{"id":49890,"date":"2016-10-18T12:00:17","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T16:00:17","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=49890"},"modified":"2022-05-04T20:05:27","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T00:05:27","slug":"remembering-main-street-electrical-parade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/remembering-main-street-electrical-parade\/","title":{"rendered":"Remembering the Main Street Electrical Parade"},"content":{"rendered":"

And now it\u2019s time to say goodbye\u2026 to the Main Street Electrical Parade at Walt Disney World.\u00a0 This nearly nightly parade has been a main stay at Magic Kingdom since its return in 2010.\u00a0 It originally debuted in 1972, and has moved between Disneyland and Disney World several times.\u00a0 It is returning to Disneyland, leaving a big question mark about what will take its place at Magic Kingdom.<\/p>\n

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Cinderella and Fairy Godmother<\/em><\/p>\n

The Main Street Electrical Parade had so many unique qualities, while still packing a full punch of Disney nostalgia.\u00a0 The theme song, \u201cBaroque Hoedown\u201d, is one of the most widely recognized soundtracks in the entire Disney Parks catalog.\u00a0 The parade consisted of floats covered in twinkling lights, as well as many walking performers whose costumes were lighted as well.\u00a0 The lights were electronically controlled, along with the coordinating soundtrack, by radio control along the parade route.\u00a0 <\/em>The duration of the parade was around 20 minutes, running from Frontierland, through Liberty Square, around Central Plaza in front of Cinderella Castle, and down Main St. USA.\u00a0 There were optimal viewing points along the parade route, with the most popular being Main St. USA.<\/p>\n

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Captain Hook’s Pirate Ship<\/em><\/p>\n

Our family had many special memories of the Main Street Electrical Parade.\u00a0 I remember seeing it as a teenager for the first time.\u00a0 When I returned with my own family, many years later, I was instantly taken back in time when I heard that all too familiar soundtrack.\u00a0 We have been fortunate enough to return to Disney World on a consistent basis, and every time I hear that tune, something inside of me just fills with joy.<\/p>\n

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Peter Pan and Captain Hook<\/em><\/p>\n

My favorite time watching the parade was on our second trip with our son.\u00a0 He was around eight years old at the time.\u00a0 We had eaten dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern and were able to score a perfect viewing spot on Main Street USA, near Casey\u2019s Corner.\u00a0 We perched ourselves on the curb and were able to slow down, for the first time the entire trip, and really soak in all that was going on around us.\u00a0 It is just amazing to me that this happened every single night.\u00a0 I can\u2019t imagine the amount of work that goes into pulling that off.<\/p>\n

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Whistle While You Work<\/em><\/p>\n

Like most Disney parades, no local parade will ever be able to measure up.\u00a0 The Main Street Electrical Parade will certainly leave a void.\u00a0 No replacement plans have been announced to date, but I am certainly anticipating something wonderful in its place!<\/p>\n

Will you miss the Main Street Electrical Parade? Share your memories in the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n

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