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Disneyland’s new Magic Happens parade debuts after two years of planning and rehearsals

Disneyland’s Magic Happens is the first new daytime parade in more than nine years. Getting such a production up and marching is no small feat.

Dancers lead Disney’s “Frozen 2” float in a preview of the new park’s daytime parade, Magic Happens. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers join Mickey Mouse, dressed as the sorcerer’s apprentice from “Fantasia.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The Sleeping Beauty float. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

The float from Disney’s “Coco.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Disney’s “Moana” rides high on her float. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Disneyland guests watch a preview of Magic Happens.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Olaf, Anna and Elsa on the “Frozen 2” float.
(Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers lead Maui from “Moana.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers lead the float from “Coco.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers lead Miguel from “Coco.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers lead Maui from “Moana.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers lead Disney’s “Frozen 2” float. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Princess Tiana and Prince Naveen from “The Princess and the Frog.” (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Dancers lead Disney’s “Frozen 2” float. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)

Pinocchio and Tinker Bell greet Disneyland guests. (Allen J. Schaben / Los Angeles Times)