? About fast pass for parade and fireworks

[kpmdjm]

Is it ever possible that the parade or fireworks will be available has a 4th fastpass? Or are those usually long gone

 

[siskaren]

There's a lot fewer FPs available for the parades and fireworks than there are for rides, and because of this, a lot of people are unable to get them on their 60 day mark. I would not expect to get one as a 4th FP.

 

[fishhunter]

We have FP booked for the day and night parades and for wishes. If you've used your FP's for this before, was it worth it? How good are the designated FP areas to watch the parades and wishes? Thanks...

 

[NJdadof2]

We have FP booked for the day and night parades and for wishes. If you've used your FP's for this before, was it worth it? How good are the designated FP areas to watch the parades and wishes? Thanks...

I thought the area to view the parade was excellent. We went to the front of the castle about an hour before the parade. They started checking people into the FP area about 30 minutes before the parade. We were right on the top of the hub facing the castle, so we had pictures of the floats with the castle in the background

We left right after the parade, because our kids weren't feeling well, so we didn't see the fireworks. I'd imagine it was a great spot for that too. Fighting through the crowd to get to Main St. was a nightmare though, especially with the construction.

I would definitely use a FP for it again in the future.

 

[SeilerBird]

I got a FP for Wishes last week and I will never do it again without a FP. Viewing area was perfect. Check out my photos:

https://picasaweb.google.com/108464110929132780547/November?authuser=0&feat=directlink

 

[JeninTexas]

I would not expect to be able to get any FP for a parade or Wishes as a 4th FP. These are usually all gone right at the 60 day mark (actually before because of people being able to get them at 60 days for the length of their stay).

We used them for both the MSEP and the FOF Parade. They were excellent uses of FPs in my opinion. We had a great view of the parade and the area was not crowded.

 

[fishhunter]

Thanks for the replies. Glad I booked the FP's!

 

[figment_jii]

The viewing area for the parades and fireworks (assuming MK) are both good, but some folks aren't fond of the parade viewing area.

MK Parade FP+ Viewing Area is located inside the hub area, opposite of the castle. It has an excellent view of the parade, but not necessarily an ideal location for photographs if you want the castle in the background. If you want the castle in the background, you're probably too close to the castle for good photos. If you don't care about the castle, then the viewing area is great. The only other drawback is that there is no cover/shade so you have no protection from the elements. Remember that FoF comes from Frontierland to Main Street and MSEP goes from Main Street to Frontierland.

MK Fireworks FP+ Viewing Area is located inside the grassy area between the castle walkway and the Rose Garden. You're to the right of the castle (when facing it), so the fireworks appear to the right of the castle. It's an off-center view, but I liked it and I appreciated the fact that everyone sat down so most everyone had a good view.

I agree that getting a FP+ for the parade or fireworks is unlikely as your 4th FP+. If there are two parades in one night, then you might get a FP+ for the second parade (I saw it as an option one time during my trip), but I wouldn't count on it. If you want to get a FP+ for the parade and/or Wishes, I would do that and just accept that you won't be able to get a 4th FP+ until late in the day. Actually, I would try to get a MSEP FP+ and Wishes FP+ on the same night (if you're going to tie up your FP+s until late in the day, why not do them all together?) - that is what I did!

 

[heehee611]

Yesterday was my 60 days mark and I couldn't get FPs for any parades. I'm going to keep checking back, but I wouldn't anticipate being able to get them the day off as a 4th FP if I can't even get them now!

 

[pmaurer74]

I lucked out and got a FP for the parade and fireworks at the 30 day mark. My suggestion is to try it as people will likely cancel their FP the day off. There was a chance I may have had to but I was able to get my ADR moved back to an earlier time. If it ends up being really cold people may cancel like right now.

 

[2goofykiddos]

I lucked out majorly then. I got them for the Christmas parade in Dec 30!!! So excited for this because it is really hard to see otherwise.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Yesterday was my 60 days mark and I couldn't get FPs for any parades. I'm going to keep checking back, but I wouldn't anticipate being able to get them the day off as a 4th FP if I can't even get them now!

Nobody has been able to get any FPs for either of the MK parades past January 11, it appears they have not been released. Wishes has.