Parade of Dreams rehearsal photos (SPOILERS!)

**AVP** · 04-20-2005, 11:42 PM

These photos are from the 4/19 rehearsal of the Parade of Dreams. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINKS IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO BE SPOILED!

For the record, these photos were taken from outside the park, and not by a cast member. There was a nice, polite little crowd watching the rehearsal, and the cast members completely ignored us.

Since this was a semi-dress rehearsal, several character costumes were... incomplete. I am not presenting the photo of the final (Princess) float because of this.

Lead float

Beauty and the Beast float

Pinocchio float

Little Mermaid float - Ariel section

Little Mermaid float - Ursula section

Alice in Wonderland float - photo 1

Alice in Wonderland float - photo 2

Lion King float - rhino satellite

Lion King float - pride rock

Across the way, DCA held a rehearsal of Block Party Blast. They decided they didn't want an audience, so they put up tents under the Golden Gate Bridge.

AVP

TP2000 · 04-21-2005, 12:51 AM

Wow, great photos!

sdfilmcritic · 04-21-2005, 12:59 AM

Those are some awesome floats. So, I'm assuming it's gonna be a nighttime parade. (Sorry if I have overlooked some well posted information if the answer is more than obvious to everyone else.)

bradk · 04-21-2005, 01:48 AM

sadly, it seems to be, except for the weekends where there's an additional parade at 4 pm. otherwise, it's listed at 7 pm during the week. i'd much rather be at the 4 pm for pictures sake, but have to work on the scheduling to make it work.

although i'm sure there'd be no problem wth using the flash during the parade.

sdfilmcritic · 04-21-2005, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bradk

sadly, it seems to be....

It can't be all that bad for a parade to be held at night. The floats seem to be well lit with lights that are built into each float. I enjoy the night parades a heck of a lot more than the day parades.

**lisap** · 04-21-2005, 06:34 AM

Nice zoom!

I am so excited to see this--it looks georgeous. Were they playing music during the rehearsal?

JiminyCricket · 04-21-2005, 07:50 AM

Even if it is offered both during the day and at night, I got to see it at night. Those photos are really magical looking with the lighting! It looks like a really first class parade!

**AVP** · 04-21-2005, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisap

Were they playing music during the rehearsal?

Yep - they even did a full show stop.

AVP

rentayenta · 04-21-2005, 08:18 AM

Thanks for the photos!

3894 · 04-21-2005, 08:24 AM

Another appreciative MousePadder here! Thank you for all the time and effort to get those photos and post them.

**stan4d_steph** · 04-21-2005, 08:25 AM

Thanks for those photos AVP! Those floats look fantastic. Hooray! A real parade again! Giant yellow thumb up to the Entertainment division!

scaeagles · 04-21-2005, 08:59 AM

Amazing camera work from such a distance.....may I inquire as to where they were actually taken from????

AaronInCal · 04-21-2005, 10:05 AM

It's sad we'll have to wait until Fall to actually see the parade at night. Once it starts in just 2 weeks, it does not get dark until 7:30-8 o'clock. When the time changes again in October, it'll be dark after 6, so if they have 7:00 showings then, it will be cool to check out the lighting. Looks like thos pics were taken from the Main Gates next to the dog kennel, where if you get just right, you can look under the train tracks and into Town Square and the parade route. Nice pics!

Disney Vault · 04-21-2005, 10:31 AM

Wow. Thanks for sharing they look so great.

mad4mky · 04-21-2005, 10:40 AM

Cool. Thanks for 'sneaking' in the photos!

princessofpower · 04-21-2005, 10:41 AM

Wow, those floats are amazing!!! Thanks for the sneak peek.

Disney Vault · 04-21-2005, 10:43 AM

I think the Beauty and the Beast on looks the best so far. And do most floats have an animatronic on them? I know the Beauty and the Beast one does and it looks like the lion king one does too. And how long did the parade go on for?

Mommy2NicknMax · 04-21-2005, 10:44 AM

Wow! Thanks for the pictures!! I can't wait to see this in person!

mkcbunny · 04-21-2005, 11:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scaeagles

Amazing camera work from such a distance.....may I inquire as to where they were actually taken from????

I was curious about this, as well. The pics are great. And I can't believe that my two favorite movies get floats [B&B, Alice]. I could not be happier. Well, I could ... if they'd finally make a Cheshire Cat character, but I'll be OK. The cards are a cool touch.

Tiki Junki · 04-21-2005, 11:38 AM

We are going in November, right before Thanksgiving. What are the rumors on the Christmas Parade? Will that be during the day? Will they forgo Christmas this year and stick with new one. Could there potentially be 4 parades, fireworks AND Fantasmic running between DCA and DL (Christmas, Parade of Dreams, ELP and Block Party)? I can hear my inner scheduler buzzing with overload. The bigger question, how to keep a 6 year old and almost 3 year old awake past bedtimes to enjoy the shows. Oh, I know and dread the answer, naps in the day and sugar highs at night but which precise method? Chocolate fudge or honey popcorn?

**Lani** · 04-21-2005, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AVP

...these photos were taken from outside the park, and not by a cast member.

For the life of me I can't figure out where the floats were! I can see the word "Emporium" but the only Emporium I know is by Main Street. I must be missing something!!

**lisap** · 04-21-2005, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lani

For the life of me I can't figure out where the floats were! I can see the word "Emporium" but the only Emporium I know is by Main Street. I must be missing something!!

My guess is outside the exit gates, through the left tunnel.

What do I win?

MsYumiBr · 04-21-2005, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tiki Junki

We are going in November, right before Thanksgiving. What are the rumors on the Christmas Parade? Will that be during the day? Will they forgo Christmas this year and stick with new one. Could there potentially be 4 parades, fireworks AND Fantasmic running between DCA and DL (Christmas, Parade of Dreams, ELP and Block Party)? I can hear my inner scheduler buzzing with overload. The bigger question, how to keep a 6 year old and almost 3 year old awake past bedtimes to enjoy the shows. Oh, I know and dread the answer, naps in the day and sugar highs at night but which precise method? Chocolate fudge or honey popcorn?

Churros are my kids' preferred method.

**stan4d_steph** · 04-21-2005, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lisap

My guess is outside the exit gates, through the left tunnel.

What do I win?

That's my guess too.

The perspective doesn't fit for right tunnel.

Subsonic · 04-21-2005, 12:01 PM

YES, Looks like there's female tiger body suits like gazelles from the Lion King Parade! That was a great parade to work

04-20-2005, 11:42 PM	#1
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04-21-2005, 12:59 AM	#3
sdfilmcritic Browncoat Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Der Waffle Haus	Those are some awesome floats. So, I'm assuming it's gonna be a nighttime parade. (Sorry if I have overlooked some well posted information if the answer is more than obvious to everyone else.) __________________ I have a stressful job. But I love it.

04-21-2005, 01:48 AM	#4
bradk Blue Ball Go Down The Hole Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: new york city	sadly, it seems to be, except for the weekends where there's an additional parade at 4 pm. otherwise, it's listed at 7 pm during the week. i'd much rather be at the 4 pm for pictures sake, but have to work on the scheduling to make it work. although i'm sure there'd be no problem wth using the flash during the parade. __________________ StitchKingdom.com - Home to the Disney Acronym Decoder, Definitive Guides to PhotoPass, Kidcot, Planet Watch and more Get a customized Refurb Schedule + Alerts with ReSearch! Follow on Twitter

04-21-2005, 06:34 AM	#6
lisap loves Nicholas Brisbane MousePlanet Staff Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Sweet and spicy	Nice zoom! I am so excited to see this--it looks georgeous. Were they playing music during the rehearsal? __________________ "Here's a first-rate opportunity"~Pirates of Penzance. Emma is in yellow

04-21-2005, 07:50 AM	#7
JiminyCricket Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Marcos, California	Great pics! Even if it is offered both during the day and at night, I got to see it at night. Those photos are really magical looking with the lighting! It looks like a really first class parade! __________________ Jiminy Cricket Once a Disneyland Fan, ALWAYS a Disneyland Fan! Disneyland has an UGLY step-sister called DCA! She gets all the attention while Disneyland works tirelessly to bring magic into peoples lives everyday!


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04-21-2005, 12:51 AM	#2
TP2000 Registered User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Villa Park, CA	Wow, great photos!

04-21-2005, 08:18 AM	#9
rentayenta Living the dream! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: DVC!!!!	Thanks for the photos! __________________

04-21-2005, 08:24 AM	#10
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04-21-2005, 08:25 AM	#11
stan4d_steph Super Moderator MousePad Moderator MousePad Administrator MousePad Community Leader Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Upstate NY	Superfantabulous Thanks for those photos AVP! Those floats look fantastic. Hooray! A real parade again! Giant yellow thumb up to the Entertainment division! __________________ Only love, only love can leave such a mark But only love, only love can heal such a scar -U2, "Magnificent"

04-21-2005, 08:59 AM	#12
scaeagles harried dad of DL freaks Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Phoenix	Amazing camera work from such a distance.....may I inquire as to where they were actually taken from????

04-21-2005, 10:05 AM	#13
AaronInCal Fireworks Fanatic! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Anaheim, CA	It's sad we'll have to wait until Fall to actually see the parade at night. Once it starts in just 2 weeks, it does not get dark until 7:30-8 o'clock. When the time changes again in October, it'll be dark after 6, so if they have 7:00 showings then, it will be cool to check out the lighting. Looks like thos pics were taken from the Main Gates next to the dog kennel, where if you get just right, you can look under the train tracks and into Town Square and the parade route. Nice pics!

04-21-2005, 10:31 AM	#14
Disney Vault Disney Day Dreamer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Critter Country	Wow. Thanks for sharing they look so great. __________________

04-21-2005, 10:40 AM	#15
mad4mky I have no title-I'm a commoner Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Off to see the Wizard	Cool. Thanks for 'sneaking' in the photos! __________________ The BIG upcoming trip: Tokyo Disneyland ResortMay 25-June 32009 Disneyland-All the time, Disneyland Paris-2002, WDW-1999,2000, Disney Cruise-2000

04-21-2005, 10:41 AM	#16
princessofpower Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004	Wow, those floats are amazing!!! Thanks for the sneak peek.

04-21-2005, 10:43 AM	#17
Disney Vault Disney Day Dreamer Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Critter Country	I think the Beauty and the Beast on looks the best so far. And do most floats have an animatronic on them? I know the Beauty and the Beast one does and it looks like the lion king one does too. And how long did the parade go on for? __________________

04-21-2005, 10:44 AM	#18
Mommy2NicknMax Wish Upon A Star Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Southern California	Wow! Thanks for the pictures!! I can't wait to see this in person!

04-21-2005, 11:38 AM	#20
Tiki Junki Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sacramento	We are going in November, right before Thanksgiving. What are the rumors on the Christmas Parade? Will that be during the day? Will they forgo Christmas this year and stick with new one. Could there potentially be 4 parades, fireworks AND Fantasmic running between DCA and DL (Christmas, Parade of Dreams, ELP and Block Party)? I can hear my inner scheduler buzzing with overload. The bigger question, how to keep a 6 year old and almost 3 year old awake past bedtimes to enjoy the shows. Oh, I know and dread the answer, naps in the day and sugar highs at night but which precise method? Chocolate fudge or honey popcorn?

04-21-2005, 12:01 PM	#25
Subsonic Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles	YES, Looks like there's female tiger body suits like gazelles from the Lion King Parade! That was a great parade to work __________________ http://www.subsonicradio.com Your streaming source for Disney Theme Park Audio and Music MP'ers, lets chat! (IRC users: irc.communicore.net #subsonicradio or Webchat)

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