FOF FP+ Question

[subtchr]

Not the usual questions...I do know where the location is (unless it has changed since earlier this spring). What I can't remember is whether the FP+ area encompasses ALL of the area around the flagpole, or if those without FP+ are permitted anywhere in the area.

The reason I am asking is that I will have a marching band there (I am a group tour director) the second week of June. They are marching before the 3:00 parade, and I would like to get some great pics of them coming down Main Street. I would be happy to burn a FP+ to do that, but since we are staying offsite, all of the FP+ for FOF are gone for that day. I'll keep trying, but I would think people wouldn't generally cancel those.

I often have groups before the evening parade, and always stand at the edge of the hub to catch them coming up the street. And when I do have groups coming the other way, such as before FOF, I usually go up into the train station. I'd just like a different angle this time.

I can't get there early, because I go back with the group to prepare backstage, then CMs bring those of us not marching out into the park about 20 minutes before the group marches.

If I can snag a FP+, I'm all set. If not, I think I'll chat with the CMs nearby to ask their advice. It could be that with a smile and an explanation that I'll be leaving as soon as my group passes, they might allow me to take some pics in or near the FP+ area. I would never count on that, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Thanks for any insights!

 

[hiroMYhero]

The FP area wraps around the perimeter of Town Square beginning a little to the left of the flagpole on around to the right and includes the area opposite the train station. To get to that area, you can cross the street if you identify yourself as a FP holder.

Entry is by FP and there will be a few CMs with scanners. Everyone stands along the perimeter and no one stands in the central area of the Square. Guests without FPs sit along the perimeter facing City Hall. This photo was taken from a little to the right of the flagpole from the FP area.

 

[subtchr]

The FP area wraps around the perimeter of Town Square beginning a little to the left of the flagpole on around to the right and includes the area opposite the train station. To get to that area, you can cross the street if you identify yourself as a FP holder.

Entry is by FP and there will be a few CMs with scanners. Everyone stands along the perimeter and no one stands in the central area of the Square. Guests without FPs sit along the perimeter facing City Hall. This photo was taken from a little to the right of the flagpole from the FP area.View attachment 97391

Thanks, Hiro. I am familiar with that info, but I appreciate you sharing it. I just could not remember if there was ANY area around the flagpole that is not included in the FP area. I used a FP+ for MSEP this spring. If I can get snag one for FOF, I'll be set. If not, I'll probably just take my pics from the train station again.

Thanks!

 

[Robo]

I appreciate you sharing it. I just could not remember if there was ANY area around the flagpole that is not included in the FP area.

The east and north-east sections of Town Square (facing City Hall and the Barbershop) are often reserved as handicapped viewing.