When Disney World reopened after the pandemic-related closures, not every aspect of the parks returned at once.
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Disney began a phased reopening based on health guidelines that extended to parks, hotels, dining, and even entertainment. That’s why we were SO excited when Disney’s Festival of Fantasy Parade made its debut once again last month in Magic Kingdom. We quickly noticed that not every character had returned with the parade, but now it looks like that has officially changed!
When the Festival of Fantasy Parade returned to Magic Kingdom, there were a few familiar faces missing from the floats: The Beast, Prince Charming, Anna, and Prince Naveen.
Belle by herself in the Festival of Fantasy Parade
We’re happy to share that these characters are officially back in the classic Disney parade! We spotted Belle and the Beast leading the parade…
The Beast is back!
… and Anna has rejoined her sister, Elsa, too.
Anna and Elsa
Princess Tiana now has Prince Naveen back by her side…
Hey guys!
… and Prince Charming has found his way back to Cinderella!
Together again.
And, Minnie is back up in the hot air balloon with Mickey again!
Minnie is back in the balloon!
Disney hasn’t made any official statements on why the characters were missing, but it may have had something to do with the physical distancing guidelines regarding character meet and greets that were still in place up until April 18th, 2022.
✨Festival of Fantasy✨ duos back together!
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