FOF Parade question?

[DatFan]

Why is the FOF parade FP in such high demand? I understand it is a must for most(our family included). Is it possible to stake out a decent spot 30 min prior to Parade, without a FP? Any info on the actual FP area for FOF parade? Is it worth it? Sorry for all the questions..
Thanks

 

[HulkBuster]

its not high demand its low supply

 

[Robo]

Why is the FOF parade FP in such high demand? I understand it is a must for most(our family included). Is it possible to stake out a decent spot 30 min prior to Parade, without a FP? Any info on the actual FP area for FOF parade? Is it worth it? Sorry for all the questions..
Thanks

The FoF starts at 3:00PM deep in Frontierland (near Spalash Mtn.,) and the head of the parade does not even reach the FP+ area until nearly 3:30PM.

The parade-viewing FP+ area is out in the direct sunlight.

A great non-FP place to watch all parades without having to grab a spot "too early" is near Hall of Presidents or deep in Frontierland (near Spalash Mtn.)

 

[siskaren]

1. Why is the FOF parade FP in such high demand? I understand it is a must for most(our family included).

2. Is it possible to stake out a decent spot 30 min prior to Parade, without a FP?

3. Any info on the actual FP area for FOF parade?

4. Is it worth it? Sorry for all the questions..

Thanks

1. Like HulkBuster said, it's more low supply than high demand - there's a lot fewer FPs available for a parade versus a ride which can probably have thousands available per day.

2. Absolutely. Frontierland would be the better choice for a 30 minute wait than Main Street though.

3. It's by the flagpole on Main Street when you first enter.

4. Worth is subjective. I would imagine the reason that most people get it is to have a guaranteed spot.

 

[BebopBaloo]

How is the view from the FP+ space? Squished? Rows? Elbow Room? Easy visibility for little ones?

 

[Robo]

How is the view from the FP+ space? Squished? Rows? Elbow Room? Easy visibility for little ones?

It's fine.

 

[BebopBaloo]

It's fine.

okey-dokey.

 

[DatFan]

The FoF starts at 3:00PM deep in Frontierland (near Spalash Mtn.,) and the head of the parade does not even reach the FP+ area until nearly 3:30PM.

The parade-viewing FP+ area is out in the direct sunlight.


A great non-FP place to watch all parades without having to grab a spot "too early" is near Hall of Presidents or deep in Frontierland (near Spalash Mtn.)

Thanks Robo and Siskaren! Great info...and one less thing to worry about for upcoming trip. And Robo, many of us on here greatly appreciate all info and advice given by you on multiple DW subjects. You rock!

 

[Robo]

Thanks Robo and Siskaren! Great info...and one less thing to worry about for upcoming trip. And Robo, many of us on here greatly appreciate all info and advice given by you on multiple DW subjects. You rock!

Thank you for the kinds words, DatFan.

So nice of you to say!

 

[emhaile42]

We went in mid-June. Cooled off in the candy shop in Frontierland until about 5 minutes before the parade started. We were able to stay under the awning and had a great view that was shaded!