Walt Disney World previewed its Main Street Electrical Parade on Sunday night for a few thousand international travel buyers visiting Orlando to attend the U.S. Travel Association’s international Pow Wow convention.
The parade, last seen at the Magic Kingdom from 1999-2001, returns to Walt Disney World June 6 through Aug. 14, with a new Tinkerbell float in the lead.
The beloved (and classic Disneyland) parade has returned to Florida as part of Walt Disney World’s Summer Nightastic! events, which also include:
- A new Magic Kingdom fireworks show that promises special effects
- New lighting effects and a new drop sequence on the Tower of Terror ride
- The “Sounds Like Summer” concert series at EPCOT
- Extended hours at Animal Kingdom
The Magic Kingdom was open only for convention-goers when the floats, newly outfitted with LED lights, were pulled onto Main Street USA and lit up about 10:30 p.m.
The private event was the opening party for the International Pow Wow, an annual event where U.S. destinations gather to meet with travel buyers from around the globe.