It’s been a LONG time since we’ve seen a daytime parade in Disney World. We’re not talking about those bite-size character cavalcades, here, we’re talking about a full-fledged, fantastical, good-old-fashioned Disney parade. It’s been too long! Now that Disney entertainment is coming back to the parks, we’re preparing for new and returning shows, parades, and more.
Festival of Fantasy is returning soon!
Back in 2021, we found out that the classic Festival of Fantasy parade is returning to Disney World, but now our most recent discovery proves that the big return date is quickly approaching!
Back in December, Disney spread a little holiday magic when it brought back Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade during the day. This was the first time since before the pandemic that guests could watch a full parade in Disney World!
Mickey’s Once Upon A Christmastime Parade
After the holidays, though, we were back to missing Disney parades. Luckily, the Festival of Fantasy parade is set to return on March 9th, 2022. We already know that the event will feature the giant fire-breathing Maleficent dragon, plus those colorful floats inspired by some classic Disney characters will return, too!
Festival of Fantasy Tangled Float
The parade will make its way through the Magic Kingdom twice daily, but until now, we didn’t know what time the parade would start. Now, showtimes are available on the My Disney Experience app! For the first week (March 9th-March 12th), the parade will run at 11:30AM and 2:30PM.
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Then, starting on March 13th, the parade will start at 12PM and 3PM. The classic 3 o’clock parade is FINALLY back! Right now, showtimes are only available through April 2022, but it seems like the parade will continue to run at 12PM and 3PM each day.
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Keep in mind that these showtimes are subject to change, and the parade may be canceled in the event of bad weather. When the parade finally kicks off, though, we’ll be sure to give you a first look!
We can’t wait!
We cannot WAIT for the Festival of Fantasy parade to come back to Disney World; we’ll be singing and dancing along on the very first day. In the meantime, stay tuned for all the latest Disney news and park updates!
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I love the Christmas Parade, but my favorite is the Main Street Electrical Parade. The music and all of the lights just make it the best of all. Honorable mention to the Boo to You Parade also.
I agree the parades are amazing but the Main Street Electrical Parade is absolutely the BEST parade. I’m so thrilled it’s coming back soon. I want my baby to experience that MAGIC. I LOVE IT!