With Disneyland beginning the 60th anniversary celebration, I thought it would be fun to highlight some photos from the 50th. We were lucky enough to visit Disneyland a few days after the 50th celebration kicked off in 2005. With it came the new Parade of Dreams that ran through to the end of 2008.
I’m a fan of the Disney parades, I love the colour, the fantasy and the beautiful costumes the performers wear. How they keep smiling along the parade route the entire time is completely beyond me.
There were 8 large floats and dozens of performers and characters in this spectacularly, colourful performance. Some people say skip the parade, and do attractions instead. While I would hae said that when I was younger, I now make more time for the parade which is often a highlight of the day.
If you have been to Disneyland or World, which parade did you see? Or which is your favourite parade?
14 Weeks Worth of Socks 
Makes me want to go!
I am counting down the days 🙂
Lovely vantage point for your shots!
Thanks, yes, right on the train station – great view! 🙂
I had wanted to stand at the original Disneyland’s train station to shoot, too, but the tykes wouldn’t hear of it. 🙂
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Wow! Great photos! I haven’t been to Disney World since I was 8 years old. I think it’s time for another visit! 🙂
Its always time to revisit! 🙂
looks so colourful and happy! disney land is a great place! hope i can visit it too someday 😀
It’s wonderful!
I haven’t been to Disneyland in 15 years! I went the first time to the original in 1972 when you bought a booklet of tickets and got two “E-Ticket” ride coupons (Haunted House, Matterhorn). Explaining what an e-ticket ride is now days is too old school for many people. The photos are great!
The Disney geeks get the e-ticket :-). It’s a wonderful place.
I love Disney parades!!
I have been to Disneyland countless times (I only live like a half hour away from it) and yes I consider myself a Disney Nerd. I love that place. I would have to say that they World of Color is my favorite, but I am hoping to see the new Light Parade when I make it to the Diamond Celebration in a couple of months. DisneyWorld is on my bucketlist of things to go to.
I can’t wait to see all the new stuff for the 60th – so excited! 🙂
Me too! 😊
Loved this parade!!
I have very fond memories of that trip. The 50th was very magical.
Brings back memories of our 2013 Disney World Trip – thanks. We enjoyed the “Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Parade.
Oh yes, that was a good one too – I don’t think I have any photos of that though 😦