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In a heartwarming moment of nostalgia and celebration, Kyla Pratt and Tommy Davidson, beloved voices of Penny and Oscar Proud from “The Proud Family,” took center stage at Disneyland for a special occasion. The event, Disneyland After Dark: Disney Channel Nite, held on April 12, 2026, marked the grand debut of Penny Proud at the iconic theme park.
Kyla Pratt, who has been the voice behind the spirited Penny Proud, brought along her daughters to share in the magic of the evening. Meanwhile, Tommy Davidson, who lent his voice to the character of Oscar Proud, attended the event with his own children, including his daughters and son.
Adding to the fun of the night, Davidson took to Instagram to share his excitement, posting photos and videos from the event. In one particularly lively clip, he can be heard enthusiastically calling out “Truudy” at the Penny Proud character, capturing the playful spirit of the show.
His Instagram post was filled with pride and joy as he wrote, “TRUUUDDY!!!!! @theproudfamily at @disneyland for a Special Disney after Dark Disney Channel Edition! HONORED to see PENNY PROUD and all the fans with my own PROUD FAMILY.”
Reflecting on the significance of the event, Kyla Pratt expressed her emotions and confirmed Penny’s Disneyland debut. “Penny Proud officially made her DISNEYLAND debut April 12, 2026 during Disney Channel Night at DISNEYLAND park!” she shared. “Knowing how much this show means to so many people and seeing a character I have grown up playing be acknowledged in this way is an unreal feeling.”
She also spoke about creator Bruce W. Smith and what it meant to see his work recognized in that setting. “Watching @brucealmighteee witness a character he created being celebrated at this magnitude was heartwarming,” Pratt shared. “I love yall and love being apart of this journey. Thank you.”
The Proud Family premiered in 2001 and ran for two seasons before ending in 2005. The series returned in 2022 with The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder, and brought back several original cast members. A fourth season is expected later this year.
Guests visiting Disneyland on April 16 can still see Penny in the park, where she appears alongside other Disney Channel characters for photos.
It’s not known whether Penny will remain at Disneyland Resort or if her appearance was limited to Disney Channel Nite.