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  • Buccaneers MVP Tom Brady Is “Going To Disney World”

    Buccaneers MVP Tom Brady Is “Going To Disney World”

    After the Tamba Bay Buccaneers Super Bowl victory Sunday, the game’s most valuable player, Tom Brady, and longtime teammate Rob Gronkowski turned to the TV cameras and both announced to the world that they’re “going to Disney World!’’

    That iconic phrase is part of Disney’s popular Super Bowl commercial, which annually features heroes of the big game in a nationally televised TV spot airing on social media sites and major TV networks across the country.

    For the first time, this year’s commercial features an additional honor with footage of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom Park illuminated in the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ colors and then alternately in blue in recognition of the nation’s health care heroes who’ve been courageously battling the global pandemic. Take a look at the new commercial below:

    The magic will continue Monday for Gronkowski during a thrilling afternoon at Walt Disney World Resort, where he will experience some of Disney’s most popular attractions.

    Meanwhile, the celebratory planning is already underway for Brady’s highly anticipated visit to Walt Disney World Resort, likely in the coming months. It will be Brady’s fourth visit to The Most Magical Place on Earth following a Super Bowl victory, the most of any player in history.

    Brady and Gronkowski delivered remarkable performances in the Buccaneers’ 31-9 win over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night in Tampa. They added another chapter to their storied history together by connecting for two touchdowns in the first half, propelling the Buccaneers to an early lead they would never relinquish. In winning the seventh Super Bowl of his illustrious career, Brady completed 21 of 29 passes for 201 yards and three touchdowns on his way to being named Super Bowl LV MVP. Gronkowski, who came out of retirement this season to join Brady on the Buccaneers, led the team in receiving with six catches for 67 yards and the two crucial scores.

    They join some of the biggest names in the NFL who have appeared in Disney’s popular Super Bowl commercial, which has become woven into the fabric of the game since 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first appeared in the spot following his team’s Super Bowl victory. This marks the ninth time Disney has featured two Super Bowl stars in the same commercial.

  • No Super Bowl Parade this year at Walt Disney World

    No Super Bowl Parade this year at Walt Disney World

    Disney World will not host its annual Super Bowl parade at the Magic Kingdom this year.

    The parade, which has traditionally been held the day after the Super Bowl, is not happening this year due to COVID-19. The virus has also kept Disney from holding other parades and events that would lead to people being bunched into the same area.

    One tradition will remain. Disney said it will feature the Super Bowl star player in the iconic “I’m Going to Disney World!” commercial on Sunday night after the game.

    This year’s commercial will be the latest installment in a long-running Super Bowl tradition created by Disney in 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first appeared in the commercial following the team’s Super Bowl victory. Since then, the commercial has featured some of the biggest names in Super Bowl history

    ”Disney Parks hopes to be able to bring back our other Super Bowl traditions next year, including letting football and Disney fans see and cheer on their favorite player in the park,” Disney Parks blog said.

  • Patriots Stars Tom Brady and Julian Edelman Celebrate Super Bowl Title at Walt Disney World

    Patriots Stars Tom Brady and Julian Edelman Celebrate Super Bowl Title at Walt Disney World

    It was a fairytale scene today, complete with its own castle, as Super Bowl LIII MVP Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots and his teammate Tom Brady starred in a milestone moment – a celebratory “I’m Going to Disney World!” parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park.

    In front of the majesty of Cinderella Castle the day after the Patriots’ 13-3 Super Bowl victory, park guests and Patriots fans lined the famous street as a Brady and Edelman waved from a float they shared with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other beloved Disney characters. Balloons and a blizzard of confetti in the Patriots’ team colors completed the happy scene.

    Take a look below to see the famed commercial starring this years cast!

    It’s the perfect way for them to celebrate their Super Bowl victory Sunday night in Atlanta, which sent them into the NFL history books with six Super Bowl titles. Brady led the way, throwing for 262 yards and Edelman caught 10 passes for 141 yards to earn the game’s MVP award.

    Take a look at the entire parade below:

    The Patriots parade today will marked the fifth time Patriots stars have celebrated their team’s Super Bowl victory at Disney Parks. Brady and Edelman are among a long list of superstar athletes who’ve celebrated the biggest achievements in sports by visiting Disney Parks.

    Super Bowl campions have been making the trip to Disney World ever since Phil Simms first came up with the idea at Super Bowl XXI. Tom Brady was most recently honored there in 2004.

  • Eagles Star Quarterback Nick Foles Celebrates Super Bowl Title at Walt Disney World

    Eagles Star Quarterback Nick Foles Celebrates Super Bowl Title at Walt Disney World

    It was a fairytale scene Monday, complete with its own castle, as Super Bowl hero Nick Foles of the Philadelphia Eagles starred in a milestone moment – a celebratory “I’m Going to Disney World!” parade down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park.

    In front of the majesty of Cinderella Castle the day after the Eagles’ 41-33 improbable Super Bowl victory, park guests and Eagles fans lined the famous street as a smiling Foles waved from a float he shared with Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and other beloved Disney characters. Balloons and a blizzard of confetti in the Eagles’ team colors completed the happy scene.

    “World champions,” shouted Foles. “To be at Disney World is unbelievable.”

    Eagles Disney World Super Bowl

    Afterward, Nick Foles and the gang spent some time enjoying Disney World, experiencing several signature Disney attractions and interacting with Mickey and Minnie.

    Eagles Disney World Super Bowl

    It was a magical experience for the hero of Super Bowl LII who passed for three touchdowns and caught a fourth touchdown pass (unprecedented for a quarterback in Super Bowl history) in Philadelphia’s upset victory on Sunday night in Minneapolis. A backup quarterback for most of the season, Foles stepped into the starter’s role in December and turned in a stunning performance in Sunday’s big game. His heroics helped him deliver Eagles fans their first world championship in franchise history and earned Foles the game’s Most Valuable Player award.

    After the Super Bowl victory, Foles looked into the TV cameras and announced he was “Going to Disney World,” an iconic line that is part of a TV ad airing nationally.

    Foles’ trip Monday to Walt Disney World Resort continued a rich Disney history that began in 1987 when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first uttered those famous words “I’m Going to Disney World!” Thirty-one years later, the post-championship celebrations that take place at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida or Disneyland Resort in California remain an enduring reminder of the power of magic that happens at Disney Parks.

  • Eagles MVP Nick Foles Is “Going To Disney World”

    Eagles MVP Nick Foles Is “Going To Disney World”

    Sunday night Philadelphia clinched its historic Super Bowl title in Minneapolis and in historic fashion, moments after the victory, the Eagles star Nick Foles was asked what he is going to do next and he shouted those five immortal words: “I’m going to Disney World!”

    Indeed, the hero of Super Bowl LII will soon be on his way to Walt Disney World Resort in Florida after becoming the latest NFL star to utter those iconic words as part of a national TV campaign following his team’s Super Bowl victory over the New England Patriots. He played a huge role in Philadelphia’s triumph, throwing three touchdown passes and he, himself, catching a touchdown pass, becoming the first quarterback in Super Bowl history to do that. In the end, Foles helped propel his team past the Patriots and into the Super Bowl record books.

    Once he arrives at Walt Disney World Resort, they will pay tribute to him and the Eagles with a magical celebration at Magic Kingdom Park on Monday at 2:40 p.m.

    Foles will be the star of a hero’s parade down Main Street, U.S.A., with popular Disney characters, festive music and lots of confetti. Afterwards, he will enjoy some fun time in the park, experiencing some of Walt Disney World Resort’s signature attractions.

    If you happen to be at Walt Disney World Resort on Monday, head to Magic Kingdom for all of the merriment and fun as they celebrate the Eagles and their amazing Super Bowl accomplishment.