Dancing on the sidewalk with my wife Jodi to the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland and also at WDW Magic Kingdom is among the most treasured memories and positive experiences in my life. Bring it back and more happiness for more people will happen.
Haters. This is my all time favorite night time parade. So many wonderful memories with my family growing up and visiting Disneyland. The music is so iconic, it’s absolutely unmistakable and unique. I for one am a pumped this is coming back.
My favorite parade ever!! However, it’s not cool they’re doing this after price hikes and less benefits. Idk why they couldn’t do PTN at DCA and this at either DL or, better yet, WDW…besides the obvious stingyness.
I remember the Main Street Electric Lights Parade at WDW MK back in the 70s/80s. I saw the Disneyland Paris version back in August 2019. It really was/is a great parade that captures the magical history of Disney Parks. Bring it back!
Mis-titled. Some people may not want a nighttime parade. For the rest of the planet, some of those people would prefer something other than MSEP. Almost no one wants no parades. And cavalcades are simply not a valid permanent replacement for any parade.
I just love the electrical parade! Any time I hear the music. I have to dance and smile! This parade was there many years ago and left, brought back a couple years ago, so bring it again. I do not like the way the older things are taken away just to please the ‘younger’ generations. Leave walt’s originals alone.
Those people are crazy! The Main Street Electrical Parade is a thousand times better than Paint the Night. My all time favorite parade. I can’t wait!!!
You can tell who grew up on Main Street Electrical Parade and who didn’t. My first impression of MSEP was that it had seen better days. The costumes looked their age, some floats seemed like they were falling over and others had patches of missing lights. This parade either needs a major overhaul (and have old floats like the blue fairy restored) or it should be put to rest in favor of a new parade.
I think some people just like what they like. I didn’t grow up seeing Main Street Electrical Parade but it’s still my favorite by far. I didn’t notice any of the complaints you had.
Would be nice if Disneyworld would have any real parade the 50th disnechantment fiqreworks that fail to mention Walt Mickey or anything about the park shows chapeks complete disrespect for everything Walt stood for I encourage anyone reading this post to sign the petition to fire bob chapek at change.org
Disney bring it back. You’ve changed so many rides of my childhood memories that at least with this coming back I can remember good times from when I was a kid and share that joy with my kids.
“I’m not mad the Main Street Electrical Parade is coming back, I just wish WDW got a night time parade for the 50th” but the electrical parade is a night time parade you moron. I swear aside from Bob Chapek the new generation Disney fans are really killing the company. They want everything that was right gone. And companies are supposed to listen to what they want as the way to evolve?
Next gen disney fans are the ones they need to attract though. Doesn’t matter if they keep older folks as customers when they’re not the ones with kids and/or they’re not the Disney Adults that are going to be coming in for the next 20 years.
Oh it would be wonderful to experience this incredible parade again. I’ve always loved it and have such fond memories of it.
At the same time, it almost feels like “throw them a bone to shut up the critics…” as there are a lot of critics right now with how things are being handled inside the parks and resorts. Don’t forget the significantly higher price points, doubling in cost for annual passes (with much less availability than pre-pandemic, “reservation required” (effectively like flying standby – you get a seat if they don’t sell it to someone else before)), elimination of tram service, elimination of counter-service food ordering (must do everything on a phone), elimination of fastpass, and the introduction of pay-per-ride systems. Bringing back this parade at this time, just feels like doing something to shut people up. As much as I’d love to see it return, I wonder why not create an entirely new parade or experience. I guess that would actually have some cost to it and with imagineers soon to be leaving the company due to their move to a cheaper location, I suppose this is what we’ll be left with – little imagination and recycled items.
Still, will be great to see the original parade again – not the very watered down version that was last seen at WDW (several floats were missing and the music was quite different).
Any nighttime parade at this point in time at Disney world would be great but as long as Disney keeps making cuts but continue to raise prices what makes anyone think they will ad any fan favorite parades at all the parks. Just look how they now charge for a new fast pass system and an induvial ride fee for 2 rides at each park, parking fee if staying on site, annual pass increase with photo pass $99 extra, no trams, no Fantasmic show, no baggage service if using the magical express and in 2 months no magical express at all, no extra hours at night unless staying at deluxe hotel. Can you tell I’m upset and now we have to beg for a night time parade that should be a a no brainer for Disney to provide for all its guests.
Love Love Love the Electric Light Parade!!!!! Bringing my Teo grandchildren in December and could not wait to see it as we have before with our daughter and other now older grand children!@!
The main street electrical parade is one of the best parades for decades despite other parades. Those of you whom complain need to recheck your inner child. Makes me so happy that #disney can’t screw up even more & keep removing iconic parts of disney.
Uhm..yes we do! I think it’s the younger generation that doesn’t want it back because they don’t have all of the wonderful memories that we do. The Main Street Electrical Parade is a treasure I have never seen anyone successfully duplicate. Bring it back, please.
My favorite parade ever! It takes me back to such a happy place in my life when I was a young mom of two beautiful girls. I will definitely be there for any return as long as I’m able.
No parade compares to this one. I saw Paint the Night. Not emotionally attached at all. Pretty and all but just the music for the electric light parade gets my heart.
I love the Electric Parade and I would love to have it come back. Yes there are other parades but Paint the Night can be at CA and the Electric Parade can be at Disneyland. We need some of these traditions to return.
The Main Street Electrical Parade is my all time favorite parade and Baroque Hoedown my favorite parade soundtrack! I would definitely welcome its nostalgic return, especially after all we’ve been through! I wonder if arrangements could be made to include some of the floats from Dreamlights at Tokyo Disneyland?
Disney should do something out-of-the-box! Start with the Main Street Electric Parade, but halfway through, morph it into the Paint the Night Parade! It would be totally awesome!!!
The worlds most popular park, Walt Disney World, has been without a night time parade for years. I’d gladly watch the MSEP at the Magic Kingdom. BTW, I think it stinks that the Magic Kingdom does not have a night time parade.
The Main Street Electrical Parade can never get old. You could run it forever, and with the addition of the Christmas parade each year, I’d be a happy camper. There is just something about that music ramping up that thrills the listener.
Paint the Night was HORRIBLE. The music was far too loud, and the screens on the floats far too bright. I couldn’t even look at them. Whenever I new it was time to start, I got as far away from it as I could so that I didn’t get a headache from it.
Here’s a throw back – one of the best day time parades Disneyland ever did was the Lion King parade. I’d love to see that again!
The Main Street Electrical Parade is a classic winner. I feel bad for every generation of children who DON’T get to see this amazing parade. Bring it back. Disney should rotate parades on regularly scheduled nights. This would probably help drive people to the park if they knew they could catch THEIR particular favorite parade.
I love the Main Street Electrical Parade and will make a special trip to Disneyland to see it anytime Disney brings it back! The Music alone is captivating!
Electric Light parade is best parade ever! Bring it back for as long as possible! Don’t listen to the people that don’t want it!
Been going to Disneyland for 40 years!
I do want the electrical parade to come back to Disney World!!!!! So much is changing and taking this element out is so sad…my family as well as soooo many others also want this tradition back…too much change there and alot of people won’t be back…Disney needs to really listen to this!!!! Please bring it back!!!!!! We love it!!
Maybe it’s because of the iconic Music of the Main Street Electrical Parade, but I LOVED it!! My kids LOVED it! I was sad when they released the cd at the official ending of that Parade, as well. I always thought some day, maybe they would bring it back. I’m hopeful now as there is talk of it returning!! PLEASE bring it back! So many memories of that beautiful, magical parade! We need more Happiness in the world. What’s better than to return to the Happiest Place on Earth along with the Main Street Electrical Parade? BRING IT BACK!!
I didn’t remember seeing Paint the Night at WDW, and wikipedia only has it at Disneyland, California Adventure and Hong Kong. But it looks fabulous! I’d love either. I am nostalgic for The Main Street Electrical Parade but please bring a least one back – they’re so pretty and awesome!
Comments for Disney Guests Don’t Want Main Street Electrical Parade Back
Victor Nazarian
Dancing on the sidewalk with my wife Jodi to the Main Street Electrical Parade at Disneyland and also at WDW Magic Kingdom is among the most treasured memories and positive experiences in my life. Bring it back and more happiness for more people will happen.
Bren
Haters. This is my all time favorite night time parade. So many wonderful memories with my family growing up and visiting Disneyland. The music is so iconic, it’s absolutely unmistakable and unique. I for one am a pumped this is coming back.
Susan
I love love love love love the Main Street Electrical Parade and wherever it’s at I’m going to go see it my all-time favorite
Cas
My favorite parade ever!! However, it’s not cool they’re doing this after price hikes and less benefits. Idk why they couldn’t do PTN at DCA and this at either DL or, better yet, WDW…besides the obvious stingyness.
Sharon
Please bring it back to Disneyworld this year!!!!This parade was all about the magic!!!!
Michael Brian Shimer
I remember the Main Street Electric Lights Parade at WDW MK back in the 70s/80s. I saw the Disneyland Paris version back in August 2019. It really was/is a great parade that captures the magical history of Disney Parks. Bring it back!
Travis
Mis-titled. Some people may not want a nighttime parade. For the rest of the planet, some of those people would prefer something other than MSEP. Almost no one wants no parades. And cavalcades are simply not a valid permanent replacement for any parade.
Phoebe L Ho
I admit the Paint the Night floats and costumes were totally lit. I’d love to see that parade again someday.
But…… I just absolutely love the Main Street Electrical Parade!!! It’s lost none of its magic. Please bring it back for its golden anniversary!!
PS. LED lights are the best.
Sharon
Please bring it back to Disneyworld !!!!
CINDY
I agree!! Our family misses The Electrical Parade in WDW!
Debbie claitor
I just love the electrical parade! Any time I hear the music. I have to dance and smile! This parade was there many years ago and left, brought back a couple years ago, so bring it again. I do not like the way the older things are taken away just to please the ‘younger’ generations. Leave walt’s originals alone.
Lauren
Those people are crazy! The Main Street Electrical Parade is a thousand times better than Paint the Night. My all time favorite parade. I can’t wait!!!
Serenity
You can tell who grew up on Main Street Electrical Parade and who didn’t. My first impression of MSEP was that it had seen better days. The costumes looked their age, some floats seemed like they were falling over and others had patches of missing lights. This parade either needs a major overhaul (and have old floats like the blue fairy restored) or it should be put to rest in favor of a new parade.
Amelia
I think some people just like what they like. I didn’t grow up seeing Main Street Electrical Parade but it’s still my favorite by far. I didn’t notice any of the complaints you had.
Terry
Would be nice if Disneyworld would have any real parade the 50th disnechantment fiqreworks that fail to mention Walt Mickey or anything about the park shows chapeks complete disrespect for everything Walt stood for I encourage anyone reading this post to sign the petition to fire bob chapek at change.org
David A
Totally agree
Sherry Marsh
Disney bring it back. You’ve changed so many rides of my childhood memories that at least with this coming back I can remember good times from when I was a kid and share that joy with my kids.
Al
Disney fans are nuts. They get mad when you take something away and pissed when you bring it back.
Christopher B
“I’m not mad the Main Street Electrical Parade is coming back, I just wish WDW got a night time parade for the 50th” but the electrical parade is a night time parade you moron. I swear aside from Bob Chapek the new generation Disney fans are really killing the company. They want everything that was right gone. And companies are supposed to listen to what they want as the way to evolve?
Kelly
Next gen disney fans are the ones they need to attract though. Doesn’t matter if they keep older folks as customers when they’re not the ones with kids and/or they’re not the Disney Adults that are going to be coming in for the next 20 years.
Marc
Spectromagic’s floats were destroyed years ago, sadly. It’s not coming back.
Lynn
That person is disappointed because the nighttime parade ISN’T coming to Walt Disney World . The announcement hints the parade may come to Disneyland.
ChadMC
Oh it would be wonderful to experience this incredible parade again. I’ve always loved it and have such fond memories of it.
At the same time, it almost feels like “throw them a bone to shut up the critics…” as there are a lot of critics right now with how things are being handled inside the parks and resorts. Don’t forget the significantly higher price points, doubling in cost for annual passes (with much less availability than pre-pandemic, “reservation required” (effectively like flying standby – you get a seat if they don’t sell it to someone else before)), elimination of tram service, elimination of counter-service food ordering (must do everything on a phone), elimination of fastpass, and the introduction of pay-per-ride systems. Bringing back this parade at this time, just feels like doing something to shut people up. As much as I’d love to see it return, I wonder why not create an entirely new parade or experience. I guess that would actually have some cost to it and with imagineers soon to be leaving the company due to their move to a cheaper location, I suppose this is what we’ll be left with – little imagination and recycled items.
Still, will be great to see the original parade again – not the very watered down version that was last seen at WDW (several floats were missing and the music was quite different).
Sonny
Any nighttime parade at this point in time at Disney world would be great but as long as Disney keeps making cuts but continue to raise prices what makes anyone think they will ad any fan favorite parades at all the parks. Just look how they now charge for a new fast pass system and an induvial ride fee for 2 rides at each park, parking fee if staying on site, annual pass increase with photo pass $99 extra, no trams, no Fantasmic show, no baggage service if using the magical express and in 2 months no magical express at all, no extra hours at night unless staying at deluxe hotel. Can you tell I’m upset and now we have to beg for a night time parade that should be a a no brainer for Disney to provide for all its guests.
Robin
Love Love Love the Electric Light Parade!!!!! Bringing my Teo grandchildren in December and could not wait to see it as we have before with our daughter and other now older grand children!@!
Mickeymouse3
Night time parades have not returned because bob paycheck has not figured out a way to charge people to see it.
David A
Exactly. It’s all about the $$$ with the current Disney executives
Katie
The main street electrical parade is one of the best parades for decades despite other parades. Those of you whom complain need to recheck your inner child. Makes me so happy that #disney can’t screw up even more & keep removing iconic parts of disney.
Shauna Pepitone
Uhm..yes we do! I think it’s the younger generation that doesn’t want it back because they don’t have all of the wonderful memories that we do. The Main Street Electrical Parade is a treasure I have never seen anyone successfully duplicate. Bring it back, please.
Cathy
My favorite parade ever! It takes me back to such a happy place in my life when I was a young mom of two beautiful girls. I will definitely be there for any return as long as I’m able.
Stephanie
I’d love to have it come back to Disneyland!!
Annette
Prefer Spectromagic parade. It was the BEST
Billy R
Totally agree. Nothing beats Spectromagic
Deanna
No parade compares to this one. I saw Paint the Night. Not emotionally attached at all. Pretty and all but just the music for the electric light parade gets my heart.
J Rhodus
I love the Electric Parade and I would love to have it come back. Yes there are other parades but Paint the Night can be at CA and the Electric Parade can be at Disneyland. We need some of these traditions to return.
Suzette Kataoka
The Main Street Electrical Parade is my all time favorite parade and Baroque Hoedown my favorite parade soundtrack! I would definitely welcome its nostalgic return, especially after all we’ve been through! I wonder if arrangements could be made to include some of the floats from Dreamlights at Tokyo Disneyland?
Glenn
Disney should do something out-of-the-box! Start with the Main Street Electric Parade, but halfway through, morph it into the Paint the Night Parade! It would be totally awesome!!!
Edward
Main Street Electric Parade is my favorite!!!
KenR
The worlds most popular park, Walt Disney World, has been without a night time parade for years. I’d gladly watch the MSEP at the Magic Kingdom. BTW, I think it stinks that the Magic Kingdom does not have a night time parade.
Kathy
The Main Street Electrical Parade can never get old. You could run it forever, and with the addition of the Christmas parade each year, I’d be a happy camper. There is just something about that music ramping up that thrills the listener.
Paint the Night was HORRIBLE. The music was far too loud, and the screens on the floats far too bright. I couldn’t even look at them. Whenever I new it was time to start, I got as far away from it as I could so that I didn’t get a headache from it.
Here’s a throw back – one of the best day time parades Disneyland ever did was the Lion King parade. I’d love to see that again!
AshlandJohn
The Main Street Electrical Parade is a classic winner. I feel bad for every generation of children who DON’T get to see this amazing parade. Bring it back. Disney should rotate parades on regularly scheduled nights. This would probably help drive people to the park if they knew they could catch THEIR particular favorite parade.
Sooz
I love the Main Street Electrical Parade and will make a special trip to Disneyland to see it anytime Disney brings it back! The Music alone is captivating!
Lynne M. Staley
Electric Light parade is best parade ever! Bring it back for as long as possible! Don’t listen to the people that don’t want it!
Been going to Disneyland for 40 years!
DlandDezi
Don’t know and don’t care unfortunately, because I can’t afford to GET IN TO DISNEYLAND nowadays 😡😡😡😡
ROGER STEVENS
It needs to come back. Give us something from days gone by. Disney execs screwing everything else up.
Christina E Bump
I do want the electrical parade to come back to Disney World!!!!! So much is changing and taking this element out is so sad…my family as well as soooo many others also want this tradition back…too much change there and alot of people won’t be back…Disney needs to really listen to this!!!! Please bring it back!!!!!! We love it!!
Jose
I love MSEP. Alot of people want it in the park and are insanely super eager to see it. I don’t mind PTN but MSEP music puts me in a blissful mood
Ed Marks
When we have to pay extra to see the parade? Do we have to schedule it on genie Plus or have the lightning line passed to view it?
Karen
Maybe it’s because of the iconic Music of the Main Street Electrical Parade, but I LOVED it!! My kids LOVED it! I was sad when they released the cd at the official ending of that Parade, as well. I always thought some day, maybe they would bring it back. I’m hopeful now as there is talk of it returning!! PLEASE bring it back! So many memories of that beautiful, magical parade! We need more Happiness in the world. What’s better than to return to the Happiest Place on Earth along with the Main Street Electrical Parade? BRING IT BACK!!
SG
I didn’t remember seeing Paint the Night at WDW, and wikipedia only has it at Disneyland, California Adventure and Hong Kong. But it looks fabulous! I’d love either. I am nostalgic for The Main Street Electrical Parade but please bring a least one back – they’re so pretty and awesome!
RETLAW
From what I have heard, you will not see it at WDW. A couple of the floats are to big for the WDW Magic Kingdom hub area.
Barb304
The Main Street Electrical Parade at WDW was, is and will forever be the best!!! Those of you who have never seen it don’t know what you’re missing.
John Michael Rondello
Main Street Electrical Parade is the best one, hands down!
RETLAW
Disneyland can keep Light Tragic…. I mean Paint the Night! Send the Main Street Electrical Parade back to WDW where it should stay.
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