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[mvf-m11c]

You had a nice seating spot close to the Hub for Disneyland Forever fireworks that night and you were able to get some nice shots of Paint the Night parade.

 

[dgbg100106]

Your spot for the parade was excellent, and you got some very nice shots.

The parade is beautiful as ever.

 

[afwdwfan]

They also did some projections on the Castle during the parade, but I focused mostly on the parade after that.

Cool! It would definitely be hard to pay attention to the projections and watch the parade at the same time, but it seems like a neat idea.

There were projections on the trailer, but I happened to snap a photo right in the time when things were refreshing.

Naturally! Never fails that you try to take a picture and get that instant in between.

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[Leshaface]

I did too, but as Magdalene points out below, I guess they are doing that when Shanghai opens.

Thanks for pointing that out.

Fran asked if I wanted the Mickey Ears, but they're such a waste of good money. I would rather go on a cruise!

Okay so the good news it that you're already taking TWO cruises!!! Now you have that 'free' money to get the ears!!! Can't wait to see you in them!

I would never have realized that these are the characters that used to roam the crowds in the early days of World of Color, but Bret pointed it out in his TR and now I remember.

Really? That's cool, I never knew that! What I what to know is, how were they able to walk through the crowds with everyone being so tightly packed in

You had a great view of the parade! People have been really happy with this parade and i'm hoping I'm able to catch it soon.

 

[rentayenta]

Wow on the photos girl! Amazing. Where do you suggest I camp out to see both?

I knew I replied.

No diet adbice from this girl. Do what works.

I'm glad your car club trip is a go but sorry we'll miss you.

 

[dizneeat]

OMG what a great spot to view the parade. And it looks so different to anything I have ever seen. We are so excited that we will have a chance to see it next year. Thanks for sharing your great pics.

 

[Pinkocto]

Sounds like we worked out October on Jenny's thread. We can go out to dinner after you see the house, or I could make us dinner.

Can we play this by ear? I'm hoping to arrive at 1:00, so a late lunch might be better, unless you want me to go check in first and then come over. I'll let you know as soon as I book flights. I usually never leave flights this late but I'm having to time things carefully.

 

[Pinkocto]

This parade looks totally gorgeous! I can't wait to see it!!!! Do you like the music better than the MSEP?

 

[rentayenta]

I heard it's similar to the MSEP.

 

[mvf-m11c]

I would never have realized that these are the characters that used to roam the crowds in the early days of World of Color, but Bret pointed it out in his TR and now I remember.

The Genie, Lumiere and Tigger were three of the original five puppets during the World of Color Pre-Show back in 2010 during WoC debut year. I remember those so well before WoC started and this show was trying to get the crowd all energetic for the show. The other two were Sebastian & Mike Wazowski which isn't part of Paint the Night parade. When I saw my video of the puppets back in 2010, they are very close to similar to the PtN parade characters.

Really? That's cool, I never knew that! What I what to know is, how were they able to walk through the crowds with everyone being so tightly packed in

People do forget about the puppets during the debut year of WoC while it is the first entertainment before WoC started. I still remember back in June 2010 during the first weekend of WoC and it was super busy and people were all squished in the viewing area to see the new show.

I still have my old videos of the WoC Pre-Show on the debut night during my June trip

Where do you suggest I camp out to see both?

Just depends on where you want to see the parade and fireworks. If you want to see the parade and fireworks (on MS where the buildings will be projected for Disneyland Forever fireworks) spot, I would suggest watching it from MS by the Coke Corner or somewhere around that area. You can also see Matterhorn Mountain where it will be projected for the fireworks. Then you will be able to see SB Castle, MS and Matterhorn during DF fireworks. The only thing is that it will require wait time which can be very high in the 2+ hour range. You can also watch it from IASW Plaza which has the least amount of wait time but you won't get to experience DF way more over on MS or in front of SB Castle. But you will be able to see the IASW facade all projected during DF fireworks.

 

[Leshaface]

People do forget about the puppets during the debut year of WoC while it is the first entertainment before WoC started. I still remember back in June 2010 during the first weekend of WoC and it was super busy and people were all squished in the viewing area to see the new show.

I still have my old videos of the WoC Pre-Show on the debut night during my June trip

That is AWESOME that you were there the first weekend it opened! How early did you get there to get a good spot?

Thanks for the vids!

 

[dolphingirl47]

The castle looks absolutely stunning in this light.

Paint the Night looks amazing. I can't wait to see this for myself.

Corinna

 

[rentayenta]

Just depends on where you want to see the parade and fireworks. If you want to see the parade and fireworks (on MS where the buildings will be projected for Disneyland Forever fireworks) spot, I would suggest watching it from MS by the Coke Corner or somewhere around that area. You can also see Matterhorn Mountain where it will be projected for the fireworks. Then you will be able to see SB Castle, MS and Matterhorn during DF fireworks. The only thing is that it will require wait time which can be very high in the 2+ hour range. You can also watch it from IASW Plaza which has the least amount of wait time but you won't get to experience DF way more over on MS or in front of SB Castle. But you will be able to see the IASW facade all projected during DF fireworks.

Thanks Bret! Like grab a table at Coke Corner? Or a bench? I am thinking more like 3+ hours which pains me but I want to see both Paint the Night and the DF Fireworks. Guess I can bring my portable phone charger and have the girls come give me a potty break every now and then. LOL! I like watching the fireworks from IASW or while on BTMRR but only if I have seen them. I like a really good view the first time. Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. So 6:30 sounds about the right time. Tough decision. We'll be back in August but there is no way my boys will go for a 3 hour wait for anything.

 

[mvf-m11c]

That is AWESOME that you were there the first weekend it opened! How early did you get there to get a good spot?

Thanks for the vids!

On the first day WoC opened to the public was on June 11th, 2010. DAF and I actually went to the DLR early that morning in order to get a FP. We waited right by the bus loading zone area from 5am to when DCA opened at 7:30am. We waited almost 3 hours just to get FP's for the first show of F! and we got the blue section. So much has changed over the time where there were four fastpass sections that have designated viewing areas I believe. W got there at least 2 hours in the viewing area but there were at least a hundreds of people waiting to get in. Back then to get in the viewing area was chaos. I understand why since it was all new to Disney back then while now it is better control where at times it doesn't seems like it.

Your welcome.

Thanks Bret! Like grab a table at Coke Corner? Or a bench? I am thinking more like 3+ hours which pains me but I want to see both Paint the Night and the DF Fireworks. Guess I can bring my portable phone charger and have the girls come give me a potty break every now and then. LOL! I like watching the fireworks from IASW or while on BTMRR but only if I have seen them. I like a really good view the first time. Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. So 6:30 sounds about the right time. Tough decision. We'll be back in August but there is no way my boys will go for a 3 hour wait for anything.

Your welcome. I would not grab a table at Coke Corner since there will be people standing during the show by the curbside unless you will want to watch the parade with people in front of you. You can also get a bench at MS Hub or Town Square but that will require even longer wait time which can be higher than 3+ hours. It's almost like you have to be their before the 4pm Mickey's Soundsational parade begins. I have read that people tried that by getting a table at the Coke Corner or the Plaza Inn which they are only able to see the top of the floats. For the first time seeing it, I would watch it from the first row or second row on MS since the first row has to sit down while the guests on the behind the people that are sitting on the curb will have to stand up. If you are in the front row on the curb, you have to sit down and can't stand up during the parade. Waiting 3+ hours can be no fun, but I have learned over the years by waiting for shows to bring stuff to do and also you can talk to the other people right next to you which is fun to do as well. Good idea to bring a portable phone charger and something to read to kill the time. The good thing about your group is that you can have one or two watch your spot for the parade while the others can do their own things and you can do what you want to do while they watch the spot. I know that you love to watch the fireworks from BTMRR a lot and for seeing DF the first time, I would watch it from MS and after that anywhere at DL. 6:30pm for the first PtN parade at 8:50pm sounds right for a spot behind guests that area on the curbside on MS around the buildings. Are you planning on watching it during your July trip or your August trip? With the local AP's blocked out for most of the month of July and August, there will be some guests willing to stake out to see the parade. During late May and mid June, most of guests that waited were locals that had the SoCal AP & Select. So it should not be as bad like it was during the first two months. But it would be safe to plan in advance if something like that happens especially with the two new nighttime shows.

 

[franandaj]

You had a nice seating spot close to the Hub for Disneyland Forever fireworks that night and you were able to get some nice shots of Paint the Night parade.

Thanks Bret!

Your spot for the parade was excellent, and you got some very nice shots.

The parade is beautiful as ever.

It really was a neat parade.

Cool! It would definitely be hard to pay attention to the projections and watch the parade at the same time, but it seems like a neat idea.

Yeah, I'm going to have to see it a few more times from different vantage points to catch it all.

Naturally! Never fails that you try to take a picture and get that instant in between.

[URL='http://s915.photobucket.com/user/franandaj/media/2015/Random%20Disney/IMG_9746.jpg.html']Looks like a great parade! It looks like they really did a great job on this parade![/URL]

They really did, the pictures really don't do justice to all the lights and stuff.

Okay so the good news it that you're already taking TWO cruises!!! Now you have that 'free' money to get the ears!!! Can't wait to see you in them!

Well actually three cruises, but I'm saving that money for a Fantasy Cruise when they open the next batch of dates!

Really? That's cool, I never knew that! What I what to know is, how were they able to walk through the crowds with everyone being so tightly packed in

I think they had pathways carved out in the viewing areas that had to be kept clear, there was a whole preshow that started at 8:30 to entertain the crowds who had been there for hours waiting.

You had a great view of the parade! People have been really happy with this parade and i'm hoping I'm able to catch it soon.

I hope you get to see it soon too!

Wow on the photos girl! Amazing. Where do you suggest I camp out to see both?

I think Bret answered this question for you....

I knew I replied.

See you're not as crazy as you thought.

No diet adbice from this girl. Do what works.

I just keep doing the same and hopefully it will keep working, I'm on goal #2 now.

I'm glad your car club trip is a go but sorry we'll miss you.

We're still on the fence about that one. We keep going back and forth. She really feels lousy and has an awful cough.

 

[dvc at last !]

The parade pics are great - nice work !

 

[rndmr2]

Beautiful pictures of the new parade, looks like a really nice one.
Hope they can bring a version of it or a similar new one to Florida. (although I would love to just have SpecroMagic Back but I know that can't happen)

 

[rentayenta]

Goal #2! Good for you!!!! So proud of you.

I hope you decide to go; I know how much you are looking forward to getting out of town. Keep me posted!

 

[PrincessInOz]

What an amazing place to watch the parade from. Lucky you!

 

[franandaj]

OMG what a great spot to view the parade. And it looks so different to anything I have ever seen. We are so excited that we will have a chance to see it next year. Thanks for sharing your great pics.

I hope that the same parade is still playing for your trip next year. Disney does try to get all it can out of something when it celebrates and anniversary.

Can we play this by ear? I'm hoping to arrive at 1:00, so a late lunch might be better, unless you want me to go check in first and then come over. I'll let you know as soon as I book flights. I usually never leave flights this late but I'm having to time things carefully.

Of course we can play it by ear. But I would definitely want you to check in first before coming over. I know what you mean. I am dying that we haven't booked our flights for the Mississippi River Boat trip. SW still hasn't released flights for March 20 next year, they just did them through March 8 and it's looking doubtful that they will have a direct flight with no plane changes. We may have to pony up and use miles, which we didn't want to do, but we're still too large to fly cattle class that long. Maybe by then we will be small enough.

This parade looks totally gorgeous! I can't wait to see it!!!! Do you like the music better than the MSEP?

The music didn't annoy me, so I guess I did like it better than MSEP.

I heard it's similar to the MSEP.

No, it was real music and not synthesized crap.

The Genie, Lumiere and Tigger were three of the original five puppets during the World of Color Pre-Show back in 2010 during WoC debut year. I remember those so well before WoC started and this show was trying to get the crowd all energetic for the show. The other two were Sebastian & Mike Wazowski which isn't part of Paint the Night parade. When I saw my video of the puppets back in 2010, they are very close to similar to the PtN parade characters.

I would have never remembered if you didn't point it out in your TR.

The castle looks absolutely stunning in this light.

Paint the Night looks amazing. I can't wait to see this for myself.

Corinna

We should get planning on our meets for your trip!

I like a really good view the first time. Thanks for the tips. I really appreciate it. So 6:30 sounds about the right time. Tough decision.

We aren't going to the car club meet. I'm going to talk to Fran and we should text.

The parade pics are great - nice work !

Thanks!

Beautiful pictures of the new parade, looks like a really nice one.
Hope they can bring a version of it or a similar new one to Florida. (although I would love to just have SpecroMagic Back but I know that can't happen)

Thanks, it is a nice one. I'm sure eventually they will bring a version to WDW, but with the original MSEP there, that still draws some good crowds.

Goal #2! Good for you!!!! So proud of you.

I hope you decide to go; I know how much you are looking forward to getting out of town. Keep me posted!

Canceled the hotel yesterday. But we still have our Disneyland 60th trip, granted it's only two nights, but it's something.

What an amazing place to watch the parade from. Lucky you!

It was a pretty good spot! Hoping to get some better pictures tomorrow night.