Credit: Inside the MagicDisney has a hidden Canadian gem at the Halifax Port; today, the Twin Cities celebrated the annual Bridge Walk and pop-up amusement park.
Disney’s Hidden Gem: Halifax Cruises and Attractions
When you get off of the Walt Disney World cruise in Halifax, head towards the massive bridge. It connects the Twin Cities and is closed to traffic for hours. The reason? Celebration, community, and a chance to go to the theme park at the end of the bridge.
Theme Park Pop-Up “Shockingly Emotional”
According to an ambassador for a local news outlet, “It was shockingly emotional. They were all so proud and happy,” when referring to the morning marathon. Those with an early flight got to see a massive group of runners cross the bridge, which gets shut down for several hours to celebrate Natal Day.
Significance of the Yearly Bridge Walk: Essence of Disney in Halifax
The Bridge Walk raises awareness for plenty of worthy causes common to Disney World themes. The Disney magic carried in the DC icons on the rides (Spiderman really is everywhere) and in the Mickey Mouse ears worn by attendees.
Police, Fire, Mental Health, and More
The Nova Scotia Bridge walk paid homage to the area’s history. The Halifax Explosion put a heavy toll on the Nova Scotia city. Those who travel to the area on a Disney Cruise get to learn about Canadian values. This includes significant respect for safety, shown in the theme park, and the attitudes of attendees: friendly and energetic.
Energetic, Community-Spirited Crowds
Crowds combined with cruise visitors learning from the Halifax Police. CST. Lambert, an officer on patrol, said there were thousands of participants. Canadian Military, the Halifax Police Department, and the Air Force were all represented. Alongside them were awareness campaigns for mental health.
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Attractions at the Halifax Theme Park Pop-Up
Among the many attractions that those who get to travel by flight or cruise are the busker festival. Thousands come to see Nova Scotia, with Walt Disney paraphernalia familiar in everything from T-shirts to tattoos. From contortionists who use archery to pop a balloon upside-down and backwards to hip-hop comedy, the walk from Halifax (right near the spot where Disney in Halifax anchors).
Spirit of Disney in Halifax: Family Friendly, Diversity-Focused Fun
The Bridge Walk is a children-friendly event and a familiar spot to many who are fans of an east coast Disney Cruise. Just a ferry ride across from the port where Disney in Halifax stops, the crowd was diverse and energetic. Ultimately, it gave people a chance to come together.
There were even two New Orleans-style jazz bands walking in opposing directions. The two bands joined up, and an elderly member of the crowd got an actual harmonica solo. A unique experience, the benefits of a cruise ship to Halifax, Nova Scotia, keep adding up.
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Disney in Halifax: Bridge Walk Draws Theme Park Awareness
There is Disney anywhere there is magic, and the Bridge Walk leads people to the ultimate conclusion of a pop-up theme park. East Coast Amusements travels through the Maritimes, making it ideal to plan a flight or cruise to align with the celebration.
From funnel cakes to Ferris wheels, the magic was in the air at the Bridge Walk. It showed the majesty of the area and the potential for Disney in Canada, along with other theme park giants.
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