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firefox2 · 11-18-2009, 01:35 PM

I noticed Disneyland is planning on bringing the "Celebrate a Street Party" parade back in the new year, even though the "what will you celebrate?" year is over. I thought this parade was lacking the Disney feeling in many ways, and was very sloppy compared to most of their stuff. I see alot of people reflecting on the DEP instead, so I am curious what everyone's choice would be if they had a choice. I much prefer DEP, it just never gets old for me

letthembelittle · 11-18-2009, 02:13 PM

I have never seen DEP but I did not like the Street Party parade at all. I like a real parade I guess.

spacemermaid · 11-18-2009, 10:56 PM

I would be so happy to see the Electrical Parade back in Disneyland! I wasn't impressed with the Celebrate street show thing. I did like the Mickey-shaped confetti, though.

3TinksAndAnEeyore · 11-18-2009, 11:10 PM

I'm so glad there will be a "real" parade (Holiday Parade) when we are there in three weeks (I just love saying that! Three weeks! Three weeks! Three weeks!

J). Dancing through the streets is all well and good, but give me some cool floats with organized dancing and performing any day! Maybe it goes back to my childhood of watching the ELP at DL and marching with a band through high school. My marching band even performed at DL way back in '87!

I'm bummed to miss the ELP, but so glad that the Celebrate "parade" isn't going on while we're there. The last time I saw the ELP was when DH and I went to DL (when it was still DL and not DLR) in October 1996. It was supposed to be the last weekend ELP was ever going to be shown and the park was absolutely packed! It was definitely an October precurser of falls to come! I know they had to close the gates one night while we were there. Of course, they ended up extending ELP for a couple more months and then brought it back. Again and again. At this point, I would be really surprised if they dropped it forever. But, maybe they keep it special for people by limiting it's availability.

firefox2 · 11-19-2009, 11:16 AM

Wow, not one single vote for the Celebrate parade.

Disney Dreams · 11-19-2009, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by firefox2

I noticed Disneyland is planning on bringing the "Celebrate a Street Party" parade back in the new year, even though the "what will you celebrate?" year is over....

There was an announcement about a month back that they are continuing the "What Will You Celebrate" theme with the "Give a Day, Get a Day" promotion next year.

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Originally Posted by firefox2

Wow, not one single vote for the Celebrate parade.

Well.... it's not really a parade. It's a Street Party as the name indicates. So, if you are looking for a traditional parade, a street party is not going to be your favorite because, well, it's not a parade.

Also, of the 2 choices you offered in the poll, I think ELP is traditionally a fan-favorite because it is so unique and shows up for short runs (which keeps it special).

There is also the Pixar Parade, there was the Parade of Dreams (which was fabulous), and if you want to include it, the HSM Pep Rally.

- Dreams

SeattleTink · 11-19-2009, 02:20 PM

I love ELP....but my favorite parade of all time was the Lion King parade....it was awesome!

firefox2 · 11-19-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SeattleTink

I love ELP....but my favorite parade of all time was the Lion King parade....it was awesome!

Ooooh, ya, that was a good parade! With The Lion King being such a popular movie, I am surprised that I don't see as much centered around it in the parks.

Diznygrl · 11-19-2009, 08:33 PM

I love the Electrical Parade, hate the "street party"...the only problem is, the Electrical Parade can only be run at night, so...there would be no afternoon parade. I wish they would bring in a new, REAL parade next year considering it's DL's 55th anniversary.

Kittyskyfish · 11-19-2009, 09:51 PM

There's no comparison between DEP and Celebrate A Street Party. One rocks, the other one clogs up a perfectly good walkway.

Now HERE'S a smackdown:

Disneyland Electrical Parade
'or'...for those who've seen it at WDW,
Spectromagic

I would DIE if Spectromagic came to DLR!!!!

Disney Dreams · 11-20-2009, 12:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kittyskyfish

There's no comparison between DEP and Celebrate A Street Party. One rocks, the other one clogs up a perfectly good walkway.

Now HERE'S a smackdown:

Disneyland Electrical Parade
'or'...for those who've seen it at WDW,
Spectromagic

I would DIE if Spectromagic came to DLR!!!!

While Spectro is wonderful, I would take ELP every time.

disney-inspired · 11-20-2009, 04:57 AM

Ha! I knew it! Celebrate was Disneyland's WORST parade to date. It looked like it belonged in DCA.

Electrical Parade FTW!

princessbee · 11-20-2009, 10:15 AM

The Electrical Parade has a lot going for it--it's awesome, pretty, full of nostalgia and memories (one of my first memories of DL is sitting on my grandpa's shoulders to see the DEP), plus the music is totally fun. Celebrate... not so much.

View Poll Results: Which parade do you prefer?
Disneyland's Electrical Parade	33	100.00%
Celebrate A Street Party	0	0%
Voters: 33. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2009, 01:35 PM	#1
firefox2 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 245	Which Parade? I noticed Disneyland is planning on bringing the "Celebrate a Street Party" parade back in the new year, even though the "what will you celebrate?" year is over. I thought this parade was lacking the Disney feeling in many ways, and was very sloppy compared to most of their stuff. I see alot of people reflecting on the DEP instead, so I am curious what everyone's choice would be if they had a choice. I much prefer DEP, it just never gets old for me __________________

11-18-2009, 02:13 PM	#2
letthembelittle Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 144	I have never seen DEP but I did not like the Street Party parade at all. I like a real parade I guess. __________________ One day whirlwind trip at Disneyland April 29th 2008 http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1819521 Family Disneyland Trip Nov 8th -13th 2009 http://www.disboards.com/showthread....4#post34382034

11-18-2009, 10:56 PM	#3
spacemermaid Mermaid To Watch Out For Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Mesa, AZ Posts: 1,159	I would be so happy to see the Electrical Parade back in Disneyland! I wasn't impressed with the Celebrate street show thing. I did like the Mickey-shaped confetti, though. __________________ Hooray Ears!

11-18-2009, 11:10 PM	#4
3TinksAndAnEeyore DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 525	I'm so glad there will be a "real" parade (Holiday Parade) when we are there in three weeks (I just love saying that! Three weeks! Three weeks! Three weeks! J). Dancing through the streets is all well and good, but give me some cool floats with organized dancing and performing any day! Maybe it goes back to my childhood of watching the ELP at DL and marching with a band through high school. My marching band even performed at DL way back in '87! I'm bummed to miss the ELP, but so glad that the Celebrate "parade" isn't going on while we're there. The last time I saw the ELP was when DH and I went to DL (when it was still DL and not DLR) in October 1996. It was supposed to be the last weekend ELP was ever going to be shown and the park was absolutely packed! It was definitely an October precurser of falls to come! I know they had to close the gates one night while we were there. Of course, they ended up extending ELP for a couple more months and then brought it back. Again and again. At this point, I would be really surprised if they dropped it forever. But, maybe they keep it special for people by limiting it's availability. __________________ Me DH DD7DD3 Upcoming: February Daytrip, June Trip. Completed: DLR December 2009 (DLH), DLR January 2008 (daytrip), DLR November 2007 (daytrip), DLR October 2007 (GCH), DLR June 2004 (DLH), WDW October 2000, Disneyland October 1996 (ES), my GradNight June 1988, DB's (now DH!) GradNight June 1987, Band Trip (played on Main Street with DrumLine!) Spring 1987, too many Daytrips to count starting in 1970

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11-19-2009, 11:16 AM	#5
firefox2 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 245	Wow, not one single vote for the Celebrate parade. __________________

11-19-2009, 02:20 PM	#7
SeattleTink Why do I always feel like I am 5 years old when I am at Disneyland? You all understand this strange addiction Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Auburn, Washington Posts: 257	I love ELP....but my favorite parade of all time was the Lion King parade....it was awesome! __________________ Next Trip - February 16 - 20 - Yipee! Anaheim Plaza

11-19-2009, 08:33 PM	#9
Diznygrl Disneyland Fanatic But really, let's get real. I've never met a donut I didn't like Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: California Posts: 1,231	I love the Electrical Parade, hate the "street party"...the only problem is, the Electrical Parade can only be run at night, so...there would be no afternoon parade. I wish they would bring in a new, REAL parade next year considering it's DL's 55th anniversary. __________________ Happy Valentine's Day!

11-19-2009, 09:51 PM	#10
Kittyskyfish Wee little ears... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 204	There's no comparison between DEP and Celebrate A Street Party. One rocks, the other one clogs up a perfectly good walkway. Now HERE'S a smackdown: Disneyland Electrical Parade 'or'...for those who've seen it at WDW, Spectromagic I would DIE if Spectromagic came to DLR!!!! __________________ WDW: June 23, 2009!! DL: Dec 2009 - Fairfield Inn May 2009 - Fairfield Inn Dec 2008 - Fairfield Inn Dec 2007 - Candy Cane Inn Feb 2006 - Candy Cane Inn Oct 2005 - Doubletree and somewhere in 1988! Before that... WDW: 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001, 1979, 1977

11-20-2009, 04:57 AM	#12
disney-inspired Disney on the brain 24/7/365! grumble stupid cm grumble Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fullerton, CA Posts: 3,385	Ha! I knew it! Celebrate was Disneyland's WORST parade to date. It looked like it belonged in DCA. Electrical Parade FTW! __________________ Cristabel ♥'s&

11-20-2009, 10:15 AM	#13
princessbee I'm going for the Dole whips... and to tear up during Wishes (I always do!) Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: originally from near Disneyland, now hailing (part-time) from Philly Posts: 95	The Electrical Parade has a lot going for it--it's awesome, pretty, full of nostalgia and memories (one of my first memories of DL is sitting on my grandpa's shoulders to see the DEP), plus the music is totally fun. Celebrate... not so much. __________________ Disneyland :: Countless times! ~~ April 2007 :: All-Star Sports (High School Senior Trip!) ~~ January 2010 :: Fort Wilderness Cabins (1st Family Vacation!--now with my FIRST PTR EVER!) ~*~ October 2010 :: Pop Century (BFF Graduation Celebration!)

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