CALIFORNIA DISNEYLAND RESORT STREAMS MAGIC HAPPENS PARADE ONLINE

BY GABRIELLE

As the ongoing coronavirus pandemic forces people to stay at home, Disneyland Resort in California is showing Magic Happens parade videos over the internet.

With the aim of sprinkling a little “virtual pixie dust” on living rooms and home offices of Disney fans while the theme park is closed, these professionally produced 8-minute videos showcase the Magic Happens parade.

Views can enjoy watching floats with Disney characters from the most iconic stories, including Cinderella, Frozen, Coco, Moana, Sleeping Beauty, Sword in the Stone and the Princess and Frog. The floats are led by Mickey Mouse.

The Magic Happens parade had been performing along Main Street U.S.A for just two weeks when Disneyland closed on March 14 due to the coronavirus outbreak.

The videos of the Magic Happens parade were inspired by the #HomemadeDisney attraction made by Disney enthusiasts as they stay at home during the ongoing COVID-19 lockdown.

In a blog about the new virtual viewing, Disney Parks wrote: ““We know Disney fans are searching for ways to bring magic and joy into their everyday lives and we’ve loved seeing some of you recreate your favorite Disney Parks experiences in your very own living rooms.

“In fact, you’ve inspired us to share #DisneyMagicMoments for you and your family, to enjoy at home.”

EPCOT’S TRANSFORMATION TO INCLUDE A NEW MEET-AND-GREET EXPERIENCE WITH MICKEY MOUSE

BY GABRIELLE

Walt Disney World Resort has unveiled that the historic expansion and renovation of Epcot theme park will include a new meet-and-greet experience with Mickey Mouse.

The current transformation of the amusement park at the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, is the biggest renovation of any theme park in Disney’s history.

Visitors will have the chance to experience meeting Mickey Mouse, as well as other much-loved Disney characters. It is believed that Mickey will be located at the entrance of the Imagination! pavilion, the location for the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival.

Mickey will greet guests arriving at the Imagination! pavilion, which will show short films starring Mickey Mouse and his friends.

Other highlights of the Epcot transformation include a Mary Poppins-inspired attraction, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Unwind and Journey of Water, inspired by Moana.

Micky Mouse will be greeting guests arriving at the Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival in early 2020.