Custom Creations and Travel tips inspired by theme parks and Travel Experiences

Kelsey Kelley 4/2/24 Kelsey Kelley 4/2/24

First Project - Inspired by: The Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom

Find out more about Magic Kingdoms featured parade and the creation I made inspired by it!

Disney park parades are a total blast, even for grown-ups like me! From spotting characters to the dazzling floats, it's a magical feast for the eyes no matter which parade you catch. My top pick at Walt Disney World? The Festival of Fantasy parade - a daily delight (weather permitting)! And if rain crashes the party, the rainy day brigade adds a quirky twist, though nothing beats the original extravaganza. This parade is a lively mix of characters, dancers, mind-blowing floats, and a catchy tune you'll be humming in line for your favorite ride!

Prepare to get starstruck as characters from hits like Tangled, Frozen, Brave, Peter Pan, Beauty and the Beast, Cinderella, and Mickey and his gang come to life! But hold onto your ears because the real showstopper - my personal favorite - is the Maleficent steampunk Dragon. This fiery beauty steals the spotlight as she goes head-to-head with Prince Phillip, all the way from Frontierland to Town Square. If you're lucky, you might even catch her spitting fire at her nemesis. The dragon is a masterpiece of tiny details, from her colorful scales to intricate gears, and even a mischievous raven “perched” on her tail.

The parade starts in Frontierland then travels up to Liberty Square where it turns and heads towards the castle hub. The festivities proceed to the left at the hub and circle around to head down Main Street USA to end in Town Square. Main street and the middle of the castle hub tend to fill up quickly so if that is where you want to watch the parade from, I would get there at least 30 or 45 minutes before the parade starts to secure a spot. This is especially important on busy park day s. There is often more space and the wait is shorter if you are ok watching the parade near its starting point in Frontierland or even parts of Liberty square. If you are like our family and have someone who needs an electric steed, a wheeled throne, or have a family member with a DAS pass there are special reserved viewing areas. These can be found in Liberty Square, in the castle hub near the Partners statue (the statue of Walt and Mickey), and near the fire station in Town Square. In my experience these spots also fill up quickly so I would plan to arrive early if this is something you or your family need to utilize. At times this parade will run more than once a day and the timing can change so be sure to check the in the My Disney Experience App for the most up to date times and get ready to let the enchantment begin!

This weeks blog and theme park creations muse was my favorite fire breathing fiend. I was inspired by a photo my daughter captured of her during our last trip in December 2023. It has become one of my absolute favorite Disney Park pics. If you are into watching crafting in action like we are then check out the video on my youtube channel (@CastawaywithK) to follow along with me as I craft this creation!