service pin, ca. the mid 1990's.
Nametag worn only by cast members who had 
received a year service pin, ca. the mid 1990's.


Nametag worn by invited guests and VIP's attending
special events at Disneyland, ca. the late 1990's.		 Nametag worn by invited guests and VIP's attending
special events at Disneyland, ca. the late 1980's.
Nametag worn by VIP guests at Disneyland, ca. the late 1980's Nametag worn cast members at the Main Street East
Merchandise reunion at Disneyland in 1985.

Nametag worn by cast members in the Disneyland Squares Club, ca. 1980.  The club did square dancing and other activities. Nametag worn by cast members who acted as
safety representatives at Disneyland, ca. the 1980's.
Nametag worn by cast members who belong to the
Order of the Red Handkerchief, a society of operators of the
Rainbow Caverns Mine Train and Mine Train through Nature’s Wonderland attractions at Disneyland, ca. 1985.		 Nametag worn at Disneyland, ca. 1995.

.Nametag worn by members of the Los Angeles chapter of the
National Fantasy Fan Club.		 Nametag worn by members of the Los Angeles chapter of the
National Fantasy Fan Club.
Nametag worn by cast members working at Club 33, ca 2017,
in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Club's opening.
Nametag worn by cast members working at Club 33,
the exclusive members-only club at Disneyland.
Nametag worn by cast members in 1996, 
in honor of the retirement of the Main Street Electrical Parade. 		 Nametag worn by cast members when they went on strike
at Disneyland, in the summer of 1984.

Nametag worn by cast members in the summer of 1997, 
in honor of the new "Light Magic" parade. Light Magic was not
well received, and was retired forever after the summer of 1997.
Nametag worn by cast members who were in charge
of training newly hired cast members at Disneyland, ca 1997.
Nametag worn by cast members attending the Barbershop Harmony Society convention at Disneyland, ca. 1999.
Nametag worn at Disneyland in the year 2000, in honor of the
45th anniversary of the opening of the park.
Nametag worn at the Anaheim 21, ca. 2001 Nametag worn by cast members at Disneyland, ca. 1998.

Nametag worn by cast members on the
Disneyland Hispanic Advisory Council, ca. 2001.		 Nametag worn by cast members on the
Disneyland Hispanic Advisory Council, ca. 2001.
Nametag worn by staff working at the
facilities of The Anaheim Resort, ca. 2001.		 Nametag worn by staff at the famous Howard Johnson
hotel in Anaheim, California, ca. 2005.
Nametag worn by employees at the
Pantages Theater in Los Angeles.		 Nametag worn by employees at the
Sun Theatre in Anaheim, Calfornia, ca. 2001.

Nametag worn by employees at the Tinseltown Studios
Theatre in Anaheim, Calfornia, ca. 2001.		 Nametag worn by staff at the Ambassador Hotel
in Los Angeles.  It was demolished in 2005.
Nametag worn at the Disneyland Resort, ca. 2001. Nmatag worn at Disneyland, ca. 2000.
Nametag worn by participants in the Disneyland Creativity Challenge Awards, a program that honored students for creative writing, speech, drama, dance, music and visual arts, ca. 1990. Nametag worn at the Disneyland Resort, ca. 2001.
Only cast members working the hotels of the Disneyland Resort could have their hometown on their nametag.
Nametag given to third-party lessees working at Disneyland.
No official logo was included, as this is a courtesy nametag.		 Nametag worn by members of D.E.A.R.S., the
Disney Emergency Amateur Radio Service, ca. 1990.
Nametag worn during the 50th anniversary of Disneyland
the "Happiest Homecoming on Earth" in 2005-06.
The "Class Of" the year the Cast Member started working .
Nametag of the infamous Pat E. Cake, host of birthday celebrations at the Plaza Inn at Disneyland. 
Nametag worn by cast members during the 
Year of a Million Dreams and What Will You Celebrate
promotions at Disneyland,  2006-2013.
Nametag worn by cast members who are bilingual.
Issued in honor of the 50th anniversary of Disneyland in 2005.
Nametag worn by bilingual cast members during the 
Year of a Million Dreams and What Will You Celebrate
promotions at Disneyland,  2006-2013.		 Nametag worn by bilingual cast members during the 
Year of a Million Dreams and What Will You Celebrate
promotions at Disneyland,  2006-2013.

 Nametag given to Disneyland cast members to celebrate the opening of the Pixar Pier at California Adventure in 2018.
 Nametag worn by cast members in 2015,
in honor of the 60th anniversary of Disneyland.


Nametag worn at Disneyland honoring the
100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company in 2023.		 Commemorative nametag given to cast members
honoring the 100th anniversary of the Walt Disney Company.

Nametag worn by cast members working in the
new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area at Disneyland.

Little Monsters on Main Street
"Little Monsters on Main Street" is the annual Halloween celebration held every Halloween
at Disneyland for cast members and their families.  Customized nametags are available for guests:

Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1993. Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1994.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1995. Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1996.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1997.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1998.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1999. Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1999.

Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 1999. Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2000.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2001. Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2002.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2003.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2004.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2005.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2006.
Nametag used for Little Monsters on Main Street in 2007.
Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2008.


Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2009. Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2010.

Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2011. Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2012.
Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2013. Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2014.
Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2015. Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2016.
Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2017. Nametag used for the Little Monsters on Main Street in 2018.

Cast members working at the event also have special nametags. In the early 1980's to the 1990's,
Men wore "Ghost" nametags, and women wore "Ghostess".  The two were later combined into the "Boo Crew" to save money.
Nametag used by cast members working at the
"Little Monsters on Main Street" in 2004.
Nametag used by cast members working at the
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 2003.
Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 2000.
Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 2001.

Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 2002.		 Nametag used by a female cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 1998.
Nametag used by a male cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 1999.		 Nametag used by a female cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 1999.

Nametag used by a male cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 1989-1995.
Nametag used by a female cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 1989-1995.		 Nametag used by a female cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 1989-1995.
Nametag used by a female cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 1989-1995.
Nametag used by a female cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 1989-1995.
Nametag used by a male cast member working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event, ca. 1989-1995.
 Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 1996.
Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2005.		 Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2006.
Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2007.		 Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2010.
Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2011.		 Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2012.


Nametag used by cast members working at the 
"Little Monsters on Main Street" event in 2013.		 This nametag is coming soon.  Check back later.

The Candlelight Processional
The annual Christmas devotional held at Disneyland, usually on the first week of December.
A celebrity guest reads the Nativity from Main Street, while a choir and cast members
form a solemn procession down Main Street and sing Christmas hymns.

Nametag given to participants in the 1998
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.		 Nametag given to participants in the 1999
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.

Nametag given to participants in the 2000
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
Nametag given to participants in the 2001
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
Nametag given to participants in the 2002
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.		 Nametag given to participants in the 2003
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
Nametag given to participants in the 2005
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.		 Nametag given to participants in the 2006
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
Nametag given to participants in the 2007
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.		 Nametag given to participants in the 2008
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
Nametag given to participants in the 2009
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.		 Nametag given to participants in the 2010
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.
Nametag given to participants in the 2011
Candlelight Processional at Disneyland.		 This nametag is coming soon.  Check back later.

Disneyland Guest of Honor Nametags
Guests of the Disney resorts also can purchase nametags to wear.

Nametag worn by guests during the 
Magic Kingdom Club Update at Disneyland in 1991.
Nametag worn by guests during the 
Magic Kingdom Club Update at Disneyland in 1992.
Nametag worn by guests during the 
Magic Kingdom Club Update at Disneyland in 1993.		 Nametag worn by guests during the 
Magic Kingdom Club Update at Disneyland in 1994.
Guest of Honor nametag from Disneyland, ca. the late 1980's. Guest of Honor nametag from Disneyland, ca. 1996.

Guest of Honor nametag from Disneyland, ca. 2000.
Guest of Honor nametag from Disneyland, ca. 2000.
Guest of Honor nametag from Disneyland, ca. 2003. Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2009.
Guest of Honor nametag from Disneyland, 
from the 1980's - early 1990's.		 Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland,
for the 50th anniversary celebration in 2005 - 2006.
Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland,
for the 50th anniversary celebration in 2005 - 2006. 		Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland,
for the 50th anniversary celebration in 2005 - 2006.

Nametag for guests celebrating their
birthdays at Disneyland, ca. 2006.
Nametag for Spanish-speaking guests
 celebrating their birthdays at Disneyland, ca. 2006.

Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland ca. 2005. Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2007.
Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2009. Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2009.
Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2017. Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2017.
Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2017. Guest of Honor nametag issued at Disneyland in 2017.
Nametag for guests attending the National Fantasy Fan Club convention at Disneyland, in 1991. Badge worn by cast members attending the
Disneyland Outrageous Beach Party private event, in 1990.


Nametag worn by guests attending the grand opening of the
"Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout" attraction in 2017.		 Badge worn by cast members attending the
Disneyland State Fair Games II event in 1989.

Badge worn by guests on the Ghost Relations backstage tour. Nametag worn by guests who purchased the Sorcerer
package at the D23 Conventions.
Nametag worn by cast and guests at Disneyland
at a salute for the Olympic althetes in 1988.		 This nametag is coming soon. Check back later.