Today’s “Wednesday Whimsy!” is all about thee felines that strut Disneyland after dark.
These kitties roam around the happiest place on earth. Keeping it rodent-free.
Turns out, Disneyland’s cat colony dates back to the 1950s, when feline friends were first spotted keeping the Sleeping Beauty Castle pest-free. Now? They’re part of the lore. With names like Francisco, Nutmeg, and the elusive Giovanni, these whiskered wanderers have their own fanbase and even unofficial merch.
(They’ve been spotted near Hungry Bear Restaurant, the Rose Court Garden, and—you guessed it—Ariel’s Grotto.)
Dig out the underground planet just like Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Discover the hidden world of Disneyland’s gatos—along with their origin and why they are thee unofficial/official magic kingdom makers.
