John Hayes/ASSOCIATED PRESSSuper Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers Steve Young, left, and Jerry Rice greet crowds during a victory parade on Jan. 31, 1995 on Main Street at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers by the score of 49–26 in Super Bowl XXIX.
Damian Strohmeyer/Denver Post via Getty ImagesWashington Redskins quarterback Doug Williams entertains a horde of journalists during interviews at Jack Murphy stadium ahead of Super Bowl XXII. The Redskins went on to defeat the Denver Broncos by the score of 42–10.
JOHN RAOUX, ORLANDO SENTINELSuper Bowl MVP Tom Brady poses for a photo with Mickey Mouse after trading autographed footballs. Brady earlier rode down Main Street USA in a parade at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The New England Patriots defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 32–29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII.
JOHN RAOUX, ASSOCIATED PRESSPittsburgh Steelers football player Jerome Bettis, waves as he rides with Minnie Mouse in a celebratory parade at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Bettis and teammate Hines Ward, the Super Bowl XL MVP, were honored in the parade. The Steelers defeated the Seattle Seahawks by the score of 21–10 in Super Bowl XL.
JULIE FLETCHER, ORLANDO SENTINELJoe Jonas, of Jonas Brothers fame, appears with Minnie Mouse as The Disney Channel celebrities partake in the parade at Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
JOE BURBANK, ORLANDO SENTINELEight-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer Michael Phelps waves to cheering guests as he makes his way down Main Street USA in a homecoming parade with Mickey Mouse, at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista. While at the park, Phelps also met with a local swim team, the Southwest Stars of Winter Garden.
Joe Burbank / Orlando SentinelSuper Bowl MVP Julian Edelman and Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (right) celebrate with Mickey Mouse in the Super Bowl victory parade in the Magic Kingdom, at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Florida on Feb. 4, 2019. The New England Patriots defeated the Los Angeles Rams 13–3 to win Super Bowl LIII.
Ashley Landis/APTampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Rob Gronkowski, left, and quarterback Tom Brady celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021, in Tampa. The Buccaneers defeated the Chiefs 31-9. A post on the official Disney blog said Gronkowski will come to Walt Disney World on Monday for a "thrilling afternoon, experiencing some of Disney's most popular attractions." Brady is likely to visit "in the coming months," it said. Although Disney has previously said there would be no parade down Main Street this year because of the coronavirus pandemic, the blog post said Gronkowski will come to Walt Disney World on Monday for a "thrilling afternoon, experiencing some of Disney's most popular attractions." Brady is likely to visit "in the coming months," it said. The theme park has not had parades, in a social-distancing effort, since it reopened in July after a four-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Rick Stewart/Getty ImagesQuarterback Mark Rypien of the Washington Redskins holds his daughter after Super Bowl XXVI against the Buffalo Bills at the Hubert Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Jan 26, 1992. The Redskins defeated the Bills 37-24 to win Super Bowl XXVI.
JULIE FLETCHER, ORLANDO SENTINELKevin Jonas, of Jonas Brothers fame, appears with Dale as The Disney Channel celebrities partake in the parade at Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
GEORGE SKENE / ORLANDO SENTINELNew England Patriots quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady, accompanied by mom Galynn Brady and Mickey Mouse, waves to the crowd during a parade at Disney's MGM Studios on Monday, Feb. 4, 2002. The Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams by the score of 20–17 in Super Bowl XXXVI.
Joe Burbank / Orlando SentinelUnder a shower of confetti, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes responds to cheering fans with Mickey Mouse during a parade in the team's honor at the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Monday, Feb. 2, 2020. The Chiefs defeated the San Francisco 49ers, 31–20 in Super Bowl LIV.
JOE BURBANK, ORLANDO SENTINELAmerican Idol winner Kris Allen gets a warm welcome from fans at Disney's Hollywood Studios, Friday, May 29, 2009. Allen is scheduled to attend a parade and meet with fans later in the morning
JOE BURBANK, ORLANDO SENTINELFirst lady Hillary Clinton waves as she rides in a parade with Disney Co. chairman Michael Eisner during the 25th Anniversary rededication of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. Clinton later spoke to the crowd, reminiscing about past visits with President Clinton and daughter Chelsea.
MATT STROSHANE, GETTY IMAGESIndianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy and running back Dominic Rhodes wave at park guests during a parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida. The pair were celebrating their recent 29-17 win over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI.
ROBERT DUYOS / Sun SentinelDenver Broncos quarterback John Elway celebrates after the Broncos' Super Bowl victory in 1999. The Broncos defeated the Atlanta Falcons by the score of 34–19 in Super Bowl XXXIII.
Eric Risberg/APDallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman shows his victory face during Super Bowl XXVII in Pasadena, Jan. 31, 1993. The Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills by the score of 52–17 to win Super Bowl XXVII.
RICK MCFARLAND, ASSOCIATED PRESSArkansas' Darren McFadden, left, and Kevin Smith ride during a visit to Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. Arkansas plays Wisconsin in the Capital One Bowl football game on New Year's Day.
SHOUN A. HILL, ORLANDO SENTINELFormer Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly waves to the crowd during a parade at Walt Disney World. He was joined by two other former NFL quarterbacks Joe Theisman and Joe Namath.
GEORGE SKENE, ORLANDO SENTINELTrent Dilfer's Disney World Magic Kingdom parade after the Superbowl.
JULIE FLETCHER, ORLANDO SENTINELKevin Jonas, of Jonas Brothers fame, appears with Dale as The Disney Channel celebrities partake in the parade at Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
JOE BURBANK, ORLANDO SENTINELKurt Warner, quarterback for the St. Louis Rams and Super Bowl XXXIV MVP, greets students from St. Louis' Lindbergh High School, during a rain-soaked parade in Warner's honor at Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. The St. Louis students were in Orlando attending a dance competition and were surprised to see the Super Bowl star.
JULIE FLETCHER, ORLANDO SENTINELSelena Gomez, who stars on the Wizards of Waverly Place appears with Mickey Mouse as The Disney Channel celebrities partake in the parade at Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
JOE BURBANK / Associated PressSuper Bowl MVP Kurt Warner, quarterback for the St. Louis Rams, waves to cheering fans while attending a rain-soaked parade in his honor at Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. on Jan. 31, 2000. The Rams defeated the Tennessee Titans by the score of 23–16 in Super Bowl XXXIV.
Focus On Sport/Getty ImagesRunning back Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys kisses the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII on January 30, 1994 at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia.
Anonymous/APNew York Giants quarterback Phil Simms (11), shown in action during Super Bowl XXI, was the first player to say the words, "I'm going to Disney!" after winning the big game. The Giants defeated the Denver Broncos, 39-20 in Super Bowl XXI.
GARY W. GREEN, ORLANDO SENTINELNew England Patriot's Adam Vinatieri kicks field goals at Disney's All-Star Sports Resort in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Paul Hiffmeyer, Associated PressNew England Patriots players Julian Edelman, right, and Malcolm Butler join Mickey Mouse as they celebrated their team's Super Bowl victory at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., on Feb. 2, 2015. The Patriots defeated the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks 28–24 in Super Bowl XLIX.
MATT STROSHANE, GETTY IMAGESBoston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling poses with Mickey Mouse after a parade at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Hundreds of fans turned out to support the World Series champion.
GEORGE SKENE / ORLANDO SENTINELBaltimore Ravens quarterback Trent Dilfer celebrated his team's Super Bowl victory with a parade at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Monday, Jan. 29, 2001. The Ravens defeated the N. Y. Giants by a score of 34–7 in Super Bowl XXXV.
GARY W. GREEN, ORLANDO SENTINELBoston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling greets fans with Mickey Mouse in the Disney World Parade at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista. The Red Sox won the World Series the night before.
RED HUBER, ORLANDO SENTINELSantonio Holmes, from the 2009 Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers, celebrates victory by "Going to Disney World" with a victory parade down Main Street U.S.A. at the Magic Kingdom. The Steelers defeated the Arizona Cardinals by the score of 27–23 in Super Bowl XLIII.
GARTH VAUGHAN, ABCActor and singer Joey Fatone (left) takes a twirl on the Cinderella Castle stage at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista with his new dance partner Kym Johnson (right). It was announced earlier this week that Fatone will be one of 11 celebrities featured on the fourth season of the ABC-TV hit series "Dancing with the Stars." Fatone, who has starred in Broadway's "Rent" and in films including "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," is most famous as a member of the multi-platinum-selling pop group NSYNC. Johnson, a retired professional ballroom dancer from Australia, returns for her second season of "Dancing with the Stars."
Jacob Langston, Orlando SentinelSuper Bowl XLVII MVP and Baltimore Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco rides through the Magic Kingdom on Feb. 4, 2013. The Ravens defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a score of 34–31 in Super Bowl XLVII.
Lennox Mclendon/APSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana raises his helmet toward the crowd as he leaves the field following the team's 55-10 victory over the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXIV in New Orleans on Jan. 28, 1990.
SARA A. FAJARDO, ORLANDO SENTINELIndianapolis Colts head coach Tony Dungy, left, and running back Dominic Rhodes high five local players before a short scrimmage at the Magic Kingdom.
Mike Maloney/Hearst Newspapers via Getty ImagSan Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana celebrates after winning Super Bowl XXIII on Jan. 22, 1989 at Joe Robbie Stadium in Miami, Florida. The 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 20–16 in Super Bowl XXIII.
GEORGE SKENE, ORLANDO SENTINELDot Richardson waves to fans at Disney-MGM Studios. Her driver, Disney employee, Jack Magnini, gets to wear her gold medal.
David J. Phillip/ASSOCIATED PRESSNew York Giants quarterback Eli Manning, center, holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy as he celebrates with his coach Tom Coughlin, right, after the Giants beat the New England Patriots 17-14 in Super Bowl XLII. The New York Giants star was a no-show for a scheduled celebratory parade on Disneyland's Main Street, even though he shouted the familiar catchphrase on television Sunday night moments after his team's victory. Disneyland executives said Manning, the Super Bowl MVP, was unable to leave Phoenix in time for the 10:30 a.m. parade because of crowded post-Super Bowl air traffic conditions around Sky Harbor Airport.
Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda / Orlando SentinelA Super Bowl victory parade features Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles at Disney's Magic Kingdom on Feb. 5, 2018. The Eagles defeated the defending Super Bowl LI champion New England Patriots, 41–33, to win their first Super Bowl and their first NFL title since 1960.
IDA MAE ASTUTE, ABCMickey Mouse welcomes Drew Carey to the Magic Kingdom in the jubilant one-hour special.
Bill Haber/APNew York Giants running back Ottis Anderson gives the thumbs-up sign following his team's 20-19 win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXV in Tampa Jan. 27, 1991.
JOHN RAOUX, ORLANDO SENTINELHome run champ and National League MVP baseball player for San Francisco, Barry Bonds and his family, wife Liz, daughters, Shikari, 10 and Aisha, 2 at Disney MGM Studios at Disney World.
PHELAN M. EBENHACK, ORLANDO SENTINELTampa Bay Bucs and former Apopka defensive lineman Warren Sapp, center, signs autographs for the Apopka Little Leaguers before their parade at the Magic Kingdom. The All-Stars served as Grand Marshals for the parade. At left is Justin LaFavers and at right is Zach Zwieg.
ROBERTO GONZALEZ, ORLANDO SENTINELGold medal-winning U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps, appears with swimmers from the YMCA at Typhoon Lagoon for the kickoff of "Disney's Swim with the Stars" national tour. Phelps, Ian Crocker and Lenny Krayzelburg joined with local swimming hopefuls for a swimming clinic in the water park's massive wave pool.
FRANK RIVERA, ORLANDO SENTINELOlympic speed-skating medalist Derek Parra, with wife Tiffany, shows his medals during the Disney-MGM Studios parade
Stephen Ruiz/Orlando SentinelChicago Cubs outfielder Ben Zobrist, top left, along with teammates Addison Russell, front left, and Javier Baez take part in a parade at Magic Kingdom on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2016.
Al Bello/Getty ImagesWide receiver Desmond Howard of the Green Bay Packers celebrates his team's Super Bowl victory against the New England Patriots at the Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Packers won Super Bowl XXXI, 35-21.
JULIE FLETCHER, ORLANDO SENTINELNick Jonas, of Jonas Brothers fame, appears with Chip as The Disney Channel celebrities partake in the parade at Disney Hollywood Studios on Wednesday, April 30, 2008.
JOHN HAYES/ASSOCIATED PRESSDallas Cowboys star Emmitt Smith greets fans along with Mickey Mouse and other Disney characters Monday, Jan 29, 1996, at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif. The Cowboys defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers by the score of 27–17 in Super Bowl XXX.
Red Huber / Orlando SentinelJames White of the New England Patriots participates in a Super Bowl celebration parade Feb. 6, 2017 at the Magic Kingdom in Orlando. The Patriots defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 34–28 in Super Bowl LI.
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Super Bowl champion San Francisco 49ers Steve Young, left, and Jerry Rice greet crowds during a victory parade on Jan. 31, 1995 on Main Street at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The 49ers defeated the San Diego Chargers by the score of 49–26 in Super Bowl XXIX.
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A parade celebrating a player from the triumphant Super Bowl team will be held at Walt Disney World on Monday … if the New England Patriots win. But if the Los Angeles Rams take the NFL crown, look for the festivities to be held at Disneyland instead.
Details, of course, will be worked out at the conclusion of the big game held in Atlanta on Sunday evening, including the identity of the player and the timing of the celebration. The announcement will be made via the official Disney Parks Blog (disneyparksblog.com).
Either way, the site plans to live stream the proceedings, including “the arrival on the game’s star player, who will bring Super Bowl excitement with him right down Main Street, U.S.A.,” according to a blog post.
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Parkgoers can also watch the parade go by; regular admission is required.
Last year, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Nick Foles made the trip to Magic Kingdom following the team’s Super Bowl victory. Disney has a decades-long connection with the championship game, including the “I’m going to Disney World” marketing phase. Among the NFL players to do a victory lap at Disney are Eli Manning, Hines Ward, Aaron Rodgers, Kurt Warner, Joe Flacco, Drew Brees, Santonio Holmes, Jerome Bettis and Trent Dilfer.