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Are there parades in Disneyland or California Adventure?
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RU42
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DL has the Parade of the Stars and it runs twice a day, 4:15 and 8:00 IIRC. I am pretty sure the 2 a day is everyday now that it is summer time. Someone will correct me if I am wrong.
DCA has the Disney Electrical Parade which I believe starts at 8:45pm.
Yes, there are less people in lines while parades are running.
RU
DCA has the Disney Electrical Parade which I believe starts at 8:45pm.
Yes, there are less people in lines while parades are running.
RU
LadyDarling
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RU42 said:
Agreed!
The times may change for the parades, but in the summer there are 2 a day in Disneyland and one in DCA. Also, Fantasmic runs twice a night in Disneyland during the summer, so if you want to go on rides during this time, keep in mind it can be a pain to get through New Orlean's Square and Critter Country - you may want to avoid that area, since Fantasmic doesn't have a seperate amiptheater. Also, the Electrical parade is WIDELY popular, so get your seats early!
And keep an eye out for the fireworks times! Things tend to come to a stand still during that time (by that time, DCA is usually either closed, or close to closing).
aimster
Active Member
I remember my last visit to Disneyland back in 1989. I didn't care to see the Main Street Electrical Parade, so while my parents (I was 15 at the time) watched the parade, I took off to Tomorrowland and got in quite a few rides of Space Mountain, Star Tours and PeopleMover. I just saw their pics of the parade when we got back from vacation. :lol:
ToTBellHop
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Keep in mind, this will all change in less than a year with Walt Disney's Parade of Dreams and Disney's Block Party Bash 
xfkirsten
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LadyDarling said:
Actually, I've found that you really don't have to show up very early for that one, unless you want a seat towards the front of the park. If you go back towards the end of the parade route, you can show up 5 minutes beforehand and get a great spot - at least that's been my experience.
-Kirsten
ToTBellHop
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Yeah, and Disney's Electrical Parade is just so PERFECT in Paradise Pier--I love it there. With the Paradise Pier lights in the background and the parade in the foreground, it just looks awesomexfkirsten said:Actually, I've found that you really don't have to show up very early for that one, unless you want a seat towards the front of the park. If you go back towards the end of the parade route, you can show up 5 minutes beforehand and get a great spot - at least that's been my experience.
-Kirsten
LadyDarling
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Kristen -
That may be a great strategy! My favorite viewing spot is from the front of the Winery area. It's usually not too crowded and there is always a bench. You're only feet away from the parade and there is nothing seperating you (not even a curb)!
BUt you're right. I was judging from the crowd near the gates.
That may be a great strategy! My favorite viewing spot is from the front of the Winery area. It's usually not too crowded and there is always a bench. You're only feet away from the parade and there is nothing seperating you (not even a curb)!
BUt you're right. I was judging from the crowd near the gates.