Super Bowl Quarterbacks Celebrate Victories at Disney Parks
:max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(jpeg)/Patrick-Mahomes-Main-Street-U.S.A-cavalcade-through-Disneyland-in-Anaheim-California-012825-fa415762ea2b47eda6307f0cbd2f6f84.jpg)
Super Bowl champions like Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady, and other celebrated quarterbacks have a longstanding tradition of visiting Disney Parks after their big wins. The iconic phrase, “I’m going to Disney World!” has become synonymous with Super Bowl victories, as players make their way to either Walt Disney World in Florida or Disneyland in California to bask in the celebrations with Mickey Mouse and friends.
The tradition dates back to 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first uttered the famous phrase after leading his team to victory in the Super Bowl. Since then, players have continued the tradition, bringing their families along for the magical experience at Disney Parks. The combination of championship glory and Disney magic has endeared fans and players alike to this post-Super Bowl celebration.
One of the most notable appearances at Disney Parks was by Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California, after the Chiefs’ victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII. Mahomes, along with his family, posed with Mickey Mouse in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, capturing the joy of the moment.
In 2022, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford led the victory celebration at Disneyland after the Rams won Super Bowl LVI against the Cincinnati Bengals. The parade at Disneyland featured Stafford, along with Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp, celebrating their hard-earned victory with Disney characters.
Superstar quarterback Tom Brady, who has since retired after a remarkable career, celebrated his Super Bowl LIII win with the New England Patriots at Walt Disney World in 2019. Joined by MVP Julian Edelman, Brady enjoyed the festive parade alongside other Disney enthusiasts.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles brought his family to celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII win at Walt Disney World in 2018. Foles, alongside his wife and daughter, embraced the magic of Disney following their victory over the New England Patriots in a memorable game.
Retired Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning celebrated his Super Bowl 50 win against the Carolina Panthers at Disneyland with his children in 2016. Manning, who retired following the victory, shared the Disney magic with his twins while riding a parade float at the Anaheim park.
Each quarterback’s visit to Disney Parks after a Super Bowl win has added a special touch to their championship journeys, creating lasting memories for themselves and their fans. From Joe Flacco in 2013 to Drew Brees in 2010, these moments at Disney have become a beloved tradition in the world of sports.
As the Super Bowl continues to captivate audiences worldwide, the post-game celebrations at Disney Parks serve as a reminder of the joy and magic that sport and entertainment can bring together. The tradition of champion quarterbacks visiting Disney after their victories not only honours their achievements but also highlights the universal appeal of both sports and fantasy.