The 20th anniversary celebration of Hong Kong Disneyland has begun. Along with a ceremony marking the milestone, many other exciting things are happening at Hong Kong Disneyland as well during The Most Magical Party of All! This includes the new Friendtastic! parade. This is the largest parade to make its way through Hong Kong Disneyland.
The parade includes 11 awe-inspiring floats. This is accompanied by more than 30 Disney friends and over 100 performers in total. During the 30-minute parade, there are plenty of Easter eggs to be found by viewers.
The parade begins with a burst of rhythm with Mickey Mouse, who is the leader of the band after all, drumming live on the opening float. This sets the tempo for the whole parade. This parade also marks the first time that Duffy and all six of his friends appear together on a float. There are also other characters from Pixar’s Toy Story and Monsters, Inc.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Zootopia also has a float in the parade that features a Hong Kong-inspired skyline. It also marks the debut of Officer Clawhauser in Hong Kong Disneyland. A Big Hero 6 float brings one of Hiro Hamada’s inventions to life. Guests get to see Baymax’s articulated arm along with the transformative Megabot puppets, which add even more excitement to the parade.
As the parade makes its way down the parade route, performers interact with guests as they wave, dance, and encourage guests to join in during the show stop. Finally, the royal finale rounds out the parade with Disney Princesses, in their new dresses, gliding by on a float that is inspired by the Castle of Magical Dreams.
The Friendtastic! parade promises to have something for just about everyone. What do you think of what you are seeing so far? What are you most excited about? Share your thoughts and opinions in the comments below!
