The kickoff of the new “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland may not actually take place until today (Feb. 28), but that hasn’t stopped Disneyland from running the parade to get some publicity photos.
The all-new daytime parade will move along Main Street, U.S.A. Guests will celebrate moments of magic from beloved stories they’ve seen in films from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios. From a legendary guitar to the heart of the ocean, these magical moments come to life in stunning floats, artistic costumes and a surprising and energetic new musical score. Guests will experience classic tales such as “Cinderella,” “Sleeping Beauty,” and “The Sword in the Stone,” as well as more recent stories from “Frozen 2,” “Coco,” “Moana” and others.
“Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland. Mickey Mouse leads the way, gliding along on glistening swirls of magic emanating from a giant, iridescent magical hat. (Photo by Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort) 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 (pictured), along with Miguel’s dog Dante. (Disney photo by Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)“Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. (Disney photo by Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort) 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 photo by Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)“ This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Disney photo by Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)Cinderella travels inside a grand pumpkin, just as it magically transforms into a glistening carriage to whisk her off to the ball. (Disney photo by Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)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 photo by Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)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 photo by Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort) 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 photo by Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort) This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters such as Maui. (Disney photo by Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
