Nikki Lloyd | @morningswithmickey
After 3 years of anticipation & a few painful rain delays, the Magic Happens Parade is finally back at Disneyland! Read on to learn everything you need to know to catch this beautiful spectacle at the Happiest Place on Earth.
The Magic Happens parade features a series of brand new floats & music with some of your most beloved characters. Mickey Mouse leads the parade of fabulous floats, which include Moana & Maui on their voyager canoe, Elsa & Anna in the enchanted forest, Coco on a breathtaking bed of orange flowers, Sleeping Beauty in her magical color changing dress & many, many more.
Todrick Hall brings the parade to life with brand new music, as well as renditions of classic tunes you know and love.
WHEN can you catch this parade? Every day at 3:30 & 6:30 (weather permitting). Note: the first parade will start at Small World & the next parade will start in Town Square, so that will impact arrival time.
WHERE can you watch the parade? The parade route runs from Small World, past the Matterhorn & concludes in Town Square by the Train Station.
HOW TO CATCH a spot for the parade? Many people wait an hour or more to claim a spot for this parade. Expect crowds to gather even earlier right now as it is recently opened & everyone is hoping to watch it. If you’re willing to stake out a spot, I love watching from Main Street USA or right in front of the Alice and Wonderland bathrooms. But if you’re looking for a more last minute spot, Town Square is your best bet! Small world is another popular location to watch.
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If you don’t want to worry about waiting, you can book a dining package at the Plaza Inn for reserved parade viewing for the second parade.
Package Pricing
- $45 per adult
- $25 per child (ages 3 to 9)
You can book dining 60 days in advance & if you cannot find a reservation, I recommend using services like Mouse Watchers or Mouse Dining to help you score a coveted slot.
Magic Happens is an open ended run & will be at Disneyland Resort for an extended period of time! Don’t miss this magical spectacular.