Join Mickey Mouse and his pals on a dazzling journey through Disney dreams with the “Magic Happens” parade! This daytime spectacular brings beloved scenes from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios to life with:
- Spectacular Floats: Nine artistic masterpieces showcasing iconic moments, like Moana riding a towering wave and Miguel strumming in the Land of the Dead.
- Energetic Performers: Over 90 dancers and artists in fashion-forward costumes, adding vibrancy and wonder to the streets.
- Beloved Characters: More than 20 Disney and Pixar friends, including Moana, Maui, Miguel, Anna, Elsa, and classic favorites like Aladdin, Tinker Bell, and Cinderella.
- Catchy Tunes: A contemporary twist on classic Disney music with new songs co-written by Todrick Hall.
Parade Highlights:
- Mickey Mouse: Leads the way on a wave of magic, emanating from a giant, iridescent hat with sparkling lights.
- Moana: Sails on a stunning voyager canoe, inspired by Polynesian art and featuring glimpses of ocean magic. Look for surprise cameos from “Finding Nemo”!
- Miguel: Celebrates the power of music on a float connecting the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead, adorned with vibrant marigolds and fantastical alebrije spirit animals.
- Frozen 2: Anna and Elsa explore the Enchanted Forest with Kristoff, Sven, and Olaf. The grand snowflake symbolizes the four elements.
- Enchanting Finale: Iconic characters like Genie, Aladdin, Tinker Bell, and Peter Pan introduce floats showcasing magical moments:
- Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage takes her to the ball.
- Young Arthur pulls the sword from the stone in “The Sword in the Stone.”
- Tiana and Naveen break the spell in “The Princess and the Frog.”
- Sleeping Beauty’s happily-ever-after with Prince Phillip.
Don’t miss the magic! Check showtimes on Disneyland.com or check your My Disney Experience App.
Fun Facts:
- Each float tells a story through its design and aesthetic.
- Over 300 shimmering LED lights illuminate Mickey’s magical hat.
- The “Frozen 2” float is the longest, at nearly 39 feet!
- Over 30,000 marigolds decorate the bridge on the “Coco” float.