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[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

So I just did the Chat on the Disney webpage and got this answer in regards to the parade viewing:

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It is a little scary to me that I am spending so much on my vacation and it seems like the CM's know very little about there product.

So true!!!

 

[Rich M]

Hmmm, I don't think you can see the parade from the Terrace, maybe I am wrong?

I asked that in the chat and then she came back and said that seating for the parade is not available so she guessed you couldn't. Then she stated to me that the only information they have is whats available on the website. If that is the case then why have a chat since I can see everything they can?

 

[chuff88]

Okay, so I also tried chatting with a CM. I don't have a screenshot, but they indicated that the Tomorrowland Terrace party includes parade viewing. I'm still not super confident though. The answers I got were fairly vague, and didn't specifically address my questions. However, when I first asked about the parade viewing I got an emphatic yes, but it seemed to only apply to the Terrace party.

ETA: NEVERMIND. It sounds like there is NO specific parade viewing for either party, though definitely not for the Plaza Garden option. I'm still not 100% sure on the Terrace. I think we're going to book the Plaza Garden party, but I'm not sure yet.

The CM did seem to indicate that the Plaza Garden was a good parade viewing spot. If the party starts at 8:45, and the parade steps off in Frontierland at 9:15, that could actually be a good option. I think we are going to book the garden party and if it doesn't turn out to be good parade viewing we will just catch the later parade.

 

[Cluelyss]

Hi! Does anyone know if the 7 Dwarfs sign autographs at the party? I was thinking no since I'm sure the line is already painfully long, but wanted to be prepared if they do.

They do not. No cards handed out either.

 

[Cluelyss]

Hmmm, I don't think you can see the parade from the Terrace, maybe I am wrong?

You could see the tops of the floats if you hang over the railing. If THIS is what they mean by “parade viewing” I will be enraged!

 

[anomamatt]

CMs don’t know anything. Sad, but true. Honestly we won’t know for sure until the first party. At least the cancellation policy is very reasonable (5 days).

 

[MacMama0930]

I mean, it specifically states that the Terrace party kicks off with parade viewing in a reserved spot on Main Street. How can they possibly not include that? That would be false advertisement right? I booked for 10/16 and I will be fuming mad if it doesn’t include parade viewing.

 

[anomamatt]

I mean, it specifically states that the Terrace party kicks off with parade viewing in a reserved spot on Main Street. How can they possibly not include that? That would be false advertisement right? I booked for 10/16 and I will be fuming mad if it doesn’t include parade viewing.

Well, they did it last year... it first said it included the parade. Then we found out it didn't and the website was updated.

here is a good post from 2017 (mid-June) that explains what happened last year on this topic (is the parade included): http://www.msn.disboards.com/thread...rty-boo-to-you.3580223/page-204#post-57753079

here's another: https://www.disboards.com/threads/o...rty-boo-to-you.3580223/page-197#post-57738328

Many people (me included) cancelled last year when we found out the parade viewing was not included.

I booked this year again and have my fingers crossed. But fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice...

 

[Texans_loyal]

Has anyone come up with costume ideas yet? I am so lost.

 

[chuff88]

Alright... I booked the plaza garden Hallowishes dessert party for 10/4. If reviews are overwhelming negative I'll cancel, but I think we'll likely keep it.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

CMs don’t know anything. Sad, but true. Honestly we won’t know for sure until the first party. At least the cancellation policy is very reasonable (5 days).

Anything? Really?

 

[anomamatt]

Anything? Really?

Okay, okay that was a LOT of hyperbole... how about anything other than what is on the website (which may or may not be correct). ;-). But how many reports do we get each day where a CM provided incorrect information? (rhetorical, but a lot!)

And I should have specified, I was referring to CMs who answer the phones... clearly the guest services CMs, for example, *absolutely* know what they are talking about.

 

[FoxC63]

They do not. No cards handed out either.

No signature cards either!? Well, that stinks! Do you get a SC from Pooh & Gang?

 

[GirlDreamer]

• Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.

How strict are they with the cape rule? I'm looking at a Snow White dress that appears to have a cape that might be attached, but it goes below the waist. I've asked the seller if it's detachable, but I haven't had a reply yet.

 

[dachsie]

Has anyone tried to email guest services to find out if parade viewing is included?? It does no good to regurgitate the problem without trying to get an answer

 

[anomamatt]

Has anyone tried to email guest services to find out if parade viewing is included?? It does no good to regurgitate the problem without trying to get an answer

is it possible to email guest services? I didn't think it was, but I could be wrong. Emails to guest.communications don't go there, for example -- they go to an email center of CMs who won't know anything that isn't on the website.

 

[Rich M]

Has anyone tried to email guest services to find out if parade viewing is included?? It does no good to regurgitate the problem without trying to get an answer

I did send one and I put in it the frustration with the online chat if they only have access to the same information that I have. I am waiting for a response.

 

[FoxC63]

• Capes may be worn if the length does not go below the waist.

How strict are they with the cape rule? I'm looking at a Snow White dress that appears to have a cape that might be attached, but it goes below the waist. I've asked the seller if it's detachable, but I haven't had a reply yet.

They are not that strict. Last year I saw full capes on two men dressed as the Hat Box Ghost. One pulled it off perfectly, the other not so well. Regardless I hope your cape is detachable in case you get too warm to wear it. Make sure you bring a lite weight tote to put it in and separate from your candy haul. Some reported their chocolate melted.

 

[Rich M]

Does anyone know if you can stay and watch the parade from the garden area? Is this a good view for the parade?

 

[FoxC63]

Has anyone tried to email guest services to find out if parade viewing is included?? It does no good to regurgitate the problem without trying to get an answer

Last year many of us emailed Guest Services regarding the FP fiasco only to be entertained with different results. Chat has never been helpful in most situations either. I believe the information everyone receives is the same so no bashing on any CM - they are not responsible for what management gives them.