If watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is part of your family’s holiday tradition as it is mine, you’ll want to keep an eye out for some familiar Disney Cruise Line faces again this year!
Disney Cruise Line is bringing its “Magic Meets the Seas” float back to New York City for the 100th anniversary of the beloved parade on Thursday, November 26, and Captain Mickey Mouse is bringing a whole bunch of friends along for the fun.
Captain Mickey, Captain Minnie Mouse, and First Mate Goofy will be dressed in their sparkly officer uniforms for the occasion. They’ll be joined by Elsa and Anna from Frozen, Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story, Stitch from Lilo & Stitch, Mirabel from Encanto, Spider-Man, and several Disney royal couples. That’s quite a character lineup for one float!
Disney shared a new artist rendering of the float, and there’s a lot to take in. Mickey is standing high above the bow, with characters spread across the ship-inspired display. Down in front, Minnie and Goofy are joining the performers, who will bring some ocean-inspired dance moves to a lively performance of “Shimmering Seas,” the Disney Cruise Line anthem.
I love that Disney Cruise Line, my VERY favorite way to vacation with Disney, has become part of this Thanksgiving tradition. There’s something fun about seeing characters we usually associate with the ships making their way through the streets of Manhattan instead.
The float is also a nice little reminder of everything that makes a Disney cruise special, from the Broadway-style shows and themed restaurants to all those character encounters you can’t quite get anywhere else.
And there’s plenty more to look forward to on the Disney Cruise Line front. Disney recently revealed the upcoming Disney Believe, which is set to make its debut in December 2027. With the fleet continuing to grow, there are even more opportunities for families to experience a Disney cruise in the coming years.
So, whether you’re watching the parade while getting Thanksgiving dinner ready or relaxing on the couch before the festivities begin, be sure to watch for Captain Mickey and the gang!
The 2026 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade takes place Thursday, November 26, in New York City.
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