Surprise Villains Cavalcade Takes Over Magic Kingdom During Holiday Filming
ABC holiday production at the park prompted schedule shifts that positioned the special procession before the daytime Christmas parade.
Overview
- On November 8, 2025, guests saw a one-off villains cavalcade at Magic Kingdom that preceded Mickey's Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.
- The weekend brought confirmed holiday filming that removed Festival of Fantasy showtimes, canceled Frozen Holiday Surprise, and set the Christmas parade for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
- Characters reported in the lineup included the Queen of Hearts, Cruella De Vil, Gaston, Ursula, Captain Hook with Mr. Smee, and Cinderella's stepfamily.
- The finale float featured Maleficent, Mother Gothel, and the Evil Queen with her Magic Mirror in a capped showcase.
- Coverage from fan outlets links the filming to ABC's holiday specials and notes speculation that the shoot could foreshadow news on Disney's planned Villains Land.