'Remember the Magic' Parade * Magic Kingdom * Walt Disney World 25 * September 1996

Twenty-five years of magical Disney memories are wrapped up in this unique 'street theater' parade at the Magc Kingdom Park, where guests become part of the show, with floats inspired by such Disney classics as Snow White, The Little Mermaid and other favorites. Featuring dozens of your favorite Disney characters. September 27, 1996.
Remember the magic!
Remember the magic!
It's time to remember the magic!
Your heart could just take wing,
You could live out all your dreams.
No matter how, no matter when,
You can reach that world again.
It's like a dream come true
That lives inside of you.
It's time to remember the magic!
It's time to remember the magic!
(Remember the magic, remember the magic)
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah (A magic sensation!)
Zip-A-Dee-Ay (A new celebration!)
My, oh, my what a wonderful day.
Twenty-five years of Disney magic!
Plenty of sunshine (The joy and the laughter)
Headed my way (of fun everafter!)
Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, Zip-A-Dee-Ay!
Remember the magic!
(Twenty five years ago)
Remember the magic!
So join the celebration,
And wish upon a star,
And stop! to remember the magic (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah)
It's time to remember the magic (Zip-A-Dee-Ay)
There's always a dream coming true.
Remember the magic!

[@allysonstewart1891]

The best parade song EVER! Love it! Hoped they would bring it back for the 50th.

[@Kryptonlogic]

Here from the future: they didn't :(

[@disneyremixes]

Disney missed a great opportunity to remix the best parade song ever and adapt the lyrics to say “50 years of Disney Magic!” But no surprises really as Disney have made a lot of poor music choices over the last decade and somehow lost the magic imho

[@stevencurtis7157]

I remembered this parade out of nowhere one morning while getting ready for work and went through five minutes of drowsy emotional anguish to think that I had no idea how I could experience such an old memory again, especially since I was pretty young and had forgotten so much about it. Then I remembered that KZbin existed.

[@TPlug_Journeys]

Back in the day when 'meet and greets' were more 'real' and interactive and not so staged! So much fun!

[@TjSamson]

That was still being done in Disneyland and Paris but definitely not for WDW.

[@weebgrinder-AIArtistPro]

Yeah everything about interactions back then at WDW, even with wait staff, seemed more authentic. But then again I was 7 lol...

[@steventuscano9233]

Note: The parade version of the theme song "Remember the Magic" was also used in Tokyo Disneyland 20th Anniversary castle show Remember the Dreams (but with different instruments) and the stage show Remember the Magic: A Final Farewell in Disney Cruise Line.

[@HeyItsSarah30]

Omg @8:20 that vintage Pooh costume!!

[@sempati8228]

Incredible ✨✨

[@alexisgari9796]

I like the Beauty and the beast float

[@shawny5574]

I was 7 when I saw this parade and I remember getting asked by one of the ‘princes’ to dance with them when they got people out of the crowd but I wanted to dance with one of the girls as I was scared to dance with one of the men (I used to be obsessed with princess dresses) so wouldn’t go up haha. It’s also insane to see the characters just sitting high up on these floats. Now they are tied to them at the back of their costumes haha

[@AMagicProduction]

I miss old school Disney, now a days they just seem too corporate, miss these days. Great Video !!

[@VintageDisneyParksChannel]

I agree, like more heart and soul was put into it back then, more.. magical!

[@davida.3714]

AMagicProduction I'm with you on that I miss old school Disney .

[@QTelectric2012]

You got that right, it was as if the old school Disney actually has something that called out to the child within us adults along with something that brought families closer together making moments at WDW all the more treasured and more wonderful.Who else wishes for a time machine to travel back in time into the Old School Disney days to relive them?

[@MarkusNiceGuy1965]

Moved me so much these memories. I've been there on 2000 and have some videos. Thanks for the lyrics ... this song comes once and again to my mind.. Happy Holydays!

[@jimbodeek]

That castle float is still in use today as part of the Princess Cavalcade. And ironically, the float itself is now just as old as Walt Disney World when it debuted.

[@mitchellgarcia895]

Is it just me are is the Castle float moving really fast

[@xavierdallenmusicuniverse6304]

9:25 Minnie!!!!!!

[@justinchavez9530]

Walt Disney World | Magic Kingdom - Remember the Magic Parade (Mirror-verse Version) Parades have played a crucial part in the Disney experience ever since Disneyland first opened. Since then, parades have become a normal part of the Disneyland day, and thus, it was only inevitable that the Magic Kingdom would have its own parade, as well. For the park’s first 25 years, they ran through a whole bunch of parades, but it wouldn’t be until 1996 that the Magic Kingdom finally got a permanent one… The Remember the Magic Parade became the official parade of the Magic Kingdom on September 27, 1996, as part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration. Since that date, Remember the Magic has grown from a 25th anniversary tie-in to becoming the Magic Kingdom’s longest-running and most frequently-updated non-seasonal parade, only stopping performances on the 4th of July, when the classic America on Parade makes its annual return; in September, when Mickey’s Boo-to-You Halloween Parade spreads its ghoulish delight; and in November, when Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade takes the streets. But come January, Remember the Magic is back in full-force. Now, 25 years since the parade first debuted, it remains a staple of your typical Magic Kingdom day. Remember the Magic involves vivid depictions of some of the most beloved moments in Disney history, from the early days of Mickey Mouse to some more recent hits. At certain points along the route, the floats will stop and guests will be invited to step out onto the streets and perform alongside the characters and performers, helping to add another layer of magic to the procession.

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Walt Disney World | Magic Kingdom - Remember the Magic Parade (Mirror-verse Version) (Part 1) The Current Parade -- Premiered March 9, 2014 It all begins when a fanfare based on “When You Wish Upon a Star” fills our ears, and a narrator gives us a brief introduction: “Once upon a time, there lived a man named Walt Disney. Walt was, like a lot of you, a dreamer. Like most dreamers, he found the power to transform wishes into reality, and with just a sprinkle of pixie dust, he brought many classic stories to life, each one with their own special memories. Today, we cordially invite each and every one of you to relive those memories, reunite with some of your favorite characters and help them re-enact their most magical moments. Come with us, ladies and gentlemen, and remember the magic. Come meet the girl whose foot fits the glass slipper, the genie who makes wishes come true, the little lion cub who grows up to be king. Come celebrate again all the wonder and joy, the laughter and delight, that is so much a part of the tradition that Walt Disney started all those years ago. Come with us!” “When you wish upon a star…” “Come and remember the magic!” With that, a choir starts to sing the parade’s theme: “Remember the Magic, Remember the Magic, It’s time to Remember the Magic! Your heart will just take wing, you can live out all your dreams. No matter how, no matter when, you can reach that world again. It's like a dream come true, that lives inside of you. It’s time to Remember the Magic! It’s time to Remember the Magic! Remember the Magic! Remember the Magic! Zip-a-dee-doo-dah (A magic sensation!) Zip-a-dee-ay (A new celebration!) My, oh, my what a wonderful day. Remember the Disney Magic! Plenty of sunshine (The joy and the laughter!) Heading my way (Having fun ever after!) Zip-a-dee-doo-dah, zip-a-dee-ay! Remember the Magic! Remember the Magic! So join our celebration, and wish upon a star. And start to Remember the Magic (Zip-a-dee-doo-dah!). It's time to Remember the Magic! (Zip-a-dee-ay!) There’s always a dream coming true. Remember the Magic!” As the song goes on, we see the arrival of the parade floats coming up on the horizon...

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Walt Disney World | Magic Kingdom - Remember the Magic Parade (Mirror-verse Version) (Part 2) Gateway to Magic: - Six pairs of royal court dancers lead the way for a beautiful mirrored float inspired by Cinderella Castle -- which, believe it or not, has been in use in Magic Kingdom parades ever since 1984! Cinderella and Prince Charming stand at the front of the float, and among the various stairwells and balconies of the float, you’ll find Minnie, Pluto, Daisy, Donald, Goofy, Chip and Dale, all dressed in regal attire. Standing at the back of the float, atop a special parapet, is none other than Sorcerer Mickey. The Fairy Godmother follows along behind the float. Aquatic Magic: - Multicolored fish shaking maracas can only mean one thing: We’ve gone “under the sea” to see Ariel, Sebastian and Flounder! A whole bevy of animatronic fish are the main focal point for this float, with Sebastian leading a whole fish band at the front of the float. The newt plays the flute, the carp plays the harp...oh, you know how it goes. Flounder leads a conga line of fish around and around a piece of coral, atop which is Sebastian, proudly conducting. At the rear of the float, the Little Mermaid herself can be found sitting within a seashell. Youthful Magic: - What’s that rockin’ and a-rollin’ down the street? Why, it’s the Jolly Roger, the ship of one Captain James Hook. Riding on the crest of a large wave, the ship looks like something of a lushly-illustrated children’s book. There’s even special fiber-optics embedded throughout the ship, allowing it to sparkle with “pixie dust”. Peter Pan, Wendy, John, Captain Hook and Mr. Smee ride atop the ship, while the Lost Boys dance and bumble along down the street. Plus, if one looks towards the highest mast on the ship, you may see the figure of Tinker Bell standing atop it. Beautiful Magic: - Following Peter Pan come a host of dancers dressed like chefs, some of which push around blue, candelabra-topped tables. Now, longtime Disney visitors may recognize that their costumes are the same design used for the Beauty and the Beast stage show at Disney-MGM Studios. How fitting, since they herald the arrival of a float based on the 1991 film. Based on the “Be Our Guest” sequence, this float features a bevy of dancing spoons, plates, forks, knives, wine bottles and other kitchen and food-based knick-knacks. Atop a soup bowl surrounded by spinning napkins, Lumiere welcomes us, while Cogsworth, Mrs. Potts and Chip can be found on surrounding tables. The elaborate display leads towards an elaborate castle-inspired float, connected to the feast by a staircase. Atop this rose-covered float are Belle and the Beast. More chefs come along, some pushing pink tables and a cart of sweets.

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Walt Disney World | Magic Kingdom - Remember the Magic Parade (Mirror-verse Version) (Part 3) Jolly Magic: - A crescent moon overlooks the rooftops and chimney-stacks of Edwardian London. A troupe of energetic chimney sweeps dance their way down the route. Among the rooftops, we can find Mary Poppins, dressed in her red and blue ensemble, and Bert, dressed like his fellow chimney sweeps. The familiar penguin waiters bring up the rear of the float. Oh, and fun fact: this float was so popular, it was later cloned for the Wonderful World of Disney Parade in Paris! Adventurous Magic: - Sword dancers and a car decked out in golden treasure (out of which the Genie will pop out of during the show stop) lead the way for Aladdin and Jasmine, riding their magic carpet. Their carpet floats over another mound of treasure, while the head of the Genie looms over the lovebirds. Of course, during the show stop, the Genie’s full, inflatable form emerges, but when the float is moving, it’s just the head and neck. Friendly Magic: - The Green Army Men march their way down the parade route in time with the music. Mr. Potato Head, Rex, Slinky Dog and Bullseye also walk down the parade route, interacting with guests as they pass by. This float seems to be built out of Tinker-Toys, and decorated with cards, monkeys from the barrel, and other Toy Story pals. Woody, Bo Peep and Jessie stand at the front of the float, nearby Mr. Spell. Above them is Buzz Lightyear, riding in his spaceship. A mobile of Little Green Aliens spins nearby him. Jungle Magic: - Dancers dressed like animals -- cheetahs, zebras, gazelles, stilt-walkers evoking giraffes and performers twirling bird kites can only mean one thing: the Lion King has come to the Magic Kingdom! Riding atop an exact replica of Pride Rock, Simba stands proudly. Below him, in the grassy fields surrounding Pride Rock, Timon and Pumbaa stand on top of a log at the front of the float, while Zazu flies around the fields. At the back of the float is Rafiki’s tree, where the wise mandrill puts the finishing touches on his portrait of the king. More stilt-walkers bring up the rear of the float, with their headdresses telling us they evoke elephants.

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Walt Disney World | Magic Kingdom - Remember the Magic Parade (Mirror-verse Version) (Part 4) Daring Magic: - The only unit in the parade that doesn't involve one giant float, but uses rather, one tiny one. Atop a rocky rostrum is an enchanted chamber with a bed. Aurora and Phillip stand on the stairs, waving to guests. Flora, Fauna and Merryweather twirl around this small float. Behind them, thorn-inspired stilt performers and dramatic “raven dancers” glide along the parade route before one of the parade’s biggest highlights. With fiery eyes and glowing effects, the spectacular Maleficent Dragon is a steampunk sight to behold. At 53-feet long and 26-feet high, the fire-breathing monstrosity has a prickly spinning wheel in its core, bending and flexing its neck, tail, wings, and claws as it lumbers down the parade route. The Magic Lives On: - A cavalcade of favorite Disney characters -- Hercules, Megara, Quasimodo, Esmeralda, Alice, the Mad Hatter, Lilo and Stitch -- introduce the final float, set around a glorious garden. At the front of the float, Snow White, Prince Florian and Dopey stand in front of a fountain, while behind them, Anna and Elsa stand in front of a tree, seemingly carved out of ice. Rapunzel and Flynn Rider stand underneath a rose-covered arch, joined by Tiana and Naveen. Surrounding a dense willow tree -- Grandmother Willow herself -- are Pocahontas, Tarzan, Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Baloo and King Louie. Atop this tree is a replica of Cinderella Castle, glittering in gold and silver. Dumbo, Pinocchio, Moana and Mulan bring up the rear of the float. In addition to all these characters, the likes of Piglet, the White Rabbit, Geppetto, Jiminy Cricket, Mowgli, Meeko, Mushu, Kristoff, Olaf and Philoctetes have been known to appear on the occasion, should one of the other characters not be able to be in the parade.

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Walt Disney World | Magic Kingdom - Remember the Magic Parade (Mirror-verse Version) (Part 5) At three points along the route -- specifically, when all the floats have entered Frontierland/Liberty Square; when all the floats have entered Central Plaza; and along Town Square/Main Street, right when Gateway to Magic is about to make the turn backstage -- the floats will stop, and when the parade’s theme ends, this is what you’ll hear. “I believe in magic…” “And now, we cordially invite you all to step out onto the streets and help us make some magic!” “Do you believe in magic?...” “Let’s all join together and help our Disney friends re-enact their most magical moments.” “Join in! Make the magic come true!” During this narration, the characters and performers invite guests to come and join them and prepare them for the show stop. The show stop is different depending on what float is in front of you. For Gateway to Magic, you’re invited to join Cinderella and the Disney gang for a mini-ball, involving waltzing to “So This is Love” and a circle dance around the castle float in time to “Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo”. For Aquatic Magic, it’s a conga to the strains of “Under the Sea”. For Youthful Magic, the sailors aboard the Jolly Roger come back to dry land to join the Lost Boys and guests for a high-spirited game of “Following the Leader”. For Beautiful Magic, the chefs invite guests to help make a little culinary magic by dancing along to “Be Our Guest”. For Jolly Magic, a medley of “Step in Time” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” invites all guests to “kick their knees up”. For Adventurous Magic, “One Jump Ahead” is recontextualized as a game of Genie Says. For Friendly Magic, guests are invited to play along with Woody and the gang. For Jungle Magic, Pumbaa and Timon invite guests to provide the beat for a jungle jam--specifically, playing drums to the tune of “Hakuna Matata”. Daring Magic provides us with the most epic show stop of them all. A roar from Maleficent is enough to send Aurora back to sleep! Teaming up with Prince Phillip and the Three Good Fairies, guests -- armed with their own swords and shields -- can fight the thorn monsters and help defeat the dragon! Of course, all ends well, and Phillip awakens Aurora with a kiss. Finally, for The Magic Lives On, guests are invited to join the Disney characters for a march around the garden, to the tune of “Whistle While You Work” and “Heigh-Ho”. Then, no matter what float you participated in, as you head back to the curbside, the show stop ends thusly: “Our thanks to you for sharing in this moment! Join hands as we sing our favorite song! (Sing with us now!) When you wish upon a star, Makes no difference who you are. When you wish upon a star, Your dreams... (Remember the magic!) Come... (Like magic your dreams will…) Come true!” With a final burst of confetti, the show stop ends and the parade continues forth.

[@shaneperry6075]

Never seen a deflated Genie before lol

[@alonzowicks4260]

i was thaer

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26 years ago