Fodor's Expert Review Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade
Who'd want to miss a parade that delivers 12 entertainment-packed minutes of Disney characters and royalty; a steampunk-inspired, fire-breathing dragon; elaborate towering floats; and handsome pairs of dancers twirling to some of Disney's best tunes? This daily 3 pm parade celebrates Walt's legacy with vignettes featuring the glamour, drama, and fun of classic films like Beauty and the Beast, and Peter Pan while also catering to fans of contemporary box-office hits like Brave, Tangled, and Frozen. The colorful pageant of nine floats features amazing costumes, inventive technology, a cast of nearly 100 energetic performers, and a score that invites singing along with familiar medleys.
From the 50-foot-long topiary garden float of Disney royal couples led by dancers in ball gowns with iridescent feathers to the 32-foot-tall Airship float finale with Mickey and Minnie, the parade energizes spectators as it rolls past. A Lost Boy from Peter Pan might... READ MORE
Who'd want to miss a parade that delivers 12 entertainment-packed minutes of Disney characters and royalty; a steampunk-inspired, fire-breathing dragon; elaborate towering floats; and handsome pairs of dancers twirling to some of Disney's best tunes? This daily 3 pm parade celebrates Walt's legacy with vignettes featuring the glamour, drama, and fun of classic films like Beauty and the Beast, and Peter Pan while also catering to fans of contemporary box-office hits like Brave, Tangled, and Frozen. The colorful pageant of nine floats features amazing costumes, inventive technology, a cast of nearly 100 energetic performers, and a score that invites singing along with familiar medleys.
From the 50-foot-long topiary garden float of Disney royal couples led by dancers in ball gowns with iridescent feathers to the 32-foot-tall Airship float finale with Mickey and Minnie, the parade energizes spectators as it rolls past. A Lost Boy from Peter Pan might grab your hand and kiss it. A stilt-walker might lean into your camera for a snapshot. You'll hear viewers gasp or shout when the towering 53-foot-long, green-eyed Maleficent Dragon, created with help from Tony Award–winning designer Michael Curry, rears its head and spews flames. Duration: 12 mins. Crowds: Heavy. Audience: All ages. For people with disabilities: There are viewing areas for guests in wheelchairs along the route; ask any cast member for guidance. A sign-language schedule is available at Guest Relations. The parade runs from Frontierland to Town Square. Check your guide map for the complete route. Find shade beneath a Frontierland porch at least an hour before showtime. If you've seen the parade, this is a good time to head for popular rides in Fantasyland or Tomorrowland while crowds gather along the route.
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