Where are your favorite spots to watch the DL & DCA parades?

[TigerLaw]

WDW vet, DL newbie looking for some advice about the DL and DCA parades -

where are the best places to watch (and photograph) them from?

how far in advance do you have to get there (assume watching on a wkd)?

also, I BELIEVE the DL parade has stop zones - is this correct? is one zone better or less crowded than the others? what about DCA (same questions)

any other tips, tricks or advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[sharon78]

Would also be interested in this,so bumping thread, Thanks.
Sharon

 

[LavenderPeach]

I'm not sure when your trip is but if you're going when the electrical parade is going at DCA I can suggest a place. We sat next to the san fransisco area right next to where they're building the new little mermaid ride. We sat with our backs to the path that goes by the SF buildings and then when the parade was done we turned around and walked around the back way to get to the entrance. We made it to the gate before the parade ended for the people sitting near the entrance so we avoided the big mob. I haven't seen the other parades so I don't have any suggestions for those.