1. Is the parade the same route as the daytime parade? where does it begin/end?
2. Where's the best place to see it and how much ahead of time do you need to grab a spot?
3. If we have fast passes for wishes, where should we be for the parade-or does it matter?
Thanks!
1. Yes.
Disney's (MS) Electrical Parade starts near the Firehouse and exits near Splash Mtn.
The 3 O'Clock Parade (Festival of Fantasy) and both the
MVMCP and
MNSSHP parades start near Spalsh Mtn. and exit near the Firehouse.
2. Less crowded than on Main Street, but still spectacular viewing can be found near the Hall of Presidents, or deep into Frontierland, past the Country Bears. (But, from those locations you won't be able to see the spectacular, not-to-be-missed show that is actually projected on the front of the Castle, "Celebrate the Magic," which begins about 15 minutes before the fireworks.)
When to grab a spot depends on how crowded the park is that evening, and where you choose to stand.
Figure anywhere from 35-90 minutes, or more.
3. Somewhere along the route, not too far from the Wishes FP viewing areas.