CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Okay, I can't wait to see this parade! Although I'd still rather have the garland across Main Street at Christmastime. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Classact....Mike 17 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 We saw the parade yesterday and while I'm not a huge parade fan, it was indeed quite impressive. The costumes were over the top, and lime many others have noted, the dragon is awesome. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 11, 2014 Report Share Posted March 11, 2014 Awesome pics Dave!!! Thank you for sharing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I agree with Annie....those seashells are impressive. And you got a GREAT shot of Merida, Dave. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hey Dave (no, not you DIT). Do you know a CM named Frank Murphy? He was a parade sup, not positive if that is still his position. He posted pics from the train station as well. Just wondering if you may know him? (Which I realize there is probably like 0% of you knowing the 1 CM I know) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Hey Dave (no, not you DIT). Do you know a CM named Frank Murphy? He was a parade sup, not positive if that is still his position. He posted pics from the train station as well. Just wondering if you may know him? (Which I realize there is probably like 0% of you knowing the 1 CM I know)I'd have to see him to know for sure. Disney is a first name company so all I know is first names and faces. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 What lense did you shoot those with? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 What lense did you shoot those with?I have a sigma 18-300 lens I used for those photos. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 This 14-1/2 minute of the entire parade shot by WDWMagic on opening day is very interesting.At 7:30 into it, if you look towards the far left, you'll see the TCD Twins sitting on the street and TCD standing behind them. One of the twins is wearing a white baseball cap. I'm standing behind TCD, but all you can see is my cap. At 7:39, you'll see TCD quickly put his hands up to block the sun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_dgbSavttw BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Devores- Your photos are amazing! Great job on those. You're right, though, you miss a lot by not being on street level. The costumes and performers really enhance the parade. This 14-1/2 minute of the entire parade shot by WDWMagic on opening day is very interesting.At 7:30 into it, if you look towards the far left, you'll see the TCD Twins sitting on the street and TCD standing behind them. One of the twins is wearing a white baseball cap. I'm standing behind TCD, but all you can see is my cap. At 7:39, you'll see TCD quickly put his hands up to block the sun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_dgbSavttw Wow! Good eye! Here's a screen cap: That video does a great job showing the whole parade. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Devores- Your photos are amazing! Great job on those. You're right, though, you miss a lot by not being on street level. The costumes and performers really enhance the parade. Wow! Good eye! Here's a screen cap: That video does a great job showing the whole parade. TCD Why does this remind me of the Zapruder film? BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 We were watching a live stream of the parade and I told DW "I beat TCD is there" We had thought about going but ended up baby sitting the GD and we did not want to take her into the crowd. Was it as crowded as it looked. Here is a screen cap right at the end of the parade. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I have a sigma 18-300 lens I used for those photos. WOW!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 We were watching a live stream of the parade and I told DW "I beat TCD is there" We had thought about going but ended up baby sitting the GD and we did not want to take her into the crowd. Was it as crowded as it looked. Here is a screen cap right at the end of the parade. I looked, but could not find myself in that photo. But we were right there. After the parade passed by us in Frontierland, we cut through Adventureland, through the Emporium, and caught up with it as it passed by to go around the loop in front of the Train Station. We were pressing to get out before the mobs, as we needed to bounce to Epcot to cash in some FP+'s. I'll have photos to share at the appropriate time in my newest TR, but yes, it was super crowded. Main Street was basically full when we arrived at just past noon that day. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 WOW!!!For comparison, the below photo was taken the same day as a practice shot to get everything set up. The float photographed was at center street (Crystal Arts area) on Main Street. As a gee whiz, the Guy on the float, the emcee......I watched FoF with him and his mother. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 For comparison, the below photo was taken the same day as a practice shot to get everything set up. The float photographed was at center street (Crystal Arts area) on Main Street. As a gee whiz, the Guy on the float, the emcee......I watched FoF with him and his mother. Wow, what a lens! What time did you stake out your spot for the parade? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 Wow, what a lens! What time did you stake out your spot for the parade? TCDI sat down at 1200. The area just below where I sat, on the street, did not fill up until 1500, so if you wanted to sit ground level, you could still find good spots later. But the train station filled up quick. By 1300, there was no room left and they were turning people away from going up there. I wanted a specific spot so I didn't mind waiting that long. If you just want to see the FoF, you can stake out a little later. and this guy was just down from me......Now that's a lens. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 I sat down at 1200. The area just below where I sat, on the street, did not fill up until 1500, so if you wanted to sit ground level, you could still find good spots later. But the train station filled up quick. By 1300, there was no room left and they were turning people away from going up there. I wanted a specific spot so I didn't mind waiting that long. If you just want to see the FoF, you can stake out a little later. and this guy was just down from me......Now that's a lens. We arrived at the MK at around 12:30, and nobody was staking out spots in the area around the flagpole. There were a few places along Main Street, but it was pretty full. We had lunch at BOG, which is why we had to head to Frontierland for a spot. I'm going to watch it from the Train Station some time- with the floats being as tall as they are, I'll bet that's cool. Wow. That is some lens. I hope it didn't make you feel too inadequate. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 12, 2014 Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 We arrived at the MK at around 12:30, and nobody was staking out spots in the area around the flagpole. There were a few places along Main Street, but it was pretty full. We had lunch at BOG, which is why we had to head to Frontierland for a spot. I'm going to watch it from the Train Station some time- with the floats being as tall as they are, I'll bet that's cool. Wow. That is some lens. I hope it didn't make you feel too inadequate. TCDThe train station was a good place to watch. even being that high up though, some of the characters still looked down on ya. The maleficent float was very cool being eye to eye with it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2014 ...even being that high up though, some of the characters still looked down on ya. The maleficent float was very cool being eye to eye with it. Wow, those really are some tall floats!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted March 13, 2014 Report Share Posted March 13, 2014 I am trying not to peek so it will be a surprise! Y'all are making it tough on a girl!!! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Okieatheart 33 Posted March 16, 2014 Report Share Posted March 16, 2014 We also saw the parade from the second story of the Train Station. We got there about 2 pm and stood directly behind a couple sitting closest to the railing. I asked her what time they had arrived to secure such a coveted spot, and she said at 1 pm. This was on Tuesday, the 9th. The parade was spectacular from this vantage point, but I agree with other posters who said they missed much of the action on the ground. But on any level, this is one of the coolest parades I have ever seen! A bit of trivia - the parade arrives at the corner of the Confectionary at 3:23 pm - just in case you were wondering. BradyBzLyn...Mo and Katman1356...Jason 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 A few more I took a few days later. These were taken at the beginning of the Town Square are where the Emporium and Confectionary are, right where the floats make the left turn to pass in fornt of the TST. I had a clear view down the middle of Main Street. As a side note, Maleficent did not breath fire this go around. It was too windy. For an insider tip also, when the parade passes over the Liberty Square bridge, the dancers do not dance and Maleficent does not breath fire. So do not sit where your only view is of the parade crossing the bridge. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Great photos, Dave! You picked a great place to view the parade. Thanks for sharing them. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 Awesome shots, Dave! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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