How long is the Pixar Parade?

[CableKC]

On my next DL trip, I saw that the Pixar Parade starts at 5:40pm. I have reservations at Napa Rose Restuarant at 6pm. I don't recall how long the parade is.....but do you think I have enough time to see the end of the parade and make it over to the restuarant?

I'm thinking that Disney Family and I would have to sit somewhere along the parade route that has the quickest route to the DCH. Anyone have an idea where that maybe?

 

[Saskiwi]

It's at least 20 mins - probably moe like 30, so you will either need to rebook dinner or miss part of the parade.

If you sit/stand anywhere at the edge of the Sun plaza area with your back towards Soarin' and the Piston Springs area, you should be able to make a quick getaway round to the entrance to the Grand Californian once the parade passes.

 

[Saskiwi]

D'oh - I meant Radiator Springs...y'know, the bit where the guys from "Cars"are parked!

 

[mechurchlady]

D'oh - I meant Radiator Springs...y'know, the bit where the guys from "Cars"are parked!

It is Condor Flats and you could speed walk to Napa Rose in 5 minutes. It is up hill though and you could get stuck in traffic. I agree with you calling and making the dinner reservation at 6:15 or 6:30 so you do not wear yourself out chugging up that hill. Also if you did the later dinner time you could start up by the Golden Dreams Theater then head down hill to the restaurant.

 

[OrthoDad]

I think the parade is 20 minutes; I agree that you should be parked on the "GCH side" of the sun plaza, so you should make a quick exit up Condor Flats for the GCH entrance in DCA. Napa Rose is right there, so it's not too long a walk.

But, if you want to see the whole parade, you probably won't be at Napa Rose until 6:15 or so, so if it were me, I'd alter the reservation time just a bit.

Enjoy!