BTN.com staff, December 27, 2012

Wisconsin's Barry Alvarez joined his Badgers football team at Disneyland on Wednesday as part of the traditional kick off to the week's festivities leading to the historic game in Pasadena on Tuesday. They were welcomed by Mickey Mouse, who high-fived the head coaches. "I thought these days are over," said Alvarez, who has returned to coach this one game for Wisconsin after Bret Bielema left for Arkansas. "It's like a Christmas present for me."

Read the full story on the event here. And below are a few photos from the event. If you're living in a colder place than Pasadena, hopefully these photos will warm you up just a bit.