The Frightfully Fun Parade was first introduced in 2016 and expands on the theme of Disneyland being taken over by Disney villains during Mickey's Halloween Party and this attraction replaced Mickey's Costume Party Cavalcade (2011-2012).
After the Headless Horseman heralds the start of the parade, the first parade unit arrives at your location with a brightly colored sign ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=goYcYld5E2S9MCCF_H15-Q ) and Mickey and Minnie Mouse ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=PuYeW_1dELLyx0Xp5Mxilw ) in their Halloween best.
The following parade unit starts off with the Mayor of Halloweentown ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select_video=W6FdNTKovbBCKz8Sa4uL5A ) announcing the arrival of the Pumpkin King ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select_video=W6FdNTKovbBCKz8Sa4uL5A ), his best gal Sally and his best friend Zero from A Nightmare Before Christmas. I would hardly consider Jack Skellington and his crew villains, but rather would classify them as misunderstood. A certain jovial gentleman in a red suit might have a different assessment of the residents of Halloweentown. You can check out Jack and his Scary Christmas at the Haunted Mansion from the end of September until January.
Since Jack has taken up residence in the Haunted Mansion for the holidays, this has allowed the Grim, Grinning Ghosts ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=njTjnY55lovcgabNhhGQPA ) to come out and socialize as the next parade unit. Not all 999 Happy Haunts were able to make it into the parade, but several whimsical, waltzing wraiths ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=XQ32eKp7YE5nUoOZKWM_Zg ) have abandoned the Grand Ballroom at the Haunted Mansion choosing to whirl and sway their way down Main Street USA.
The fourth parade unit is dedicated to Dr. Facilier ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=hGn7sPB4NCLxLkrF5wFRHA ) ... ??? If this name doesn't ring a bell ... join the club!
Rohlinism: It is hard to promote fear in people who haven't heard of you!
The better half had to ask a cast member before we learned this evil bokor (witch doctor) in the main antagonist from the animated feature The Princess and the Frog. Dr. Facilier tried to take over New Orleans and now he and his Shadow Men have come to "put a spell" on Disneyland and its guests.
The last parade unit consists Ursula (The Little Mermaid), Lady Tremaine, Anastasia & Drizella (Cinderella), Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland), Captain Hook (Peter Pan) and Governor Ratcliffe (Pocahontas) strut out of the darkness ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=ApjjzhMKO3mkla6ctKQ0zw ) to cause mischief up and down Main Street USA. The parade float depicts a dungeon lair ( https://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/frightfully-fun-parade-anaheim?select=qdFthKx-HdWxb3ch_-GyIw ) with some of the most infamous villains in Disney-dom. You will see Hades (Hercules), The Evil Queen (Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs), Jafar (Aladdin), Claude Frollo (Hunchback of Notre Dame), Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians), Gaston (Beauty and the Beast) and Maleficent (Sleeping Beauty) in dragon form ready spread evil throughout the park.
The parade music is a remix of "It's Halloween-lo-ween" which is from the Villains Mix and Mingle attraction at the Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party in Magic Kingdom.
This is a truly one of a kind attraction which can only be viewed during Mickey's Halloween Party and another reason why it is well worth paying the extra money to get into the party during the Halloween season! read more