The Festival of Fantasy Parade at the End Gate

The Festival of Fantasy Parade is an afternoon parade performed daily at the Magic Kingdom.  I was able to capture the parade at the tail end of the performance when it was winding down Main Street USA and entering the finish point at the end gates next to the firehouse.  I was fortunate to find an opening on the sidewalk near the gate to film this unique viewing of the parade.  It was cool to see that the performers were still in full entertainment mode till the very end, not breaking character as they were crossing the gates.  Disney does a fantastic job putting on this parade to all the visitors daily.  The video that I filmed showed the parade the way I viewed it from my spot on Main Street USA.

Main Street Electrical Parade - March 2, 2014

The Main Street Electrical Parade has been a long time favorite of mine.  The night time parade has been at the Magic Kingdom since the opening of the Magic Kingdom.  However, for a period of time, the parade was replaced with the Spectromagic parade.  I liked Spectromagic, but I felt that it should not have replaced the Main Street Electrical Parade.  To me, the Main Street Electrical Parade was a tradition that was enjoyed by millions of people that visited the park.  I was happy when Disney World decided to bring it back as the main night time parade.  Now I can enjoy the parade once again!

My mom took these photos of the parade when we watched it on March 2, 2014.

Two things make me always want to watch the parade: The floats with the many moving lights, and the amazing unforgettable soundtrack.  Visitors of all ages enjoy this parade.  I took video of it so that you can also share in the Main Street Electrical Parade.

Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios Florida - December 2011

Universal Studios Florida has brought down the famous floats and balloons from the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City to Orlando to be part of a nightly parade called the Macy's Holiday Parade.  This parade simulates the same parade that is performed in New York City without the cold temperatures.  I've been to the parade in New York City and it is a much more relaxed experience to watch it in Orlando where you can watch it on multiple nights during the week.  The team members helping out with the parade are very happy and get into the Christmas spirit.  This parade really rivals the nightly parades at Walt Disney World.  I took these videos using my Motorola Droid Bionic smartphone.

My Experience at the 2011 Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party,,,captured in video! - Part 2 - Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade

In my second post in this series, I cover the Once Upon a Christmas Time Parade that is held at Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.  This parade only shows during this party.  That year, the Magic Kingdom held the parade twice during the party.  That was a smart move by the park because the first showing of the parade is the most crowded.  I took videos during the first showing, which was a challenge because I did not get the best view of the parade.  I was stationed near Cinderella's Castle.  There were parents that put their kids on their shoulders right in front of me to obstruct my view.  That was irritating.  I did not let their inconsideration ruin my time at the parade.  Here are the videos that I took of the parade with my Motorola Droid Bionic.

Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade at Magic Kingdom - December 2011

Back in the first week of December 2011, I was hanging out on Main Street USA near the fire station when I saw a parade pass through.  I was the Celebrate a Dream Come True Parade.  This parade has been around since 2009.  It is scheduled to end its run at the Magic Kingdom on January 4, 2014.  It is a fun parade full of cast members dancing, and floats that look like big wrapped presents.  The theme for the parade is celebrating dreams coming true.  I made a video of it with my Motorola Droid Bionic Smartphone.

Animal Kingdom's Jamin' Jingle Parade - December 2011

During the first week of December 2011, I had the opportunity to visit Animal Kingdom to see what the park does during the Christmas season.  One premier attraction that the park holds during this time is the Jamin' Jingle Parade.  It is a Christmas twist to the parade that Animal Kingdom normally runs during the late afternoon.  The cast members and characters wear special costumes, and special floats are paraded down the park.  A special musical loop is played throughout the parade route, which gets all guests in the Christmas mood.  I felt the need to "jam" to the music, no pun intended!  Overall, this is a very enjoyable parade to watch to end your fun day at Animal Kingdom.  Below is the entire parade from December 2011.