Where one parade ends, does another parade begin? And could upgrades be on the way for a generational favorite at Disney Parks?
It’s been a busy day for Disney Parks news and rumors. That doesn’t seem to be slowing down with the announcement that the Main Street Electrical Parade will be ending its run at Disneyland in September of this year. What isn’t announced is where the parade will be going next. One can only assume Walt Disney World based on a number of factors, but we’re also curious if the floats will be getting any upgrades in the downtime. Tokyo Disneyland recently swapped all their nighttime floats to LEDs and the change has been remarkable for the better. You can see the differences in this article by WDWNT.
For today, read the public statement by Disney Parks Blog, but let’s all cross our fingers that there will be exciting new news for Walt Disney World coming real soon!
Disneyland Resort guests have been thoroughly enjoying the magic of the nighttime spectaculars this summer. Celebrated nighttime entertainment returned earlier this spring, including “World of Color” at Disney California Adventure park, plus the “Main Street Electrical Parade,” “Disneyland Forever” fireworks and “Fantasmic!” at Disneyland park. As these shows “ignite the night” each evening, they bring a sense of wonder and excitement to guests of all ages.
While “World of Color” and “Fantasmic!” will continue their regular schedules, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks will be ending their limited-time runs on Sept. 1, 2022.
Until then, you can continue to catch “Disneyland Forever” fireworks spectacular and the 50th-anniversary celebration of the “Main Street Electrical Parade” nightly. Don’t miss your chance to come and experience these two beloved nighttime spectaculars while they are still running at Disneyland park!
“Disneyland Forever” fireworks is a street-to-sky celebration filled with sparkling pyrotechnics and immersive projections that envelop you in a breathtaking journey with surprising special effects. This spectacular transports guests from an Anaheim orange grove into the worlds of timeless Disney and Pixar stories.
For more than five decades, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” has brought generations of family and friends from around the world together to delight in its nighttime magic and imagination. Led by the iconic train and drum unit featuring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Goofy, this fan-favorite parade fills Disneyland park with iconic music, sparkling lights and fantastic floats, depicting scenes from movies like “Alice in Wonderland,” “Cinderella,” “Pinocchio” and more.
In celebration of its milestone anniversary this year, the “Main Street Electrical Parade” debuted an all-new, enchanted grand finale that celebrates the theme of togetherness, as it unites more than a dozen Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios stories. As the grand finale passes by, guests along each side of the parade route see a different set of stylized scenes from classic and contemporary favorite stories such as “Encanto,” “The Jungle Book,” “Raya and the Last Dragon,” “Aladdin,” “Coco,” “Mulan,” “Brave,” “The Princess and the Frog” and more.
This summer is also your chance to get your hands on the merchandise, plus the specialty eats and treats created in honor of the anniversary of the “Main Street Electrical Parade.” Maybe you’re eager to munch on the Mine Cart Brownie from Jolly Holiday Bakery Café or the Electric Relish Dog from Refreshment Corner. Or perhaps you can’t wait to snag a Light-up Turtle Premium Sipper or the Light-up Elliott Dragon Premium Bucket (while supplies last). Either way, make sure you get your theme park ticket and book your park reservation to visit before these items “glow” away! For even more about these limited-time offerings, check out the full Foodie Guide to the Nighttime Spectaculars here.
And as a reminder to California residents – the Disneyland Resort has a limited-time summer ticket offer that you can purchase to save on multi-day visits to Disneyland park and Disney California Adventure park on eligible days through Sept. 15, 2022, subject to park reservation availability! Read all the details and learn more about these special tickets for California residents at Disneyland.com.
Mark your calendars and make your plans NOW, so you can catch the “Main Street Electrical Parade” and “Disneyland Forever” fireworks before we say farewell to them on Sept. 1, 2022. We hope to see ya real soon!
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