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Circus of the Stars Final Show at Disneyland

The 19th annual Circus of the Stars, broadcast on December 16, 1994, marked the final installment of the TV special. Titled “Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland”, this final performance brought together an impressive cast of celebrities and Disney characters.

Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994) Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Goofy Rodger Rabbit
Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994) Mickey Mouse Minnie Mouse Donald Duck Goofy Rodger Rabbit

Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, and Roger Rabbit joined the fun alongside celebrity ringmasters Harry Anderson, Leslie Nielsen, and Scott Baio. The show featured musical entertainment by All-4-One (not in the video) and showcased daring circus acts.

Celebrity Cast and High-Flying Performances

The all-star cast didn’t disappoint, bringing a mix of comedy, magic, and high-flying stunts to Disneyland. Vicki Lawrence amazed audiences with her juggling act, while A.J. Langer (My So-Called Life), Jenna von Oÿ (Blossom), and Debbe Dunning (Home Improvement) performed routines on the high-wire.

Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994)
Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994)

Adam West, television’s original Batman, refereed a hilarious segment featuring trained dogs playing soccer. Phyllis Diller stole the show by leading a group of pigs in a rendition of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”, and Harry Anderson wowed the audience with a magic sequence.

Musical Entertainment and Magic Acts

The show included a musical performance by the 1990s vocal group All-4-One, bringing a lively energy to the special. Meanwhile, the magic act by Harry Anderson added a touch of Disney-style wonder and excitement.

Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994)
Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994)

Full Cast of Circus Stars

The special featured an extensive lineup of guest performers, including: Mario Lopez, Shemar Moore, Alfonso Ribeiro, David Leisure, Phyllis Diller, Adam Wylie and Kelly Packard

Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994) Phyllis Diller
Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland (1994) Phyllis Diller

A Nostalgic Farewell to a Beloved Special

Circus of the Stars Goes to Disneyland wrapped up an era of celebrity-driven circus entertainment. In addition, the show remains a fascinating part of Disney history for fans who love blending Hollywood stars with Disneyland magic.  Don’t miss the Walt Disney World Celebrity Circus

More Wonderful World of Disney: Tricks of the Trade (1957), Disneyland 4th Anniversary Show, NBC Salutes 25 years of Wonderful World of Disney, Sandy Duncan Visits Disneyland 1976, Christmas at Disney World 1978, Disneyland the Park 1957, The best of Disney 50 years of Magic, Disneyland 25th Anniversary, Disneyland After Dark 1963, Disneyland Showtime 1970, of course, this lead the path to the Dream Called Walt Disney World

Did you know, Walt Disney World hosted a Circus, at Epcot!  Check it out and the Circus of the stars was once recorded at Disneyland Park.

You might also like a look at the Toy Story 4 Press Conference, and To Infinity and Beyond, a look at What’s next at Disney Parks (2018)

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