A heroes’ welcome was waiting for Disneyland Fire Department firefighters Mark McLean and Larry Chu, along with six other local firefighters and police personnel, during a special cavalcade in Disneyland park on Monday, May 5. All of those honored during the cavalcade bravely responded on the frontlines of the devastating Los Angeles fires in January 2025.
The celebration marked the first day eligible California firefighters, Los Angeles-based law enforcement personnel and emergency medical technicians, who helped combat the LA fires, could use their complimentary Heroes Tickets for themselves and a guest to visit The Happiest Place on Earth.
Cast Member Heroes Celebrated at Disneyland
Disneyland Resort cast members Mark and Larry are not only committed to protecting Disneyland Resort as firefighters, but both cast members are part of local fire departments and worked with them to battle the LA fires.
“It’s humbling and feels cool to be honored,” said Larry about being in the cavalcade for his heroic efforts in the Eaton Fire. “We are not used to the limelight, and it’s not what we strive to do in this profession, but it feels good.”
Larry has been with the Disneyland Fire Department for the past three years in addition to being with the Sierra Madre Fire Department as a firefighter paramedic for over four years…