Crystal Palace parade/fireworks viewing question

[lex114]

Hello All, newbie here. I'm planning my family's first trip to Disney in September and I was hoping someone could help me figure out where to watch the parade and fireworks. We have ADRs at Crystal Palace on September 12th at 6:10 p.m. and MK is supposed to be busy that day. The parade starts at 8:00 p.m. Do you think we'll have enough time to eat and find a decent parade/fireworks spot? And if so, any suggestions on good viewing areas?

Thanks very much!

 

[Robo]

Hello All, newbie here. I'm planning my family's first trip to Disney in September and I was hoping someone could help me figure out where to watch the parade and fireworks.

We have ADRs at Crystal Palace on September 12th at 6:10 p.m. and MK is supposed to be busy that day.

The parade starts at 8:00 p.m.

1- Do you think we'll have enough time to eat and find a decent parade/fireworks spot?

2- And if so, any suggestions on good viewing areas?

Thanks very much!

to posting on the DISboards, lex!

1- If you head directly to the far end of Frontierland (past the Country Bears,) yes.

A look at the Parade Route
Disney's (MS) Electrical Parade and the 3 O'Clock Parade both start near the Firehouse and exit near Splash Mtn.
MVMCP and MNSSHP Parades both start near Spalsh Mtn. and exit near the Firehouse.

You might want to head quickly back to the Hub after the parade for the Fireworks, however.

Below is a rough estimate of the Fireworks viewing spots
based on other posters' info on the boards and personal experience.

 

[lex114]

Thank you, Robo! This is very helpful.

 

[josh29]

So, not to hijack, but that means that a 7:05 dinner at CP will result in us missing the parade? Will 6:15 at the Plaza work?

 

[Robo]

So, not to hijack,

1- but that means that a 7:05 dinner at CP will result in us missing the parade?

2- Will 6:15 at the Plaza work?

1- Well, maybe not fully "miss the parade" (depending on where you decide to stand) but, you will be rushed through the meal.

2- Much better for timing.