devores 382 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 FastPass+ The parades have been part of the FP+ selections since the beginning as well as Wishes. The parade FP+ viewing area is directly in front of the castle in the inner hub by the Partners statue. This is the same viewing area for all parades (FOF and MSEP). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djsamuel 322 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 The parades have been part of the FP+ selections since the beginning as well as Wishes. The parade FP+ viewing area is directly in front of the castle in the inner hub by the Partners statue. This is the same viewing area for all parades (FOF and MSEP). Got it, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 The parades have been part of the FP+ selections since the beginning as well as Wishes. The parade FP+ viewing area is directly in front of the castle in the inner hub by the Partners statue. This is the same viewing area for all parades (FOF and MSEP). I don't remember FP+ being an option for the old 3 pm parade. Was it? TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I know we have a couple of threads going on this, but in case anyone missed it, there's a post on the Disney Parks Blog with photos...http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/02/disney-festival-of-fantasy-parade-debuts-march-9-at-magic-kingdom-park/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I don't remember FP+ being an option for the old 3 pm parade. Was it? TCDYes it was. For those staying on site. They roped off the area everyday and it was usually full. I can find better places to see the parade personally. But it would be a good photo as the parade passes in front of the castle. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Yes it was. For those staying on site. They roped off the area everyday and it was usually full. I can find better places to see the parade personally. But it would be a good photo as the parade passes in front of the castle. It must be very limited. I never saw it come up as an option for the day parade. We enjoyed sitting in the reserved area for the MSEP once. We made that FP+ reservation the day of from one of the kiosks the first time we used our MB's. I haven't seen it as an option since. And the fireworks? I never see that as an option. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devores 382 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 It must be very limited. I never saw it come up as an option for the day parade.We enjoyed sitting in the reserved area for the MSEP once. We made that FP+ reservation the day of from one of the kiosks the first time we used our MB's. I haven't seen it as an option since.And the fireworks? I never see that as an option.TCDI can't check because I don't have FP+ privlages but if you check the MDE for some time from now you should see it as an option. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 I can't check because I don't have FP+ privlages but if you check the MDE for some time from now you should see it as an option. Nope. I can look 60 days out. Just picking a few random dates in the future- no parade or fireworks FP+ choices come up. I heard they release the fireworks FP+ slots later than the other attraction FP+ options. How am I supposed to know when and if fireworks times are released? Just out of curiosity, I looked at four different days next week- there are no FP+ times offered for any parades or fireworks at the MK. Clearly, they just release these on certain days. But, there's no announcement and nothing in place to give everyone a fair crack at them. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 TCD, I've also read that the parade and fireworks come out much later. I can't remember for sure but I think it might have even been day before or day of. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 TCD, I've also read that the parade and fireworks come out much later. I can't remember for sure but I think it might have even been day before or day of. I guess so. Not real helpful as an option for planning purposes. I've never seen them come up on MDE. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Inside the Magic has posted pics on Facebook from the debut of the Festival of Fantasy parade with video to come...https://www.facebook.com/insidethemagic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Dragon pic from Orlando Attractions Magazine FB page... https://www.facebook.com/attractionsmagazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 More random photos people have posted to FBhttps://www.facebook.com/hashtag/festivaloffantasy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Great pix. I'm wondering how the wee little ones areGoing to react to some of those creatures?They look kind of scary. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Memphis 105 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I watched the live stream. Those floats are huge. The video I watched was filmed from upstairs at the train station an some of the CMs on the floats were still looking down. I sure hope the CMs are tied on to the floats a fall could be fatal. Can't wait to see this in person. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 My friend works at the MK. He used to work in parades but may have switched departments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Lou... 3,118 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I was there with and watched it with TCD and the twins.It does live up to the hype, very impressive.Of course the Steampunk Dragon was my favorite, it's huge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I was there with and watched it with TCD and the twins.It does live up to the hype, very impressive.Of course the Steampunk Dragon was my favorite, it's huge.Yup. The TCD girls loved it. Disney knocked this one out of the park. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I'd rather have the garland across Main Street at Christmas! Yes, this parade was better than the old 3:00 parade. Maybe my impression will improve when I see it live. Right now it just seems like too much hype for the new movies. I know, I'm old (but not as old as Lou). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
h2odivers...Ray 952 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 I don't know if ill like it better than the old parade but I do like the fact Disney changes things up and creates new experiences for its guests. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 It looks really cool and glad to hear it was as impressive in person. Can't wait to see it this fall. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Just watched the video. Pretty neat.What's the deal with the dragon? Is awesome, but is it from something?I didn't like how Cinderella and Tiana/Frozen were rotating. It seems like you could miss someone depending on how the float is at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted March 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Sleeping Beauty... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted March 9, 2014 Report Share Posted March 9, 2014 Looks very cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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