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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (July 29, 2010) – With its glittery galaxy of 23 illuminated floats, 80 performers, and trademark synthesizer music sweetened with Disney theme songs, Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” has been leaving Magic Kingdom guests aglow all summer.
Now, the cherished entertainment spectacular is being extended by popular demand, Walt Disney World announced today.
“The return of Disney’s ‘Main Street Electrical Parade’ to the Magic Kingdom has been an overwhelming success,” said Magic Kingdom Vice President Phil Holmes. “Guests begin cheering as soon as they hear the opening fanfare and see those fantastic floats covered in lights. The parade is a magical part of a visit to the Walt Disney World Resort, so we’re thrilled to be announcing we’re leaving the lights on.”
Fronted by a new lead float starring Tinker Bell, Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” officially bowed at Magic Kingdom June 6, 2010.
Beloved by generations, the parade anchors Disney’s multi-park “Summer Nightastic!” entertainment extravaganza of attractions and events. Once “Summer Nightastic!” draws to a close on Aug. 14 as previously announced, Disney’s “Main Street Electrical Parade” will continue an open-ended run.
The iconic pageant of illuminated floats dates to 1972 when it first debuted at Disneyland in Anaheim, Calif., and became an instant hit.
Prior to its current run in Florida, the parade last performed at Walt Disney World Resort from 1999 into 2001. This summer, Magic Kingdom guests have been treated to all-new elements that continue in the encore phase of the run:
- Tinker Bell leads the eye-filling procession, waving from the basket of a balloon floating gracefully above a magical garden shimmering in fairy light.
- Pinocchio and the boys from the classic film’s Pleasure Island sequence join the parade, and Snow White joins the Seven Dwarfs on a diamond mine float.
- There are new lighting effects, and the parade’s highly recognizable musical theme is brightened by new technology.
Beloved floats like the Honor America finale display – featuring the American flag and giant American eagle – are among parade favorites, along with popular characters such as Alice, Mickey Mouse and Goofy.
Especially Good News for Florida Residents
The extension will enable Florida Resident Seasonal and Weekday Select Passholders to experience the parade on their passes. And with the ability to sign on for a new monthly payment program, Florida Resident Passholders can enjoy the parade and so much more Disney theme park magic for as little as $16 a month, after an initial down payment. The payment program is available only online and complete information is available at www.disneyworld.com/payments.
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SPREADING A LITTLE PIXIE DUST: Tinker Bell is all aglow as she leads the way in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade as it returns to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort. The parade’s beloved music and floats feature more electrifying audio plus new lighting technologies that create a pixie-dust effect on all the floats. Due to guest demand, the iconic pageant -- which returned to Walt Disney World on June 6, 2010 -- has been extended on an open-ended run.
YOU CAN’T BEAT THE FUN OF THE ELECTRICAL PARADE: Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade marches through the Magic Kingdom, twinkling with approximately half a million lights. One of many guest favorites is the iconic “Pete’s Dragon” float (pictured). The beloved parade returned to Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort on June 6, 2010 and, by popular demand, has now been extended on an open-ended run.
ROCKETS' RED GLARE: Guests at Magic Kingdom will be treated to a special fireworks display July 3 and July 4. “Celebrate America Fireworks” will fill the sky above the Walt Disney World theme park in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. at 9 p.m. both evenings. (Diana Zalucky, photographer)
WHEN YOU WISH UPON A STAR: Trails left by space shuttle Discovery are seen April 5, 2010 over Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The pre-dawn launch with the crew of STS-131 occurred at 6:21 a.m. EDT in nearby Cape Canaveral, Fla. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
TO HONOR AMERICA: Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade marches through the Magic Kingdom this summer, twinkling with approximately half a million lights. The patriotic finale float was created “To Honor America” with its giant American flag and the national symbol of the American Bald Eagle. The beloved parade returns to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to headline “Summer Nightastic!” June 6 through Aug. 14, 2010. Guests can Learn more about “Summer Nightastic!” and check out deals for summer travel by visiting www.disneyworld.com/night or by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or a local travel agent. (Gene Duncan, photographer)The Main Street Electrical Parade returns to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World headlining Summer Nightastic! from June 6 to Aug. 14. The beloved parade twinkles with more than half a million lights, more than 80 performers and approximately five miles of wire.
JEWELS OF DISNEY SUMMER NIGHTS: Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade marches through the Magic Kingdom this summer, twinkling with approximately half a million lights. Sleepy assists his fellow dwarfs with their work on the diamond mine float, which returns to the parade after a 13-year hiatus. The beloved parade returns to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to headline “Summer Nightastic!” June 6 through Aug. 14, 2010. Guests can Learn more about “Summer Nightastic!” and check out deals for summer travel by visiting www.disneyworld.com/night or by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or a local travel agent. (Gene Duncan, photographer)
SPREADING A LITTLE PIXIE DUST: Tinker Bell is all aglow as she leads the way in Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade as it returns to the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort this summer. The parade’s beloved music and floats feature more electrifying audio plus new lighting technologies that create a pixie-dust effect on all the floats. The parade’s return headlines “Summer Nightastic!” at Walt Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. June 6 through Aug. 14, 2010. Guests can Learn more about “Summer Nightastic!” and check out deals for summer travel by visiting www.disneyworld.com/night or by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or a local travel agent. (Gene Duncan, photographer)
YOU CAN’T BEAT THE FUN OF THE ELECTRICAL PARADE: Disney’s Main Street Electrical Parade marches through the Magic Kingdom this summer, twinkling with approximately half a million lights. One of the original floats, the “Title Drum Unit” near the beginning of the parade, was created using an actual bass drum, one of the world’s largest in 1972. This drum had been used in Disneyland parades in the 1960s, when Mickey Mouse used to beat it using large drumsticks. The beloved parade returns to Magic Kingdom in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. to headline “Summer Nightastic!” June 6 through Aug. 14, 2010. Guests can Learn more about “Summer Nightastic!” and check out deals for summer travel by visiting www.disneyworld.com/night or by calling 407/W-DISNEY (934-7639) or a local travel agent. (Gene Duncan, photographer)This site has no affiliation to Disney World. All Copyrights, Trademarks, Characters, names are property of Disney or their respective copyright owners.