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How Do Disney Cast Members Stay Cool During Parades in the Summer?

Festival of Fantasy Parade
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It seems as if the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom Park is starting to get a reputation as the hottest attraction in the Resort! We’ve seen several Guests post various videos on social media, capturing moments related to the scorching heat.

Perhaps it is because the Festival of Fantasy Parade’s performances occur smack-dab in the middle of the day when temperatures are the hottest. The parade kicks off daily in this Disney Park in Frontierland near Splash Mountain and runs through Liberty Square, in front of Cinderella Castle, and down Main Street, U.S.A. With showtimes at 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., it’s no wonder we are seeing all these amusing scenarios.

Disney Cast Member

Credit: @pghmedic78 on TikTok

A few weeks ago, we shared a story of a Disney Cast Member dancing through the crowd before the Festival of Fantasy Parade started, in an effort to energize Guests weary of the sweltering weather. In a new video that was shared yesterday by @monique.lopez96 on TikTok, another humorous, heat-related incident was captured.

As the video begins, the Festival of Fantasy Parade is already in full swing at this Disney Park when a Cast Member from the cavalcade stops in front of a lady holding a fan. He spreads his arms out, motioning for the Guest to fan him down and cool him off a bit!

@monique.lopez0

It was a hot one today! Helping the @disneyparks characters cool off a bit! #magickingdom #foryou #waltdisneyworld #festivaloffantasy #mickeymouse

♬ Festival of Fantasy – Amity Park

With a big smile on his face, seemingly unphased by the heat, the Cast Member stays in character and waves before moving on in the parade. After this, Grumpy from Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) follows his lead and stops in front of the Guest for his turn to cool off.

The Guest fans him off before he motions for two other dwarfs to come over and get their chance to cool down. The video concludes with the  Mad Hatter paying her a visit.

Mad Hatter

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Dressed in several different layers, with a heavy-looking jacket and large hat, the kooky character looks relieved to get a little air blown in his direction. Hats off to the Disney World Cast Members that persevere through challenging temperatures during summers in Florida.

Disney’s official website describes the Festival of Fantasy Parade as follows:

Be a part of this grand gala, with spectacular, state-of-the-art floats starring some of your favorite Disney Characters from Tangled, Peter Pan and The Little Mermaid. It’s a festival of fun for everyone!

Their dedication ensures that every Disney Guest gets to experience the magic of the Parks on their trip to Walt Disney World. Stay cool, Disney Cast Members; we appreciate you!

About Christy Weinberg

Christy is a West Coast writer with a special place in her heart for Disneyland Resort and Aulani. Growing up near the Parks, she was an Annual Passholder for about twenty years, often frequenting the Resort several times per week. Though she recently moved to the Pacific Northwest, she carries the magic with her by writing about Disney and connecting with the Disney community on social media.