Christmas Parade How does....

[WendyWDWLover]

How does this work. Sorry in advance if there was already a thread about this. I have been to WDW many times but this will be the first time We have ever gone during the Christmas season.

We will be going to WDW at the beginning of December 2013 and I was wondering how the taping of the Christmas Parade worked.

Is it always taped the first weekend in December?

How does that work with going to the MK that day? Does it take a special ticket?

How long does it usually take for taping? Can you still get around the park for rides or are you pretty much just there for the parade?

Thanks in advance for the help!!

 

[Robo]

How does this work. Sorry in advance if there was already a thread about this. I have been to WDW many times but this will be the first time We have ever gone during the Christmas season.

We will be going to WDW at the beginning of December 2013 and I was wondering how the taping of the Christmas Parade worked.

1- Is it always taped the first weekend in December?

2- How does that work with going to the MK that day?

3- Does it take a special ticket?

4- How long does it usually take for taping?

5- Can you still get around the park for rides or

6- are you pretty much just there for the parade?

Thanks in advance for the help!!

1- As "always" as anything ever is at WDW.

2- MK is open for business as usual, but Main Street will be a zoo until mid-afternoon.

3- No.

4- Until mid-afternoon.

5- Yup.

6- Most of the crowd that the cameras can see
along the parade route are invited, pre-arranged
cast members and such.
A few "regular guests" can stand at the far end and watch a bit.

It is not generally considered by many to be a special treat to see the show being taped.
It can be a tedious time for live viewers as they tend to run the same short sections
of "parade" over-and-over until the cameras get good coverage.

 

[MistressMerryweather]

Interesting. We were thinking of going that day...but maybe not. Is there anyway to know who is performing and who will be there?