How does one become a Grand Marshall?

[cruise-o-matic]

DW will be turning 40 in Dec & would like to GM one of the parades. How does one go about being a GM or what can one do to increase the chances of being a GM? Would Guest Services at our resort be able to help?

 

[NCombs]

It can't be arranged. It's a being in the right place at the right time, really good luck kind of thing.

 

[cruise-o-matic]

Thanks.

Do they not look for someone who is having a birthday or such? Does anyone know what time (like opening, etc) or is it a random time, place they do this?

 

[VSL]

I think it's still one of those rare 'pure magic' things at Disney, whether it's your birthday or not.
I imagine (for some reason - no proof of this, just something that I reckon) that if you look like you're *trying* to be chosen for GM then they won't bother asking (but, of course, I could be so wrong about this!).