Tokyo Disneyland 35th Anniversary Happiest Celebration "Dreaming Up" Parade had its first performance and the floats are absolutely incredible, may be the most sophisticated i've ever seen, with so many parts in movement! Love each float, and the Mary Poppins and Peter Pan floats are just amazing!
And there is a reason why they're great as the parade is the creative work of Parade Designers Richard Import, Ohmatsu san, Creative Director Steven Davison and Managing Producer Kris Bunner who all did a fantastic job, really. This parade will be very hard to beat. And i don't even want to know the price of each float, which is probably insane. We won't have a parade like this at DLP anytime soon, i can tell you...
Editing: I thought that the parade has been designed by Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, but according to Jody himself ( see his comment below ) it's not the case and he asked me to give the proper credits which i do with pleasure above.
The parade include floats with Mickey and a tribute to Fantasia, Pinnochio, Alice in Wonderland, Beauty and the Beast, Winnie the Pooh, Donald - Aladdin, an amazing Princesses float, Big Hero 6, and a Mary Poppins and Peter Pan float, the last one, and plenty of dancers and others mini floats.
I have two videos for you, the fist one posted by WDWNT showing the parade for a distance but great to admire the design of each float...
...and the other video allows to have a closer view of the floats and see each details.
3 comments:
The 35th parade at Tokyo Disneyland is full of whimsical details and lots of kinetic animation, trademarks both Kevin and I try to achieve in the parades we art direct. However we did not design this particular parade. Proper credit, I believe, should go to Richard Import, Ohmatsu san and Steve Davison. I will be excited to see it in person. Thanks, Jody
Magical of Wondrous Parade
Parade Units
Opening Unit: Leading the “Magical of Wondrous” parade is Mickey Mouse and Pluto on a float pulled by Colorful Triangles and Humpback Whales from Fantasia 2000, with Yo Yo Flamingo, Tin Soldier and Ballerina perched on the roof of the wooden boat, as well as Bumble Boogie Bee, from the 1948 animated film Melody Time. Minnie, Goofy, Donald, Daisy, Chip and Dale walk in front of it.
Pinocchio Unit: Based on the 1940 animated film. The float features Pinocchio next to his good friends Geppetto, Honest John and Gideon and Jiminy Cricket, and attached to the float are Stromboli's Caravan front part perches on it while his back attached to the front with the spring walks behind it, similar to its unit from Disneyland daytime parade Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams. During the show stop, four bungee-jumping can-can puppet rise into the air to perform tricks.
Alice in Wonderland Unit: Based on the 1951 animated film. Alice and Friends adorn this 2-in-1 Float. The first part have Alice himself at the front of a giant flowers, and the second has the Mad Hatter and March Hare riding a Giant Tea Party. similar to its unit from Disneyland daytime parade Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams. The Butterfly climb atop the Cradle during the show stop to perform incredible acrobatics.
Frozen Unit: Based on the 2013 Academy Award-winning hit animated film. Anna, Kristoff, Elsa the Snow Queen and Olaf appear on a float depicting a ice, similar to its unit from Disneyland Park (Paris)'s daytime parade Disney Stars on Parade. featuring Sven, walls made out of Trolls adorning the snow.
Toy Story Unit: Based on the Disney and Pixar film. 4 Giant toy make up this Block, which Hamm, Mr. Potato Head, Rex, and Slinky Dog's host for Woody and Buzz Lightyear. similar to its unit from Disney California Adventure's daytime parade Pixar Play Parade. Jessie, Lots-o'-Huggin' Bear, and Green Army Men dance in front of it.
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh Unit: Based on the 1977 animated film. Pooh and Friends adorn this 2-in-1 Float. The first part have Winnie the Pooh and Piglet at the front of a Heffalumps and the second has Tigger riding a Giant Woozles. similar to its unit from Hong Kong Disneyland daytime parade Flights of Fantasy Parade. During the show stop, the "honey" part of the unit raises up and the Bee perform an amazing Aerial Straps routine
Finale Unit: The parade ending with Fairy Godmother, who escapes from the pages of an enormous Romantic. This is followed by an amazing float featuring Cinderella, Aurora, Snow White and Rapunzel, and the Jaq and Gus march behind it.
Magical of Wondrous Parade presents these stories through a parade float development, scenic design, show actions. The parade reflects the hard, creative work of Parade Designer Jody Daily and Kevin Kidney, Creative Director Steven Davison and Managing Producer Kris Bunner. Many others have contributed to the Magical of Wondrous Parade. Mark Hammond, whose previous work includes Disney California Adventure’s Paint the Night and Tokyo Disneyland’s Dreaming Up!, designed the musical score. Mirena Rada, who has previously worked on projects for Disneyland Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, and Shanghai Disneyland Resort, designed the costumes.
The main piece of Magical of Wondrous Parade is a pulled based on Fantasia/Fantasia 2000, a float previously seen in Tokyo Disneyland's Dreaming Up!,
Other films featured on the parade include Frozen, Tangled, Coco, The Little Mermaid, Peter Pan, Toy Story, Winnie the Pooh, Alice in Wonderland and Pinocchio.
The floats have a similar style from the dreaming up!.
On February 10, 2019, Walt Disney World rolled out the red carpet to show off the latest elaborate costume creations for their upcoming Magical of Wondrous Parade, debuting next month. With a backdrop of three of the new giant-sized floats, Disney sent parade performers walking the “catwalk” backstage behind the Magic Kingdom to unveil costumes inspired by films.
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