Can I nominate someone to be the Grand Marshall?

[goNsoon2WDW]

A friend and I are planning our trip and I would like to nominate her to be the Grand Marshall of the parade. Is there a way to try to arrange this?

 

[Robo]

A friend and I are planning our trip and I would like to nominate her to be the Grand Marshall of the parade. Is there a way to try to arrange this?

Sorry, but no.

 

[goNsoon2WDW]

Rats! She is always going above and beyond for those less fortunate. It is her first trip to Disney after returning to the US from a three year "visit" to Africa where she helped organize an educational program and center for women. Oh well. I'm sure it will still be a special trip.

 

[alvernon90]

Rats! She is always going above and beyond for those less fortunate. It is her first trip to Disney after returning to the US from a three year "visit" to Africa where she helped organize an educational program and center for women. Oh well. I'm sure it will still be a special trip.

She sounds amazing, you should throw your own parade!

 

[White Rose]

I am not sure if there are currently grand marshals in parades. Back in 2003, people were randomly picked. I know of a honeymooning couple wearing Minnie and Mickey bride and groom hats, and pins who was in Hollywood Studios and looking at ride closures, when a friendly CM approached them, asking them where they were from, if they were having a good time, if it was their first visit, did they get married there, and if they wanted to be grand marshals in the Stars and Cars parade. (Parade now retired.) They had a magical day, got to sign a huge (sorcerer mickey style) magic book, received a bunch of unlimited one day use paper FPs, got to see front row Beauty and the Beast Show, and this wonderful CM used their camera to take pictures during the parade route. (And of course memories to last a lifetime.)

There was no way to ask, or volunteer or nominate someone, it was random luck, right time right place situation. out of all the people in the park, only one 'family' was chosen.

(check out the link in my signature for 2003...and you will see how I know a bit about this...)

I do not think the procedure has changed, if there is even a grand marshal in any parade...?

It sounds like you might want to consider doing something for this person...even something as small as noting a special occasion in an ADR...I would even call it a "magical triumph"... There are some totally lovely items in the Disney Florist's website. One gift, "Magical Triumph" would be a good sweet choice! I think it would be a wonderful gesture to surprise her yourself!!

 

[Stacy Villalpando]

She is always going above and beyond for those less fortunate.

 

[goNsoon2WDW]

It sounds like you might want to consider doing something for this person...even something as small as noting a special occasion in an ADR...I would even call it a "magical triumph"... There are some totally lovely items in the Disney Florist's website. One gift, "Magical Triumph" would be a good sweet choice! I think it would be a wonderful gesture to surprise her yourself!!

Thanks for the idea, White Rose. I love the idea of having something special for her. The Disney florist has so many items, I am sure we will find something special for her. I didn't think about putting a special note on our ADR. Thanks for the ideas to help me make this a special trip for her.