Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary Card #63 - Submarine Voyage THEN-Tomorrowland Hidden Mickey Purple Glitter Foil Magic
Hello, Fellow Park Lovers and Card Collectors! 🏰
Happy collecting, friends! If you've ever stood in line for the classic Tomorrowland Submarine Voyage (or if you remember the deep blue depths of that legendary attraction), then you know exactly why I'm so excited about today's card. I'm talking about the Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary Card #63 - Submarine Voyage THEN-Tomorrowland Hidden Mickey Purple Glitter Foil parallel, and let me tell you, it's one of those cards that brings me right back to those long summer afternoons waiting to board that yellow submarine.
This card celebrates the original Submarine Voyage attraction that transported Disneyland guests through underwater adventures starting in 1959. Card #63 is part of the THEN & NOW subset, capturing Tomorrowland as it once was, before the finding-Nemo transformation. And what makes this version even more special is the Hidden Mickey Purple Glitter Foil parallel. That shimmering purple foil catches the light like the sun dancing on the lagoon's surface, while tiny Hidden Mickeys sparkle across the design, just like those hidden details Walt's Imagineers tucked into every corner of the park.
A Tomorrowland That Time Almost Forgot
The original Submarine Voyage was pure retro-futuristic wonder. I remember walking past the lagoon on my first Disneyland trip when I was eight, watching those yellow subs glide through the water, and thinking it was the coolest thing I'd ever seen. My dad told me stories about riding it back in the 1970s, peering through those portholes at mermaids, sea serpents, and lost cities. This card captures that vintage Tomorrowland energy perfectly, the land of tomorrow as it existed decades ago.
The purple glitter foil isn't just eye candy (although it absolutely is). It gives the card a dreamy, nostalgic glow that feels like looking back through time with rose-colored glasses. Or maybe purple-tinted submarine windows. The Hidden Mickey pattern adds that extra layer of park magic, the kind of detail that makes you lean in closer, just like hunting for Hidden Mickeys in the queue.
Even the smallest Hidden Mickey can spark the biggest smile.
THEN & NOW, Parallel Sets, and Hidden Mickey Magic
This card sits in a pretty special spot in the Topps Disneyland 70th Anniversary collection. It's part of the THEN & NOW subset, which pairs vintage attractions with their modern counterparts. Card #63 shows the THEN side - Submarine Voyage before it became Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage. If you're building the full THEN & NOW run, this is a must-have piece of Tomorrowland history.
The Hidden Mickey Purple Glitter Foil parallel is a serious chase card. Parallel sets add limited-edition sparkle to the base checklist, and this one combines two of the coolest elements: shimmering purple glitter foil (which is just stunning in hand) and Hidden Mickey detailing. It's perfect for character collectors who love Mickey and friends, park historians who treasure Tomorrowland's golden age, and anyone who hunts parallels, inserts, and foil magic.
Whether you're chasing the entire Disneyland 70th set, completing the THEN & NOW storyline, or just cherry-picking the most beautiful parallels, this Submarine Voyage card belongs in the collection. The purple foil is bold without being loud, and the Hidden Mickey touches tie it directly to the Disney magic that makes every park visit feel like home.
Display Ideas for Your Deep-Sea Treasure
A card this pretty deserves to be shown off. Here are a few ways I'd display it:
- Top loader or one-touch: Let that purple glitter foil shine without any fingerprints or scuffs. Perfect for desk display or shelf glory.
- Binder page with other THEN & NOW cards: Build out the full Tomorrowland transformation story, from Submarine Voyage to Finding Nemo and beyond.
- Pair it with vintage Disneyland souvenirs: Park maps, ticket stubs, or even old Submarine Voyage postcards make this card feel even more like a time capsule.
- Frame it with other Hidden Mickey parallels: If you're collecting the full Hidden Mickey parallel run, a themed shadowbox or multi-card frame would look incredible.
- Graded slab: If you pulled a pristine copy, PSA or BGS grading will preserve that foil and make it a true keepsake.
And if you're like me and you still have those old Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom spell cards tucked away, this Submarine Voyage card pairs perfectly with that nostalgia. Both remind us that Disney magic comes in all shapes and sizes, from attraction lagoons to trading card sets.
My Take: On My Need List
I'll be honest, I don't have this one yet, and it's been on my need list ever since I saw a photo of the purple glitter foil online. There's something about the combination of vintage Tomorrowland, shimmering purple, and Hidden Mickey detailing that just speaks to me. I've been watching for it on eBay and at card shows, and I know when I finally track one down, it's going straight into a top loader and onto my display shelf. If you've got this card marked as a need in the Collectiblz app, you're in good company! The app makes it so easy to keep track of what you're chasing, and trust me, checking off a card like this one feels amazing.
Whether you pulled it from a pack, traded for it, or snagged it on the secondary market, this Submarine Voyage Hidden Mickey Purple Glitter Foil parallel is pure Disneyland 70th magic. It's a tribute to the park's past, a celebration of Imagineering brilliance, and a shimmering reminder that the best Disney memories are the ones we hold onto forever.
Happy collecting, and may your next pack pull be just as magical!
💜 Tilly
