Siouxsie Sioux at Disneyland With Kid Congo Powers, ca. Early 1980s

In the early 1980s, Siouxsie Sioux and Kid Congo Powers visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California, accompanied by photographer Donna Santisi, Randy Kaye, and Marcy Blaustein. Santisi captured a series of candid black and white photographs during this visit, showcasing the punk icons enjoying various attractions. Notably, Siouxsie was initially approached by park security, who mistook her distinctive appearance for that of a park attraction. After some discussion, she was allowed to stay, provided she covered up with a friend's raincoat, and the group was discreetly monitored by security throughout their visit.

The photographs from this day include images of Siouxsie and Kid Congo Powers on the Tomorrowland Rocket Jets and interacting with Disney characters like Br’er Fox. These images offer a glimpse into a lighter, more playful side of the artists, contrasting with their onstage personas.

Donna Santisi, known for her work documenting the LA punk scene in the late 1970s and early 1980s, included some of these Disneyland photos:

“One day Siouxsie Sioux wanted to go to Disneyland. It was Sioux, Kid Congo, Marcy Blaustein, Randy Kaye, and me. Sioux was really excited when we got there but once we were on Main Street, two security men came up to her and told her she had to leave. They said that she looked like an attraction and it would confuse the people in the park. Siouxsie was telling the men that she just wanted to see everything and go on the rides. They finally agreed that Sioux could stay if she covered up with Randy’s raincoat. We were followed all day by several security people with walkie talkies.”