Confetti had barely settled after Super Bowl LX when two Seattle Seahawks stars made the most famous promise in football.
And just hours later, they kept it — heading straight to Disneyland.

Seahawks Stars Kenneth Walker III and Sam Darnold Celebrate Super Bowl Win at Disneyland

Winning the Super Bowl is the pinnacle of every NFL player’s career. For Kenneth Walker III and Sam Darnold, the celebration didn’t stop when the final whistle blew.

After leading the Seattle Seahawks to a 29–13 victory over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, the two stars carried on one of sports’ most beloved traditions.

In front of cameras, confetti, and roaring fans, they shouted the iconic phrase:

“We’re going to Disneyland!”

Less than 24 hours later, they did exactly that.

A Championship Moment That Sparked a Magical Celebration

Seattle’s dominant performance in Super Bowl LX capped off an incredible season for the franchise.

Running back Kenneth Walker III, who earned Super Bowl MVP honors, and quarterback Sam Darnold played crucial roles in securing the title.

As celebrations erupted on the field in Santa Clara, Disney cameras captured the emotional moment that would soon appear in the famous Super Bowl victory commercial.

The clip quickly began airing across television and social media in multiple languages, continuing a tradition that has linked Disney and the NFL for nearly four decades.

The Super Bowl Tradition That Started in 1987

The phrase “I’m going to Disneyland!” has become synonymous with championship celebrations.

The tradition began in 1987, when New York Giants quarterback Phil Simms first delivered the famous line after winning the Super Bowl.

Since then, dozens of NFL champions have followed the same path — celebrating their victory with a visit to The Happiest Place on Earth.

Walker and Darnold proudly joined that list.

Disneyland’s 70th Celebration Makes the Moment Even Bigger

This year’s visit carried extra meaning.

The Disneyland Resort is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary, making the champions’ arrival part of a much larger celebration at the iconic California park.

On February 9, Walker and Darnold appeared in a special championship cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A.

Thousands of cheering fans lined the parade route, many wearing Seahawks jerseys and team colors, as the players waved and celebrated with guests.

They were joined by Mickey Mouse and Disney characters, all dressed in special outfits for the resort’s 70th anniversary celebration.

A Homecoming for Sam Darnold

For quarterback Sam Darnold, the visit carried an even more personal meaning.

Darnold grew up in San Clemente, California, located roughly 35 miles from Disneyland, and later played college football at the University of Southern California.

That made the celebration something of a homecoming for the Seahawks quarterback.

Returning to Southern California as a Super Bowl champion was a full-circle moment in his football journey.

Champions Enjoy the Magic of the Park

Beyond the parade, Walker and Darnold spent the day enjoying some classic Disneyland experiences.

The two champions were spotted riding the Mad Tea Party attraction in Fantasyland, laughing as they spun in the oversized teacups.

They also posed for photos with Mickey and Minnie Mouse in front of the iconic Sleeping Beauty Castle, creating memorable images from a day that blended sports history with Disney magic.

A Perfect Ending to a Historic Super Bowl

Seattle’s victory over New England secured another championship for the franchise — and ensured that Walker and Darnold’s names would forever be part of Super Bowl history.

But the celebration didn’t end on the football field.

By taking the traditional trip to Disneyland, the Seahawks stars turned a championship win into something even bigger: a moment that millions of fans could share in the most magical place on Earth.

And for one unforgettable day, the champions traded football helmets for Mickey ears.