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Complete guide to cavalcades and characters at Hollywood Studios

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Hollywood Studios hasn’t had a regular parade in many years. But now that Disney has to mix things up again to allow for physically-distanced character interactions, we are happy to say a mini-version (in the style of cavalcades) are back!

These dashes of character magic are a fantastic replacement and a great way for guests to see their favorites, while staying safe.

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Cavalcades

At least for the time being, guests will find that parades and character meet and greet opportunities, as well as popular nighttime shows, are suspended at Walt Disney World. 

But even with those favorites currently on hiatus, Disney has found ways to bring a little bit of that character magic back – with cavalcades (which are basically just mini-parades with just 1 or 2 floats and a few others on foot or horseback).

Reminiscent of the old “Stars and Motor Cars” parade, Hollywood Studios uses adorable automobiles for their caval, err, we mean, motorcades. 

These motorcades happen most of the day, but start and end times may vary.

Be sure to check the My Disney Experience app (under “Entertainment”) for the most up-to-date schedule. You won’t get an exact time, but oftentimes Disney posts start and ending times which should then help you plan.

Hollywood Studios Motorcades

Disney Junior Motorcade

Fancy Nancy

Characters: Vampirina in a themed car, Doc McStuffins in a themed car, Fancy Nancy walking
Where: From the front of the park down Hollywood Boulevard

Mickey and Friends Motorcade

Pluto

Characters: Mickey and Minnie in separate cars, Pluto, and Chip and Dale walking
Where: From the front of the park down Hollywood Boulevard

Mickey in motorcade car

Minnie in motorcade car

Pixar Pals Motorcade

Pixar Pals motorcade

Characters: Green Army Men (drum corps) walking, Woody & Jessie walking, Mr. and Mrs. Incredible walking, Sulley walking, Buzz in a themed car, Edna Mode in a themed car
Where: From the front of the park down Hollywood Boulevard

Edna in her car

Other Character Opportunities

Star Wars favorites

Star Wars characters

Characters: Rey, Chewbacca, Storm Troopers, Kylo Ren, Vi Moradi
Where: elevated stages near ships as well as in other secured/fenced/blocked off areas around Batuu (characters no longer “roam” like they did prior)

Hollywood Studios Character Meals

Hollywood Studios is currently home to one of the few character meals you can find on property right now –Minnie’s Seasonal Dine at Hollywood and Vine.

This popular meal is now offered family style instead of as a buffet and is available for lunch and dinner only. At this time, the Disney Junior Play n’ Dine breakfast is not available.

The seasonal theme meal schedule is as follows:

  • Halloween Dine – spooktacular Halloween feast from September 25th to November 5th
  • Minnie’s Holiday Dine – dazzling holiday dinner party from November 6th to January 4th
  • Silver Screen Dine – glitz and glamour of Hollywood from January 5th to March
  • Springtime Dine – bright and beautiful delights of spring from March to June
  • Summertime Dine – beach-inspired bash from June to September

Check out our latest Hollywood and Vine review for more details on this experience.

Seasonal Holiday Motorcades

During the holiday season, you can expect to see some Christmas spirit added to the existing character motorcades.

But you will also be able to see a very special guest cruising around in his special themed motorcar… Santa Claus!

Be on the lookout for Santa until he has to go back to the North Pole on December 24th.

Photo credit: Brooke Walter

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