Where is the best place to watch the Disney parade?

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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The Main Street Electrical Parade has long been loved by many Disney guests. The very first version of the parade debuted in Disneyland in 1972. It traveled many times to various other parks over its long run including Disney's California Adventure Park, Disney World's Magic Kingdom Park and Disneyland Paris.

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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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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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Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Celebrate the spirit of Disney as Magic Kingdom park comes alive with music and dance during a tribute to the tales of Fantasyland.

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If you're near the Partners Statue (it's the copper statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse), your view should be very clear. While you'll be bumping shoulders with other guests, you should be able to see most of the fireworks, projections, and Tinkerbell's flight.

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  • You can't really skip lines.
  • You can buy the Genie Pass to buy access to the lightning lane (or whatever they call it these days), but even with that you will still be waiting in line.
  • You can pay for a private tour which may include fast access to select rides.


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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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