Magic Happens Parade Disneyland Park

The time has arrived! The all-new “Magic Happens” parade debuts today at Disneyland park! Witness the stunning floats, artistic costumes, energetic musical score and of course, beloved Disney characters. This incredible daytime spectacular celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories.Show more

“Magic Happens” features nine newly designed floats, highlighting magic from classic Walt Disney Animation Studios tales such as “The Sword in the Stone,” “Cinderella” and “Sleeping Beauty,” to more recent stories including “Frozen 2,” “Moana” and “The Princess and the Frog,” as well as Disney and Pixar’s “Coco.” The new floats were created as pieces of moving art, with their lines and aesthetic design working to tell a story along the parade route, while also evoking a sense of magic.

In addition to the stunning floats, the parade route along Main Street, U.S.A., will be filled with dynamic performers and more than two dozen Disney and Pixar characters. The parade’s costume design draws inspiration directly from modern runways, making each costume look fashion-forward, yet uniquely Disney. Many performers and characters in “Magic Happens” will don all-new costumes, specifically made for this parade.

While the music and stories seen in “Magic Happens” are rooted in iconic Disney lore, the soundtrack and choreography are heavily influenced by today’s pop culture designers, putting a contemporary spin on the classic Disney hits. “Magic Happens” features an energetic musical score and new songs, co-composed by singer-songwriter, Todrick Hall. ~ Michael Ramirez, Editorial Content Director, Disneyland Resort

By the Numbers
9 newly designed floats make their way along Main Street, U.S.A., during the parade.

2 original songs add to the musical flow of the parade: the main theme, “Magic Happens,” and a special song for the Grand Finale.

90-plus performers in vibrant costumes bring “Magic Happens” to life; more than two dozen of them are Disney and Pixar characters.

Creators of the Parade
The Disney team that created this parade includes choreographers, scenic designers, music producers, costumers and makeup artists, along with production and technical experts.

Jordan Peterson, show director for “Magic Happens,” began his Disney career as a parade performer and appeared in more than 18 parades between Walt Disney World Resort and Tokyo Disney Resort.

David Duffy, creative director for “Magic Happens,” has been with Disney Live Entertainment for nearly 30 years. He started his career as a performer at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Singer-songwriter Todrick Hall co-composed the energetic musical score and new songs for the parade. Hall, who is a former cast member, began his entertainment career at Walt Disney World in Florida as a performer in “Beauty and the Beast – Live on Stage.”

A Swirl of Magic – Mickey Mouse
The eclectic and artistic performers who open this stunning parade represent stylized aspects of “Disney magic,” from beauty to strength and everything in between. These “magic makers” – normally invisible to humans – are right there any time a pumpkin becomes a carriage, or a sword is plucked from a stone.

The lyrics of the opening theme song, “Magic Happens,” are printed on two of the costumes to represent the magic of music.

Costumes worn by the opening performers are inspired by many sources, including modern fashion runways, with designs that are edgy and fashion forward.

On the opening float, 300 LED lights shimmer on Mickey’s giant, magical hat.

Mickey’s magical hat is nearly 15 feet tall and more than 9 feet in diameter. This float is hand painted and textured with custom iridescent colors.

Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Goofy, Pluto and Chip n’ Dale join Mickey as they kick off this magical parade.

Spoken in the video
David Duffy - Creative Director, “Magic Happens,”
Jordan Peterson - Show Director, Walt Disney Live Entertainment

Footage courtesy: Disneyland Park/Disney Enterprises, Inc.

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