‘Full House’ Star John Stamos Reflects on Performing in Front of Walt Disney World’s Cinderella Castle
Walt Disney World is the “most magical place on Earth.” So it only made sense for Danny Tanner (Bob Saget) to propose to his partner there on Full House. At the same time, Jesse (John Stamos) and Rebecca (Lori Loughlin) celebrated their anniversary. And DJ Tanner (Candace Cameron Bure) dreamed of happily ever after with her boyfriend Steve (Scott Weinger). This trip to Orlando was even magical for the Full House cast members. Here’s what John Stamos said about his experience.
‘Full House’ had a 2-part Walt Disney World-themed episode titled ‘The House Meets the Mouse’
With Wake Up, San Francisco in reruns, Danny Tanner decided it was the perfect time to bring his family to the most magical place on Earth.
For two episodes, fans saw the Full House characters visit Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, and Hollywood Studios — different theme parks in Walt Disney World. There were even some behind-the-scenes moments that stood out to the cast members.
“I remember my dad being there, and it was just a very special family time that I’ll never forget,” Stamos said during the television special The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World.
John Stamos shared the most magical part of the ‘Full House’ trip to Walt Disney World
It’s been over 50 years since Walt Disney World opened its gates. As a result, The Most Magical Story on Earth gave an inside look into the theme park’s history. Some Full House cast members also offered insight into their Walt Disney World experience.
“The show was so popular at the time, and people were so excited to actually see the Tanner family at Disney World,” Candace Cameron Bure said. “They wanted to watch everything. They wanted to follow us.”
Stamos said, “The biggest thrill of that episode, I remember, was being able to play in front of the castle.” In the episode, Jesse Katsopolis performs “A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes” from Cinderella. Stamos continued, saying, “And then right at the moment, pinnacle moment, fireworks are going off.”
Other television shows have traveled to Disney theme parks too, including ABC’s ‘Black-ish’
As a huge Disney nerd, Stamos has appeared in other Disney World-related projects, including the recently released Disney+ special Muppets Haunted Mansion. Also, in conjunction with American Idol, the actor traveled to the amusement park, mentoring contestants in the process.
Full House wasn’t the only series that traveled to Disney’s theme parks. Years later, the Black-ish characters traveled to Orlando for a family vacation. And for one Modern Family episode, the Dunphy-Pritchett-Tucker clan spent the day in California’s Disneyland.
Full House episodes are available on Hulu. The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World is available exclusively on Disney’s streaming platform, Disney+.
