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Paint the Night Parade Back at Disneyland for 70th Anniversary
Disneyland Park is once again shimmering with the return of the beloved Paint the Night Parade, electrifying guests as part of the park’s 70th anniversary celebration.
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This dazzling nighttime spectacular, also known as the Paint the Night Electrical Parade, originally debuted at Disneyland in 2015 for its 60th anniversary, drawing inspiration from a popular parade that graced Hong Kong Disneyland from 2014 to 2020. After its initial Disneyland run concluded in September 2016, it made a holiday season encore and a subsequent limited engagement at Disney California Adventure in 2018. Now back in its original home, the parade kicks off with its iconic drum float, freshly updated with the 70th anniversary logo and featuring cherished characters like Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, and their fairy friends.
Many performers sport refreshed costumes, though the signature light-up wigs are no longer part of the spectacle. Notably, Tinker Bell appears in a stunning new costume. Following the drum unit are the impressive light-up floats of Tigger, Genie, and Lumiere, leading into the “Monsters, Inc.” float where Sulley and Mike groove amidst spinning doors.
Lightning McQueen then speeds by, headlining the Cars Electric Roadway Jam unit, complete with dancers and Mack showcasing dynamic LED screens.
Ariel graces the front of The Little Mermaid Electric Watercolors float, trailed by Flounder and a grand figure of King Triton with Sebastian. Dancing jellyfish precede Marlin and Nemo as they “swim” through the parade route.
The Toy Story Electric Rodeo unit features Jessie alongside energetic cowboy dancers, followed by Woody and Buzz aboard the Slinky Dog float and the Little Green Men in their spinning spaceship.
The enchanting Candlelight Dreams unit showcases Belle, Rapunzel, and Cinderella with elegant swan dancers.
A welcome return is the Frozen Fractals unit, last seen in Disneyland in 2017 (having been replaced by an Incredibles float in 2018), now featuring performers in completely new snowflake costumes alongside Anna and Elsa on an ice palace-inspired float, with Olaf nestled among snowy trees. Beyond the costume updates, subtle cosmetic enhancements have been made to the parade’s dazzling lights.
The grand finale is Mickey’s Lightastic Finale, with individual floats for Minnie, Goofy, and Donald leading up to Mickey’s vibrant, color-infused float. The parade’s infectious soundtrack features Owl City’s “When Can I See You Again?” Performances of the Paint the Night Parade are held nightly at 8:45 p.m. and 10:45 p.m.
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