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Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III and quarterback Sam Darnold are heading to Disneyland following the Seattle Seahawks’ dominant 29-13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX.
According to the Disney Parks Blog, both players shouted the iconic phrase “We’re going to Disneyland!” on the field at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, moments after the final whistle. Disney camera crews were on hand to capture the now-famous “I’m Going to Disneyland” commercial, which is already airing on social media and television in both English and Spanish.
A Tradition Nearly Four Decades Strong
The “I’m Going to Disneyland” tradition dates back to 1987, when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms became the first Super Bowl MVP to utter the phrase. Nearly 40 years later, the tradition is still going strong, and Walker III now joins an exclusive list of champions who have celebrated their biggest win at the Happiest Place on Earth.
Monday Cavalcade at Disneyland Park
Walker and Darnold will visit Disneyland park on Monday, February 9, where they will enjoy attractions and meet Disney characters before leading a cavalcade down Main Street U.S.A. Guests visiting the park on Monday will have the chance to see the Super Bowl champions in person as they make their way through the iconic stretch of Disneyland.
A Homecoming for Sam Darnold
The visit carries special significance for Darnold. The quarterback grew up in San Clemente, California, roughly 35 miles from Disneyland, and played college football at USC. This trip is not just a Super Bowl celebration for Darnold – it is a homecoming. The Southern California native returns to the theme park he likely visited as a kid, this time as a Super Bowl champion.
Disneyland’s 70th Anniversary Celebration
The timing of the visit coincides with a major milestone for the park itself. Disneyland is currently celebrating 70 years as the Happiest Place on Earth, making this year’s Super Bowl visit part of an already historic season for the Anaheim resort.
Walker, the game’s Most Valuable Player, earned the honor with a standout performance as the Seahawks running back in what turned out to be a convincing victory. The 29-13 final score gave Seattle plenty to celebrate, and now the celebration continues at Disneyland.
For guests planning to visit Disneyland on Monday, keep an eye on Main Street U.S.A. for the cavalcade. It is one of those moments where the worlds of sports and theme parks collide in the most Disney way possible.
Source: Disney Parks Blog
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