Chapter 32 – Magic Kingdom – Parades 2000’s posted 2/23/20
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Magic Kingdom Parades
An opening day tradition, the Magic Kingdom puts on fantastic displays of theatrics, music and dance by way of their day and nighttime parades. In the 2000s the Magic Kingdom parade floats became much more elaborate and centered on the Disney Dream.
An opening day tradition, the Magic Kingdom puts on fantastic displays of theatrics, music and dance by way of their day and nighttime parades. In the 2000s the Magic Kingdom parade floats became much more elaborate and centered on the Disney Dream.
Parade Route for the mid-day Parades
List of Parades of the Magic Kingdom:
In Chapter 29 – we presented Magic Kingdom Parades that started in the 1970’s
In the previous Chapter 30 – we viewed Magic Kingdom parades that started in the 1980’s
In Chapter 31 - Magic Kingdom parades that started in the 1990’s
Chapter 32 - Magic Kingdom parades that started in the 2000’s (current Chapter)
Chapter 33 - Magic Kingdom parades that represented the 2010’s
Then in Chapter 34 – the `Magic Kingdom Christmas Parades from 1971 to present will be toured.
In Chapter 29 – we presented Magic Kingdom Parades that started in the 1970’s
- Grand Opening Day Parade October 25, 1971
- Character Parade October 1971 - December 1971
- Christmas Parade 1971 - present
- Character Parade (Pooh for President)1972
- Happy Easter Parade Easter only 1972 – 1998
- Character Parade 1973-1974
- Character Cavalcades1974-1975, 1977-1978
- America on Parade June 1975 - September 1976
- Mickey Mouse Club Parade September 1976 - June 1977
- Main Street Electrical Parade (evening parade) 1977–1991, 1999–2001, 2010–2016
- Mickey's 50th Birthday Parade November 1978 - December 1978
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Parade/ Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade Christmas only 1978 – present
- Dumbo's Circus Parade January 1979 - December 1979
In the previous Chapter 30 – we viewed Magic Kingdom parades that started in the 1980’s
- Pinocchio Parade January 1980 - June 1980
- Tencennial Parade October 1981 - September 1982
- Mickey Mouse Character Parade October 1982 - May 1984
- Donald's 50th Birthday Parade May 1984 - December 1984
- Mickey's Street Party January 1985 - November 1986
- 15 Years of Magic October 1986 - September 1987
- Spirit of America September 1987 - November 1988
- Mickey's All-American Birthday Parade November 1988 - November 1989
- Disney Character Hit Parade October 1989 - September 1991
In Chapter 31 - Magic Kingdom parades that started in the 1990’s
- 20th Anniversary Surprise Celebration Parade September 1991 - December 1992
- Surprise Celebration Parade January 1993 – June 1994
- SpectroMagic (evening parade)1991 - 1999, 2001 - 2010
- Mickey's Christmas Cavalcade 1993/1994 – 2006
- Mickey Mania June 1994 - September 1996
- Walt Disney World's 25th Anniversary "Remember the Magic" Parade October 1996 – January 1998
- Magical Moments Parade February 1998 - September 2001
- Mickey's Boo to You Parade(during the Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party) 1996- present
Chapter 32 - Magic Kingdom parades that started in the 2000’s (current Chapter)
- Share a Dream Come True Parade October 2001 - August 2006
- Main Street Trolley Parade (morning event) February 2003 – present
- Disney Dreams Come True Parade August 2006 - January 2009
- Disney's Enchanted Adventures 2007-2009
Chapter 33 - Magic Kingdom parades that represented the 2010’s
- Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade January 2009 - January 2014
- Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party February 2009 – October 23, 2014
- Festival of Fantasy Parade March 2014 - present
- Move It! Shake It! Dance and Play it! Street Party October 24, 2014 – December 1, 2018
- Move It! Shake It! MousekeDance It! Street Party January 18, 2019 - Present
- Rainy Day Character Cavalcade
Then in Chapter 34 – the `Magic Kingdom Christmas Parades from 1971 to present will be toured.
- Christmas Parades in the Magic Kingdom 1971-present
Share a Dream Come True Parade October 2001 - August 2006
The Share A Dream Come True parade made its debut at Magic Kingdom Park on October 1, 2001, just in time for Walt Disney World Resort’s 100 Years of Magic Celebration, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth.
The Share A Dream Come True parade made its debut at Magic Kingdom Park on October 1, 2001, just in time for Walt Disney World Resort’s 100 Years of Magic Celebration, which commemorated the 100th anniversary of Walt Disney’s birth.
Share a Dream Come True Parade Announcement
The parade began with the following announcement:
“Hello everyone and welcome. This is Julie Andrews and I'd like to tell you a story. In 1901, a little boy named Walt Disney was born and a dream began. The dream of imagination that today, 100 years later, has touched every one of our lives. I once had the privilege to know the dreamer, Walt Disney. His imagination inspired and built his dreams into reality for all of us to share and he made them practically perfect in every way. Today we celebrate and share the legacy of Walt Disney filled with pixie dust, princesses, fairy tales, and fantasies and above all the magic of dreams. (Children’s chorus sings Sharing a Dream Come True. A child enthusiastically announces) and now, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, the Magic Kingdom proudly presents the Share a Dream Come True Parade.”
―Julie Andrews
The parade began with the following announcement:
“Hello everyone and welcome. This is Julie Andrews and I'd like to tell you a story. In 1901, a little boy named Walt Disney was born and a dream began. The dream of imagination that today, 100 years later, has touched every one of our lives. I once had the privilege to know the dreamer, Walt Disney. His imagination inspired and built his dreams into reality for all of us to share and he made them practically perfect in every way. Today we celebrate and share the legacy of Walt Disney filled with pixie dust, princesses, fairy tales, and fantasies and above all the magic of dreams. (Children’s chorus sings Sharing a Dream Come True. A child enthusiastically announces) and now, Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls, the Magic Kingdom proudly presents the Share a Dream Come True Parade.”
―Julie Andrews
The parade featured unique snow globe style floats. The snow globes were acrylic and 8.5 feet in diameter. The parade highlighted many of the favorite Disney stories with more than 100 cast members and characters.
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The original concept for Share a Dream Come True Parade were floats of snow globes that would create snow when the parade would stop to perform for the guests (known as show stops).
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Parade Floats
The parade is introduced by a mini float, featuring Walt Disney (a cast member representing Walt) sitting on a platform sketching Mickey Mouse at his desk. This was followed by a string of floats that each showcased a different Disney film:
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Mickey invited Tinker Bell to sprinkle her pixie dust and gets the crowd to join in calling out "pixie dust!” The pixie dust sparkled over the float and glittered inside the snow globe dome.
Following Mickey's float were the brooms from The Sorcerer's Apprentice. 
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It Was All Started by a Mouse
Features Mickey Mouse inside a snow globe, with 11 sculpted figures of Mickey from some of his different roles throughout the years These included “Steamboat Willie,” “The Brave Little Tailor,” “Plane Crazy,” “Mickey and the Beanstalk,” ”The Nifty Nineties,” “Mickey’s Christmas Carol” and Sorcerer Mickey from “Fantasia.” 
Mickey is surrounded by some of his friends including Minnie Mouse, Donald and Goofy.
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Wish Upon a Star
This was based on the 1940 animated film Pinocchio and 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Donkey boys and Honest John and Gideon kicked off the next unit. 
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Pinocchio stands inside a snow globe on top of a wooden-looking float, with his father Geppetto and the Blue Fairy beneath him. Following along were Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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A Thousand Dreams to See
This float featured Aladdin inside a snow globe, riding on his magic carpet, with Genie holding the snow globe. Winnie the Pooh sat in the front of the unit, Dumbo and Mr. Stork appeared on the opposite side. On the back of the float was Mary Poppins with her Umbrella on the rooftops of London. Alice, The Mad Hatter, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum dance along the parade route. Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger glided down the parade route with balloons and kites in hand preceding this float. While Bernard and Bianca from The Rescuers rested on the Genie's Lamp. 
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Face The Darkest Fears
This villain-themed unit featured The Evil Queen inside the snow globe. The Evil Queen would transform herself into the Old Hag. Down beneath her was a selection of villains which had constantly changed. Some of the Villains surrounding the float include Jafar from “Aladdin,” Maleficent from “Sleeping Beauty,” Cruella De Vil from “101 Dalmatians,” Ursula from “The Little Mermaid.” Captain Hook, Mr. Smee and the Pirates from “Peter Pan” led the way. Chernabog, from Fantasia’s “Night on Bald Mountain,” rested its arms on top of the snow globe. Governor Ratcliffe and Frollo were also part of the parade. 
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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes/Happily Ever After
This float featured three individual snow globes: Cinderella and Prince Charming from “Cinderella” in the first snow globe with Fairy Godmother on the float, Belle and Beast from “Beauty and the Beast” in the second, and Ariel and Prince Eric from “The Little Mermaid” in the third. Each float had scenery that were images from their movies. Bridesmaids surrounded the float. 
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As Long as There is Imagination Left in the World
Peter Pan rode on this float. Inside the snow globe there was a Castle designed after the Crystal Castle located in the Crystal Arts Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. The float was preceded by Wendy Darling and the Lost Boys. 
In addition to the characters on each float, the “Share a Dream Come True” parade features other Disney characters, including Alice, Tweedledee and Tweedledum from “Alice in Wonderland,” Pocahontas and Meeko from “Pocahontas,” Foulfellow, Gideon and the Donkey Boys from “Pinocchio”.
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Next to Peter were Minnie Mouse, Goofy, and Donald.
Disney characters such as the Cheshire Cat from “Alice in Wonderland,” Young Simba, Zazu and Timon from “The Lion King,” and Thumper and Flower from “Bambi” rode atop the float, while Baloo, Brer Bear and Brer Fox from “Song of the South,” Esmerelda from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” and Chip 'n' Dale walked beside. 
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Music
During the 100 Years of Magic celebrations, the floats would stop at certain points along the route. Each float had a separate music score which consisted of the main theme called Fantasy, and the Share a Dream Come True theme, as well as music from each of the movies represented on the floats.
During the 100 Years of Magic celebrations, the floats would stop at certain points along the route. Each float had a separate music score which consisted of the main theme called Fantasy, and the Share a Dream Come True theme, as well as music from each of the movies represented on the floats.
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All the music in the show was recorded by members of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by David T. Clydesdale, and was composed by Gavin Greenaway.
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Note: Gavin Greenaway was commissioned by Disney to compose the score for the fireworks show IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth and a parade called Tapestry of Nations at Epcot. The resulting pieces of music from the fireworks show have been used by Disney since 1999.
In 2006, the Share a Dream Come True Parade was renamed the Disney Dreams Come True Parade. (more about the Disney Dreams Come True Parade in a later section)
References:
In 2006, the Share a Dream Come True Parade was renamed the Disney Dreams Come True Parade. (more about the Disney Dreams Come True Parade in a later section)
References:
- https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/step-in-time-share-a-dream-come-true-parade-marks-100-years-of-magic/
- https://disneyparks.fandom.com/wiki/Disney_Share_a_Dream_Come_True_Parade
- http://allears.net/magic-kingdom/share-a-dream-come-true-parade-magic-kingdom-archives/
- https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/04/step-in-time-share-a-dream-come-true-parade-marks-100-years-of-magic/
- https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Celebrate_A_Dream_Come_True_Parade
Main Street Trolley Parade February 2003 – present
Every morning a group of twelve performers – six guys and six gals dressed in their Sunday dandy ride in a turn-of-the-20th-century trolley car down Main Street U.S.A.. When the Trolley stops, three couples exit on each side of the trolley and begin singing and dancing to tunes like “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” “Walkin’ Right Down the Middle of Main Street, U.S.A.” and “The Trolley Song.”
It’s a delightful slice of small town nostalgia that fits perfectly on Main Street U.S.A. town nostalgia that fits perfectly on Main Street U.S.A.
Note: For more about the Main Street Trolley Parade/Show, See Chapter 7 – Citizens of Main Street, USA
It’s a delightful slice of small town nostalgia that fits perfectly on Main Street U.S.A. town nostalgia that fits perfectly on Main Street U.S.A.
Note: For more about the Main Street Trolley Parade/Show, See Chapter 7 – Citizens of Main Street, USA
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Disney Dreams Come True Parade August 2006 – January 2009
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In August 2006, the Share a Dream Come True parade was transformed and renamed into the Disney Dreams Come True parade. The resulting parade had minor revisions from the previous parade, such as, the floats had the snow globes replaced with themed arrangements and scenes, a new soundtrack and the character line-up was expanded.
Mickey Mouse and cavalcade of Disney characters star in the Magic Kingdom parade, “Disney Dreams Come True,” still highlighted favorite moments from the early days of Mickey Mouse to the newest animated Disney characters. A stand-in for Walt sketching Mickey Mouse began the parade.  |
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Parade Floats
The floats featured the following themes:
The floats featured the following themes:
- "It Was All Started By A Mouse" (Mickey Mouse),
- "Wish Upon A Star" (Pinocchio), "A Thousand Dreams To See" (Aladdin),
- "Face The Darkest Fears" (Disney Villains),
- "A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes" (Prince and Princess) and
- "As Long as There is Imagination Left in the World" (assorted characters).
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It Was All Started by a Mouse
Featured Mickey Mouse standing atop a platform, with 11 sculpted figures of Mickey from films throughout the years including "Steamboat Willie," "The Brave Little Tailor," "Plane Crazy," "Mickey and the Beanstalk," "Mickey's Christmas Carol" and Sorcerer Mickey from "Fantasia." 
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Wish Upon a Star
The float was based on the 1940 animated film Pinocchio and 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Leading were the Donkey boys, Honest John and Gideon, Pinocchio stood atop the platform, along with other famous Disney characters such as Gepetto, Figaro, Cleo and Jiminy Cricket. On the back of his wooden-looking float was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs followed along.
The float was based on the 1940 animated film Pinocchio and 1937 animated film Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Leading were the Donkey boys, Honest John and Gideon, Pinocchio stood atop the platform, along with other famous Disney characters such as Gepetto, Figaro, Cleo and Jiminy Cricket. On the back of his wooden-looking float was Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs followed along.
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A Thousand Dreams to See
On this float was Aladdin riding on his magic carpet high above Agrabah, with Genie right behind him... Surrounding Aladdin were Winnie the Pooh and his balloon from "Winnie the Pooh and the Blustery Day" and Mary Poppins with her umbrella.Bernard and Bianca from The Rescuers rested on the Genie's Lamp. Dumbo and Mr. Stork also appeared on the opposite side of Winnie the Pooh Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger with balloons and kites in hand preceded this float along with Alice, Tweedledee, and Tweedledum. 
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Face Your Darkest Fears
Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, and their pirates preceded the next float which featured many of the dreadful Disney villains. The Evil Queen from "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" plotting inside her dungeon laboratory, as an 18-foot-tall inflatable Chernabog, from the Night on Bald Mountain sequence of Disney's "Fantasia," hovers over her head. Other evil villains surrounded the float include Jafar from "Aladdin," Maleficent from "Sleeping Beauty," Cruella De Vil from "101 Dalmatians" and Ursula from "The Little Mermaid." The medley of villains changed every now and then. 
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As Long as There is Imagination Left in the World
This float was designed after the Crystal Castle located in the Crystal Arts Shop on Main Street, U.S.A. It featured a two-tiered snow globe and 1/2-inch thick, molded acrylic "crystal" turrets and towered with a carousel of Disney characters. Wendy and Peter Pan were featured on this float. Preceding the unit were a large variety of Disney characters such as Stitch, Robin Hood, Friar Tuck, Br'er Fox, Br'er Bear, Rafiki, Baloo, and Meeko. |
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A Dream is a Wish Your Heart Makes
This float consisted of three distinctive sections that each showcased an enchanting Disney prince and princess: the first, Cinderella and Prince Charming from "Cinderella, on the second " Belle and Beast from "Beauty and the Beast" and Ariel and Prince Eric from "The Little Mermaid" were on the third.
Each section had a scenery depicting images of the movie.
Other characters such as the Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella" and Flounder and Sebastian from "The Little Mermaid" were on the floats celebrating with the three princesses.
This float consisted of three distinctive sections that each showcased an enchanting Disney prince and princess: the first, Cinderella and Prince Charming from "Cinderella, on the second " Belle and Beast from "Beauty and the Beast" and Ariel and Prince Eric from "The Little Mermaid" were on the third.
Each section had a scenery depicting images of the movie.
Other characters such as the Fairy Godmother from "Cinderella" and Flounder and Sebastian from "The Little Mermaid" were on the floats celebrating with the three princesses.
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Bridesmaids danced along with the float, and walking behind were Perla, Suzy, Flora, Fauna, and Merryweather.
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Kingdom of Dreams
The finale float was something out of a Dream Come True; a glimmering, sparkling Castle glided along the parade route adorned with some of Disney’s classic characters. Featured were Chip, Dale, Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy and Minnie Mouse.
The finale float was something out of a Dream Come True; a glimmering, sparkling Castle glided along the parade route adorned with some of Disney’s classic characters. Featured were Chip, Dale, Pluto, Donald Duck, Goofy and Minnie Mouse.
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Note:
Marilyn Sotto, a senior costume designer for Disney theme parks was responsible for designing the "Disney Dreams Come True" costumes. Among her contributions were the costumes for the animatronics on Spaceship Earth and the Epcot Millennium Parade. 
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Dream Collector from the Epcot Millennium Parade
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Music
The parade music was imported from Tokyo Disneyland’s Daytime parade “Disney's Dreams on Parade”. This parade also had a new soundtrack. |
Sources:
- http://www.intercot.com/themeparks/magickingdom/mainstreet/dreamscometrue/default.asp
- http://www.charactercentral.net/L123_DisneyCharacters_WaltDisneyWorld_MagicKingdom_DisneyDreamsComeTrueParade.aspx
- https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/entertainment/tn-cpt-et-1121-marilyn-sotto-obituary-20141120-story.html
We cannot discuss the Disney Dreams Come True Parade without include a brief section on the Year of a Million Dreams Celebration and promotion of which the Disney Dreams Come True Parade was part of.
Year of a Million Dreams October 2006 – December 2008
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The "Year of a Million Dreams" was a yearlong celebration which began on October 1, 2006 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and the Disneyland Resort in California.
Disney Cast Members awarded a million dreams to randomly chosen guests as part of a new "Disney Dreams Giveaway" promotion. Many of these dreams were priceless experiences. As part of the celebration Disney cast members were not just dispensing "dream" prizes, but were also creating an unprecedented number of "Magical Moments." Part of the celebration included new shows/attractions at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland: |
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The "Disney Dreams Giveaway" promotions included:
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- Three Grand Marshal World Tours for the winner and up to 3 guests to appear as Grand Marshal of the parades at Disneyland, Disney World, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, Tokyo Disney Sea and Hong Kong
- Three Disney Vacation Club memberships at Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa or another Disney Vacation Club Resort as chosen by Disney. 220 points were awarded.
- Adventure by Disney Vacations to be awarded individually for winners and up to 3 guests to the following destinations:
- "Viva Italia" (1 prize)
- "Cities of Knights and Lights" (2 prizes)
- "Path to Pura Vida" (1 prize)
- "Quest for the West" (2 prizes)
- Three Disney Cruise Line 10 night Mediterranean cruises
- Three Disney Cruise Line 3 night Bahamian cruises in the Disney Suite
- Six Disney Cruise Line 14 night Transatlantic Cruises from Barcelona to Port Canaveral
- Six Disney Cruise Line 14 night Transatlantic Cruises from Port Canaveral to Barcelona
- Fifteen 4 day/3 night Vacations at Walt Disney World including admission and $75 per day per guest to be used for dining.
- Fifteen 4 day/3 night Vacations at Disneyland including admission and $75 per day per guest to be used for dining.
- 367 One night stays at the Mickey Mouse Penthouse in the Disneyland Hotel
- 307 One night stays at the Cinderella Castle Suite in WDW's Magic Kingdom
- 39 Party for the Senses admissions for winner and up to 1 guest
- 130 $500 shopping sprees at the World of Disney
- 130 dinners at a Disney World Restaurant
- 5 dinners on the balcony of the Disney Gallery in Disneyland's New Orleans Square
- 30 VIP tours of the Walt Disney Main Street apartment in Disneyland
- 50 Holiday dinners at Walt Disney World
- 34 admissions to Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party
- 3 VIP seats at the premiere of Finding Nemo: The Musical
- 7 Access passes to a Disney Press Event
- 13 admissions to the Pirate & Princess Party
- 24 Star Wars Weekend Meet and Greets
- 3 Disneyland Finding Nemo Submarine Voyage press event entries
- 8 ABC Super Soap Weekend event opportunities to have photos taken with the celebrities and Super Soap prize pack
- 6 ESPN the Weekend event opportunities to have photos taken with the athletes/personalities and a prize pack
- 60 VIP tours of Epcot's Flower and Garden Festival with VIP seating at a Flower Power Concert and prize pack
- 3200 After hour admissions to Epcot
- 4200 After hour admission to Disney MGM Studios
- 5800 After hour admissions to the Animal Kingdom
- 3200 After hour admissions to Typhoon Lagoon
- 3200 After hour admissions to Blizzard Beach
- 156,300 Dream Fast Passes to Disneyland and Disney's California Adventure
- 95,970 Dream Fast Passes to Orlando's Magic Kingdom
- 57,125 Dream Fast Passes to Epcot
- 95,970 Dream Fast Passes to Disney MGM Studios
- 95,970 Dream Fast Passes to Disney's Animal Kingdom
- 418,789 Pin and Lanyard sets
- 250,000 Dream Mouse Ears
- 50,000 Where Dreams Come True Photo vouchers
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Disney's Enchanted Adventures Parade 2007-2009
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From January 2007 and ended in 2009, guests were immersed in a world of Pirates and Princesses as the Magic Kingdom presented a special ticket event the “Pirate and Princess Party.” Disney’s Pirate & Princess Party was renamed Mickey’s Pirate & Princess Party in 2008.
The Party featured characters, a parade, fireworks and special merchandise.
The Party featured characters, a parade, fireworks and special merchandise.
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Among the activities were:
- Swashbuckling Training and Captain Jack Pirate Tutorial at the Pirate Coves.
- The Princess Courts had special activities just for the ladies.
- Character Meet and Greets were located throughout the Magic Kingdom.
- Everyone was given a Treasure Map and with bag in hand guests followed the clues they could uncover beads and treats.
- Adventurers explored Magic Kingdom on a quest for pirate coves and princess courts brimming with specially themed entertainment, participated in character meet-and-greets and experience some of the popular Magic Kingdom attractions.
- Guests were invited to dress up as a crafty pirate or favorite Disney princess as they searched for jewels and treasure.
Each of the lands within the Magic Kingdom were focused on a theme linked to Disney royalty and piracy:
- New Tortuga in Adventureland
- Rusty Cutlass Pirate Band
- Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial
- Characters: Captain Hook, Mr. Smee, Pluto and Goofy
The “Dunk the Pirate” game.
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Captain Jack Sparrow’s Pirate Tutorial. Guests
learned about pursuing life in the pirate trade from Captain Jack Sparrow and his first mate Mack.
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Princess Jasmine’s Royal Guard Recruitment. Guest would master a magical invisible sword and become a member of the Royal Guard with help from Prince Aladdin. Remember to beware of the evil Jafar! The Pirates of the Caribbean attraction was always popular on these nights!
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The Party encompassed many other special events during the night:
- Disney's Enchanted Adventures Parade - A parade featuring all of the Princesses and Pirates (including Peter Pan and Wendy).
- Magic, Music and Mayhem - A special fireworks show held at this event.
- Dream Along With Mickey - A night time version of this daily show is held.
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The Magic, Music & Mayhem Fireworks. This exclusive pyrotechnic extravaganza had become the new Disney standard in nighttime entertainment! Highlights include the Sleeping Beauty fairies color fight!
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Main Street USA featured Pirate and Princess projections moving across the buildings!
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Parade
Definitely one of the key highlights of the Party was the Enchanted Adventures Parade. Disney’s Enchanted Adventures Parade was shown only on party nights, featured all of the favorite Pirates & Princesses.
Definitely one of the key highlights of the Party was the Enchanted Adventures Parade. Disney’s Enchanted Adventures Parade was shown only on party nights, featured all of the favorite Pirates & Princesses.
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The parade procession began with knights on horseback. Then Pirate Mickey Mouse followed by greeting guests from the famous mirror float. Some of the other characters included the Lost Boys, Captain Hector Barbossa, Mickey and friends wearing special costumes, and even Aladdin and Jasmine rode horseback down the parade route!
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A Pirate Ship Float was featured with dueling pirates and cannons that shot smoke!
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Captain Jack Sparrow looks down from the Pirates of the Caribbean float
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A spooky undead pirate appeared with Captain Jack!
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Tinkerbell made her first appearance in a Walt Disney World parade at the Pirate & Princess Party, atop this new treasure chest float
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The “Tick Tock” float was added in Summer of 2007 and looking for Captain Hook.
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Of course there were the princesses and princes. This included Cinderella and Prince Charming with the Fairy Godmother, Ariel and Prince Eric waved to the crowd and many more, including Mickey and friends.
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At the end of the night, guests exited through the red carpets to count their booty of coins and beads.
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Parade Music
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Unfortunately, the Pirate and Princess parties did not become popular enough for Disney to continue them, and they were sadly discontinued end of 2008.
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In the 2000's some of the most fabulous Parades were staged in the Magic Kingdom. It definitely was a time of Dreaming and celebrating.
In the Chapter 33, the Magic Kingdom Parades of the 2010's, we''ll take a look at how Walt Disney outdid themselves with showcasing several magnificent new Parades.
- Share a Dream Come True Parade October 2001 - August 2006
- Main Street Trolley Parade (morning event) February 2003 – present
- Disney Dreams Come True Parade August 2006 - January 2009
- Disney's Enchanted Adventures 2007-2009
In the Chapter 33, the Magic Kingdom Parades of the 2010's, we''ll take a look at how Walt Disney outdid themselves with showcasing several magnificent new Parades.
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