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Hello everyone,
As you all probably know by now, and as I mentioned in my news article yesterday, Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom's Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade permanently ended two days ago, after more than 12 years as the park's main day parade.
Twelve years for any Disney production is a very long time, especially a day parade, and although over the years it underwent some cosmetic changes, and even two different name changes, the essence of the parade remained the same.
Starting life on 1st October 2001 as the Share a Dream Come True Parade, it was a celebration of Walt Disney's 100 birthday, for the 100 Years of Magic event.
From late 2006 the parade was altered, and became the Disney Dreams Come True Parade, which was essentially the same parade, except for the snow globes on the floats were removed.
In 2009 the music and name were changed again, and many of the original characters in the parade were replaced by performers and other characters. This incarnation saw the biggest change, and actually at the time was quite an unpopular move. Eventually more characters were added back in, and for the past 4 years the parade continued to bring a unique energy to the streets of the Magic Kingdom.
The cast, characters and performers of the parade - some of which I know were there from the start of Share a Dream Come True Parade, deserve a huge congratulations on their dedication to one of the longest running parades in Disney history, for their constant enthusiasm and smiles, and bringing life to a parade that had been out of date for several years now.
Although many people I know will miss this parade, as with everything, change is constant, and something like a parade that showcases the wonderful, magical worlds of our beloved Disney characters, needs to remain fresh and to bring something brand new. In the spring of this year the Magic Kingdom will welcome the Festival of Fantasy Parade, and I for one, cannot wait!
Let's celebrate the life and times of Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade with a photo tribute from Jon and I's favourite moments watching it over the years.
Dan. |