Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams 15th Anniversary Reunion Video

Over 140 Parade alumni of "Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams" re-create and Disney bound for its 15th Anniversary!! We hope that this bit of Disney magic brings some joy into your hearts!!
Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams (the parade for the 50th anniversary of Disneyland) just celebrated its 15th Anniversary. After a small group of performers created a video through Zoom, the idea grew bigger and bigger as more of the original cast heard about it and got involved. What resulted was a full re-enactment of the entire parade by over 140 performers, including all units of the parade and the spectacular "Welcome" Show Stop. We hope that this bit of Disney magic brings a little joy into everyone's hearts and brings us all closer together when we're all apart. #DisneyMagicMoments #DisneylandPODReunion
*not endorsed by or affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or Disneyland Resort
Cast:
Aimee Whitcomb
Alyssa Gramer
Amanda Anderson
Amber Van Digglen
Amy Allen-Vento
Andrea Petry
Angela Merrill
Angelica Farias
Anthony Torrez
Anthony Tuason
April Lovejoy
Ashleigh Chilton Rainey
Ashley Bauer Harkey
Ashley Prinzen
Bethany Curtis
Briana Noel
Brianne Sanborn
Britney Huerta-Prieto
Brittni Sinift
Caleb House
Cara Powe
Carlos Martinez
Carrie Hacker Goyette
Chad Riley
Chris Russo
Christina Howe
Christine Conner
Courtney Gates
Courtney Counts
Cynthia Marie Pereira
Dan Mayeaux
Dani Coker
Danny Montooth
Dave Ricks
Dennis Consalvi
Derrick Diazoni
Desi d’Amani (Metcalf)
Diana Dorethy
Dianna Elyse Beckman
Doug Lau
Drew Bratspis
Emily Van Gorder
Garrett McCaan
Georgette Sherwood
Gina Mendes
Heather Holt Smith
Heather Marie Ostaszewski
Heidi Hennebelle
Heidi Marie Coles
Hilary Kadoya
Hollee Hennebelle
Holly Timmons
Jana Burleson Taylor
Janelle Sanqui
Jarod Milsap
Jason Paul Evans
Jeff Kopasz
Jen Dillon
Jen Tomasick
Jenileigh Sawatzke
Jennifer Symons Beith
Jeremy Huntington
Jessica Parker
Jessica Velarde
Jessica Wolf (Wanstreet)
Jon Wailin
Jonathan Aguayo
Josh Bally
Julie Burke
Justin Eaton
Kane Kongpien
Karen Sposato (DeCarlo)
Karin Kongpien
Katie Cloak
Katy Swift
Kayla Emerson
Kellen Witt
Kelly Jean McGraw
Kelsie Blackwell
Kendra Vallone Matthews
Kevin Johnson (KEV)
Kevin Myrick
Kierstie Nielsen
Kimberly Errington (Kolberg)
Kimberly Jacob
Krissy Ulrich
Kristiana Pitzonka
Kristina Howard (Padilla)
Kristine Young
Krystle Monzon Fontana
Kyle Thurmond
Laura Tanaka
Lauren Laird
Leiana Volen
Linda De Fries
Lindsey Kraus Russo
Lorrie Breese
Lorrie Nickerson
Mallory Benedetti (Dante)
Marissa Moolman
Matt Toschi
Matthew Wicks
Matthew Williams
Miles Stowe
Missy Burns
Molli Patterson
Monique Mariscal
Natalie Duarte
Nicole Boole
Nohea Cambra Phillips
Pablo Perfecto
Paul Sosa
Pete Jenkinson
Polly Creer Sutton
Rachel Parkinson
Ray Castro
Renee Watkins McManus
Rick Gramer
Robert Zepeda
Robin McKenrick
Ryan Baldwin
Ryan Marks
Sarah Bastistelli Moran
Sarah Briana Monahan
Sarah Cook Johnston
Sarah Peters Tatroe
Sarah Wing Biagini
Saul Donato-Rodriguez
Scott Frausto
Scottie Whitaker
Sean Bohan
Shalyah Evans
Shannon Stuart
Sherri Araiza
Stacie Riggs Brown
Stephanie Peters McCollum
Stephanie Wishon Young
Steven Trinidad
Tabitha Tschirhart
Tara Hahn
Toby Johnson
Traci Villegas
Tricia Fukuhara
Tyler Phillips
Vanessa Gumerman
Will Tran
Zack Glass

[@Jarodm13]

19 years of magic.

[@PyrotechNick77]

Cannot believe it will be 20 years of this parade next year

[@PepperTreeVilla]

I’m in tears. This had memories flooding back from 15 years ago. Thank you to all you cast members for keeping the magic alive.

[@partyboi82]

Yes I am in tears and I was a cast member in the beginning of the 50th anniversary in 2005 and this bring so many memories and I miss Disneyland so much

[@CalTrask3]

I’m glad we could do that for you :D!!

[@victorlynnstar8037]

I don't know anyone in this video but you should know that for those 3 or so years, that this parade ran, I was one of those people that sat in the same bench everytime, hours before the parade started. This parade holds a very special place in my heart. I'm crying, I'm laughing, I'm feeling Disney Magic right here at home.

[@douglau5721]

VictorLynnStar Thank you for supporting us back then and for supporting us now! It means a lot to know that we created something special for the guests.

[@Jayytasmic]

I grew up with this parade. It’s my favorite parade EVER. This brought back so many memories. I got chills at the end during the show stop. LOVE THIS SO MUCH!!!!

[@douglau5721]

We love hearing about those who watched this parade when they were younger! Thanks for being a fan!

[@kaitlynharris4259]

This seriously brought tears to my eyes and gave me goosebumps! Thank you all SO MUCH. I loved all the costumes and props, and as a former dancer myself, I can imagine most of you have never forgotten that choreography! This was the first parade I ever saw at Disney on my first visit in April 2007. I was 13, and at Disneyland as part of the Magic Music Days with my dance studio, and we performed on the Carnation Plaza Stage (I think was the name?). This parade just solidified my dream of dancing professionally, and I still dream of being in a parade at Disney!

[@douglau5721]

Kaitlyn Harris Thats awesome that this parade means so much to you. You’re right! The choreography came rushing back to most of us.

[@flwrgrl13]

I love how you got creative even if you couldn’t physically gather together to do it. This is a genius idea! Love to see some of the performers share it with their own kids too. This parade was one of my favs at Disneyland! Wish they could bring it back for a day😊

[@BorEdZz]

This is freakin awesome!!! Thank you to EVERY SINGLE person on video, behind the scenes, whoever thought of this idea. ✨✨💕💕👑👑this had my crying happy tears and it warmed my heart so much. Ah, the beautiful nostalgia. 50th anniversary was such a job well done.

[@K9Rob3772]

That final show-stop sequence........I'm not crying, you're crying..... If you are the one who put this together Doug, excellent work!

[@Jarodm13]

He did an amazing job!

[@reneemcmanus9837]

Just allergies!

[@douglau5721]

Thank you so much for watching! This was the efforts of everyone involved. We're ALL crying!!

[@garretshields1951]

I've been isolated away in actual covid quarantine for the last week in a hotel room.... this is the best thing I've seen all week and put the biggest smile on my face!

[@douglau5721]

I'm so glad you liked it! Please share this with all your friends and family!

[@BorEdZz]

I’ve watched the show stop three times already. I dry my tears and blow my nose after each time I watch it and then I cry all over again

[@medley2079]

This was incredible. I saw this parade as a little 10 year old girl and it has stayed with me forever. I dreamed of being one of the dancers one day, especially the little mermaid dancers with the pearl balls. So many incredible memories tied to this music and the incredible cast members who brought this to life every day. Thank you for doing this, I definitely got chocked up watching this.

[@douglau5721]

We're so glad you were able to experience this parade once again! Thank you for being a fan of the parade!!

[@mrsrebeccashearer]

I worked on main Street during this parade and have seen it countless times, thank you! Literally brought back so many great memories ❤️

[@kamibear]

I definitely cried at some point during each set, and then lost it at the end. My heart couldn't take it.

[@reneemcmanus9837]

Allergies, love. We got you!

[@kamibear]

@@reneemcmanus9837 :') Can the Soundsational crew get together now? My favorite ever!

[@PyrotechNick77]

It's 2024 and I'm crying. This was the parade I grew up with outside of Christmas Fantasy

[@jadenoh8130]

I am so grateful for the memories you all gave me, you all were my childhood and I am so indebted to you all, I, I cant explain how much of an impact you all had on me as a person now, love to you all!!! I'm just in tears

[@disneyinuyamon]

I LOVE PARADE OF DREAMS 3000

[@Gmoney_-ht6dp]

i worked at plaza inn during the 50th anniversary when i was 17 yrs old. i would bus tables outside in the patio. always loved watching the parade go by while working. got a tear seeing you ppl celebrate 15 year reunion. thank you.

[@BorEdZz]

Another thing, you know you’re a cast member through and through when even after 15 years...you still remember your choreo!!! 👏🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@francine7003]

Welp, I cried. Thanks for this!

[@douglau5721]

Many of us cried watching this as well!! So many emotions!

[@Disneyboy1989]

I definitely cried about 7 times. Thank you all for this Magic!

[@douglau5721]

Tears were definitely shed! Thanks for watching!

[@TjSamson]

The moment that I still pretty much remember the choreography of each units (too much watching of this parade before) and I also joined dancing with them. ❤ #ChildhoodParade

[@douglau5721]

We loved watching the audience dance with us!

[@xceemoran]

Really miss this parade so much that ever time I went to Disneyland I have to see both showing of parade of dreams this was one of my favorite parade of all time also the same year when the parade came out in 2005 I become a Disneyland Resort annual pass holder you guys always did a awesome performance.

[@Jarodm13]

Thank you!

[@sweetee2043]

In tears. I started my Disney Journey only 9 months later after the 50th. Best Parade ever.

[@douglau5721]

Totally agreed - Best Parade Ever!! :)

[@diisomoto]

I used to see this parade every day from while I sat and built watches in New Century Timepieces on Main Street USA. I recognize some of the faces and definitely the choreography! Thanks for the memories.

[@douglau5721]

That's so cool! Hope you're able to share this with your friends and family!

[@kiwigurl17]

I did the choreography to the Alice segment and the show-stop with you guys haha!

[@adamrj7286]

i was over from Australia in 2005 when this was showing the best parade Disney will ever probably do with a great soundtrack to match, i remember rushing to a shop in Disneyland after the parade asking for the CD of the music id just heard, the guy in the shop told me they don't sell it! and i couldn't believe they didnt sell the music we'd all just heard, anyway i got it now (thanks to the internet).....wish they would bring it back! thank you for this reunion video - now do it for real in Disneyland :)

[@kiwigurl17]

I never had the privilege to see this show in person, but it is forever my favourite Disney parade. This warmed my heart to no end and I had goosebumps literally the whole video. Thank you for the Disney magic

[@stevejohnson7918]

How wonderful is this! I cried they entire time watching you all perform. Thank you performers. What a wonderful time we all had providing magic for many happy guests.

[@disneydancer99]

LOVE THIS!!! Thank You Disney Cast For Making this with Me and the rest of the Show Services Crew

[@douglau5721]

Welcome to our Family Time! Thank you for your kind words!

[@disneydancer99]

@@douglau5721 Love My Disney Family!!!

[@jingorokitty]

Oh goodness! That was magnificent!! Thanks to all the performers for bring this wonderful parade back to life! 😍

[@daniaguinaga1754]

Thank you for this. My heart is exploding. 🥰

[@douglau5721]

Thanks for watching! We hope that it brought some joy to you! Make sure to share with your friends and family!

[@Rcity2332]

This parade is everything to me. I’m so glad I went back to watch the show stop only to be greatly surprised by this!

[@princesspip]

WOW. This was so incredible. Thank you for bringing the magic ❤️

[@douglau5721]

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@hectormeza1596]

I remember this parade of Disneyland when I was a kid 15 years ago.

[@christinefrye654]

I worked in the character department during the 50th in 2005 and it was one of the most wonderful times ever! This parade holds many wonderful memories for me and is one of my favorites. I recognize some of the faces. Unfortunately, I never stayed in contact with anyone, so this was wonderful to see. Thank you for putting this together! It definitely brought happy tears to my eyes.

[@douglau5721]

Many of us had lost touch too, but this video brought a lot of us back together! It was much needed during this time!

[@LadyBrio]

What a blast to watch. My son danced on Bourbon Street several years ago and did a couple Disney Cruises on Princess Cruine lines. Does anyone remember Nathan Hamilton? Thank you all for sharing this amazing piece with us. I am smiling and feeling very uplifted by you all. Blessings!

[@douglau5721]

So glad you enjoyed it! We had so much fun making this!

[@richardjsebastian7854]

This is awesome in every way! You all are so talented and wonderful! Thank you for this breath of fresh air. Stay safe and well! 👍🙏♥️

[@Jarodm13]

Thank you, Richard! You as well.

[@douglau5721]

I'm so glad that you enjoyed it! Hope you're safe and well also!

[@hollum1648]

I was always a Disney World kid who only rarely visited Disneyland but I was OBSESSED with this parade even though I only saw it in person once or twice! I actually recognize/remember a few people from photos and videos! So great to see that many people are still dancing and all the kiddos were adorable!

[@disneydanny2]

believe it or not, at one point there were plans to send this parade to Florida. for whatever reason those changed.

[@GloryInWonderland]

My favorite parade from when I was a kid! I LOVE THIS!

[@touchofmagicbyronny7916]

You are all amazing, I remember that Parade when I was there for the 50th anniversary. I am not from the same Park but I am so proud to be part of the entertainment family here in Disneyland Paris 😉 as a very good friend of Goofy, Beast and their tall friends 🙏🏻👌🏻 take care all of you for making such magical moments 👍🏻🤞🏻

[@douglau5721]

That's awesome! I also saw the Paris parade video! I never had a chance to see it in person, but I'm glad I got to experience it virtually!!

[@micki3520]

This was amazing! I worked at Disneyland during Parade of the Stars, that would be awesome to see as well. But this was incredible! Thanks so much!

[@SarahJareth]

This parade came out when I was in high school and inspired me to be a performer and a dancer and eventually inspire new dreamers

[@douglau5721]

Allen Ryde Thats so great to hear. Thank you for sharing!

[@elizabethmosey9191]

Yes, I cried. I even uglies cried! ❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

[@douglau5721]

You're not alone with the ugly cries! Thank you for watching!

[@WML95]

I love this so much!! Thank you to everyone involved for making our day a little more magical 💖

[@douglau5721]

Our pleasure! We're glad we could put some joy in people's lives

[@emmamarshall3854]

Omg this made me cry . I remember seeing this parade so many times . Me and my friends use to go crazy for Peter pan and the Alice in wonderland group.

[@livelifeloud1]

THE SHOW STOP!!! Oh my gosh I’m ready eyed. I love this so, so much!

[@douglau5721]

Welcome to our Family Time!

[@CharlesReinmuth]

Amazing creativity from each individual here! Thank you for bringing joy and happiness into these difficult times!!!

[@PrincessSolitaire]

OMG, that was brilliant. I used to be out there in Town Square running GC two parades a day! What a great job everyone! You're geniuses!

[@Jarodm13]

So glad you liked it! Thank you so much!

[@Lavenderfairyy]

Oh, this is so beautiful! What a magical video and tribute to such a wonderful parade! 💜

[@douglau5721]

Thank you so much for watching. Hope you're able to share this with your friends and family!

[@indeimo]

Cant wait for Christmas Fantasy 😋😋😋

[@hartickus05]

I’m a sobbing mess. This parade just pulls on all my heart strings as it did back in 2005.

[@Putera15894]

Im from indonesia and this is such an amazing video! i remember each character or dancers on every section of this parade. is so much fun guessing which one of you playing which character or act lol. just amazing!

[@douglau5721]

That's so great that this has reached you in Indonesia! Hope you're able to share this with all your friends and family! :)

[@Gmoney_-ht6dp]

best parade ever next to the main street electrical parade. thank you

[@secondaryactons]

This was my JAM back in the day!!!

[@jacksmelt5374]

Stunning, to the very core.

[@totallypandacoffee]

I have so many wonderful memories of PoD from watching it regularly its last year. It was my gateway into loving parades and introduced me to some wonderful friends I still have today. Thank you for putting this together and for helping create such a wonderful parade!

[@Jarodm13]

❤❤❤❤

[@NerdsTravels]

The float drivers win. 😂

[@douglau5721]

Thank you float drivers and show support crew!!!

[@rodhen2007]

This was everything. 🥺🥺🥺

[@douglassjonathansanchez4378]

You are all AMAZING !!!!

[@douglau5721]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@andrewcunning]

Absolutely loved seeing this and gave me goosebumps throughout but especially the end ✨ Brings tears to my eyes seeing this beautiful reunion.

[@michaelsalazar4931]

That's is truly amazing. Stay Classic

[@HoneyBanks.B]

Great work everyone!

[@NatalieSchlute]

This makes me so happy. I'm really missing my Disney parade peeps right now!

[@douglau5721]

Thanks for watching!!

[@imaginatenation3697]

i love this!!! SOOO Creative!

[@leoong15]

Omg this is so amazing hahaha Who ever thought of this is a genius and I love you hahahha Thank you for thus

[@PatrickP1337]

Miss seeing all these faces in the park!

[@K9Rob3772]

Hey Doug, Would you consider a "making of" video covering this project? It would be interesting to see and hear how you all connected after all of these years to make a tribute video, and how you remembered the routines.

[@DanTasmic]

This brings back so many memories and emotions!

[@douglau5721]

SOOO many! Such a great way to remember the parade!

[@ryangomez2093]

The Lion King float is my favorite.🦁

[@klettethecosplayer7097]

This is the best thing ive Seen the whole lockdown 😍

[@disneydanny2]

this by far one of Mark Hammond's *BEST* scores for Disney. My favorites: 1. Parade Of Dreams 2. Nightfall Glow (TDL Rainy Night Parade/fill-in when Dreamlights is in refurb), Paint The Night 4. "Festival Of Fantasy"

[@douglau5721]

Yes! Best score! Seamlessly woven throughout the parade. LOVE LOVE!

[@JasonBerrang]

Well done! Great to job everyone!

[@douglau5721]

Thank you so much!! Please share with your friends and family!

[@chinoxever]

Amazing!!!!!

[@hopeblamires3017]

Who was John Addis at Disneyland?

[@FatBoyDoug]

John Addis was the Show Director of Walt Disney’s Parade of Dreams.

[@Jarodm13]

So excited for the premiere, Doug!

[@DavidVitrano]

If this audio-animatronic of Nala is up for sale somewhere, I'm getting it!

[@thaliageerman354]

At minute 3:20, who is the girl in the black dress played the blue fairy from Pinocchio?

[@imaginatenation3697]

Did all of you guys use to be in this parade?

[@douglau5721]

Random World yup! We were all cast members in that parade, spanning the 3+ years that the parade ran

[@joshuaking94pokemon]

I don’t know what to say and think about this

[@MargflowerProduction]

Ya'll still got the moves! Seeing this made my day. Absolutely outstanding. At the 10:39 mark, you can actually see the Parade of Dreams desktop art that I made back in 2009!! I know its being used as the cover art for the full parade audio track on KZbin, but seeing it alongside these performances blows my mind!

[@jeffbrehove2614]

Aaaaand, converting audio to mp3

[@samhouse4371]

I wish this was translated to a fireworks display.

[@thechubbygeekgirl]

Omg I'm crying. Thank you this is beautiful. I was working parade route a lot with this and it brings back so many memories. I would love to see this for Parade of the Stars too if that's possible