Disneyland visitors ringing in the first day of spooky season may have been lucky enough to get a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious surprise. A viral Instagram reel shows Hollywood legend Dick Van Dyke atop a balcony in New Orleans Square inside the park. The beloved star is best known in the Disney pantheon for his role as Bert, the chimney sweep, in the 1964 musical “Mary Poppins.”

“I would have lost my collective spoon full of sugar if I saw the absolute legend there,” user @jedi_master_alex wrote in the comments.

“I was there, and I just cried!! An iconic legend….,” another user @acwfoster wrote.

Van Dyke is no stranger to making guest appearances at Disneyland. In Dec. 2015, the star spent his 90th birthday in the park and was spotted on the same balcony where guests sang him “Happy Birthday.” In 2012, he also spent his birthday at Disneyland as the celebrity guest for a holiday tradition: the annual Candlelight Ceremony.

Van Dyke has spent much of his life as a celebrity figurehead for Disneyland after appearing in several Disney films. In “Mary Poppins,” he played not only Bert but Mr. Dawes Sr., the director of the bank. He also starred in the 1966 film “Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N.” And in 2001, Van Dyke narrated “Walt: The Man Behind the Myth,” a documentary about the life of Walt Disney. 

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• Gabriella Cervantes, 8, (left) is dressed as “Captain Phasma,” while Michelle Carr is ready to fall down the rabbit hole as Alice in Wonderland. Both are from Riverside and were attending Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Ready to go to Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland are (l-r) Martina Caviares, 12, Taylor Caviares, 11, Sabrina Shettler, 4, Megan Shetler and Jesse Shetler. All came to town from Park City, Utah.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• The castaways from Gilligan’s Island were getting ready to go on a three-hour tour of Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland they are (l-r) Laura Maestas as Mary Ann, Diana Maestas as Ginger, Krystal Maestas as the Professor, Steven Trusty as millionaire Thurston Howell III, Ashley Trusty as “Lovey” Howell, his wife, David Maestas as Gilligan, and Jeff Maestas as the Skipper. The whole group came down from Barstow for the event.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• The Johnson family drove down from Las Vegas for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. They are Kris (left), Chelsea and dressed as Thomas the Tank Engine is three-year-old Keagan.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• These three ghouls came from Salt Lake City for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. They are the Amatt family (l-r) Heidi, Jason and Michael, 11.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Here we have the Stauss family in town from Phoenix for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. They are (l-r) Brayden, 8, Missy and Olivia, 8.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• These three magical ladies were at Disneyland’s Mickey’s Halloween Party to get some magical treats. They are (l-r) Cheryl Brothers of Los Angeles, Pam Mouser and Brenda Zebley, both from Bakersfield.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Playing a rather tough princess at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland is Tom Coleman from Fort Dodge, Iowa.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Here we have Bert and Mary Poppins on a Jolly Holiday at Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween Party. They are actually Tim and Brit Skalland, from Sacramento. This was their third visit. During their second visit, at a previous Halloween party at the park, Tim got down on his knees near Snow White Grotto wishing well and proposed to Brit.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Visiting Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween Party are Emily Moffat dressed as Rey from “Star Wars – The Force Awakens. She is holding 10-month-old Violet Moffat, who is dressed as C3PO from the Star Wars movies.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• These superheroes made sure there were no villains around at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. They are actually the Morel Family from Rancho Cucamonga.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Snow White and the Huntsman were visiting Disneyland during Mickey’s Halloween Party. They are actually Darlene Juarez of Colton and George San Martin of Riverside.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• This precious little fairy is Adrian Estrella, 2, from Los Angeles. She flew in on her wings to visit Disneyland during Mickey’s Halloween Party.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Visiting Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween Party are Lauryn Salgado, 6, dressed as Sally from “A Nightmare Before Christmas,” and Benjamin Salgado, 7, dressed as Sonic the Hedgehog. They are from Ontario, CA.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Mari Farr, from Louisville, Kentucky, is Peter Pan. Behind her is Peter Pan’s shadow, otherwise known as Natasha Holmquist, from Bellingham, Washington. The friends like to visit Disneyland and Mickey’s Halloween Party.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Katie Meyere (left) and Joseph Meyere from Bountiful, Utah, like to visit Disneyland and came dressed just for Mickey’s Halloween Party.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• The Tyler Family came to Disneyland from Las Vegas, just for Mickey’s Halloween Party.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• In a slightly mod version of the Mad Hatter is Sara Velasquez at Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland. She might even be attending an unbirthday party.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Tilly, in the box office of Disneyland’s Main Street Cinema, puts on her Halloween themed finest for Halloween season.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland is always a chance for children of all ages to dress up in costumes and go trick-or-treating.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

• Ready for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland is the Goldberg Family who came to town for the event from Las Vegas. They are (l-r) Danielle, Luke, Zack and Neil.

  in Anaheim on Wednesday, October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register/SCNG)

“We like to schedule our visit just to come to dress up and go trick-or-treating,” said Danielle Goldberg of Las Vegas.
She was dressed as the bride from the Haunted Mansion, while her husband Neil was dressed as the dead groom. Their kids, Luke and Zack, were wearing costumes, too.

Attending the separately ticketed event was mostly known to locals, but as the event grew, many from out of town decided they wanted to experience it, too – some in a special way.

At Wednesday’s party were Tim and Brit Skalland from Sacramento. It was their third time. They met during their first trip to Mickey’s Halloween Party and started dating. During their second visit, they were near the Wishing Well in the Snow White Grotto area when Tim got down on a knee and proposed. She accepted. This was their third visit, but the first one as a married couple.

They, of course, came dressed in costume. He was dressed as Bert, the chimney sweep from the movie “Mary Poppins,” and she came dressed as the title character.

“It’s practically perfect in every way,” she said.

The party even attracts large groups. One group of seven were in town from Barstow, and were dressed as the characters from the television show “Gilligan’s Island.”

“We’re here for a three-hour tour,” said Jeff Maestas, who was dressed as the Skipper.

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One of the highlights of yesterday’s THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY: DISNEYLAND 60 Special on ABC was a performance of “Step In Time”, the lively dance number from Disney’s cult film MARY POPPINS.

Dancing With the Stars pro and master of ceremonies of the evening Derek Hough took the stage in the role of chimney sweep Bert and was accompanied by the film’s original Bert, Dick Van Dyke. The venerable 90-year-old actor never skipped a beat and proved that he can still “kick his knees” as high as the best of them. Check out the performance below!

Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all the spirited and hugely successful creativity of the Walt Disney Company that followed – his crowning achievement: Disneyland. ABC celebrated the ingenuity and inspiration of Disney’s great, bold creation with a glamorous, star-studded Diamond Anniversary event, both in the heart of Hollywood at the Dolby Theater and in some of the most iconic locations in Disneyland Park, including Sleeping Beauty Castle and Main Street USA and Cars Land, a themed area at Disney California Adventure Park. The special also featured two dazzling technology displays – the “Paint the Night” Parade and “World of Color – Celebrate! The Wonderful World of Walt Disney” at Disney California Adventure Park and many more.

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• Gabriella Cervantes, 8, (left) is disguised as “Captain Phasma” while Michelle Carr is ready to fall down the rabbit hole as Alice in Wonderland. Both are from Riverside and attended Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  It’s the Addams Family, actually the Rendon Family from Vancouver, Washington. Pictured are (lr) Zachary, 11, as Pugsly, Alexa, 13, as Wednesday, Troy as Gomez, Lucia, 5, as cousin Itt, Lacey as Morticia and Edward, 7 months, as Uncle Fester. in Anaheim on Monday October 17, 2016. (Photo by Courtesy, Troy Rendon)

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  Ready for Mickey’s Halloween Party at Disneyland are (lr) Martina Caviares, 12, Taylor Caviares, 11, Sabrina Shettler, 4, Megan Shetler and Jesse Shetler. They all came to the city from Park City, Utah. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  The castaways from Gilligan’s Island prepared for a three-hour tour of Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. They are (lr) Laura Maestas as Mary Ann, Diana Maestas as Ginger, Krystal Maestas as professor, Steven Trusty as millionaire Thurston Howell III, Ashley Trusty as “Lovey” Howell, his wife, David Maestas as Gilligan and Jeff Maestas as skipper. The whole group came from Barstow for the event. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  The Johnson family drove from Las Vegas to Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. They are Kris (left), Chelsea and disguised as Thomas the Tank Engine is three year old Keagan. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  These three ghouls came from Salt Lake City to Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. They are the Amatt family (lr) Heidi, Jason and Michael, 11th in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Here we have the Stauss family in town from Phoenix for Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. They are (lr) Brayden, 8, Missy and Olivia, 8th in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  These three magical ladies were at Disneyland’s Mickey’s Halloween party for some magical goodies. They are (from left to right) Cheryl Brothers from Los Angeles, Pam Mouser and Brenda Zebley, both from Bakersfield. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Tom Coleman from Fort Dodge, Iowa, plays a tough princess at Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Here we have Bert and Mary Poppins on a fun vacation to Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween party. You are actually Tim and Brit Skalland from Sacramento. This was her third visit. On her second visit, at a previous Halloween party in the park, Tim got down on his knees near the Snow White Grotto, wished Brit the best of luck and proposed marriage to Brit. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  On a visit to Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween party are Emily Moffat, who is disguised as Rey from “Star Wars – The Force Awakens”. She is holding 10-month-old Violet Moffat, disguised as C3PO from the Star Wars films, in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  These superheroes made sure there were no villains at Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. They are actually the Morel Family from Rancho Cucamonga. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Snow White and the Hunter visited Disneyland during Mickey’s Halloween party. You’re actually Darlene Juarez from Colton and George San Martin from Riverside. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  This precious little fairy is Adrian Estrella, 2, from Los Angeles. She flew in on her wings to visit Disneyland during Mickey’s Halloween party. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Lauryn Salgado, 6, disguised as Sally from “A Nightmare Before Christmas,” and Benjamin Salgado, 7, disguised as Sonic the Hedgehog, are visiting Disneyland for Mickey’s Halloween party. You are from Ontario, CA. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Mari Farr of Louisville, Kentucky is Peter Pan. Behind her is Peter Pan’s shadow, also known as Natasha Holmquist, from Bellingham, Washington. The friends like to visit Disneyland and Mickey’s Halloween party. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Katie Meyere (left) and Joseph Meyere from Bountiful, Utah love to visit Disneyland and came dressed up just for Mickey’s Halloween party. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  The Tyler family came to Disneyland from Las Vegas just for Mickey’s Halloween party. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  In a slightly modified version of Mad Hatter, Sara Velasquez is at Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland. Maybe she even goes to a birthday party. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Tilly, at the box office of the Main Street Cinema in Disneyland, puts on her Halloween theme at its best for the Halloween season. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland is always an opportunity for children of all ages to dress up in costumes and do trick or treating. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

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  Ready for Mickey’s Halloween party at Disneyland is the Goldberg family, who have come to town from Las Vegas for the event. There are (lr) Danielle, Luke, Zack and Neil. in Anaheim on Wednesday October 19, 2016. (Photo by Mark Eades, Orange County Register / SCNG)

“We like to plan our visit just to dress up and do trick or treat,” said Danielle Goldberg of Las Vegas.
She was disguised as the bride from the Haunted Mansion while her husband, Neil, was disguised as the dead groom. Her children, Luke and Zack, also wore costumes.

The event, which is sold separately, was mostly known to local residents, but as the event grew, many outside of the city decided to experience it too – some in special ways.

Tim and Brit Skalland from Sacramento attended the party on Wednesday. It was her third time. They met during their first trip to Mickey’s Halloween party and started dating. On their second visit, they were near the wishing well in the Snow White Grotto area when Tim got down on his knees and proposed. She accepted. This was their third visit, but the first as a couple.

They came in costumes, of course. He was disguised as Bert, the chimney sweep from the movie “Mary Poppins”, and she came as the title character.

“It’s practically perfect in every way,” she said.

The party even attracts large groups. A group of seven were from Barstow in town and dressed up as the characters from the television show “Gilligan’s Island”.

“We’re here for a three-hour tour,” said Jeff Maestas, who was disguised as a skipper.

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