Seeing Disney characters is a huge part of the magic of a Disney vacation. With traditional parades and character greetings on hiatus during Covid-19 safety procedures, Disney have found other ways to bring us a little character magic.

Character experiences have been reimagined in totally new ways. From cavalcades down Main Street, U.S.A. at Magic Kingdom, to sailings down Discovery River at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park. Characters from dozens of favorite Disney stories will surprise and delight us across all four theme parks.

Here’s just some of the reimagined magic:

Magic Kingdom Park

  • The Royal Princess Processional
    Several times a day, Disney princesses will travel through the streets of Magic Kingdom. Princess Merida leads the way on her steed Angus, followed closely by a gazebo float and crystal castle carrying Cinderella, Tiana, Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Rapunzel and others.
  • Mickey and Friends Cavalcade
    Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and a whole host of pals will pop up throughout the day, inviting everyone to “Get Their Ears On” as they wave along the park’s parade route.
  • Cinderella’s Evil Stepsisters
    Keep your eyes peeled! Visitors in Fantasyland may spot the dastardly Anastasia and Drizella and can interact with them from a balcony of Cinderella Castle.

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

  • Donald’s Dino Boat Bash!
    Donald Duck, Daisy Duck and Launchpad McQuack will wave from their party boat as “Donald’s Dino Bash!” moves from DinoLand U.S.A. to Discovery River.
  • Discovery River Character Cruise
    Throughout the day, you can see Timon and Rafiki or Pocahontas with Meeko, who will set sail on the parks’ waterways.
  • Discovery Island Drummers
    These high-energy percussionists cruise along Discovery River, will entertain you on the shore with an energetic beat.

EPCOT

  • Mickey and Friends World Tour
    As you travel around World Showcase, you might just come across Mickey, Minnie Mouse, Pluto and Goofy all out sightseeing and waving to their friends.
  • Frozen Promenade
    Queen Anna and Elsa venture into the unknown around World Showcase, journeying from country to country and waving hello along the way.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios

  • Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – While living their own adventures in a galaxy far, far away, explorers are likely to come across some familiar faces as they explore Black Spire Outpost on the planet Batuu:
    • Heroes of the Resistance, including Rey, Chewbacca and Vi Moradi, may be spotted on platforms above the garage in Black Spire Station or surveying activity around the spaceport where the Millennium Falcon has landed.
    • A contingent of First Order Stormtroopers join Kylo Ren in patrolling the landing platform at Docking Bay 9 beneath their TIE Echelon assault vehicle.
  • Pixar Pals Motorcade
    Some of the biggest stars from Pixar Animation Studios’ films arrive on Hollywood Boulevard, from The Incredibles to Toy Story pals and more. They’ll wave to their fans as they head down the avenue accompanied by a celebratory musical score.
  • Disney Junior Stars Motorcade
    Throughout the day, Disney Junior stars including Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins and Vampirina will cruise down Hollywood Boulevard waving from colorful custom convertibles.

It’s so good to see Disney doing all they can to keep the magic alive during these difficult times.

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