Disney World Parades Viewing Guide Routes, Times & Tips
Then the parade continues to the large Central Plaza – in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle – crosses the entire Main Street and ends at the square at the entrance/exit of Disneyland Park, nicknamed Town Square. The show Disney Stars on Parade at Disneyland Paris is, undeniably, one of the key moments of any visit to the French resort, similar to the nightly fireworks show, Disney Illuminations. Walt Disney World has debuted one of its largest ever character cavalcades at Magic Kingdom. Walt Disney World has debuted the all-new castle stage show, Mickey’s Magical Friendship Faire. Fantasmic is returning soon to Hollywood Studios, and leaders are working on a re-imagined “Finding Nemo” show at Animal Kingdom. Our handy (and portable!) ebook guides make sure you get the best deals and can plan a vacation of a lifetime.
The course included a site visit to the Magic Kingdom, headquarters of Cinderella’s castle, to understand the "business behind the magic" as the workshop manual puts it. This fantastical place is home to all sorts of Disney characters, with many of them parading down the streets multiple times per day. However, clocking in at 15 minutes long or more from float to float, they’re also the biggest time commitment, especially if you want to get a front-row seat in a good spot along the parade route. He has also written pieces that are featured in Disneyland and Hong Kong Disney theme parks. In 2006 we stayed at riverside for 5 nights, dining included plus all tips included. I feel like MK is the only park where I’m willing to purchase it as an add on in the future if I even choose to do so.
Currently, most of the program is taped in November for broadcast on Christmas Day. However, until the early 1990s, the parade was broadcast live on Christmas Day on CBS, with whom Disney had partnered for Thanksgiving and New Year celebrations as well. In 1996, the program moved to ABC after Disney bought out the station. The parade continued to broadcast live on ABC on Christmas Day with another show recorded two days earlier for international use and/or as a back-up in case of weather issues. The Little Mermaid – Ariel and her friends sit atop a colorfully kinetic seashell music box that boasts an enchanting musical jubilee.
That said, this Magic Kingdom Christmas parade has also been shown on a select few days during regular park hours in past years. The snowy display lasts approximately 25 minutes and usually jingles all the way down Main Street, U.S.A. at least a couple of times each day. In addition to these daily displays of Disney characters on parade, depending on when you visit, guests can Disney Parade also take in one of the seasonal spectacles that return for a limited run during the holidays.
She likes getting her wanderlust fix by sharing her favorite park tips and tricks with other Disney fans. When she isn't working, you can usually catch her in a hot power yoga class or spending way too much money at Disney Springs. Unsurprisingly, one of the best spots to watch the parade at Magic Kingdom is in front of Cinderella Castle from the area known as the Hub. You can’t ask for a more magical setting to take in the show than with the iconic fairytale palace towering in the background.