The original parade at Disneyland in California ran from 1972 to 1996, and again in limited engagements in 2017 and 2019. The neighboring Disney California Adventure park hosted the parade between 2001 and 2010. Another version, at the Magic Kingdom in Florida’s Walt Disney World Resort, ran between 1977 and 2016, with two major gaps during 1991–1999 and 2001–2010.
Disney has announced, The Electrical Water Pageant will soon make its return to the waterways of Walt Disney World Resort, just outside of the Magic Kingdom.
Guests at Disney Resort hotels along Seven Seas Lagoon and Bay Lake will once again have a chance to see this twinkling nighttime musical processional that’s enchanted onlookers since 1971.
The announcement was made in a post to the Walt Disney World Cast and Community Facebook page on Wednesday as you can see in the video below:
According to the Disney World website, the floating nighttime parade will resume on December 20.
The Electrical Water Pageant, a procession which includes a medley of patriotic songs, can be viewed from Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney’s Wilderness Lodge and Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, and Disney’s Contemporary Resort.
Disney World received approval from the state of Florida to reopen its theme parks and to help control the crowds, Disney World has canceled Fireworks Displays and Parades until further notice during their phased reopening.
“This phased reopening will demonstrate a deliberate approach, with limits on attendance and controlled guest density that aligns with guidance on physical distancing” Disney said. “That means certain experiences we know draw large group gatherings – such as parades and nighttime spectaculars – will return at a later date.”
In addition, “high-touch” experiences such as makeover opportunities, playgrounds and character meet and greets will remain temporarily unavailable, but characters will still be in our parks to entertain and delight our guests.
Walt Disney World received approval from the state of Florida to reopen its four Orlando-based theme parks starting July 11.
Disney fans are searching for ways to bring magic and joy into their everyday lives and today, Disney has released a special virtual viewing of the all-new “Magic Happens” parade, which recently debuted at Disneyland park!
This daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.
So gather with family at home to watch this stunning moment of magic. Take a look at the video below:
“Magic Happens” features nine newly designed floats, highlighting magic from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios tales, such as “The Sword in the Stone,” “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty,” to more recent stories, including “Frozen 2,” “Moana” and “The Princess and the Frog,” as well as Disney and Pixar’s “Coco.”
The new floats were created as pieces of moving art, with their lines and aesthetic design telling a story along the parade route, while also evoking a sense of magic. The stories seen in “Magic Happens” are rooted in iconic Disney lore, but the soundtrack, costume design and choreography are heavily influenced by today’s contemporary designers. Be sure to listen up for the energetic musical score and new songs, co-composed by singer-songwriter, Todrick Hall.
In just a few weeks, the all-new “Magic Happens” parade will delight guests at Disneyland park, revealing its stunning floats, beloved Disney characters, artistic costumes and energetic musical score and Disney has released a first look of Mickey Mouse leading the parade!
In the parade’s whimsical opening sequence, Mickey Mouse sports an all-new sorcerer-inspired costume and leads the way, gliding along on glistening swirls of magic that emerge from a giant, 15-foot tall iridescent magical hat.
This incredible daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. To learn more about this show-stopping introduction, watch the video below!
To help Mickey open this stunning parade are Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip ‘n Dale, along with a group of eclectic and contemporary dancers. These performers, known as “magic makers,” represent stylized aspects of “Disney magic” – from beauty to strength and everything in between. Magic is there any time a pumpkin becomes a carriage, or a sword is plucked from a stone.
For more details on this exciting, new parade, check out our “sneak peek” story on Disney Dorks. Stay tuned for a few more exciting details to share before “Magic Happens” debuts on February 28!
The countdown to “Magic Happens” is on at Disneyland park! The new day-time parade debuts on Feb. 28 and celebrates moments of magic from your favorite Disney and Pixar stories and Disneyland is releasing new Minnie Ears and other merchandise inspired by the parade.
You can share the magic with your very own “Magic Happens” ear headband and don the sequin ears as you experience the wonder of magical moments heading down Main Street, U.S.A.
As you get ready to experience this spectacular parade, take a sneak peek below at the whimsical merchandise coming to Disneyland park:
Also, the enchanting purple and gray “Magic Happens” baseball-style shirt is essential to celebrating the magic of Mickey Mouse!
As you see the fabulous floats, whimsical costumes and your favorite Disney characters glide by, enjoy your favorite beverage in the “Magic Happens”-themed sipper. A sorcerer hat tops this fantastical sipper, which is inspired by the one-and-only Mickey Mouse!
After experiencing “Magic Happens,” you’ll want a keepsake that will always remind you that you don’t need wings to fly, shooting stars exist and magic doesn’t end at midnight. Pick up a Mickey Mouse-shaped light-up ornament that celebrates the power of imagination! You can also expand your pin collection with the official “Magic Happens” pin!
These magical items will be available throughout Disneyland park starting Feb. 28! Head over to the Emporium and Disney Showcase on Main Street, U.S.A. to bring these whimsical items home!
Christmas is only one day away and the tradition continues with The ‘Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade’ is airing on ABC Chistmas morning.
The “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” is a favorite Christmas day tradition. This holiday favorite airs tomorrow, December 25 on ABC and on the ABC app. Air times are 10 a.m.–12 p.m. EST, 9-11 a.m. CST/MST/PST; airtimes vary, so be sure to check listings.
Presented from Cinderella Castle at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Resort in California, the show features the Christmas Day Parade down Main Street U.S.A., heartwarming stories and amazing celebrity performances. It’s all hosted by artist Matthew Morrison, singer-songwriter and TV host Emma Bunton, and TV host Jesse Palmer. Joining as co- hosts are ABC’s “black-ish” star Marsai Martin with Hollywood Records Artist and Disney’s “The Lion King” star JD McCrary, who voiced young Simba in the live-action film. Take a look at a preview of what to expect below:
Among the exclusive Disney Parks sneak peeks planned for this special are Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida on March 4, 2020, and Disneyland park in California in 2022, plus Avengers Campus coming to Disney California Adventure Park in California in 2020. Viewers will also get a special look at “the most magical flight on earth”: the newly opened Disney Skyliner gondola system, connecting Walt Disney World Resort guests to two Disney theme parks and four resorts, including the new Disney’s Riviera Resort.
Musical performances include the following:
Seventeen-time GRAMMY Award-winning Sting performs “Soul Cake” off his platinum- selling album “If On A Winter’s Night…” from Walt Disney World Resort.
Two-time GRAMMY Award-winning reggae star Shaggy sings his new Caribbean-flavored original song “Christmas with Friends” from Walt Disney World Resort
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning a cappella group Pentatonix performs “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” from Walt Disney World Resort.
Singers Ingrid Michaelson and Grace VanderWaal sing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” from Disneyland Resort.
GRAMMY Award-winning rock band Portugal. The Man performs “White Christmas” and “Feel it Still” from Disneyland Resort.
International pop star Ally Brooke performs “Christmas Through Your Eyes” from Walt Disney World Resort.
The cast of the new Disney+ original “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” performs a high-energy medley from Disneyland Resort.
The all-new “Magic Happens” parade will make its debut at Disneyland park, beginning Feb. 28, 2020.
“Magic Happens” celebrates awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. Mickey Mouse leads this new daytime spectacular down Main Street, U.S.A., revealing a parade of stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. “Magic Happens” will also feature an energetic musical score and a new song, co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall.
Take a look below at some highlights of the new parade, including a few more sneak peeks:
From Walt Disney Animation Studios’ record-breaking hit “Frozen 2,” Anna and Elsa explore the mysteries of an enchanted forest protected by Nokk, the mystical water spirit, as their friends Kristoff, Sven and Olaf tag along.
On her voyager canoe, Moana journeys forth on the crest of a towering wave, inspired by beautiful koa wood carvings and inset with dazzling, animated glimpses into the magic the ocean holds.
Joining Moana on her journey is legendary demigod, Maui, making his Disneyland Resort debut on his own magical island, along with Moana’s adorable pet pig, Pua.
Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film, “Coco.” This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession, along with Miguel’s dog Danté.
The regal grand finale of “Magic Happens” celebrates magical moments from several classic Disney stories, including the happily-ever-after scene from “Sleeping Beauty” with a trio of fairies and Princess Aurora’s gown shimmering between hues of pink and blue.
“Magic Happens” will remind us we don’t need wings to fly, that shooting stars were made to wish upon, and that magic doesn’t stop at midnight. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more fun details about this extraordinary parade, as we get closer to opening day on February 28!
As we previously reported, Disneyland is bringing back the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade this August and now they have a delicious new cake to celebrate the the spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination.
The “Main Street Electrical Parade” Cake is a colorful vanilla sponge cake with cream cheese frosting, mixed berry marmalade, cream cheese frosting, sprinkles and chocolate decoration.
The cake inspired by a half-million sparkling lights and “electro-syntho-magnetic musical sounds can be found at Plaza Inn in Disneyland and is available through Sept. 30, 2019. Disneyland has a fabulous combination of sweet and savory items that will all be available through Sept. 30, 2019.
The dazzling nighttime parade premiered at Disneyland in 1972 and ended its run there in November 1996, but also appeared at California Adventure, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and at other and at other parks around the world. The parade returned again to Anaheim in January 2017 for a limited time.
This limited-time encore engagement is set to begin on Aug. 2 with nightly performances through Sept. 30
Disney has announced, that Disneyland is bringing back the beloved Main Street Electrical Parade this August.
That’s right! The all-time fan favorite, “spectacular festival pageant of nighttime magic and imagination,” is coming back to Disneyland park for a limited-time encore engagement along with its half-million sparkling lights and “electro-syntho-magnetic musical sounds”.
The dazzling nighttime parade premiered at Disneyland in 1972 and ended its run there in November 1996, but also appeared at California Adventure, Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World and at other and at other parks around the world. The parade returned again to Anaheim in January 2017 for a limited time.
This limited-time encore engagement is set to begin on Aug. 2 with nightly performances through Sept. 30
