Someone wanted a "visual" of the FTF Parade Viewing. This was my attempt at a stylized picture. As I see it the best area is the green area because some of the characters exit stage right before the stage. The "bad" area isn't really bad, but you may only see certain characters' backs as they leave the route. The corner itself may be good or bad, I didn't get a good look from that spot. You would have a great view of the stage, but some characters may already turn their attention away to start heading out.
We sat probably about the "V" in "Good FTF Parade Viewing" and I thought it was great, but did start to get some sun. It looked like the area further towards the stage from there was a little shadier.
Hope this is helpful.
UPDATED WITH PICTURES!
Wanted to give you kids an update. NOT sure if this came out at all during any of the updates, but I was there Sunday evening for both the parade AND the fireworks. From what I can see from sifting, a few things most certainly changed from the Friday (perhaps Saturday) to Sunday. Let me try to clear a few things up.
FIRST - I would ABSOLUTELY do this again. I was one of the luckier ones - and didn't come through the information very often, but ended up in a pretty good spot.
SECOND - there is now a DEDICATED kids' viewing area. So, all kids are put into the the viewing area - probably in the range of the green word 'viewing' on the map. Toward the extreme right (facing the parade route), make-a-wish kids and families were there. KIDS WERE REQUIRED TO SIT for the parade. So all kids could still see. We were fortunate enough to be directly adjacent to the kids' section, and were able to see over all of the kids - quite cool to see a large area.
THIRD - Cast members gave us advice along the ropes, and told us to FOLLOW the stormtrooper patrol groups (the same guys from the opening in the morning). DO THIS. Move out toward the center of the parade - and get RIGHT behind the cast members. Where I was coming from, I moved a step early, and moved toward the center. Got behind a cast member who herded the volunteer kids forward. We were RIGHT at the front of the stage.
FOURTH - The parade is much better for kids. The fireworks were much better for adults. You are twenty-one. Take advantage. Tip. Make sure to look under the desserts. It's cool.
FIFTH - For the fireworks, don't position along the ropes. And be aware of the trees, too. There is a pretty sweet spot in there to see the fireworks. But herd together with other Star Wars nerds you can like. I was with an amazing group of people, including two from the UK 501 and a cast member.
I will try to post pictures later that highlight our successes.
Here is a picture of the taped off area for kids. See the AWESOME Tusken Raider costume inside of the taped area, and the view of the parade behind.
And finally, another view of the parade and the sitting kids.
Would my 12 year old count as a "kid" to sit in the taped area? Or are they limiting it to small children?
