Ahoy there! 🏴☠️
If you’re reading this, chances are you just scanned a QR code from a couple of suspicious-looking villains racing around Disneyland today. Welcome — and congratulations — you’ve stumbled into the madness that is the Gumball Rally.
So… what is the Gumball Rally?
Each year, MiceChat hosts this legendary, one-day-only race where hundreds of Disney fans descend upon the parks, all competing to earn points by riding attractions, solving challenges, answering questions, and completing whatever surprises the Rally Masters throw at us. The goal? Score as many points as possible before time runs out. The reality? Absolute chaos, sore feet, and the most fun you can legally have in a Disney park without a FastPass.
One thing you should know right away: no two Gumball Rallies are ever the same. Some years we’re snapping photos and posting all day… other years, phones are completely banned. Rules, twists, and challenges aren’t fully revealed until the morning of the race, which means you never quite know what kind of adventure you’re signing up for — and that’s half the fun.
This Year’s Theme: Villains 😈
For the 2026 Rally, the theme is Villains, and we fully leaned into it.
Today, my friend Yin and I are competing as Captain Hook and his ever-loyal (and slightly more competent) companion, Smee. Together, we’ve formed the Neverland Travel Agency… though let’s be honest — this is less “family-friendly vacation planning” and more “back to our villainous roots.”
We’re here to race.
We’re here to scheme.
And yes — we’re here to win.
This is our sixth time running the Gumball Rally together, and every year we say the same thing: this might be the year. Whether that turns out to be true or not, one thing is guaranteed — it’s going to be an unforgettable day.
For this year, we've brought some family and friends along! My son Tyler will be running with his girlfriend Hannah as the Boothill Boys. My daughter Briana will be with her friend Kayla and they are team Cruel Intentions. My sister Mandy is here for her first Rally this year along with her friends Dawne and Liz. They are team Maleficent Minds. And my other sister Elena is here for her first Rally also with her boyfriend Jared - team Jafar's Magic Carpet Rides.
Spot Us in the Park?
If you see us racing through Disneyland today, feel free to say hi and grab a photo! Just one important reminder: NO HELP. That’s one of the strictest rules of the Rally. Everyone is competing against each other, and outside assistance is a big no-no. Fair play only… even for villains.
You can follow along today on Instagram through:
(Assuming, of course, phones are allowed… you never really know.)
Want to Know What This Is Really Like?
If you’re curious what a day like today looks like, we’ve shared full recaps of past Gumball Rallies on The Talking Disney Podcast, including Episodes 34, 82, 111, 140, and 167. And don’t worry — there will absolutely be a brand-new episode coming soon where we break down everything that happens today.
If this all sounds like something you’d want to try yourself, keep an eye on MiceChat and sign up next year. It’s exhausting, ridiculous, competitive, and hands-down one of our favorite Disney experiences.
Thanks for stopping by, thanks for scanning the QR code, and enjoy your day in the park — whether you’re racing… or just trying to survive it.
Now if you’ll excuse us,
Captain Hook and Smee have a Rally to win. ☠️🏆
Let’s GO!
