2013 Rose Bowl Teams Visit Disneyland Resort – (December 26, 2012) The Wisconsin Badgers, champions of the Big Ten Conference, and the Stanford Cardinal, champions of the Pac-12 Conference, made their first official appearances of the Rose Bowl Game week during a ceremony at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., on Wednesday. The teams and their coaches; Wisconsin Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Barry Alvarez, Stanford Head Coach David Shaw, were joined by Disneyland Vice President, Jon Storbeck, Mickey Mouse and Tournament of Roses President, Sally Bixby. (Scott BrinegarDisneyland)

THE HAPPIEST BALLOON ON EARTH – Fun Facts & Statistics Balloon Statistics Height: 98 feet from ground to top of ears Weight:  Estimate 410 lbs. Circumference: 168 feet Diameter: 53 feet Volume: 90,000 cubic feet (body) – 113,000 total Lift capacity: 1800 lb. max gross lift Thread Used: Approximately 9 miles of thread! Fabric for Mouse Ears:  Approximately 750 sq. yards        Total fabric: Approximately 4,744 ...

‘The Happiest Balloon on Earth’ Takes to the Skies Over Mexico for 11th Annual International Balloon Festival In Leon, Guanajuato – Mickey Mouse-shaped Hot Air Balloon Celebrates ‘Limited Time Magic’ Coming to Disneyland Resort in California “The Happiest Balloon on Earth” (a twist on Disneyland’s famous designation as “The Happiest Place on Earth”) is coming to Leon, Guanajuato, to participate in the 11th annual International Balloon Festival, Nov. 16-19 in Metropolitan Ecological Park. Mickey Mouse will ...

The Disneyland Resort Salutes USA Volleyball Teams with a Magical Send-off Along Main Street, U.S.A. – Anaheim, Calif. (July 17, 2012) - The Disneyland Resort saluted USA Volleyball Tuesday with a festive cavalcade down Main Street, U.S.A. The patriotic tribute celebrated two Anaheim-based teams and recognized the dreams of all U.S. athletes on their way to the Olympic Games. Mickey Mouse and his pals joined in a rousing send-off for the volleyball ...

One More Disney Day – Disneyland park in California and Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World in Florida welcomed park guests Feb. 29 to celebrate the Leap Year with “One More Disney Day,” making new Disney memories with 24 hours of nonstop fun. Guests began lining up overnight to be among the first 2,000 to receive commemorative Mickey ear ...

Halloween Time at Disneyland Resort – From Sept. 14 through Oct. 31, special Halloween treats will be available in Disneyland park to celebrate Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. As part of the fun, guests will enjoy Haunted Mansion Holiday and a scary adventure at Space Mountain Ghost Galaxy. Mickey’s Halloween Party, a special ticketed event, will run for 11 nights ...