Best spot for viewing AK parade? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Jenny-momof3 · 11-20-2009, 01:43 PM

We usually go in the summer and by the time the AK parade starts it's just too hot to stay in that park!

We'll be there next week and really want to see this parade...especially since it's the Christmas one!

Where is the best spot for viewing this?

Robo · 11-20-2009, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jenny-momof3

We usually go in the summer and by the time the AK parade starts it's just too hot to stay in that park!

We'll be there next week and really want to see this parade...especially since it's the Christmas one!

Where is the best spot for viewing this?

There are lots of good spots, all along the loop that goes around the Tree of Life.

Or, the Dawa Bar is a spot where you can see the parade as it first leaves Africa, then again, when it comes back to finally exit the park.

robynchic · 11-20-2009, 03:14 PM

I like viewing from Pizzafari. You can get something to eat while waiting in your spot.

Jammin' Jungle Parade is my favorite out of all of them, if that matters...

mamaprincess · 11-20-2009, 03:35 PM

May I ask what is the viewing location nearest to the Nemo show?

Thanks OP for this question.

Thanks ROBO for the great map!

figmentgirl · 11-20-2009, 03:38 PM

And yet again another fantastic map!

I have never seen this parade. Is it worth it? DH, DSS8 and DSS12 are not parade people but if it's really worth seeing we will.

Simba's Mom · 11-20-2009, 05:48 PM

I always watch the parade from the Dawa bar. About 1/2 hour before the parade I get myself an "adult beverage" at the bar and take a seat while I sip on it. The first time the parade comes by, I'm usually not in the first row (probably because I'm sitting until the parade starts). Then, after it goes by, almost everyone leaves so I have plenty of time to move over to sit on the stone "bench" around the tree by the bakery or the one by the rest rooms. No problem being front and center for when the parade comes by again. After the parade, I can jump on over for one last ride on KS.

Robo · 11-20-2009, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mamaprincess

May I ask what is the viewing location nearest to the Nemo show?

Near the entrance bridge to Dinoland.
(Which on the map is just to the left of where I have marked "Flame Tree BBQ."
Alternate would be near the entrance to "Asia" area.

Cinderella1122 · 11-20-2009, 05:54 PM

Awesome map Robo! I was wondering the same thing. We are going to Animal Kingdom just to see the parade on the day of our arrival. We decided to skip AK this trip since we will be spending the day at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Robo · 11-20-2009, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by figmentgirl

And yet again another fantastic map!

I have never seen this parade. Is it worth it? DH, DSS8 and DSS12 are not parade people but if it's really worth seeing we will.

Thank you!

Jammin' Jungle Parade at DAK is nearly our favorite parade, second only to SpectroMagic at MK.

It has LOTS of interaction with guests, and a wonderful soundtrack.

If you'd like a PREVIEW-
Here is the complete parade that I cut together.

Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade. In 2 parts.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4XAhtvWG1c
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8ct2GiAKew

PrincessSuzanne · 11-20-2009, 07:53 PM

I agree with Robo, it is one of the best, second only to Spectro for us, as well. I even prefer the Christmas version, which was the first way we ever saw it.

Suzanne

mamaprincess · 11-20-2009, 08:48 PM

Thanks Robo!

Silver Queen · 11-20-2009, 09:04 PM

We agree with Robo. Second only to Spectromagic. We love the positive energy in the Jammin 'Jungle Parade!

Jenny-momof3 · 11-20-2009, 09:57 PM

Wonderful maps and info....thank you! Really looking forward to seeing this.

11-20-2009, 01:43 PM	#1
Jenny-momof3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 661	Best spot for viewing AK parade? We usually go in the summer and by the time the AK parade starts it's just too hot to stay in that park! We'll be there next week and really want to see this parade...especially since it's the Christmas one! Where is the best spot for viewing this? __________________ Cast members Me 34 DH 34 DD 14 DD 10 DS 4 and a baby boy due in Jan!

11-20-2009, 03:14 PM	#3
robynchic Newlywed Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: near Savannah, Georgia Posts: 243	I like viewing from Pizzafari. You can get something to eat while waiting in your spot. Jammin' Jungle Parade is my favorite out of all of them, if that matters... __________________ WDW: Too many times to count! (most recent listed below) 12/09 ASMovies~6/09 AKV~1/09 SSR and POFQ~7/08 SSR~1/08 SSR DCL Magic: 12/19/09-12/26/09 Me DH

11-20-2009, 03:35 PM	#4
mamaprincess DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,227	May I ask what is the viewing location nearest to the Nemo show? Thanks OP for this question. Thanks ROBO for the great map! __________________

11-20-2009, 03:38 PM	#5
figmentgirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 388	And yet again another fantastic map! I have never seen this parade. Is it worth it? DH, DSS8 and DSS12 are not parade people but if it's really worth seeing we will. __________________ May 2009 Poly 2005 YC 2004 Celebration Hotel 1996 CBR 1994 Poly 1990 Poly

11-20-2009, 05:48 PM	#6
Simba's Mom everything went to "H*** in a handbasket Keep me off the high horses! Suffers from theme park dyslexia Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Harlingen, TX, USA Posts: 18,142	I always watch the parade from the Dawa bar. About 1/2 hour before the parade I get myself an "adult beverage" at the bar and take a seat while I sip on it. The first time the parade comes by, I'm usually not in the first row (probably because I'm sitting until the parade starts). Then, after it goes by, almost everyone leaves so I have plenty of time to move over to sit on the stone "bench" around the tree by the bakery or the one by the rest rooms. No problem being front and center for when the parade comes by again. After the parade, I can jump on over for one last ride on KS. __________________

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11-20-2009, 05:54 PM	#8
Cinderella1122 DVC member since 2008 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pa and AKV Posts: 563	Awesome map Robo! I was wondering the same thing. We are going to Animal Kingdom just to see the parade on the day of our arrival. We decided to skip AK this trip since we will be spending the day at Busch Gardens Tampa. __________________ AKL/AKV - 12/07, 8/08, 12/09 Pop-7/06, 3/08 VWL-12/08OKW-7/09 Offsite 7/95, 4/00, 11/06 2010 Trips: May 17th-21st (Mirage and VCG) December 26th-January 1st (FWcabins/BCV split stay)

11-20-2009, 07:53 PM	#10
PrincessSuzanne Guess I will be eating crow tonight Good thing I can be quiet when necessary Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Phenix City, Alabama/War Eagle...Go Tigers Posts: 5,483	I agree with Robo, it is one of the best, second only to Spectro for us, as well. I even prefer the Christmas version, which was the first way we ever saw it. Suzanne __________________ Me DH Dcousin (18) In Loving Memory of Mom 2/11/48 to 8/26/08-We love you and miss you: My Family WDW Trips _______________________ March 2009 POR, Dec 2008 AKL, Sept 2008 CBR, June 2008 Pop Century, December 2007 CR & AKL, August 2007 WL, June 2007 AS Movies, December 2006 FW Cabins, June 2005 Pop Century

11-20-2009, 08:48 PM	#11
mamaprincess DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,227	Thanks Robo! __________________

11-20-2009, 09:04 PM	#12
Silver Queen DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 716	We agree with Robo. Second only to Spectromagic. We love the positive energy in the Jammin 'Jungle Parade! __________________

11-20-2009, 09:57 PM	#13
Jenny-momof3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 661	Wonderful maps and info....thank you! Really looking forward to seeing this. __________________ Cast members Me 34 DH 34 DD 14 DD 10 DS 4 and a baby boy due in Jan!

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