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Mulan:
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TOURING AT
A GLANCE...
HOLLYWOOD
BLVD. SUNSET
BLVD. ECHO
LAKE
STREETS OF AMERICA PIXAR
PLACE MICKEY
AVENUE ANIMATION
COURTYARD ENTERTAINMENT ARCHIVES
OTHER
THEME PARKS
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NOTE: The Mulan parade's final run was March 11, 2001.
ATTRACTION The parade begins with that pipsqueak of a dragon Mushu, who leads the way in a rickshaw that circles and cavorts down the street. He is followed by a larger-than-life matchmaker and a corps of future brides. Two tall pagodas and the moongate where Mulan and her father sit to exchange thoughts about the future finish out this opening sequence that pays tribute to Mulan's hometown.  Triumphant
warriors returning from battle follow, hoisting the captured and
shackled Shan Yu on their shoulders. Mushu
has transformed into giant dragon with a battalion of soldiers re-enacting
the battle against the Mongolian horde on the 150-foot
long Great Wall.A victory celebration follows, with joyous street performers, including stiltwalkers, kung-fu performers and a fleet-footed Chinese lion weave back and forth across the route. The grand procession concludes with the heroes of the story: the handsome Shang, beautiful Mulan herself and her proud father ride atop an elaborately decorated, horse-drawn carriage as they receive their heroes' welcome. The Emperor overlooks the end of the parade, watching the brave souls who have brought honor to their people. TOURING
TIPS --
Near the entrance of the park, there is an information kiosk, right
in the middle of Hollywood Boulevard. Stand there, facing the
Chinese Theater. Several of the characters from this parade will stop and shake hands with children sitting or standing along the curb. Check your daily Guide Map for times and locations of other Character Meet and Greet opportunities throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Mulan parade debuted at Disney's Hollywood Studios on June 19, 1998, the same day the film opened at theaters nationwide.The Mulan parade replaced the "Hercules -- Zero to Hero Victory Parade" which debuted in June 1997 with the theatrical release of "Hercules." The Great Wall of China is represented by a 150-foot-long Great Stone Dragon, which requires 17 performers. Mulan was the first full-length film to be produced primarily by Walt Disney Feature Animation in Florida. The Disney MGM-Studios daytime parade always highlights a recent Disney animated movie. Previous parades have featured Aladdin (1995), Toy Story (1996), and Hercules (1997). Rumor is that the Mulan parade will be replaced with a new parade that will debut as part of the "100 Years of Disney" celebration set to begin in late 2001. |
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