DILFs of Disneyland originated as a wildly popular Instagram account in 2014 that curated photos of attractive fathers at Disney theme parks. The concept quickly became a viral sensation, shifting the focus from Mickey Mouse to the 'hot dads' pushing strollers and wearing Mickey ears. The meme represents a specific intersection of internet culture—thirst-posting meets wholesome parenting—and has sparked countless spin-offs and similar accounts for other locations. Today, the template is used to joke about the real reasons people enjoy visiting theme parks or to celebrate the aesthetic appeal of dedicated fathers in the middle of a family vacation. It remains a staple of Disney-themed social media humor.