wannabeBelle
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Hey there Rain!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!!!!!! What great pics!!! Merry Christmas!!!! Belle
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Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade with Pics
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mousefan1972
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Thank you so much for posting the pics! I tried not to open the thread, since we'll be there for Christmas and I didn't want to ruin the surprise. But, I couldn't! (no willpower, I fully admit it) :lookaroun Anyway, the parade looks great and the Castle lights are amazing. Can't wait to see them in person. :xmas:
disneydarling09
Member
I dont understand...i just paid $80 for MVMCP so what did i pay for? is this parade exclusive for those who paid to see it? Its my first time to the world during the holidays...im assuming Spectromagic doesnt run?
the-reason14
Well-Known Member
Sure, it actually isnt a short vid after all. I just didnt watch it all because I wasnt really feeling the music that much.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wh0k5yjQTnQ
Captain Hank
Well-Known Member
After watching the video, I miss the energy of the old parade music, but I do like the new music too.
Gorjus
Well-Known Member
I dont understand...i just paid $80 for MVMCP so what did i pay for? is this parade exclusive for those who paid to see it? Its my first time to the world during the holidays...im assuming Spectromagic doesnt run?
The Christmas Parade will be seen exclusively at the Hard Ticket Christmas parties until the week before Christmas or so. Then the parade will also be seen by day guests as well as the 3 and sometimes 12:30 PM parade. When you pay for a party, you get a lot of things you wouldn't get during a regular day at MK. You get lower crowds. You get characters in different costumes. You get snow. You get a special parade. You get a discount on photos. You get snacks for free. You get special fireworks in addition to Wishes. Relax and enjoy.
Questions about Christmas at Disney
We will be going to WDW in 2 weeks. This is our first time during the holidays. How do we see the Christmas parade? Do you have to have tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? Or does it replace the afternoon or evening parade? What about the Christmas version of Wishes? Is this only for those attending the "Party?" I would appreciate any info you can give!!!
We will be going to WDW in 2 weeks. This is our first time during the holidays. How do we see the Christmas parade? Do you have to have tickets to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party? Or does it replace the afternoon or evening parade? What about the Christmas version of Wishes? Is this only for those attending the "Party?" I would appreciate any info you can give!!!
Mecha Figment
New Member
I would just like to chime in for those of you asking about the riverboat. It is not in this parade and from what i have been told, retired.
WDWKat26
New Member
Okay guys here's answers to a lot of your questions:
1. The Kids on Main St. were there for filming.
2. There is NO more Showboat this year, it has been retired.
3. The music is different with every unit, but there is a same underlying track. The tracks are different with every unit. Some are upbeat, some are slower. You can hear it, "It's that very special time, and the magic that you'll find, on that Once Upon A Christmastime" etc. etc.
4. This parade was at 2 a.m. and it was a Cast Only Preview. The first party is tomorrow night and that's when it'll officially be introduced to the public.
5. Most of you are saying that they re-used the floats. Well, no offense, but duh! They did the same thing for the day parade when it transitioned into the Disney Dreams Come True Parade. But, there are new units (Ex. Skating Carolers, Clarabelle and Horace, etc.) and the music is of course new.
1. The Kids on Main St. were there for filming.
2. There is NO more Showboat this year, it has been retired.
3. The music is different with every unit, but there is a same underlying track. The tracks are different with every unit. Some are upbeat, some are slower. You can hear it, "It's that very special time, and the magic that you'll find, on that Once Upon A Christmastime" etc. etc.
4. This parade was at 2 a.m. and it was a Cast Only Preview. The first party is tomorrow night and that's when it'll officially be introduced to the public.
5. Most of you are saying that they re-used the floats. Well, no offense, but duh! They did the same thing for the day parade when it transitioned into the Disney Dreams Come True Parade. But, there are new units (Ex. Skating Carolers, Clarabelle and Horace, etc.) and the music is of course new.
ClemsonTigger
Naturally Grumpy
Great pictures and info Rain, thanks!
I was sad to hear about the green army men band not being in this parade....I thought they were great...then again I have a soft spot for all bands.
tirian
Well-Known Member
A few notes...
1) Clarabelle's float was originally Goofy's in 2005. It has never belonged to Chip and Dale. Goofy' candy float from the 2005 Halloween parade was redecorated and added to the Christmas parade in 2006.
2) Scrooge's float is the old Mrs. Claus' gingerbread house with a new paint job.
3) Everyone misses the Song of the South unit.
But the new music is nice!
1) Clarabelle's float was originally Goofy's in 2005. It has never belonged to Chip and Dale. Goofy' candy float from the 2005 Halloween parade was redecorated and added to the Christmas parade in 2006.
2) Scrooge's float is the old Mrs. Claus' gingerbread house with a new paint job.
3) Everyone misses the Song of the South unit.
But the new music is nice!
Me too.
Someone please correct me if I'm wrong, but I guess that means the parade is down two bands now, with the green army men and the showboat/splash mountain float both gone (they had a Dixieland-ish type band if I remember). The only live instruments I can remember were the Toy Soldiers and the glockenspiels. Or was there another one I don't remember? Kat?And yes, the parade is also down a few horses. Donald & Daisy are pulled by horse(s) (I mentioned that in the review that my camera had an issue as they went by) big Clydesdales... as well as Cinderella also has her mini horses. The other princesses are on the Castle float, with the exception of Snow in her Gazebo. And speaking of the Castle float, didn't that used to have a band in the past as well?? Yeesh. But I'm going to miss the "Holly and the Ivy" with the princesses with the horses... it always seemed so regal I guess...
KeithVH
Well-Known Member
Are you sure? I coulda swore a few years ago Chip & Dale were up there baking. ~2003 or so?
Anyway. What about the dancing reindeer and the dancing snowman couples? The snow people used to come right in front of the skater girls. My wife loves the snowmen. And the marching clown band? All gone?
Captain Hank
Well-Known Member
I'm nearly sure that Chip and Dale were on the baking float at one time.
WDWKat26
New Member
I'm almost 100% sure too that Chip and Dale were on the baking float back in 2003. Rainfully you are correct, there are only 2 bands now. Toy Soldiers and Glock girls. Princesses ride on the Castle Float except for Snow White and her Prince. They are dancing in the Gazebo float.