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Following the triumph of the South Carolina women’s basketball national championship, Coach Dawn Staley wasted no time fulfilling her promise. She headed to Disney World. This Saturday, she stepped into The Most Magical Place on Earth. Immersing herself in the enchantment of Disney’s iconic attractions, she joined a joyous parade at Magic Kingdom.
Her Disney adventure kicked off with a thrilling ride on Kilimanjaro Safaris at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. By midday, she graced Magic Kingdom, riding high on a parade float alongside her fellow South Carolina basketball assistant coaches. As they glided down Main Street, U.S.A., amidst a cascade of streamers and fireworks, the crowd erupted in cheers. They embraced Dawn Staley as the star of the celebratory afternoon.
Minnie Mouse herself, decked out in basketball gear, joined in the festivities, adding to the magic of the moment. For Dawn Staley, a six-time WNBA All-Star turned championship-winning coach, this was the perfect conclusion to an undefeated season, securing South Carolina’s third women’s basketball national title and extending her remarkable coaching record to 109-3 over the last three years.
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Staley’s words revealed her excitement: “I didn’t have to think about it. I actually secretly wanted to win because I got to say it,” that famous phrase that Super Bowl Champions often declare after winning – I’m going to Disney World. Additionally, she added, “I got to say it in front of 18 million people where I was going. I’m going to Walt Disney World, and now that I’m here, I’m enjoying it.”
Dawn Staley’s declaration of heading to Disney World, made in the heat of victory, was more than just a spontaneous proclamation. Moreover, it marked her inclusion in a storied tradition.
Since the New York Giants celebrated their Super Bowl win in 1987, Disney Parks have been the go-to destination for major national champions across sports. Staley now stands among the luminaries of the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and the Olympics, whose greatest achievements have been honored in the magical realms of Disney.