You Can Now Watch Virtual Disneyland Parades

With the ongoing coronavirus pandemic gripping countries all over the world, Disney has temporarily closed its resorts and theme parks.

But, the good news is they *are* streaming the latest parade to fans across the globe, bringing Disney magic to households everywhere.

The Magic Happens Parade debuted at Disneyland just weeks ago, in February, and now, the eight-minute performance has been posted on Disney's YouTube channel for fans to enjoy for free.

Mickey Mouse can be seen leading the parade, waving his magic wand and welcoming the other Disney stars like Frozen's Anna, Elsa and Olaf.

Moana also makes an appearance, riding a wave in her voyager canoe followed by Coco's Miguel and his dog Danté.

The magical parade is performed to a brand new song, co-composed by singer-songwriter Todrick Hall. And the grand finale certainly doesn't disappoint, celebrating some of our favourite moments from Sleeping Beauty and other Disney classics.

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There are also shortened versions of other Disney parades available to watch on the Disney Parks YouTube channel.

These include the Festival of Fantasy Parade ad well as Mickey's Soundsational Parade.

If you wanted to recreate a trip to Disneyland even further, you *could* take inspiration from the family who decided to bring the fun to their own home while social distancing.

Although the family were gutted the park had closed, they wanted to make the most of being together.

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So, the self-confessed Disney fanatics, from Utah, recreated their favourite Pirates of the Caribbean ride last week, bringing to life the famous scenes and dressing up in amazing costumes.

Dad Kirk, stood in as a Disney cast member, meanwhile mum Julie and teenagers Brin, Carson, Cannon, Brooke and Chloe had roles as either pirates or park guests.

In a clip, two siblings can be seen seated in the 'ride' while the rest of the family act as props and staff, with a very convincing Captain Jack Sparrow impersonation at the end.

Who said fun days out with the family have to be cancelled?

Topics: Life News, Disney, Events News

Lucy Devine

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