You can also see the parade very nicely from the conservatory room, we did this2 years in a row at xmas week. Just be aware that if you are not seated in the conservatory or the outdoor patio you WILL NOT be allowed to stand at the wondows or go to the outside patio to view it. There are cms there that will escort you away. So if you really want to see Spectro, ask to wait for atable in either the patio or conservatory and offer to wait for it if it is a big deal for you.
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