The Disneyland Band had a special one-time performance at Walt Disney World recently, as shared in a video by Disney Parks.
Disneyland Band at Walt Disney World
The video sees the Disneyland Band performing part of “When You Wish Upon a Star” in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. This is the first time that the Disneyland Band has ever performed at Walt Disney World. While the video was posted today, this performance took place yesterday, Tuesday, March 11, 2025.
The Disneyland Band began when Walt Disney wanted a band to play on the opening day of the California theme park. British bandmaster Vesey Walker assembled a band to play for just two weeks, but they were so popular that they remained and performances continue to this day. The band performs in parades, concerts, and special events. In 2023, they joined the Dapper Dans for a special 100 Years of Wonder show.
Walt Disney World does have their own version of the band — the Main Street Philharmonic. This marching band performs periodically throughout the day at Magic Kingdom. While the Disneyland Band traditionally wears blue uniforms, the Main Street Philharmonic wears red.
Watch the video of the band at Walt Disney World embedded below or on Instagram.
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I wish I’d known. This would have been worth a special trip.