Can't miss 'em?

[ThunderMTexpert]

Which parades in the first week of October are a MUST-SEE, cannot miss? I have a DFiance who wants to maximize his ride time, I'm sure, limiting him from light parades, but sometimes, you gotta see a parade or two!!

 

[Robo]

Which parades in the first week of October are a MUST-SEE, cannot miss? I have a DFiance who wants to maximize his ride time, I'm sure, limiting him from light parades, but sometimes, you gotta see a parade or two!!

No parade is a "must-see" if one ONLY wants to ride attractions.
But Disney offersw some very entertaining and unique parades, and we like to see them.

I'm not sure what you mean by "light parades."

If you mean electric lights... there is only one on dry land.
Spectromagic is what I consider the best parade currently at WDW.
Spectro, at MK, is only performed on certain nights.

The Electrical Water Pageant is a very short lighted presentation that can be seen from the beaches of all the resorts near the MK.
It can also be seen from the water's edge at MK, but usually without its musical accompaniment.

A very fine parade is performed at DAK, "Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade."
Then comes the "Three O'Clock Parade" at MK, followed by "Stars and Motor Cars Parade" at MGM.

There is a tiny parade performed up to three times a day at MK called "Family Fun Day Parade" that is certainly not a must-see.

 

[TLinden16]

Spectromagic at the Magic Kingdom is a must do. I also love the Jammin' Jungle Parade at the Animal Kingdom--it is just so much fun.

 

[hayanyujah847]

I understand your situation on this. Last time with DBf, we only saw one parade the Jammin' Jungle Parade and the only way I got him to stop long enough was by getting him a turkey leg to eat while we sat & watched lol!

This time I told him we are definitely watching Spectromagic & Stars and Motor Cars. If I can get two parades from him this time, that would be progress

So, the only parade in my opinion to definitely not miss is the Spectromagic 9pm parade. This one doesn't operate everyday though so be sure to check the Disney calendar!