FOF parade timing?

[goofy78]

Hi! I have a question regarding the length of the parade. We have FP+ for the parade but also have a 5:30 reservation for V&A. I'm concerned if we will have enough time when the parade is over to take the bus back to YC and get ready and then take a cab to GF. Are we cutting it too close? Thanks!

 

[Skywise]

Hi! I have a question regarding the length of the parade. We have FP+ for the parade but also have a 5:30 reservation for V&A. I'm concerned if we will have enough time when the parade is over to take the bus back to YC and get ready and then take a cab to GF. Are we cutting it too close? Thanks!

That will be tight - The parades run about 20-30 minutes (sometimes the floats get hung up and stuff) The FP+ will have you in front of the castle so the parade will actually start for you around 10 minutes later (3:10) - That'll get you out of the park at about 4-ish, figure half an hour to get back to YC then you'll need another 10 minutes to get to your room... figure you'll make it back to your room around 5. I think if you cab it TO YC and then back to GF you'll be ok.

Alternatively, if you can bring your nice clothes with you and keep them in a locker you could change over at the GF?

 

[BrianL]

You might consider watching FoF from the very front of the parade route in Frontier Land. It will start at 3 exactly then be done by 3:20. After the parade enders (whatever they're called with the stick) pass and the ropes are reeled in just cut around Adventure Land and you can exit MK before the parade makes it to Main Street.

It can get a bit crowded up in Frontier Land though so that might not work with your plans as you'd need to be a bit early. If it is a lower crowd time I wouldn't worry about it too much, but if crowded then it might be tough.