There's been a parade at Disneyland for years. The theme changes every few years, most recently in 2009, when it became a "Celebrate! A Street Party," replacing the Parade of Dreams, created for the park's 50th anniversary. We hope you like it better than we do, but be prepared. It's much shorter and features only a few characters.
The parade runs between a gate next to the Mad Hatter shop on Main Street and a gate opposite "it's a small world." The spaces along the corridor between the start and the hub are a great place to stand, and the area in front of the restrooms next to Alice in Wonderland is a nice, shady place to stand.
On busier days, the parade runs twice, once in the afternoon and again in the evening. It's the same both times, but after dark the floats are lighted, making it seem even more magical. After watching both versions in the same day, we highly recommend watching after dark if you can.
Rating: 4 smiles
Recommended for: Everyone, but especially families with smaller children
Disneyland parade Facts
- Type: Live parade
- Location: Fantasyland and Main Street U.S.A.
- Duration: 15 minutes to pass a single spot
- Check the Entertainment Times Guide you get at the entrance to find out which direction the parade is traveling and at what time.
- If you have small children with you, it's well worth your time to arrive early enough to claim a spot in front. The kids will think the performers are there just for them.
- The parade stops and stays in one place while performers dance and sing. Onlookers get a chance to join in and dance with both human and cartoon characters. You may be surprised to find out that Winnie the Pooh is good dancer - so have your video ready to capture it.
Accessibility
It's easy to watch the parade from your wheelchair or ECV.
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