After the first season of filming for the Mickey Mouse Club wrapped up in early November 1955, the Mouseketeers remaining with the show were sent to rehearse and perform in a circus at Disneyland. This circus opened on November 25, 1955, giving two 75-minute performances a day, including Christmas and New Year's. Ted DeWayne, whose acrobatic troupe performed on the Mickey Mouse Club's first Circus Day episode, coordinated the circus acts, while the shows were staged by Hal Adelquist. Walt Disney loved circuses, and the failure of this one to attract and hold an audience may have brought down his wrath on Hal. In early January 1956 the circus closed due to poor attendance.
Jimmie Dodd was the Ringmaster, Roy Williams the Strongman, and Bob Amsberry played Bob-O the Clown (see cover photo below). The Mouseketeers, and some of their moms as well, performed in a variety of roles, including as clowns, "wild" animals, aerialists, and took part in the grand parade.
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