Disneyland Paris unveiled, on the resort’s anniversary this April 12, 2026, fresh details about the upcoming parade for Disney Adventure World, The Cavalcade of Disney Princesses, on Adventure Bay. This new Disney parade brings together four themed floats, four Disney Princesses and dancers in a family-friendly show. And a date to remember: July 24, 2026, when you’ll be able to see this enchanted cavalcade celebrating the courage and determination of each princess as she chases her dreams. With this new highlight, Disney Adventure World expands its lineup of parades Disney, visual spectacles and family-oriented activities in the park’s second realm.
In practice, The Disney Princess Cavalcade will take the form of a parade that unfolds along the promenade. Disney describes "a new cavalcade featuring four of our brave and determined Disney Princesses" and notes that it "will celebrate, through four floats, the courage and determination of each Princess in the pursuit of her dreams". It’s clear that this isn’t just a simple character cameo, but a performance built around several tableaux, with floats, dancers, and musical atmosphere. The format, lighter than a full-scale parade, should fit quite naturally with the pace of visiting on Adventure Bay, making it an easy option to discover between attractions or during a quieter spell in the park.
This development also clarifies the direction Disney Adventure World is heading, as it continues to expand its lineup of visual and family-friendly attractions. The Disney Princess Cavalcade should thus appeal to a broad audience, from children devoted to the Disney heroines to visitors simply curious about the season’s new offerings. There are still several details to confirm, such as which princesses will be featured, the parade times, or the exact route.
A question to which Matthieu Robin, Entertainment Creative Lead at Walt Disney Imagineering, partly answered during a roundtable on March 28, 2026, indicating that visitors would spot Moana on one of the floats, with the surprise saved for the other princesses accompanying the parade. The second princess, meanwhile, was revealed on the occasion of Disneyland Paris's anniversary, on April 12, 2026, in a press release noting that Raya (Raya and the Last Dragon) would be featured on a float for this parade.
Another note: the princesses presented all have the goal of "showing their thirst for adventure"... The idea behind these floats? "Françoise Baffioni and I drew on the notion of adventure as it’s expressed at Disney Adventure World. There is no true journey, quest, or exploration without being rooted in your community and culture. It’s a classic Disney approach, and it’s in that spirit that we imagined this story," explains Matteo Borghi, one of the directors of this show, in a press release.
Regarding the route, the press release issued on April 12 also reveals that "the parade’s route will begin at the entrance to the future immersive world dedicated to The Lion King, and will work its way towardThe Regal View Restaurant & Lounge before returning to its starting point". And it continues: "This return will be an interactive moment during which the Princesses will meet the public. Moana will teach them several movements inspired by traditional dances from the Pacific Islands, while Raya will demonstrate gestures inspired by martial arts".
"It's a way to bring Adventure Way to life as a whole", also notes Françoise Baffioni. And to conclude "Along the length of the avenue running from World Premiere Plaza to The Regal View Restaurant & Lounge, you already have all kinds of animations".
Note that two original songs were created for the occasion: "one for the travels and the other for the stops," the press release states. The lyrics were penned by a team of songwriters that includes Chris Sernel (the track Ready for the Ride marking the park’s 30th anniversary, as well as songs from the show Alice and the Queen of Hearts – Return to Wonderland). The entire soundtrack was recorded last November in Nashville, United States.
Note, however, that, like any outdoor show, in certain unforeseen circumstances (bad weather, etc.), the parade may be amended, postponed, or canceled. While we wait to see how this cavalcade will fit into Disneyland Paris’s summer days, you can still enjoy the performances and activities already on offer, such as the musical encounters, Disney Cascade of Lights, or Celebration in Arendelle... Shall we book?
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts July 24, 2026
Location
Disneyland Paris
Boulevard de Parc
77700 Coupvray
Access
RER A station "Marne-la-Vallée - Chessy - Parc Disneyland".
Official website
www.disneylandparis.com
