What would you do if Goofy walked into your yoga class? The character visited a senior center in Anaheim, California, Disneyland’s hometown, but that was just the beginning of a daylong, citywide outreach initiative. The community day capped off a huge month of Disneyland news with major announcements about the parks’ future.
Disney has a long history of serving the communities where its theme parks reside, and Goofy’s surprise was among several ways Disney characters and Disneyland cast members served their city on this special occasion. Mickey Visit brings you the latest Disney news and planning resources, including new details on the replacement of a permanently closed Disneyland dining location and the best hotel breakfast near Disneyland.
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Disneyland’s “Happiest Day in Anaheim”
Disneyland celebrated the “Happiest Day in Anaheim” on August 27, 2026, with outreach events throughout the city organized through the Disney VoluntEARS cast member program.
This comes after another recent effort to support the community when they rolled out a $71 Disneyland discount ticket for residents.
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We heard from Thomas Mazloum who is now head of the Disney theme parks when he was leading Disneyland about the importance of connecting with the Anaheim community. He shared with us during a media briefing how important he believes the relationship with Anaheim is. He pushed to make sure that residents had access to the theme parks with a discounted ticket offer and to expand events like these that bring the best of Disneyland into the community.
At Ponderosa Family Resource Center, Goofy and Disney cast members joined 125 senior citizens for yoga, bingo, and crafts. The session was led by our favorite instructor from the fitness offerings at the Disneyland Resort Hotels. Hello Shinubo!
At Danbrook Elementary School, Disney cast members hosted 400 students for a party with themed areas, games, and music, and distributed Disney swag bags with Mickey ears and treats.
The school’s 75 staff members received a complimentary Disneyland Resort ticket for themselves and a guest.
That evening, Disney hosted a signature event in Anaheim called Main Street On Your Street. The celebration, attended by nearly 2,000 residents, included performances by Mary Poppins and the Pearly Band, a photo-op with Disneyland’s fire engine, and character appearances by Miguel from Coco and Mirabel from Encanto.
Beyond personal visits from characters and cast members, Disneyland also equipped additional libraries and community centers with all the supplies they needed to create their own Disney celebration.
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The Happiest Day in Anaheim is just one example of the many ways that Disneyland supports its local community.
Through volunteerism, special experiences, and cash and in-kind donations totaling tens of millions of dollars each year, Disneyland creates lasting memories for families throughout Orange County.
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