In just over two weeks, the Disneyland Resort will be getting an all-new daytime parade that will bring new life to the resort! The parade will bring high-energy tellings of classic Disney films as well as new favorites! Whether you love Sword in the Stone or Coco, get ready for “Magic Happens” with these new details about the parade.
The opening float features Mickey Mouse and the magic makers. Normally, magic makers are not visible to the human eye but they are there everywhere Disney magic appears. Whether it is a pumpkin transforming into a carriage or a marigold bridge coming to life, these makers make it happen! On the opening float, the unit features a gilded version of Mickey’s sorcerer hat and over 300 LED lights to make it come to life.
Next up in the parade, guests will see Moana and her pet pig Pua as they embark on their adventures! Be sure to pay close attention, as she sails toward a very special LED wave. Look closely, as you may notice characters from other underwater films and even Gramma Tala in her manta ray form. Of course, we can’t go anywhere without Maui! He will be making his debut at the Disneyland Resort on this special unit. Following the parade float, guests will see percussion instruments played on the Kakamora unit.
For the first time in park history, Coco is getting its very own parade float! Miguel will be making his debut at the Disneyland Resort as well as Dante, who is transforming into an alebrije! More than 30,000 individual marigold flowers connect the land of the living and the land of the dead as parade dancers, or spirit guides, join in the song and dance of the Rivera family!
Frozen is no stranger to the parade game, but in “Magic Happens” we will see animated versions of Sven and Olaf to help bring the story to life! The float represents the Enchanted Forest from Frozen 2 and as it moves down the parade route, guests will slowly discover all there is to see on this unit!
Our princesses each get to tell their story in an individual way! Cinderella recaptures the moment her pumpkin turns into a magical carriage. Tiana and Naveen are surrounded by moving flowers as they share a kiss and transform back into their human form. Princess Aurora is seen dancing with her very own Prince Phillip as her dress shimmers between blue and pink!
One of the most anticipated floats is the Sword and the Stone float! Guests will see Archimedes as an animated figure who moves his eyes and neck, as well as the two squirrels named Arthur and Hazel. Be sure to look out for Merlin and young Arthur as they head off on their heroic adventures!
The grand finale unit celebrates multiple classic Disney tales! The finale brings together a collection of iconic magical characters, including Genie, Aladdin, Tinker Bell, Peter Pan, Blue Fairy, Pinocchio and Fairy Godmother. Each of these iconic characters lead the way for guests to see moments that have changed Disney characters lives forever. The finale score includes musical nods to past Disney entertainment productions that have special meaning to show director Jordan Peterson, weaving in themes from the “Remember the Magic,” parade as well as “Wishes” and “Remember… Dreams Come True” fireworks spectaculars.
Singer-songwriter Todrick Hall smiles for a photo while working on the music for the all-new “Magic Happens” parade, which debuts at Disneyland Park on Feb. 28, 2020. “Magic Happens” will feature an energetic musical score and new songs, co-composed by Hall. This new parade, led by Mickey Mouse and his pals, celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Singer-songwriter Todrick Hall works on the music for the all-new “Magic Happens” parade coming to life for guests at Disneyland, beginning Feb. 28, 2020. “Magic Happens” will feature an energetic musical score and a new song, co-composed by Hall. Celebrating awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories, this new daytime parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2” and “Moana,” plus “Coco,” “Sleeping Beauty” and more, all led by Mickey Mouse and his pals. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and a new song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. The parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, the regal grand finale of “Magic Happens” celebrates magical moments from several classic Disney stories, including the happily-ever-after scene from “Sleeping Beauty” with the three good fairies and Princess Aurora, whose gown shimmers between hues of pink and blue. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will celebrate the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories This new daytime spectacular will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, Tiana and Naveen from “The Princess and the Frog” are seen amidst a swirl of golden flowers where they share a kiss, completing their transformation back into human forms. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will celebrate the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, Merlin from “The Sword in the Stone” wisely leads the way for young Arthur, who finds the magic within himself as he pulls the sword from the stone, claiming his place upon the throne. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will celebrate the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, Cinderella is seen inside a grand pumpkin, just as it magically transforms into a glistening carriage to whisk her off to the ball. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and a new song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. The parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2,” Anna and Elsa explore the mysteries of the Enchanted Forest protected by the Nokk, the mystical water spirit, as their friends Kristoff, Sven and Olaf tag along. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and a new song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. The parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image, Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film “Coco.” This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession, along with Miguel’s dog Dante. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and a new song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. The parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Joining Moana on her journey is Maui, who travels along on his own magical piece of the islands with Moana’s adorable pet pig, Pua. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and a new song co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. The parade will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Depicted in this image on her voyager canoe, Moana journeys forth on the crest of a towering wave, inspired by beautiful koa wood carvings, and inset with dazzling, animated glimpses into the magic the ocean holds. (Disney)
Set to debut Feb. 28, 2020, at Disneyland Park in California, the new “Magic Happens” parade will celebrate the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes, and beloved Disney characters. Mickey Mouse leads the way, gliding along on glistening swirls of magic emanating from a giant, iridescent magical hat. (Disney)
Pictured during a backstage rehearsal of the “Magic Happens” parade set to debut at Disneyland Park in California Feb. 28, 2020, performers known as “magic makers,” represent stylized aspects of “Disney magic” – from beauty to strength and everything in between. The parade, led by Mickey Mouse, will come to life with an energetic musical score and new songs and will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Pictured during a backstage rehearsal of the “Magic Happens” parade set to debut at Disneyland Park in California Feb. 28, 2020, Mickey Mouse will wear an all-new sorcerer-inspired costume as he leads the way from atop a 15-foot tall iridescent magical hat. The parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and new songs and will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Pictured during a backstage rehearsal of the “Magic Happens” parade set to debut at Disneyland Park in California Feb. 28, 2020, performers known as “magic makers,” represent stylized aspects of “Disney magic” – from beauty to strength and everything in between. The parade, led by Mickey Mouse, will come to life with an energetic musical score and new songs and will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Pictured during a backstage rehearsal of the “Magic Happens” parade set to debut at Disneyland Park in California Feb. 28, 2020, Mickey Mouse, in an all-new sorcerer-inspired costume, will lead the way from atop a 15-foot tall iridescent magical hat. Performers, known as “magic makers,” represent stylized aspects of “Disney magic” – from beauty to strength and everything in between. The parade will come to life with an energetic musical score and new songs and will feature stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
Be sure to look at the photos above and the video below to get even more of an idea of what we will get to see when this parade debuts on February 28! Are you ready for “Magic Happens”? Be sure to connect with us on Twitter and Facebook to let us know!
Caitie Bear originally came to DAPS MAGIC through GEEKS CORNER and coffee. She soon became the resident coffee consultant for special segments before finding herself joining the GEEKS CORNER team. She is now the co-host for the web show and has loved the opportunity to share the magic with other Disney fans. Caitie loves covering anything food or Disney Fairy Tale Weddings!
