Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade drops to one performance per day this fall

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Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022

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Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022

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Posted: Thursday September 22, 2022 9:07am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom will move to one performance per day starting in October 2022.

Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022
Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade returns March 9 2022

Currently performed twice per day, at 12pm and 3pm, Festival of Fantasy will move to a single performance at 3pm from October 9 2022.

The single 3pm parade performance is the typical schedule, but since its return to Magic kingdom in February 2022, there have been two showings each day.

Also, effective October 9, Mickey's Celebration Cavalcade gains an 11:55am performance.

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bmr15912 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.

Starship8242 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.

jrhwdw2 days ago

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

Starship8242 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

DCBaker2 days ago

Disney has added showtimes for Festival of Fantasy through February 1: January 1 through 13: 12pm and 3pm January 14 through Feb 1: 3pm

gerararSep 17, 2024

WDW has been refurbishing their pyro barges the past month, so doubt it. Probably conflicted with the DL incidient recently.

Disney AnalystSep 17, 2024

Maybe they crossed stories.

SquishySep 17, 2024

Sounds like the same as the DLR incident

Disney AnalystSep 17, 2024

Anyone hear of this?

dmwJul 23, 2024

the change in parade times made me think of the funny question: what time does the 3pm parade start? Now it starts at 2. 😆

TTA94Jul 22, 2024

I wonder how they will manage the new nighttime parade? Hire more float drivers and performers?

SpectroBroJul 22, 2024

This is just to allow for float drivers and performers to get proper rest. Between am rehearsals for Halloween and Christmas, daily operations, events, and overnight rehearsals they are always stretched very thin.

jrhwdwJul 22, 2024

Hopefully with Wonderful 2025 News!!!!!!!!!! Looks like FOF is going back to 2pm for Party Season like it was Pre COVID. I'm bothered by only 1 Adv. Friends. Either add another one, or add another MMFF or Finally return the Trolley Dancers!!!! Please let MK Entertainment get a BIG Boost during or after D23!

mje1064Jul 22, 2024

will be a light August :)
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