Super Bowl 58: Patrick Mahomes, family say, ‘We’re Going to Disneyland’

You know how it goes, a team wins the Super Bowl and one of the players typically says, “I’m Going to Disneyland.”

The Kansas City Chiefs’ quarterback Patrick Mahomes, his wife, Brittany, along with their children answered the iconic question, “Patrick Mahomes, you and the Kansas City Chiefs have just won the Super Bowl, what are you going to do next?” with “We’re going to Disneyland.”

Third-time Super Bowl MVP Mahomes will be joined by some Disney characters Monday afternoon as part of a cavalcade celebration that is expected to step off at 2 p.m. PT Monday, park officials said.

He told the NFL Network that he plans on being at the park at 8 a.m. PT, adding, “Dude, there might not be any sleep,” SF Gate reported.

The news site said that fans who didn’t plan their trip in advance may be out of luck trying to get into the park Monday, as single-day tickets were sold out, as were park reservations for both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure for all ticket tiers.

The “I’m going to Disneyland/Disney World” tradition started in 1987, Disney Parks said. SB Nation reported in the past that the wife of then-Disney CEO Michael Eisner came up with the idea. The company would pay $75,000 to either New York Giants’ Phil Simms or Denver Broncos’ John Elway if they won and said they were going to a Disney park after winning the Super Bowl.

The Giants beat the Broncos and Simms went down in history. After Simms’ first time, the commercial has since followed a format, with highlights from the game set to “When You Wish Upon a Star,” then a voice-over, done by Mark Champion, asks the question, to typically the MVP, who answers “I’m Going to Disney World/Disneyland.” The spot ends with fireworks going off above the appropriate castle.

SB Nation said that other sports have also tried their hand at the commercial with Magic Johnson and Frank Viola both declaring their plans.

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 30: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs kisses his finance Brittany Matthews before the start of the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - NOVEMBER 28: Part-owner Patrick Mahomes of Sporting Kansas City watches with wife Brittany Matthews and daughter Sterling during the Major League Soccer Playoff game against Real Salt Lake at Children's Mercy Park on November 28, 2021 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes hugs girlfriend Brittany Matthews after the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Feb. 2, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Kansas City Chiefs won 31-20. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) (Patrick Semansky/AP)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Olympic gymnast Nastia Liukin, second from right, jokes with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, second from left and his wife, Brittany Matthews, center, during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball first-round playoff series, Monday, April 25, 2022, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez) (Tony Gutierrez/AP)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) is greeted by his fiancee Brittany Matthews, left, during pregame warmups prior to the start of the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (Alex Brandon/AP)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets a kiss from his fiancé Brittany Matthews before the AFC championship NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) (Paul Sancya/AP)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes KANSAS CITY, MO - DECEMBER 09: Brittany Matthews, girlfriend of quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, smiles during pregame festivities prior to the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens at Arrowhead Stadium on December 9, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 30: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs throws a pass during the first quarter of the AFC Championship Game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Arrowhead Stadium on January 30, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 30: Brittany Matthews and Patrick Mahomes attend Miami Heat v New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on March 30, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/Getty Images) (James Devaney/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 27: (L-R) Patrick Mahomes, Brittany Matthews, Halsey and musician Yungblud attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center on February 27, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images) (Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes FILE - Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes celebrates after the AFC championship NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Kansas City, Mo., in this Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, file photo. Kansas City quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his fiancéé, Brittany Matthews, are parents to a girl. Matthews announced the Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021, birth of Sterling Skye Mahomes in a tweet. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann, File) (Reed Hoffmann/AP)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes DALLAS, TEXAS - MARCH 04: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and girlfriend, Brittany Matthews, look on as the Dallas Mavericks take on the New Orleans Pelicans at American Airlines Center on March 04, 2020 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) (Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 25: Brittany Matthews and Patrick Mahomes II attend the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the LA Clippers during Round 1, Game 2 of the 2021 NBA Playoffs on May 25, 2021 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2021 NBAE (Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images) (Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 17: Brittany Matthews, girlfriend of quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs, looks on before a game against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on October 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Justin Edmonds/Getty Images) (Justin Edmonds/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes LUBBOCK, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 16: Quarterback Patrick Mahomes of the Kansas City Chiefs claps during the first half of the college basketball game between the Texas Tech Red Raiders and the Baylor Bears at United Supermarkets Arena on February 16, 2022 in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images) (John E Moore III/Getty Images)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews arrive at Shaq's Fun House at Live! at the Battery Atlanta on Friday, Feb. 1, 2019, in Atlanta. (Photo by Omar Vega/Invision/AP) (Omar Vega/Omar Vega/Invision/AP)

Patrick and Brittany Mahomes LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 11: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with his family after defeating the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 in overtime during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on February 11, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) (Jamie Squire/Getty Images)