FP+ for Electrical Parade and Wishes on the same day?

[inelegancex]

It's my first time at WDW, so when it came to prebooking FP I kind of didn't really have an idea of what to do when etc, and I'm worried now i've made a big error on a specific day.

On the same day (Sunday 13th Sept) , I've booked FP+ for the Electrical Parade, (the times state 7:30-7:50, I understand the performance time is 8pm this day) but also afterwards Wishes (times states 8:35-8:55 with 9pm start). Have I left enough time to get between the two?

Any advice is well appreciated, thanks very much

 

[Robo]

It's my first time at WDW, so when it came to prebooking FP I kind of didn't really have an idea of what to do when etc, and I'm worried now i've made a big error on a specific day.

On the same day (Sunday 13th Sept) , I've booked FP+ for the Electrical Parade, (the times state 7:30-7:50, I understand the performance time is 8pm this day) but also afterwards Wishes (times states 8:35-8:55 with 9pm start). Have I left enough time to get between the two?

Any advice is well appreciated, thanks very much

Yup.

First, ignore the "entry times" stated. Forget 'em.

Arrive at MSEP FP area anytime between 7 and 8PM.
After the parade passes (I mean RIGHT as the end comes along) step into the street
BEHIND the parade, and follow it down Main St.
Continue until you area very near the Wishes FP areas (either side of the street) and choose one to go to.

Alternate is that if (IF) the "backstage pathway" is open (its entrance is just to the north of Tony's Restaurant) as the parade ends,
head over to that path and walk it to come out near the Wishes FP area in front of the Plaza Restaurant.

 

[Travis B]

So MSEP starts in the town square area and ends in Frontierland?

 

[Robo]

So MSEP starts in the town square area and ends in Frontierland?

Yes

 

[Travis B]

Yes

FOF goes the opposite way, right? Or am I losing my mind?

 

[Robo]

1. FOF goes the opposite way, right?
2. Or am I losing my mind?

1. Yes
2. Maybe.

 

[MouseLovingMom]

Is the wishes FP area like elevated or group level? How is the view for little ones? I sounds crazy and ignorant I know. lol We have never been ssssooo I am CLUELESS! 1st trip is in 76 DAYS!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[MouseLovingMom]

I am thinking of Fast passing the Electric Light Parade and Wishes too on Nov. 11th (our arrival day) Trying to figure out if this is a good idea, wonderful idea, or a MUST fast pass. My daughter is 5 loves parades (never had been to one but ours in small town America lol) Pros/cons of fast passing these

 

[MouseLovingMom]

One concern I have is (correct me if I am wrong PLEASE) since you can only do 3 fast passes before coming that means 2 of our fast passes will be tied up until that night...

 

[MataHari22]

One concern I have is (correct me if I am wrong PLEASE) since you can only do 3 fast passes before coming that means 2 of our fast passes will be tied up until that night...

Correct.

 

[MouseLovingMom]

Correct.

Worth it? This is our 1st trip EVER we are arriving around 11am going to Tony's for lunch at 12:15PM on Nov 11th - and that is a MK magic hour day so we will have till midnight to enjoy the park if we have the energy flying out of DFW at 6am that morning

 

[MataHari22]

Worth it? This is our 1st trip EVER we are arriving around 11am going to Tony's for lunch at 12:15PM on Nov 11th - and that is a MK magic hour day so we will have till midnight to enjoy the park if we have the energy flying out of DFW at 6am that morning

I cannot offer you my own opinion, because I've not personally done it. Honestly, I really think this is one of those subjective things. You will get people who say that it is, and others who say it isn't. I am considering getting a FP+ for Wishes on one of my MK days. I will have one shorter day, where that day is a party, so no fireworks, one evening EMH night, and one night will be the Xmas Party. I will say, the hub is super crowded and I had an easier time watching the parades from Frontierland. Last year, I got a cruddy spot trying to watch wishes. It doesn't help that I'm short. lol

Boy, you're going to have a long day with traveling and then going to the parks. I sure hope you have a great trip!

 

[MouseLovingMom]

Boy, you're going to have a long day with traveling and then going to the parks. I sure hope you have a great trip![/QUOTE]

Yes very long day that is why I am thinking we should fast pass the parades and fireworks have a easy chill day not try to run around the whole park just stroll around MK hope my DD falls asleep in the stroller and has a nap before the Electric Parade and Wishes. We have NEVER been so there will be plenty of chill stuff to do and see without trying to race to every ride and attraction.

 

[inelegancex]

Thanks very much for the detailed info!