Will the MK Hub completion eliminate the need for a second evening parade?

[acamusic]

I am a huge fan of the second evening parade for many, many reasons: More elbow room, better viewing locations, and the later hour just seems more magical. I have been in the park several times and heard announcements of extended hours and added evening parades and that makes the day even more special. I know that Disney sticks to their schedule most of the time, though.

When the HUB is completed it will allow for many more people to see the evening entertainment in the Main Street USA area, and then exit or disperse much more safely and orderly. I've heard that Disney is ready to present Wishes at an earlier hour each night because of these improvements. I think crowd dispersal seems to be the key factor here. If it wasn't, it seems like Disney would plan to run two afternoon parades, too, maybe at 1:00 and 3:00, allowing more people an opportunity for better viewing.

Which leads to my ultimate question. Is there any chance that we could see the end of the second run of the evening parades (MSEP, Holidays, etc.) once the HUB is completed? I'm sure it would save Disney a lot money to clock out all those cast members right after the first parade.

 

[Robo]

1. Is there any chance that we could see the end of the second run of the evening parades (MSEP, Holidays, etc.) once the HUB is completed?

2. I'm sure it would save Disney a lot money to clock out all those cast members right after the first parade.

1. I'd put that chance at less than 18%.

2. If they came into work for the first parade, they might as well run a second parade.

 

[Phil Dunphy]

When the HUB is completed it will allow for many more people to see the evening entertainment in the Main Street USA area, and then exit or disperse much more safely and orderly.

for wishes maybe, but how does making the hub bigger help more people see the parade? you are either next to the route or youre not

 

[minnie mum]

I don't think so. The size of the central hub, and the viewing areas(sidewalks) circling the road are pretty much the same. The outer walking path, to allow for traffic when the inner ring is full of spectators, is what has been added. So there's not much difference in the number of people who can watch the parade from the hub.

 

[ArwenMarie]

They do run two daytime parades when it is super high crowds. I don't think dispersal is the main issue with how many parades they run.

 

[subtchr]

I've heard that Disney is ready to present Wishes at an earlier hour each night because of these improvements.

Huh?? Where did you hear this? And what would the logic possibly be?