Festival of Fantasy Parade coming to Magic Kingdom in 2014

[TTA94]

Although it is contrary to what has been announced, I wouldn't count it out. Steve did say last week that he was "heading off to Orlando...for the final rehearsals of my new parade". And @mnelson3 mentioned an FB post about Steve being at the final run through, though I can't seem to find the post on Steve's fanpage. Regardless, if this past week really was the last rehearsals for FOF, I could see them doing a performance for the public sometime before the 9th. But don't hold your breath. It's been stated before from insiders that no soft openings will happen before opening day, and they've been pretty accurate so far.

It wasn't the fanpage he posted that on

It really isn't all that impressive, unfortunately.
Small and subtle sign mounted to the front of the float. Suppose it beats banner-holders walking down the route, though.

Hopefully it looks better than the castle float banner..

 

[etwtec]

I think the opening of FOF is going to be reminiscent to Remember The Magic as far as the ballroom dancers but with updated costumes and a MUCH better opening float! lol

 

[jrh1985]

Not true. Opening is the 9th.

Usual Philharmonic March, Followed by Grand Marshall Pre-Parade. Roughly 10-15 Minutes prior to the show.

Anything special for the Grand Marshalls? Like the trolley dancers? Or just the car?

 

[rangerbob]

Just wanted to share that Festival of Fantasy is now available for FP+ bookings March 9th and after... sorry if was already mentioned.

Where did you find them. I just looked and it isn't available as a selection.

 

[TTA94]

Where did you find them. I just looked and it isn't available as a selection.

I'm sure they ran out quick!

 

[rangerbob]

I'm sure they ran out quick!

It isn't listed at all. I'm using the iPad version and I even checked up to the 15th and it isn't even shown on the list.

 

[rodserling27]

Sometimes I get a genuine feeling I'm the only fan not that into Spectro.

I was never that into it. Much prefer MSEP myself.

Doesn't matter if you are or not.

How TDO treated that equipment is disgusting. THATS what you should worry about.

Amen, brother. Nothing is sacred to them anymore it would seem.

Has anyone heard if there will a pre parade with the grand marshals?

I sure hope so. Always nice to see that, got picked to be one a few years ago. It's a silly thing, but it's fun to hear your family's name announced as you come down the parade route.

 

[jrh1985]

It isn't listed at all. I'm using the iPad version and I even checked up to the 15th and it isn't even shown on the list.

Maybe their changeing the times? There were a number of tweets last week when people got their FP+ for opening day.

 

[TTA94]

I'm curious as to how far in advance people, mostly CMs and APs, will camp out for this on Sunday.. I heard some passes are blocked out.

So far its looking like it will be a gorgeous day weather wise

 

[Betsyboo]

Saw the Mickey/Minnie hot air balloon float in person during the KTTK tour last Monday. Beautiful.

CM in Epcot said parade was starting this Friday which would be the 7th. I know that CMs don't always have the right answers. I'm just throwing that out.

 

[cjk0318]

Saw the Mickey/Minnie hot air balloon float in person during the KTTK tour last Monday. Beautiful.

CM in Epcot said parade was starting this Friday which would be the 7th. I know that CMs don't always have the right answers. I'm just throwing that out.

Nope. There will be no performance before the 9th.

 

[SpectroMan93]

Sometimes I wonder if CM's just spew out made up information just for the heck of it. Maybe it makes their day more interesting or something along that line.

 

[TTA94]

CM in Epcot said parade was starting this Friday which would be the 7th. I know that CMs don't always have the right answers. I'm just throwing that out.

Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no.. Apparently this is just something we will have to find out the day of!

 

[TTA94]

What is there to wait and find out? It was announced that the parade would open, with NO previews, on March the 9th. Why do people keep believing there will be a preview? Literally all of the insiders with this parade have said, time and time again, no soft openings. For the love of Mickey, it opens in one week! By this time next Sunday we'll have hundreds of pictures and videos of the parade.

You misunderstood my post. The constant Yes this is happening, no this is.. Will drive a person crazy! I think it's hibernation time again until Sunday! Lol.

 

[Jose]

wait time is no good.

 

[GrantR]

guys it's a week. just a week. we can make it.

 

[Bolt]

Also - Disney does a Sunday-Saturday scheduling system. More or less the reason for a Sunday start.

Example: Backlot Tour reopened today, a Sunday. Not before the weekend. Smack dab at the end.

 

[etwtec]

@Tip Top Club and @wdw_cp09 Have either of you heard the possibility of a second performance on the 9th?

 

[wdw_cp09]

@Tip Top Club and @wdw_cp09 Have either of you heard the possibility of a second performance on the 9th?

nope just one

 

[BwanaBob]

I'm curious as to how far in advance people, mostly CMs and APs, will camp out for this on Sunday.. I heard some passes are blocked out.

So far its looking like it will be a gorgeous day weather wise

Yes, all CM main entrance passes are blocked-out for the week of the 9th through the 15th.