This morning I learned that starting August 9th, the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade will be changed once again. This time they are removing half of the horrible Princess float, and will now only feature the Fairy Godmother and Cinderella section. Ariel and Belle's floats will be removed.
In addition to this, Ariel and Eric, Belle and Beast, and Tiana and Naveen will move to the now archaic Crystal Castle float, replacing the Fab 5 friends that are currently there. The other characters that are normally associated with the Castle float (on or around), will be moving to in front of Mickey's float at the start of the parade. Aurora and Phillip still will not be joining the parade, and remain the only couple never to be given a permanent feature in it (Snow White and the Prince are on the Pinocchio float).
There is some rumours suggesting that the princes will not be joining Ariel, Belle and Tiana on the Castle float, but I guess we'll wait and see. Baloo and Louie are being replaced by the Queen of Hearts and the White Rabbit, and these will walk in front of the Peter / Alice float. There will still be no villains float.
The Los Angeles Times had an article talking a bit more about the new Disneyland Parade that I announced here last week. They do not really tell you any more than you can figure out yourself, but it is interesting reading.
As a recap, I also announced earlier this week that Belle would be axed from her storytelling spot, and being replaced by Rapunzel and Flynn Rider in a new "play and greet". There had initially been a suggestion that the main new villain would be coming too, but latest news and rumours do not seem to support this. Belle leaves August 12th, Rapunzel and Flynn arrive on 15th October.
I have also started a new blog series giving hints and tips about meeting Disney Characters. The first part can be read here. More to follow this week.
Finally, don't forget that this week is the very last week that you can catch the Power Ranger on the Streets of America at Hollywood Studios before they leave to save the world one last time. You last day is August 7th. The Good Time Gatherings Spot featuring all your favourite woodland pals also ends it's summer run this day too, likely to return at Christmas again.
Ok, that's it for now! Have a magical day,
Dan :)