Parade Viewing Mat

[lilmc]

For cushioning or just to keep her bum clean? A park map works for the later.

 

[DLorBust]

Monkey Mat

 

[cassie58]

We have a blanket that rolls up in a small pouch from Target a few years back in either the luggage or camping aisle. One side is soft and the other is wipe-off type surface. We usually keep it in the car, daughter brings to track meets, and we have brought to WDW for parades/fireworks. Folded up into smaller rectangle it gives a little cushioning. We have also thrown in a plastic tablecloth just to have something to sit on to protect us from the ground that might be wet or dirty.

 

[Matt'sMom]

Have you considered one of these stadium seat cushions? Fits inside of a small bag to slip into a back pack, and then self inflates when you want to use it: https://www.amazon.com/Lightspeed-O...&qid=1557932700&s=gateway&sr=8-20-spons&psc=1

 

[JulesMD]

I agree with everyone else about the sitting/standing thing. I only ever sit through Illuminations really. There's a brand on Amazon called matador. Have you seen that one yet? I know a bunch of folks who recommend it.

 

[jennadi8]

I was at Dollar Tree yesterday and saw these dish drying mats that might do the trick for you and it's only $1! Small and they fold up and are cushiony! Hope this helps!


https://www.dollartree.com/home-collection-beach-bash-red-hot-pink-dish-drying-mats/195895

 

[leahgoogle]

We used a vinyl fleeced-back table cloth for the kids to sit on. She could unfold it to be as big as she wanted.

 

[RedK]

I have one of these and love it. https://www.rei.com/product/845302/...MIloTKxJuh4gIVGp7ACh3yVQJ3EAQYASABEgIcvvD_BwE

 

[hhhaleybird]

An unused diaper changing mat. It’s waterproof, foldable and you can clean the dirt off it after you use it.
I ordered a backpack from amazon last year not realizing it was a diaper bag. I ended up using the bag and the mat in Disney. The mat was perfect to sit on the hot concrete while waiting on the parade to come.

 

[elaine amj]

You can get a cheap rollup beach mat from any dollar store. Lightweight and reasonably compact. I also use blankets that zip up as that is a bit more multipurpose.

 

[EmilyKay]

Yoga mat? Maybe cut it down to the size she likes.

I was going to suggest the same thing get an inexpensive yoga mat and cut it smaller.

 

[tobikaye]

I have this: https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/bed-bath/beach-towels/mcs-outdoor-blanket-flamingo/p/70882010778

I only just got it, but I have used it around town. I could see taking it to WDW for parades/fireworks. It might be too big to open completely, but if you just open half or a third, it would provide a bit of cushioning. I plan to take to the D23 Expo in August for the early morning/overnight waits.

 

[jo-jo]

For cushioning or just to keep her bum clean? A park map works for the later.

I would need a map of the east coast for such purpose.


Maybe even some of that foam sheeting you see as packing material. But I've done the poncho route for wet sidewalks.

 

[scjo68]

We have no problem sitting down, but we get to the parade early and have a certain place we always sit.
I use a cheap yoga mat, cut into appropriate sizes. I roll it up and rubber band it and keep it in my bag.

 

[eratess]

I was thinking bleacher cushions or a cheap yoga mat as well. Both would give a bit of cushion if crowds leave you camping out early, and wipe dry without much effort if the ground is wet.

 

[Mousemom234]

I've bought a couple of seat covers/waterproof blankets from Mambe. Love them. Foldable, come in several colours and sizes.
The indoor ones are just as waterproof as the outdoor ones, so possibly the 2 pack seat sizes would work for you