Where does the parade come out of?

[Jimminy Cricket 123]

I'm assuming the Festival of Fantasy parade still starts in Frontierland, but where exactly do the floats come out of? Looking for a decent spot towards the beginning of the parade.

Thanks!

 

[Searc]

I'm assuming the Festival of Fantasy parade still starts in Frontierland, but where exactly do the floats come out of? Looking for a decent spot towards the beginning of the parade.

Thanks!

Next to Splash Mountain if it starts in Frontierland.

 

[BrianL]

Yes, it starts at the edge of Frontierland, near where the path comes in from Adventureland. Most of the areas near Frontierland are a great place to watch the parade and are usually a bit less crowded than Main Street or the Hub.

 

[Jimminy Cricket 123]

Quick followup, going in the middle of March, will be there on a Saturday afternoon. Think camping out 40-45 minutes before in Frontierland good enough or overdoing it?
We didn't get a good view our last trip and wanted to make it priority on our first day.

 

[Jimminy Cricket 123]

Also, anyone know how early they start roping it off so I know we're right up front?

 

[Robo]

Also, anyone know how early they start roping it off so I know we're right up front?

An hour or more.

 

[Searc]

Also, anyone know how early they start roping it off so I know we're right up front?

From what I've noticed, they usually start roping off near the beginning of the parade 45 minutes to an hour before the start time.

 

[AngiTN]

Quick followup, going in the middle of March, will be there on a Saturday afternoon. Think camping out 40-45 minutes before in Frontierland good enough or overdoing it?
We didn't get a good view our last trip and wanted to make it priority on our first day.

Overdoing it by a good 30 min. Even on NYE we could walk up and watch in Frontier Land right at the beginning, like 1 min before.
Remember, they keep several paths open to let traffic cross. When the parade starts, the close them off. I wait near one and when they close it off, walk up to the rope

 

[BrianL]

Overdoing it by a good 30 min. Even on NYE we could walk up and watch in Frontier Land right at the beginning, like 1 min before.
Remember, they keep several paths open to let traffic cross. When the parade starts, the close them off. I wait near one and when they close it off, walk up to the rope

Yes, this. Frontierland is usually a pretty easy spot to get a space. Some areas do fill in, but there is a lot of room. The shady spots fill in first. If viewing is a priority for you, it certainly couldn't hurt to just hang around the area, maybe grab a snack and soak up some Frontierland atmosphere for a while. It's a great area!

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

Yes, this. Frontierland is usually a pretty easy spot to get a space. Some areas do fill in, but there is a lot of room. The shady spots fill in first. If viewing is a priority for you, it certainly couldn't hurt to just hang around the area, maybe grab a snack and soak up some Frontierland atmosphere for a while. It's a great area!

If you're looking for a shady spot get there at least half an hour early. We were there on a hot sunny afternoon and (at least near Country Bear Jamboree) there aren't many front of the crowd shady spots.