Parades and shows not to be missed for our family? - The DIS Discussion Forums

LandChildWorldAdult · 10-28-2009, 05:11 PM

We are mom & dad traveling with DS10, DD7 & DS4. The kids love fireworks, but I am not as sure about parades and shows. Are there some you would particularly recommend or say that we could miss?

I am a planner and grew up with DL in my backyard, but my children will get this 8/7 trip and hopefully another in 5 or 6 years ... still, we need a vacation too, so I am planning to be a relaxed commando, if that makes sense

We seem to have some dining reservations which are going to be hard to do around some of this. I'll do more changing ... I've done plenty, but I don't want to give up Le Cellier for Electrical Water Pageant (I *know* better than to do *that*

)

Thanks in advance for your thoughts!

Robo · 10-28-2009, 05:24 PM

SpectroMagic Parade-MK

Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade- DAK

Fantasmic! (Fireworks and MUCH MORE Spectacular) -DHS

IllumiNations (Fireworks Spectacular) -Epcot

Wishes (Fireworks Spectacular) - MK

---Stage Shows---

Beauty and the Beast -DHS

Festival of the Lion King -DAK

Finding Nemo, the Musical -DAK

drommer0 · 10-28-2009, 05:25 PM

My favorite show is Finding Nemo the Musical at AK. I also love Fantasmic at HS. I would also not miss Spectromagic at MK. This is the only parade I like. All the others I skip and take advantage of the lines being shorter. Hope this helps!

jen42002 · 10-28-2009, 05:27 PM

I agree with the PP. Spectromagic in the MK, Fantasmic at DHS and the Finding Nemo Musical at AK are not to be missed. The others are take it or leave it for us.

Tinks1984 · 10-28-2009, 05:29 PM

I'd say one not to miss is Illuminations at Epcot. DBF and I loved this show.

We had an evening reservation at Le Cellier and after we came out from there, we found ourselves a spot outside in the Canadian pavilion and people watched until it was time for the show.

kpgriswold · 10-28-2009, 05:36 PM

My favorites, in order, are:

IllumiNations @ Epcot

SpectroMagic and Wishes @ MK

Fantasmic! @ DHS
(My boys also LOVE the "Lights, Motors, Action!" show, but I merely tolerate it for thier sake.

)

Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo, the Musical @ AK

jordancej · 10-28-2009, 06:05 PM

I personally love the new parade at MK. Called Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! parade & street party (11 a.m., 12:30 & 5:40 p.m.) Its just a fun short parade and the kids get to dance with characters. Its really cute, and high energy!

From Steve Soares:

It’s party time when a cast of Disney characters, stilt walkers and other performers process down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle to high-energy tunes such as “Breakout” and “I Like To Move It.” Floats decked out as gift-wrapped packages are part of the procession, and near the castle, Mad Hatter, Genie, Lumiere and Sebastian – the life and light of the party – pop out of four huge boxes. They join about a dozen other Disney characters headed by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to mix and mingle and dance in the street with Magic Kingdom guests during a 12- to 15-minute party that takes place three times daily.

10-28-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
LandChildWorldAdult Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 165	Parades and shows not to be missed for our family? We are mom & dad traveling with DS10, DD7 & DS4. The kids love fireworks, but I am not as sure about parades and shows. Are there some you would particularly recommend or say that we could miss? I am a planner and grew up with DL in my backyard, but my children will get this 8/7 trip and hopefully another in 5 or 6 years ... still, we need a vacation too, so I am planning to be a relaxed commando, if that makes sense We seem to have some dining reservations which are going to be hard to do around some of this. I'll do more changing ... I've done plenty, but I don't want to give up Le Cellier for Electrical Water Pageant (I know better than to do that ) Thanks in advance for your thoughts! __________________ 43 45 10 7.5 4 30+ trips to Disneyland 1966-2001 DisneyWorld Treehouses 1983 Wilderness Lodge 1998 Honeymoon Contemporary December 2009

10-28-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
Tinks1984 We're having a mini party! I couldn't believe how many there was in the bag! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lancs, England Posts: 2,481	I'd say one not to miss is Illuminations at Epcot. DBF and I loved this show. We had an evening reservation at Le Cellier and after we came out from there, we found ourselves a spot outside in the Canadian pavilion and people watched until it was time for the show. __________________ RACHEL May 1993 - Off-site - Marriott International Drive May 1995 - CBR June 1998 - CBR April 2008 - DBF's 1st Trip All Star Sports Resort April 23rd & Party too! Plus, DC Dolphin Swim! Woo! May 2010 - Next trip, family fun in the sun @ All Star Sports!! Can't wait!! "If you can dream it, you can do it. Always remember that this whole thing was started with a dream and a mouse." - Walter E. Disney (1901-1966)

10-28-2009, 05:36 PM	#6
kpgriswold Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Falls Church, VA Posts: 208	My favorites, in order, are: IllumiNations @ Epcot SpectroMagic and Wishes @ MK Fantasmic! @ DHS (My boys also LOVE the "Lights, Motors, Action!" show, but I merely tolerate it for thier sake. ) Festival of the Lion King and Finding Nemo, the Musical @ AK __________________ Me and DH43 DD16 DS DS13 DS7 DS3

10-28-2009, 06:05 PM	#7
jordancej Howdy from the Great State of Texas! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 759	I personally love the new parade at MK. Called Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! parade & street party (11 a.m., 12:30 & 5:40 p.m.) Its just a fun short parade and the kids get to dance with characters. Its really cute, and high energy! From Steve Soares: It’s party time when a cast of Disney characters, stilt walkers and other performers process down Main Street, U.S.A. toward Cinderella Castle to high-energy tunes such as “Breakout” and “I Like To Move It.” Floats decked out as gift-wrapped packages are part of the procession, and near the castle, Mad Hatter, Genie, Lumiere and Sebastian – the life and light of the party – pop out of four huge boxes. They join about a dozen other Disney characters headed by Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse to mix and mingle and dance in the street with Magic Kingdom guests during a 12- to 15-minute party that takes place three times daily. __________________ 2004 - December - POFQ / 2005 - December - POFQ / 2006 - October - POP - 1st Solo Trip!! / 2008 - May - POP - Celebrated 40th B-Day! - 2nd Solo Trip! / 2008 - Dec - POP - 3rd Solo Trip! / 2009 - May - POP - B-Day Trip - 4th Solo Trip!!-2009 - Sept - All-Star Sports 1/2 solo - 1/2 with BFF! 2010 - Pre-Planning May B-Day Trip!

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10-28-2009, 05:24 PM	#2
Robo Attention: There's a '71 Castle in the Hub with its lights on! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: At home near the DEAD CENTER of the USA Posts: 42,357	SpectroMagic Parade-MK Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade- DAK Fantasmic! (Fireworks and MUCH MORE Spectacular) -DHS IllumiNations (Fireworks Spectacular) -Epcot Wishes (Fireworks Spectacular) - MK ---Stage Shows--- Beauty and the Beast -DHS Festival of the Lion King -DAK Finding Nemo, the Musical -DAK

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10-28-2009, 05:25 PM	#3
drommer0 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: New Prague,MN USA Posts: 61	My favorite show is Finding Nemo the Musical at AK. I also love Fantasmic at HS. I would also not miss Spectromagic at MK. This is the only parade I like. All the others I skip and take advantage of the lines being shorter. Hope this helps!

10-28-2009, 05:27 PM	#4
jen42002 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 211	I agree with the PP. Spectromagic in the MK, Fantasmic at DHS and the Finding Nemo Musical at AK are not to be missed. The others are take it or leave it for us.