Since Disney World reopened in July 2020, we’ve enjoyed a variety of short character rides at each of the four theme parks. These “mini parades” provided guests with frequent entertainment throughout the day that allowed the crowds to disperse more evenly.
Since then, as health and safety measures have been revised, we have begun to see more offers return to the parks. And on the first night of Disney’s Very Merriest After Hours, we’re finally seeing the return of the FULL parades for the first time since March 2020!
Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade is part of the festive event entertainment schedule outside of this year’s schedule! The parade began and we immediately felt ALL the sensations!
BRB, in our feelings because there really is no place like HOME for the holidays ❤️😭 pic.twitter.com/BQuOL6LXeo
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This parade is full of iconic Disney World holiday characters, including Toy Soldiers!
TBH, we were so excited to hear the toy soldiers march down the main street!
Is it us or do you also like the sound of Toy Soldiers boots ?? 😂 pic.twitter.com/fqAc9NaQq0
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We were also able to see Santa’s reindeer pulling his sled!
Of course, Santa himself made a special appearance!
The parade also includes some of our favorite Disney characters, including Woody …
… Olaf…
⛄️OLAF⛄️ pic.twitter.com/GkDRqysGnr
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Clar Clarabelle Cow…
Clarabelle is our QUEEN 👑 #Very happy pic.twitter.com/S24jHzTG08
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… and the princesses!
There were lots of gifts to put us in the holiday spirit!
We are VERY happy to see the long-running parades return to Disney World just in time for the holidays! Be sure to follow him as we travel through Magic Kingdom during the first night of Very Merriest After Hours to see all the latest holiday events!
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