Postcard: Alabama Football Visits Disneyland During Rose Bowl Week

The Crimson Tide players got to experience the park while some were even featured in a parade down Main Street.

ANAHEIM, Calif. – The BamaCentral crew arrived in full out west for the Rose Bowl, and took a trip south of Los Angeles for the team’s first public appearance since arriving in California for the week: at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Select members of the Crimson Tide program rode in horse-drawn carriages down Main Street, U.S.A. for a parade at Disneyland that featured both participating teams in the Rose Bowl Game.

Representing Alabama was head coach Nick Saban, accompanied by Miss Terry as well as his granddaughter. Just behind them, a carriage that featured the team’s newly-voted permanent captains: quarterback Jalen Milroe, linebacker Dallas Turner, and defensive back Malachi Moore.

Once the team’s representatives made their way down Main Street, accompanied by cheers, falling confetti, “Roll Tide’s,” the Rose Bowl marching band, and Disney magic in the air, they headed to an exclusive press conference for media members who attended the park.

All the while, the remaining members of both Alabama and Michigan’s programs got to experience some fun of their own with a day in the park.

“We’ve got to soak in this experience because not too many people will be in this experience that we’re in,” Milroe said. “So we’ve got to soak up the day. It’s time to have some fun.”

For Alabama’s captains, the idea of roller coasters was a bit hit-and-miss. Milroe admittedly isn’t a huge fan, while Moore and Turner find some enjoyment in the thrill. Milroe said he more prefers rides like the Tea Cups, or “It’s a Small World.”

The team arrived in Los Angeles yesterday and held its first practice at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California to kick off the week. The team will continue to hold practices there all week.

Over the coming days, the team will speak to the media multiple times, including appearances from offensive coordinator Tommy Rees and defensive coordinator Kevin Steele. The offense will speak to the media on Thursday, the defense on Friday, and the whole team will be made available on Saturday.

Sunday will be the two head coaches’ final press conference before Monday’s game, which kicks off at 4 p.m. CT.

Gallery- Alabama Football at Disneyland

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Alabama and Michigan players and coaches pose with Mickey Mouse at Disneyland- Dec. 27, 2023

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Alabama sign in Disneyland parade- Dec. 27, 2023

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Nick and Terry Saban in Disneyland parade- Dec. 27, 2023

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Jalen Milroe and Malachi Moore in Disneyland parade- Dec. 27, 2023

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Nick Saban smiles at Disneyland- Dec. 27, 2023

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The BamaCentral staff will continue bring you full coverage from the Rose Bowl as the week continues. 

Sources: Jase McClellan Full Participant at Practice Ahead of Rose Bowl