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Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom today were hoping to see the magic but were left disappointed. Find out what the socially distant Super Bowl celebrations looked like in Magic Kingdom.
Super Bowl Tradition
The Disney Super Bowl tradition first started after Super Bowl XXI on January 25, 1987. A Disney commercial starred New York Giant’s quarterback Phil Simms. After the winning game, Simms was asked, “Now that you’ve won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do?”
“I’m going to Disney World!”
Following this year’s game, Walt Disney World aired their long-standing commercial of their “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial, featuring star players and long-time teammates, Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
After the Super Bowl, Cinderella Castle was illuminated in the Buccaneers’ colors, followed by blue projections in honor of healthcare workers, “as a beacon of celebration and hope throughout the night.” Check out these gorgeous photos HERE.
Super Bowl Parade
Last week, Walt Disney World shared, “Although Walt Disney World won’t host the annual Super Bowl parade down Main Street U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom Park this year, Disney will continue the time-honored tradition of featuring the Super Bowl star player in the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial on Sunday night.“
Check out more about Walt Disney World’s announcement HERE. Even though the Super Bowl Parade was cancelled, Main Street was crowded with Disney Guests hoping to catch a glimpse of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski.
As Guests entered the Magic Kingdom they were informed: “Thank you for visiting the Magic Kingdom! As a reminder, there will not be a Super Bowl parade today. Please be sure to maintain physical distancing and enjoy other areas of the park. We hope you have a magical visit.”
Even with the mobile notifications and the similar overhead notifications, many Guests lined around the Castle Hub with hopes that they may see some of the celebratory filming.
Super Bowl Champion Rob Gronkowski was filmed on top of a parade float backstage at the Magic Kingdom. This looked like such a fun celebration for Gronk, Mickey Mouse, and Minnie Mouse complete with confetti canons.
Unfortunately, we will simply enjoy this celebration socially distanced this year. Many Guests at the Magic Kingdom were left disappointed. We completely understand the need for health and safety procedures, but it was still a bit disappointing.
Guests visiting the Magic Kingdom were informed that there would not be a Super Bowl Parade, but many Guests still hoped to catch a glimpse of Super Bowl champs.
Gronk’s Going to Hollywood
After Rob Gronkowski celebrated with Mickey Mouse at the Magic Kingdom, he was “Going to Hollywood!” He enjoyed the Rise of the Resistance. Disney fans are able to follow Gronk’s journey through Walt Disney World by following the Walt Disney World Instagram account.
You can even share where you think Gronkowski should travel to next. Where do you think he should visit next? What do you think about the cancellation of the Super Bowl Parade this year? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page.
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Lori
Thursday 15th of July 2021
MK~ No laugh floor , no buzz :( HS~ no mermaid voyage, no beauty & the beast, no tumble and Monkeys in LK , no Fantasmic show.
Chef Mickey~> skip this while it’s not a buffet.
Love everything new at the parks. disappointed in what is not opened that is tradition.
MK needs something hype.
Evelyn Goss
Sunday 14th of February 2021
Why all the whining.? If you don't like WDW, don't go.
Dr. P-J
Friday 12th of February 2021
I visited WDW in November 2021 for ten days. I had a wonderful time. Even though I missed the things that were closed and changed, in this time of pandemic I am grateful that Disney is making the attempt to keep happiness alive. WDW is all about hope, joy, singing, dancing, and happy endings.
If you can't wear a mask: stay home. If you can't social distance: stay home. If you just want to find something to complain about: stay home.
If you want to have a wonderful time, enjoying what's still left of fun in the COVID-45 reality, then you might want to visit Walt Disney World.
Best things to do: Hollywood Studios: Rise of the Resistance, Walt Disney Presents, Brown Derby Magic Kingdom: Pirates of the Caribbean, Jungle Cruise, Skipper Canteen, Swiss Family Tree House Animal Kingdom: Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail, Kilimanjaro Safari, Yak and Yeti, Maharajah Jungle Trek Epcot: too numerous to list . . .
Natasha
Friday 12th of February 2021
I couldn’t agree more.. ! These Karen’s need to stay home forever!
Natasha
Friday 12th of February 2021
First of all, the only dummy here is you. There is ZERO laws that exists in Florida regarding masks or social distancing. The law only exists in your head! There’s no “laws” anywhere for that matter! These are mere guidelines! That’s it! Florida especially not only has no laws regarding this but they lifted all Virus mandates as well. Remember,Disney makes their own rules! Still not a law! Disney CHOSE not to have this parade which was very stupid and hypocritical not to have a super bowl parade when they have parades everyday! They can call that parade whatever they want but if it walks and looks like a duck... then.....well you know the rest? The fact they says they weren’t celebrating with a parade was all theater so the media didn’t paint them in a bad light! Just like the do nothing masks outside is nothing but theater as is the plexiglass.. etc.. it’s to please people like you that don’t belong in a theme park and should stay SAFELY at hole forever and be SAFE from the boogyman virus and just safe from life in general. lol! Thankfully WDW Chapek said soon they expect to ease mask rules, hopefully it’s a choice by this summer not to wear them outside at the very least. It’s too dam hits to wear those muzzles and completely unnecessary outside in that heat those UV rays alone kill the Rona!!thank god they’re finally coming to their senses! Yes I’m aware you’ll be one of those whines Karen’s complaining about your favorite muzzles not being worn but the reasonable people like to breath outside so please shut it and stay home in your SAFE bubble and leave the rest of us the F**k Alone!