How long does the Disney parade take?

Without a doubt, the biggest draw is the massive must-see Disney parades. 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 route.



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Parades and nighttime firework shows at Magic Kingdom are a definite must-see during a visit to Walt Disney World. They are extremely popular, which means they are also very frequently crowded. But – don't stress! We have tips to help you find the perfect spot to enjoy them.

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Along the Side of the Castle Our Number One favorite spot to watch parades at Disneyland is along the side of Sleeping Beauty Castle, before the Alice in Wonderland restrooms. This spot is ideal because it has the best of both worlds: benches and brickside seats.

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If you purchase Disney Genie+ Service for your day at Magic Kingdom Park, you can book a Lightning Lane to access a designated viewing area for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade.

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Go Early If you want to avoid long lines there's no simpler way than to wake up early and get to the park before it opens. Whether you have access to early entry or not, being at the park entrance before it opens will save you lots of time. Usually, you can get in 2-3 rides during the first hour of park operation.

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The Festival of Fantasy Parade occurs at 3:00 daily in the Magic Kingdom.

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Disney's Festival of Fantasy Parade runs every afternoon at 3pm† and there's plenty of space for families with buggies and little ones!

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When you book a Lightning Lane return time, you typically have a grace period of about five minutes on either end, meaning that you can tap in five minutes before the start time or five minutes after the end time.

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If you are the type of traveler who uses a Touring Plan and routinely gets to the park before official opening, you do not need to purchase Individual Lightning Lane. You can only purchase two Individual Lightning Lane passes per day, which is important to remember if you plan to park hop.

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On average, Guests can enter 2 to 3 attractions or experiences per day using the Lightning Lane entrance if the first selection is made early in the day.

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On Sunday, Disney published a recording of the new Magic Happens parade, which debuted at Disneyland in February. The eight-minute performance is free to watch, and can be found on the Disney Parks YouTube channel.

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For the 12:00PM showing of the parade, you can get a Genie+ reservation from 11:45AM-12:15PM. After it's booked, you'll return to the Castle courtyard during that time window and find a parade-viewing Cast Member. The entrance to the reserved parade viewing will be on the east side of the castle area.

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Firework shows happen nightly EXCEPT on nights when the park closes early (like for Mickey's-Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party, or for select events like Cast Member appreciation nights). There really aren't any spots to eat and watch the fireworks at Magic Kingdom.

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