On Hollywood Blvd, a new holiday window display at Disney's Hollywood Studios is bringing back memories of The Great Movie Ride.
The festive setup at Tailors to the Stars features three figures that several Cast Members have confirmed to us are indeed the original "Footlight Parade" dancers from the former attraction's opening scene.
Each mannequin is dressed in a candy cane-striped costume with a glittering silver tutu, red sequined accents, and a Santa hat decorated with peppermint details - bringing a nostalgic holiday touch to the park. The figures appear to have been repurposed and reimagined for the display, now framed by a peppermint backdrop that ties into the seasonal décor along Hollywood Blvd.
The Footlight Parade scene, inspired by the 1933 musical starring James Cagney, was one of the memorable moments from The Great Movie Ride, which operated inside the Chinese Theatre from 1989 to 2017.
Inspired by the 1933 Warner Bros. musical starring James Cagney, the scene recreated the film's famous "By a Waterfall" musical number, where synchronized swimmers performed elaborate choreography atop a massive tiered fountain.
In the ride version, the dancers were positioned in a rotating multi-tiered set designed to mimic the cascading fountain from the film. Over time, the mechanism was adjusted and later replaced with a static version, but the shimmering costumes and art deco styling remained a memorable start to the attraction's classic Hollywood journey.
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