Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Wordless Wednesday - Disney ... It's a Parade!

This week's Wordless Wednesday's theme is Disney ... It's a Parade!
Thanks to Deb for hosting this blog hop - why don't you stop by and join in.




What makes a Disney parade so special? The floats? Probably not as every parade has floats. The dancers? I still think not. I think it is the characters. What other parade can have as many Disney characters as a Disney parade? (Hope you enjoy these 2 videos.)




Unless, of course, it was an EPCOT parade




  

25 comments:

  1. I wonder why they don't do the Epcot parade any longer?!

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    1. I think it was a victim of the cutbacks when attendance dropped after 9/11.

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  2. Hi, new follower from Wordless Wednesday! Love the pictures!

    Grisel @ Living Life 2 Its Fullest

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  3. Ah yes, Tapestry of Dreams...I only saw it once in person, but I still have nightmares about those giant metallic people puppets. So creepy! Thanks for the walk down memory lane this evening :)

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    1. I enjoyed it - in both incarnations - but especially liked the music. Glad I have it available and was able to use it in this video. :-)

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  4. I love these pictures! Especially the one of Lilo and Stitch! :)

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    1. By the way ... did you know that the software that the front desk at Disney resorts use to check you in is named LILO?

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  5. Great shots, I really miss the Epcot Parade. I almost forgot about those metallic people, ha.

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    1. I do too - I thought it was unique within Disney parks.

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  6. What great videos you've created!! The shots and the music are fabulous! Where did you find the music? I really enjoyed the Epcot parade, wish they'd bring it all back. Even the giant silver people.
    Thanks so much for sharing and for joining in on the DWW Blog Hop fun today.

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    1. The music for the Magic Kingdom parade comes from a Disneyland Paris CD called "Les Parades En Musique 2008". The music for Tapestry of Dreams comes from a WDW CD called EPCOT: Tapestry of Dreams which includes the music from Tapestry of Nations and Tapestry of Dreams, as well as Illuminations.

      Glad you enjoyed it.

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  7. Love the videos packed with all of the magical moments. I think that may be the parade that we saw at Epcot on our honeymoon. I remember watching it for a nice break in the hot sun while wondering around. Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. It ran in one form or another from 1999-2001 I believe.

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  8. Thanks for sharing these videos! It really does suck you right back in like it was yesterday :)

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    1. I've been watching them over and over since I created them. :-)

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  9. Well, that was fun! Great post, Mark. :o)

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  10. I love Disney parades! I can't wait to back to America so I can see another one. I'll have to enjoy this virtual parade post in the meantime. Thanks for sharing your videos!

    Thanks also for stopping by today. Great to meet you!

    Best wishes,
    Natasha in Oz

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    1. Thanks for visiting. (You have been to my Snap, Set & Song post as well, right? http://marksdarkthoughts.blogspot.com/2012/08/a-snap-set-and-song-winter.html ) I enjoyed visiting your site and hope to see you around here often as well. :-)

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  11. Great videos with an awesome collection of photos. I have to agree with you - the characters are definitely what makes them special and the special Disney touches. They're the only reason my kids were able to sit still for more than 30 minutes and one of the things they looked forward to doing.

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    1. The great thing about Disney parades is when we have 3 (or more) generations enjoying them together. :-)

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  12. TO THIS DAY, not a Disney trip goes by without my boys asking when they will bring the Tapestry of Nations (as they know it) back for round 2. Wasn't it amazing?? I only wish I had taken more photos at the time. Luckily, I can look at yours Mark!!

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    1. I know a lot of people who would like to see this parade brought back in one form or another.

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