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Sound Bites: Greg Olsen, Carolina Panthers Ryan Shazier, Pittsburgh Steelers Emmanuel Sanders, Denver Broncos Delanie Walker, Tennessee Titans Demaryius Thomas, Denver Broncos

In an eye-filling parade down Main Street, U.S.A. featuring cheerleaders, marching bands, a blizzard of confetti, Mickey Mouse and children representing local charities and community groups, five marquee players for Sunday’s NFL Pro Bowl were celebrated in Magic Kingdom today at Walt Disney World Resort.

The Pro Bowl stars – wide receivers Demaryius Thomas and Emmanuel Sanders of the Denver Broncos, tight ends Greg Olsen (Carolina Panthers) and Delanie Walker (Tennessee Titans), and linebacker Ryan Shazier of the Pittsburgh Steelers — took time out from practice at ESPN Wide World of Sports to greet waving and cheering fans lining the iconic street in the shadows of Cinderella Castle.

In the grand Disney style of celebrating achievement by sports stars and celebrities in other fields, Disney World treated the stars to a heroes’ welcome only Disney can do.

The five Pro Bowlers were also joined in the parade by finalists for the Don Shula NFL High School Coach of the Year Award and kids and families from Make-a-Wish Central and Northern Florida and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS).

The Disney parade moment was part of week-long Pro Bowl Week activities around Orlando. ESPN Wide World of Sports is hosting team practices, the NFL Pro Bowl Experience and other events open to fans while Disney Springs rocks out with the Pro Bowl Bash capped Saturday night by a pep rally.

The 2017 Pro Bowl will be played Sunday night at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, airing live at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN and ESPN Deportes. It will feature a return to the traditional AFC vs. NFC format. Sunday’s game marks only the fourth time the Pro Bowl has been played in Florida – and its first-ever appearance in Orlando.

Take a look at some photos from the Festival of Fantasy Parade at Magic Kingdom.

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Take a  look at some photos of the new Fantasy Faire Stage Show at Magic Kingdom.

We just wanted to post a few of our favorite pictures of Cinderella Castle from the Holiday Season. This is always a great way to start your day!!  Let us know on Twitter your favorite time of the day/year to photograph Cinderella Castle.

 

Take a look at some photos from Mickey’s Once Upon a Christmastime Parade.

 

Let’s take a look back at some photos from Magic Kingdom featuring holiday decorations.

Take a look at the New Years Resolutions from the Jingle Cruise Skippers.

In 2017, guests can experience the opening of Magic Kingdom Park with some new enhancements – starting on January 9!

 For those who have experienced the park’s “opening moment” during previous visits, they may recall waiting at the front of the park to kick off the day.

Beginning Jan. 9, 2017 guests will be allowed to enter the Main Street, U.S.A. area of the park even earlier than the park’s scheduled opening time. This will allow them time to savor the charm of Main Street, U.S.A., enjoy breakfast or a warm drink at the Main Street Bakery featuring Starbucks. Then promptly at opening, a new welcome show will officially open the park for the day on the Castle Forecourt Stage. A Royal Herald will appear to deliver a proclamation and welcome a few familiar characters to the stage, officially opening the park so “the magic can begin!”