Disney World Parades Viewing Guide Routes, Times & Tips
In fact, as the theme park with the most character cavalcades, you can expect one to drift past around every 15 to 20 minutes or so. Matheson was leading a workshop on Disney’s approach to Quality Service in Orlando, Florida. It’s one of several corporate training courses that the Disney Institute – a training division of the company better known for its animated cartoons and theme parks - offers on everything from corporate leadership through to business excellence.
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.
Located right near the start of the parade route, this is a great spot if you want to catch the parade before running to get in line for Splash Mountain or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad – and hopefully beat most of the crowds. For the biggest head start, stand on the same side as these Magic Kingdom mountains facing Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café. Much of Town Square near the park entrance offers up some of the best views of the Magic Kingdom parade, as well as picturesque photo backdrops. For slightly off-center views with Cinderella Castle rising in the background, post up near the flagpole off to the left of the Sharing the Magic statue across from the Fire Station facing up Main Street. Things tend to get pretty crowded along the route before the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade, especially at the more popular viewing locations in Magic Kingdom.
Admire Disney Characters on their colourful floats against a backdrop of enchanting music and immerse yourself in Disney stories like never before. Ariel and her friends ride on an oversized music box decorated like a colorful "Under the Sea" party. Dreams Unlimited Travel is committed to providing you with the very best vacation planning Disney Parade experience possible. Our Vacation Planners are experts and will share their honest advice to help you have a magical vacation. Harmonious made its debut on October 1, 2021, just in time for the launch of Walt Disney World's 50th Anniversary and celebrates how Disney music inspires people around the world. First of all, the floats leave from Fantasyland, through a big pink gate next to the “it’s a small world” attraction.
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.