Is it worth it to use FP+ for 3:00 Parade in June at MK?

[scottmel]

Do you think it is worth it to use my last FPP at the 3:00 parade? I know seating is in the HUB and thought it might be nice not to have to line up early in the sun....My worry is once the FPP is used, I was hoping to book Big Thunder Mountain for 8 pm at night as my 4th FPP. Think this is worth the use of a FPP?

 

[Dan Murphy]

I think it is. We had FP+ for parade a week or so ago, great location.

 

[nugov2]

IMO no. We were there in mid June and we watched the parade at 3(didn't plan to but it started as we were walking by) and we had hardly anyone around us on the one side of the street and the characters were so interactive with the kids. Not sure if we got lucky, but the whole one side of the street was pretty empty and the other side wasn't super crowded either.

 

[scottmel]

I think it is. We had FP+ for parade a week or so ago, great location.

Is there seating there? Or just stand and gather?

 

[PaulaVonSchweetz]

Mmmmmm it'll be a personal choice. I honestly prefer to not use FP+ for parades and fireworks shows.
If you are hoping for a specific 4th FP then I'd say don't do it. But if you are wanting to be in a specific place for the parade then use it for that.

There are tons of great spots to watch the parade. I found a great place across from Splash right at the parade start and we were able to chill in frontier land with no waits because the crowd followed the parade down main street.

 

[heybravo626]

It's a matter of personal choice. IMO, at MK FP+ is only worth it for MSEP. We've used it there several times and love it. To us, it's extra special at night in front of the castle. We have had both afternoon parades FP+ 3 times buthave never used it because we found decent locations for parade on prior days we had in MK. I put it at the end iof the trip in purpose with the intention that we catch it earlier, the FP+ can be changed.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Is there seating there? Or just stand and gather?

No seating.

As for the need for it, keep in mind that the 3 PM parade is brand new, LOTS of people looking for a spot to see it. And great photo ops at the FP+ location, castle in the background, headon shots as the parade comes in from Liberty Square, etc.

 

[bexter12]

I chose to use a fp+ for this for our upcoming trip. I have A&E fp+ for right after the parade and knew I wouldn't be getting a 4th fp+ until after that meet & greet.

I'm looking forward to it because the photos you can get from there look great with the castle in the backdrop.