All-new 'Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade' debuts at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom

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Posted: Friday February 11, 2022 12:16pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

The brand-new Magic Kingdom "Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!" debuting today includes nearly 30 favorite Disney and Pixar friends in a mini-parade that will play throughout Walt Disney World's 50th anniversary celebrations.

Characters appearing in the two float cavalcade include Nick and Judy from "Zootopia," Baloo and King Louie from "The Jungle Book," José Carioca and Panchito from "The Three Caballeros," Marie, Merida, Moana, The Incredibles, and more.

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade opening performance

Watch the video below to see the very first performance of 'Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade.' (4K YouTube)

"Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!" also sees the Magic Kingdom debut of Miguel from "Coco" in his mariachi best.

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade opening performance

The mini-parade steps off in Frontierland, travels through Liberty Square, around the hub, and finally along Main Street U.S.A.

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade opening performance

"Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!" currently has four performances each day at 11:15am, 2:15pm, 4:05pm and 5:50pm.

Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade opening performance

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Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade opening performance

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Andrew258 days ago

Post-NYE crowds have become ridicoulous the past few years. Sandwiched between the holidays and the RunDisney events. While people expect the parks to "die down" after NYE, crowds stick around for a while (especially when APs are unblocked next week).

gerarar8 days ago

Not since its come back in 2022. Actually there was like a one-off night when they did the normal 2 night showings plus an additional AP-exclusive showing during the week it came back in November 2022.

jrhwdw8 days ago

Usually before NYE.

Starship8248 days ago

Have they ever done that before?

jrhwdw8 days ago

That's odd. That's after NYE....

Disone8 days ago

Wow.... Been awhile since I've seen a " three a day " for WDW. I did notice three monorails running on the Epcot line 2 days ago. That was neat. What next. All three steam engines running on the Walt Disney World railroad? :).

DCBaker8 days ago

According to the Walt Disney World website, Disney has added an additional performance of Fantasmic! at 6pm on January 2 and 3, for a total of 3 showings: 6pm, 8pm and 9:30pm:

bmr159119 days ago

I think they are perfectly content with its current state. Diehards are frustrated, but the vast majority of visitors enjoy the parade and think it's great. I wouldn't expect much changes or upgrades to it until it's retired at the end of the decade when Villains Land opens.

Starship82419 days ago

I think the best bet if they ever bring it back to a full cast would be summer with Starlight but I'm doubtful anything will happen.

jrhwdw19 days ago

Not Yet! I wouldn't expect New Years Day either! Maybe MKwill think about it by Summer???? Honestly!

Starship82419 days ago

I saw an update in this thread and thought it meant it was brought back to it's former glory. Silly me, should've known that wasn't gonna happen, especially since it's only 11:30 AM and the parade hasn't even happened yet today lol