Everyone loves parades but me, right?

[Micca]

I don't like 'em. I hate standing around for long periods of time waiting for something to happen. Then I have to stand around while it's happening. I do think WDW parades are loads more worthwhile than others, but I just can't hang that long. I'm also at a disadvantage because I'm 5'6. Somebody is ALWAYS in front of me. I would like to thank the throngs of people who do queue and watch the parades at WDW, the lines at the attractions are more more bearable during those times

 

[JasonLyons]

right

 

[Saffron]

Micca!

Okay, what if there's a certain Mickey in the parade, would that help?

 

[helenabear]

I must admit I loved Tapestry... it was easy to find a place to watch and it was just beautiful. But the rest I can take or leave... if I see if, fine. If not, no biggie. I feel your pain. I am not even 5'1" and the last time I was there I tried to get a good view for Spectromagic and sure enough a group of people came right in front of me so I couldn't see They didn't speak English either so I was stuck moving elsewhere so I could get some pictures.

 

[damo]

LOL, that's the only reason I like parades too. I hate when parades finish, the lines really get crazy then.

 

[Deb in IA]

In my opinion, the WDW parades bring out the WORST behavior I have ever seen at Disney.

We have given up and avoid them . . .

 

[Micca]

Well of course Saffron if there's a certain Mickey that's a little different I would agree that Tapestry was great too, it's just all that standing around makes me antsy.

 

[Wishydoo]

I'm not a stand arounder either.

 

[snoopy]

I've been to WDW countless times, and have seen a grand total of 1 parade (not counting Tapestry, which I adored). It just so happened when we were in WDW immediately after 9/11, and the crowds were light, that we were able to just walk up to a spot a few minutes before the parade started. I would never wait any length of time to see one though.

 

[Towncrier]

My DW and DD like to stand around waiting for parades, but DS and I would rather just catch a glimpse as they go by. To me, waiting for a parade is like standing in the world's widest line with a lot of line jumpers.

I will agree that TON/TOD was an easy parade to see (and worth the wait) although I will admit that we never once conciously stood around waiting to see that parade either.

 

[jwsqrdplus2]

I can't say that I hate parades because living in New Orleans that would be considered sacrilegous. But I will say that I do not like the schedule of parades at Disney. Almost all of the parades are scheduled during naptime. Since I have 2 DDS (4.5 and 19 mo), I cannot forgo naptime. So we all miss the parades. On the other hand I think the older one would be disappointed with the WDW parade; she really got into the whole getting beads thrown at her this year at Mardi Gras!

 

[Miss Mickey Mania]

I don't 'do' parades either. All that staking out a spot an hour before the event drives me crazy, it's so boring just sitting/standing there, knowing that if you move a muscle someone will steal your space!

I'm only 5'0 so unless I'm at the front I have no chance at all of seeing.

The lines on some of the rides mysteriously disappear during parade times anyway, so in that sense I love parades!

Louise

 

[Disney Ella]

I don't like standing around either, but we watch parades for the kids, usually just one or two per trip though.

 

[Kitty 34]

I'm all the time subbing in our band and after spending an hour on Friday marching with our HS band as they practiced for the Indy 500 parade.......I have to say I appreciate parades!!!

After marching with them for 2 miles.......I must say I think I'd rather stand and watch them!!! My feet are still sore!!!


I like the parades at WDW because during the parades we ride the rides!!!

 

[Ellen aka Snow White]

I have only seen one daytime parade at wdw - that was the snowglobe parade on our last trip - I just really wanted to see it - but we got sooo hot just waiting for it to start!

We do enjoy nighttime parades - we are one of those that stake out a spot - but first we make sure everyone has used the restroom and we have food to eat while we wait It helps the time pass by faster - we just continue to sit while the parade comes by.

 

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Hi Micca,

I am with you - I hate parades - any kind, disney or elsewhere.

We have the famous Toronto Santa Claus parade here and yup - I hate it - I was so happy when we got Sunday shopping here so I could shop while my daughter and her Dad stood for the parade.

At Disney we do something else - like shop or eat or get on a ride.

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[charlie,nj]

I not a big parade fan..when I was little my mother use to take us to all of the local parades here in Jersey City. I hated when the bands came by with their loud music…especially the drums…I remember covering my ears and crying.

(if you see a 6 foot 7 inch man covering his ears and crying at any WDW parade…please just keep walking and please don’t stare)

 

[Tinkbell]

You're not alone. I only catch the WDW parades if I happen to be around when they are starting. No chalk lines or blanket saving for me!

 

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Originally posted by Tinkbell
No chalk lines or blanket saving for me!

Do people actually "chaulk out their area??"

 

[jenjie]

I don't like parades OR fireworks. Although having little ones with me does make a huge difference. My ds4 absolutely loved Illuminations, that made it so worthwhile for me. Same with the Share a Dream Come True parade. Actually I thought that parade was good, but moreso because of my kids. It was pretty short too, so that helped. I absolutely cannot stand Spectromagic. And I remember back in '96, wondering when the MGM parade was ever going to end.