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California Man Celebrates 15,000 Rides at Disneyland

12/9/2025

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Jon Alan Hale, a television technician from Brea, California, celebrated his 15,000th ride on the Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure on December 8, 2025.
After surgeries in 2010 and 2011, Hale became devoted to the ride and tracked details in a notebook.
He has visited Disneyland over 1,100 times, averaging 13 rides per visit, and marked the milestone with park friends, wearing a themed cap and holding a sign.
No official records exist for his rides, but Hale treasures friendships formed with park staff, describing them as family.

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Story summary

Jon Alan Hale, a television technician from Brea, California, celebrated his 15,000th ride on the Radiator Springs Racers at Disney California Adventure on December 8, 2025.
After surgeries in 2010 and 2011, Hale became devoted to the ride and tracked details in a notebook.
He has visited Disneyland over 1,100 times, averaging 13 rides per visit, and marked the milestone with park friends, wearing a themed cap and holding a sign.
No official records exist for his rides, but Hale treasures friendships formed with park staff, describing them as family.