Halloween Party: Best spot to watch parade? - The DIS Discussion Forums

copperbrick · 08-30-2009, 01:45 PM

Those who have gone to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, what would you recommend as a good spot to watch the parade? Thank you!

4everWDW · 08-30-2009, 02:08 PM

We got lucky the year we went, got a bench right by the castle, great views!!

Chelley00 · 08-30-2009, 02:32 PM

Frontierland or near Liberty Square. Nowhere near as crowded as Main Street, and darker

eweiss1979 · 08-30-2009, 03:06 PM

Just wondering. Haven't been to Disney World in about 10 years. At the parades how does the music work. Is it only played at certain locations of the parade? And it is sync to the parade in any way so that it is better to view the parade a certain location to be sync with the soundtrack?

thanks,

copperbrick · 08-30-2009, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by eweiss1979

Just wondering. Haven't been to Disney World in about 10 years. At the parades how does the music work. Is it only played at certain locations of the parade? And it is sync to the parade in any way so that it is better to view the parade a certain location to be sync with the soundtrack?

thanks,

The sound system is part of the parade itself.

Robo · 08-30-2009, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by eweiss1979

Is it only played at certain locations of the parade? And it is sync to the parade in any way so that it is better to view the parade a certain location to be sync with the soundtrack?

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Originally Posted by copperbrick

The sound system is part of the parade itself.

The audio tracks are playing from sound systems aboard the floats...
AND heard coming from speakers along the route.

The tracks are all synchronized and the sound varies from "very good" to "excellent" depending on exactly where you are standing.

A look at the Parade Route.

AngieBelle · 08-30-2009, 04:50 PM

I go to MNSSHP every year, and my preference is to watch the 2nd parade at the front of Main Street. I've usually had no problems watching the parade with a great view. The park clears a lot after the first parade, and often the front of Main Street isn't crowded at all like it usually is for Spectro.

B&J · 08-30-2009, 04:51 PM

If it is "darker" in Frontierland and Liberty Square, is there a "brighter" spot to watch the parade. We found that when we video tape in Frontierland, our video tape of the parade is hard to see.

KYCruiseCrazy · 08-30-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by copperbrick

Those who have gone to Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party, what would you recommend as a good spot to watch the parade? Thank you!

Main street by the clock. good lighting for taking pictues and good for video taping. take a look for yourself. here is a link to me video from 2007

parade part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZuvCqX_coQ

parade part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBenomomFMs

Extra fun on main street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWR58sfyjHQ

copperbrick · 08-30-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by AngieBelle

I go to MNSSHP every year, and my preference is to watch the 2nd parade at the front of Main Street. I've usually had no problems watching the parade with a great view. The park clears a lot after the first parade, and often the front of Main Street isn't crowded at all like it usually is for Spectro.

Thanks! What time are the two parades? Are the fireworks before or after the second parade?

jettyspagetti · 08-30-2009, 05:56 PM

We watched from the bridge by SPlash mountain- no crowds, great fun

copperbrick · 08-30-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Robo

The audio tracks are playing from sound systems aboard the floats...
AND heard coming from speakers along the route.

The tracks are all synchronized and the sound varies from "very good" to "excellent" depending on exactly where you are standing.

A look at the Parade Route.

Wow - great post. In which land does the parade begin?

gingerfeathers · 08-30-2009, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by copperbrick

Wow - great post. In which land does the parade begin?

Parade starts by Frontierland. That's where we watched last year and will likely do the same this year. That way you're the first ones to see the end, and from there you can run over to Splash Mountain, BTMR, or POTC while everyone else is watching the parade.

Lines aren't bad even when the parade isn't going on, but it was extra nice when DH and I had our POTC boat entirely to ourselves.

But be warned: everyone is right, it's pretty dark over there. Which means little kids are extra likely to get clotheslined by the parade barriers (yes, we saw this happen to a little princess.. whoops!).

copperbrick · 08-30-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by KYCruiseCrazy

Main street by the clock. good lighting for taking pictues and good for video taping. take a look for yourself. here is a link to me video from 2007

parade part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZuvCqX_coQ

parade part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBenomomFMs

Extra fun on main street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWR58sfyjHQ

Wow, this was very thoughtful of you, thanks! It is a great spot.

We won't be filming and so may opt for darker spots . . . but also having a place to sit is nice -- still debating here. Can you sit on the curb?

copperbrick · 08-30-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by KYCruiseCrazy

Main street by the clock. good lighting for taking pictues and good for video taping. take a look for yourself. here is a link to me video from 2007

parade part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZuvCqX_coQ

parade part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBenomomFMs

Extra fun on main street
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PWR58sfyjHQ

PS: I had admired these videos on YouTube earlier -- it was fun to discover that you're the person who filmed them! These videos helped me decide to book the party. MANY THANKS.

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Chelley00 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,793	Frontierland or near Liberty Square. Nowhere near as crowded as Main Street, and darker __________________ Me, DH, DS16 DS14 DD8 DS5 No Boys Allowed: The birthday girl and mom take on the world! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....8#post34445498 The birthday girl and mom take on the dining plan http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2337229 Our "Worst Vacation Ever" trip report http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2009224

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AngieBelle Future Belle on Broadway Sewed names on hats @ WDW Sings like an angel Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: WDW, Florida USA Posts: 3,342	I go to MNSSHP every year, and my preference is to watch the 2nd parade at the front of Main Street. I've usually had no problems watching the parade with a great view. The park clears a lot after the first parade, and often the front of Main Street isn't crowded at all like it usually is for Spectro. __________________ AngieBelle The picture in this signature is not me. She is Broadway actress, Susan Egan! "In the town where I come from, the people think I'm odd. So I know how it feels to be different, and I know how lonely that can be."

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08-30-2009, 03:06 PM	#4
eweiss1979 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 61	Just wondering. Haven't been to Disney World in about 10 years. At the parades how does the music work. Is it only played at certain locations of the parade? And it is sync to the parade in any way so that it is better to view the parade a certain location to be sync with the soundtrack? thanks,

08-30-2009, 04:51 PM	#8
B&J Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 25	If it is "darker" in Frontierland and Liberty Square, is there a "brighter" spot to watch the parade. We found that when we video tape in Frontierland, our video tape of the parade is hard to see.

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