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Goofy’s Cast-Only ‘Mystiki Tour’ Returns to Animal Kingdom With 300 Teams After Hours

The longtime cast-exclusive tradition strengthens workplace culture through puzzles crafted by an internal Clue Crew.

Overview

  • The 2026 edition adopted a Tiki Room–inspired theme under the rebranded name Goofy’s Mystiki Tour.
  • About 1,200 participants formed roughly 300 four‑person teams, with each team allowed to include one invited family member or friend.
  • Competitors raced through Disney trivia, brain‑teaser puzzles, and scavenger‑hunt challenges across Disney’s Animal Kingdom after closing.
  • Disney confirms the event remains a cast‑exclusive fixture that has connected employees for more than 30 years, with the park reopening to guests the next morning.
  • Many teams prepare with study sessions across Disney topics, and one featured team reported solving all 12 clue puzzles for the third consecutive year.