“Tapestry
of Dreams”
The “Tapestry of
Nations” street festival at Epcot has been transformed into “Tapestry of
Dreams,” a parade celebrating children, dreams and the legacy of Walt
Disney.
“This parade surrounds
World Showcase with enormous drums, fanciful puppets and spectacular
pageantry,” says Haupt. “It celebrates the dreamer in all of us.”
Throughout the day at
Epcot, Kidcot Fun Stop activity kiosks around World Showcase will offer
children cardboard compasses illustrating the 11 World Showcase countries
with a press-out “coin” in the center of the compass. As the nightly
procession begins, recorded voices of children tell their dreams for the
world as three Dream Seekers dance along. During the parade, young guests
can make a wish as they toss their “coins” into the Dream Catcher float that
passes by in the procession.
“The dream spinners
call upon guests to imagine a vision of the future where all of our best
dreams come true,” says producer Taz Marosi. The dreams are woven into a
tapestry of vibrant sights and sounds as the parade, with brilliant puppets
that conjure up sprites, angels, birds and other ethereal creations,
encircles World Showcase.
“The parade explodes
with rhythm, color and music,” says Marosi. “It’s a brand new experience.”
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