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.

Guests who love current iteration of the Electrical Water Pageant will be happy to know that the full original show will still take place, with the additions “bookending” the pageant. This nighttime spectacular features massive floating set pieces, custom-built LED panels, choreographed moving fountains, lights, pyrotechnics, and lasers. The floating set pieces transform from fountains during the daylight hours and will become an integral part of the show at nighttime.

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 also take in one of the seasonal spectacles that return for a limited run during the holidays.

Thorn stilt-walkers walk alongside as Prince Phillip tries to fight them away. The Spice Road Table Fireworks Dining Package costs $72 per adult , and $31 per child and Disney Parade includes tax and gratuity. The package features Mediterranean fare and will allow guests to choose 2 small plates, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. You’ll find Spice Road Table is located along the waterfront in theMorocco pavilion. Check in for this package begins 45 minutes in advance of the fireworks.