The Festival of Fantasy Parade in the Magic Kingdom is a 15 minute daily parade that serves tribute to the New Fantasyland. It features nearly 100 performers and includes characters such as Rapunzel, Anna, Elsa and even Olaf!
This parade usually begins at 3 o’clock in the afternoon, but always double check the Times Guide on the day of your visit. Remember that it will not operate in the event of inclement weather.
The Festival of Fantasy Parade is part of the Fastpass+ Experience. The reserved viewing spot in the Hub in front of Cinderella’s Castle. Enter across from the bridge to Tomorrowland and be sure to arrive 15 minutes before showtime.
Great Viewing Spots
- In front of Harmony Barber Shop or the Fire Station. You will be the first guests the parade characters see! (Arrive 30-45 minutes before showtime)
- Anywhere in Frontierland but preferably in the shade (arrive 30 minutes before showtime).
- On the side of Main Street with the Emporium. It offers the most shade (arrive 30-45 minutes before the parade).
Tony’s Town Square restaurant participates in the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package. Book a reservation between 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM through this link on the Disney website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE. Cost is $45 for adults and $17 for children. You will receive a pass good for a special viewing area of that day’s Festival of Fantasy Parade.
What is your favorite viewing location for the parade?
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Kylie says
We just got back from Walt Disney World last week & I can tell you that we watched the FOF Parade two times & both times the parade started in the back of the park, as opposed to Main Street. Both parades were at different times. Therefore our “great spot” on Main Street, next to Casey’s, turned out to be a “not-so-great-spot” in that we were one of the last to see parade & all that watched from Frontier Land were already on their second time down Splash Mountain!
So, don’t bet on a guarantee that this parade will start on Main Street., as it appears that this depends on where the last parade ended. From our experience the first parade starts in Frontier Land & the second starts on Main Street, however if they have a day with one parade, this will mess up the system that we observed! Just for your information! Have a great time!