‘Magic Happens’ Parade Returns to Disneyland Park on Feb. 24, 2023

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  • The "Magic Happens" parade will make its highly anticipated return to Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. on Feb. 24, 2023, during The Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary celebration at the Disneyland Resort. The daytime spectacular celebrates moments of magic from Walt Disney Animation Studios and Pixar Animation Studios films as they are brought to life with grand-scale floats, artistic costumes and an energetic musical score. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. Mickey Mouse leads the way, gliding along on glistening swirls of magic emanating from a giant, iridescent magical hat. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. Tiana and Naveen from “The Princess and the Frog” are seen amidst a swirl of golden flowers where they share a kiss, completing their transformation back into human forms. This daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. From Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Frozen 2,” Anna and Elsa explore the mysteries of the Enchanted Forest protected by the Nokk, the mystical water spirit, as their friends Kristoff, Sven and Olaf tag along. (Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)
  • ÒMagic HappensÓ parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. On her voyager canoe, Moana journeys forth on the crest of a towering wave, inspired by beautiful koa wood carvings, and inset with dazzling, animated glimpses into the magic the ocean holds. (Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)
  • "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film ÒCoco.Ó This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession, along with MiguelÕs dog Dante. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film "Coco." This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession, along with Miguel's dog Dante. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • "Magic Happens" parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. (Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. Cinderella travels inside a grand pumpkin, just as it magically transforms into a glistening carriage to whisk her off to the ball. (Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film “Coco.” This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession, along with Miguel’s dog Dante. (Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. On her voyager canoe, Moana journeys forth on the crest of a towering wave, inspired by beautiful koa wood carvings, and inset with dazzling, animated glimpses into the magic the ocean holds. (Todd Wawrychuk/Disneyland Resort)
  • “Magic Happens” parade at Disneyland Park celebrates the awe-inspiring moments of magic that are at the heart of so many Disney stories. This new daytime spectacular features stunning floats, beautiful costumes and beloved Disney characters. Miguel appears in person for the first time, celebrating the magic that happens when he strums the guitar of Ernesto de la Cruz in the Disney and Pixar film “Coco.” This spectacular float bridges the Land of the Living and the Land of the Dead with vibrant marigolds, and fantastical alebrije spirit animals join the procession (pictured), along with Miguel’s dog Dante. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)