Anywhere along the parade route will get you a front row seat to all the action. The holiday festivities officially kicked off Nov. 6, 2020, and Magic Kingdom will continue to be a winter wonderland through Dec. 30, 2020. The Festival of Fantasy Parade is an outdoor parade and is subject to cancellation due to weather. Now, the Oriental Land Company has finally reopened the second row of seats with the addition of plexiglass dividers to prevent the spread of infection. Grab a front row where nobody can stand in front of you. If you want a front row seat, you will need to grab your spot at least 30 minutes before parade time. Disneyland Front Row Fantasmic! Do you need to be a guest at a particular hotel or buy the VIP separate to your park tickets, I have no idea. Let’s start by getting the lump of coal out of the way first. Don’t leave. We aim to provide accurate information relating to Walt Disney World. Walt Disney World Holiday Hoppenings at Magic Kingdom Park. Regular guests $25 per day. Those parking too far out from the front gate to walk can take advantage of the shuttle trams that operate from the very end of their row to within walking distance of the front gates. WDW Theme Parks is an aggregator of Walt Disney World information, news, and rumors. Doubling as a hotel and entertainment complex, the BoardWalk sits right next door to Epcot, and features a bridge on one end that looks out toward the World Showcase Lagoon, where IllumiNations: Reflections of Earth begins every night at 9 p.m. Drill commands, commonly referred to by the United States Armed Forces as Drill and ceremony [citation needed] are generally used with a group that is marching, most often in military foot drill or marching band. Plan on some crowds once the show is over and longer wait times for busses. When the front of the parade gets close, they will rope off the walkway, and you can walk right up to it, giving yourself a front row spot. During my recent trip to Disney, I arrived about a half hour before the parade and found a spot right in the middle of Main Street. The parade lasts about 30 minutes. Again, you are talking about a minimal wait for an incredible parade view! Near the Disneyland fire station: Similar to the trick above, if you hover in this location about 20 minutes before the parade starts cast members will rope off the area in front of the fire station making it a great place to grab a last minute front row spot. Fantasmic is a Disneyland Park staple, after arriving on the scene in 1992. If you are staying at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel it is free to park. Finally, it crosses in front of the Train Station before heading backstage. Since the Tokyo Disney Resort reopened in July, the second row of front-facing seats aboard the Disney Resort Line monorail has been closed to prevent the potential spread of COVID-19. Consider that price difference as the price for front row access to the parade. Don’t put kids on your shoulders as a courtesy to others. Bottom Line: Parade reserved viewing is slightly more in cost than a regular Disneyland meal. Witnessing Walt Disney World’s spectacular nighttime fireworks displays is at the top of almost every visitor’s list. Hey guys, We're booked to stay at the Disneyland Hotel December 24th-27th and Sequoia Lodge December 27th-1st January, and I've always wondered how some guests get to stand in the roped off VIP areas for the parade and fireworks. Plan to arrive early. Get to your spot early, about 1 hour to 1 and a half hours. How Much Does Parking At Magic Kingdom Cost?