Anaheim Ducks Days are returning to the Disneyland Resort. This year, the popular celebration of the local National Hockey League team will be expanded. The event will be taking place on Thursday February 22nd and Friday February 23rd. The celebration will include some things that are familiar to those who have attended in the past, along with some new offerings. This will include activities, experiences, themed merchandise, and themed food and beverage items.
Anaheim Ducks Cavalcades
There will be two cavalcades this year for the Anaheim Ducks. On Thursday, February 22nd, the cavalcade will include current players for the Anaheim Ducks. On Friday, February 23rd, a Legacy Celebration cavalcade will include select Anaheim Ducks alumni. Anaheim Ducks mascot Wild Wing will also be making special appearances throughout Ducks Days in Hollywood Land.
Stanley Cup Photo Opportunity & Anaheim Ducks History
On Friday, February 23, fans of the NHL at Disney California Adventure will have the chance to take photos with the iconic Stanley Cup. This photo opportunity will be found at Paradise Gardens Park in Disney California Adventure Park. For both Thursday and Friday, there will also be a historical look available that will share about the past, present, and future of the Anaheim Ducks. It will be found in Hollywood Land and include select jerseys and other memorabilia.
Fan Zone
The Fan Zone will be found in Hollywood Land. There will be music playing both days and guests will have the opportunity to give their hockey skills a test. They will also be able to take part in meet and greets (limited space and wristbands will be required), take photos, participate in a park-wide “seek and find” activity, learn to draw Disney ducks at the Animation Academy, and also party with the Anaheim Ducks Power Players and DJs. This will include DJ JoJo Maestrado. There will also be fun in the evenings as energetic performances are given by Anaheim Ducks DJs and also a live band. All of the information about this can be found at: Disneyland.com/AnaheimDucksDays and AnaheimDucks.com/DucksDaysDisney.
Anaheim Ducks Days Food/Beverages and Merchandise
There will be special limited-time menu items for guests to enjoy for Anaheim Ducks Days. This will include a Chocolate Mousse Cake from Schmoozies! and Chicken Fried Steak Burrito from Studio Catering Co. and Hollywood Lounge. Merchandise for Anaheim Ducks Days that honors the team’s 30th anniversary season with collectible gear that includes apparel, headwear, and other commemorative items. Quantity will most likely be limited so if this is a priority, shop early!
The Anaheim Ducks and Disney
The Anaheim Ducks were originally founded by The Walt Disney Company in 1993. Originally, they were called the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. This name was inspired by the 1992 Disney film The Might Ducks. This name remained with the team until the 2006-2007 season. It was then that the club officially became the Anaheim Ducks. They have continued their relationship with Disney and Anaheim Ducks fans have descended on the Disneyland Resort annually in recent years for Anaheim Ducks Days.
Attending Anaheim Ducks Days at Disneyland Resort
If you want to attend one or both of the Anaheim Ducks Days at the Disneyland Resort, it is important to remember a couple of things. First off, you will need a ticket or Magic Key to get into the park. However, that won’t be enough. You will also need a reservation for the day, or days, that you want to visit the park(s) at the Disneyland Resort. The reservation date and valid ticket/Magic Key must match in order to get into the park. There is limited availability for these for each date. Currently Magic Key sales have been suspended so if you don’t have one, you will need to purchase a ticket. This can be done at Disneyland.com.
Are you excited for the return and expansion of Anaheim Ducks Days at the Disneyland Resort? What are you most looking forward to experience at this year’s celebration? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
