Guide for Parades, Fireworks, and ShowsMagic Kingdom Magic Kingdom fireworks from the Ferry Boat
For parade and show schedules posted weekly for each park, visit Walt Disney World Entertainment or as you enter each park, pick up a Times Guide.
Parades: The Magic Kingdom has several areas along the parade route for guests with disabilities to watch the parade. These areas are indicated on the park’s map but be aware that space may fill up quickly. Our favorite disability location to watch the Celebrate a Dream Come True daytime parade and the Main Street Electrical Parade is in Liberty Square across from the Hall of Presidents. If your child has trouble waiting for the parade, you may want to stand near the beginning of the parade route. This minimizes the wait time. The park map will indicate where the parade begins since the daytime parade may start where the nighttime parade ends and vice versa. Fireworks show: To really get the full effect of the Wishes fireworks show at Magic Kingdom, it is best to view it from Main Street USA in front of Cinderella's Castle. However, we need to avoid the larger crowds and noise from the fireworks whenever possible. As a result, we leave the park and board the Ferry boat right before Wishes starts. The Ferry boat will broadcast the music from the fireworks show and the view is great. The explosions from the fireworks are not as startling to our son and he really enjoys this experience. If the show doesn’t finish before you get off the boat, you can stand in the ferry boat landing at the transportation and ticketing center and still hear and see the show fairly well. We’ve also been told that watching Wishes from the Polynesian Village Beach or from the Contemporary Hotel public balcony is a great experience too. Castle Shows: We stand near the Castle Forecourt but on the outside edge of the audience area for the Dream Along With Mickey show. As a result, we can make a quick exit if needed. Check the show schedule as you enter the park for sign language interpretation times and locations if you need this assistance. Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout the Magic Kingdom including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com: Dapper Dan's: Barbershop Quartet on Main Street USA. Casey's Corner Pianist: Piano player outside Casey's restaurant. Flag Retreat: Daily ceremony with the Main Street Philharmonic and Dapper Dans at 5pm on Main Street USA. Main Street Philharmonic: 12-piece brass and percussion ensemble performing on Main Street USA. Glass blowing demonstrations: Throughout the day at the Crystal Arts Shop on Main Street USA. Main Street Trolley Parade: Music and dancing that is repeated at a few stops along Main Street USA. Main Street USA actors: appear throughout the day on Main Street USA. Captain Jack Sparrow's Pirate Tutorial: Fun pirate show that occurs several times a day located near the Pirates of the Caribbean ride in Adventureland. The Notorious Banjo Brothers and Bob: Comical tuba and banjo players in Frontierland. Frontierland Hoedown: Frontierland parade featuring the Country Bears and dancers. Fantasyland Woodwind Society: Saxophone quartet playing Disney songs. PUSH, the Talking Trashcan: Radio controlled robot that appears throughout Tomorrowland. Club 626 Dance Party: Dance floor area at Rockettower Plaza Stage where you can dance with Stitch in Tomorrowland. Move It! Shake It! Celebrate It! Street Party: One of our family's favorite shows. Disney characters, stilt walkers and other performers parade from Main Street USA to Cinderella's Castle. Audience is encouraged to participate. The Magic Memories and You: Pictures taken throught the day by Disney Photographers are set to music and projected onto the Castle. You can watch this show on Main Street USA, the Castle Forecourt and the surrounding bridges. Wowzer: Clown entertainer in Storybook Circus section of New Fantasyland Giggle Gang: Group of clowns entertaining guests in the Storybook Circus section of New Fantasyland Royal Majesty Makers: Royal characters entertaining guests in the Castle Courtyard. Kiss Goodnight: Cinderella's Castle light show at closing time thanking guests. |
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Epcot
Spirit of America in Epcot
For show schedules posted weekly, visit Walt Disney World Entertainment, or as you enter the park, pick up a Times Guide.
Parade: The closest thing to a parade at Epcot is at The American Adventure in World Showcase where several times a day you can watch The Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps' performance.
Illuminations Fireworks show: You can see the fireworks almost anywhere around the World Showcase lagoon.
Concerts: Epcot has concerts throughout the year in conjunction with the different festivals and holidays at the American Garden Theater located in the American Adventure section of the World Showcase. Concert goers sit on stadium-like benches.
Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout Epcot including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com:
JAMMitors, a "comedic cacophony and percussive artistry" located in Future World.
Innoventions Fountain Show: The water fountains "perform" to music about every fifteen minutes.
Off Kilter: Progressive Celtic music in Canada.
British Revolution: British rock-and-roll from the 1960-1980's located in the United Kingdom.
World Showcase Players: Live comedy show with audience participation. The location varies, but is usually on the side street in front of The Tea Caddy in United Kingdom.
The Hat Lady at the Rose and Crown: Pianist in the Rose and Crown in United Kingdom.
Serveur Amusant: Comical waiter, in France.
‘Chef Remy’ Experience: At Les Chefs de France in France.
MoRockin: 6-person musical group in Morocco.
Matsuriza: Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums in Japan.
Miyuki: Japanese candy artistry in Japan.
Cosmic Persuasion: Jazz Quartet in The American Adventure.
Voices of Liberty: A Cappella choir singing folk songs and patriotic American music inside The American Adventure pavilion lobby.
Sergio: Juggler in Italy.
The Ziti Sisters: Comedy show with audience participation in Italy.
The Jeweled Dragon Acrobats: 20 minute show in China.
Mariachi Cobre: Mariachi band in Mexico.
Parade: The closest thing to a parade at Epcot is at The American Adventure in World Showcase where several times a day you can watch The Spirit of America Fife & Drum Corps' performance.
Illuminations Fireworks show: You can see the fireworks almost anywhere around the World Showcase lagoon.
Concerts: Epcot has concerts throughout the year in conjunction with the different festivals and holidays at the American Garden Theater located in the American Adventure section of the World Showcase. Concert goers sit on stadium-like benches.
Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout Epcot including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com:
JAMMitors, a "comedic cacophony and percussive artistry" located in Future World.
Innoventions Fountain Show: The water fountains "perform" to music about every fifteen minutes.
Off Kilter: Progressive Celtic music in Canada.
British Revolution: British rock-and-roll from the 1960-1980's located in the United Kingdom.
World Showcase Players: Live comedy show with audience participation. The location varies, but is usually on the side street in front of The Tea Caddy in United Kingdom.
The Hat Lady at the Rose and Crown: Pianist in the Rose and Crown in United Kingdom.
Serveur Amusant: Comical waiter, in France.
‘Chef Remy’ Experience: At Les Chefs de France in France.
MoRockin: 6-person musical group in Morocco.
Matsuriza: Traditional Japanese Taiko Drums in Japan.
Miyuki: Japanese candy artistry in Japan.
Cosmic Persuasion: Jazz Quartet in The American Adventure.
Voices of Liberty: A Cappella choir singing folk songs and patriotic American music inside The American Adventure pavilion lobby.
Sergio: Juggler in Italy.
The Ziti Sisters: Comedy show with audience participation in Italy.
The Jeweled Dragon Acrobats: 20 minute show in China.
Mariachi Cobre: Mariachi band in Mexico.
Hollywood Studios
Pixar Parade at Hollywood Studios
For parade and show schedules posted weekly, visit Walt Disney World Entertainment or as you enter the park, pick up a Times Guide.
Parade: Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade featuring popular Pixar characters
Fantasmic: Hollywood Studios’ spectacular fireworks show is a must-see experience. We use our GAP and are able to sit in specially marked areas around the stadium that provide a great view of the show. The GAP enables us to not have to arrive at Fantasmic as early as other guests. We usually arrive about thirty minutes before the show begins and eat a snack or dinner while we wait. The show is loud and has some scary parts including villains and fire in the lake.
Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout Hollywood Studios including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com:
Mulch, Sweat & Shears: Landscapers that sing located at Streets of America and/or the Sorcerer Hat.
Disney Channel Rocks!: Performers singing and dancing to music from shows and movies seen on The Disney Channel. Located at the Sorcerer's Hat.
Jedi Training Academy: Near Star Tours, the audience can participate but must register to do so. See a Cast Member at the ABC Sound Studio early in the day to register.
Citizens of Hollywood: Appear throughout the day on Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard.
Parade: Pixar Pals Countdown to Fun parade featuring popular Pixar characters
Fantasmic: Hollywood Studios’ spectacular fireworks show is a must-see experience. We use our GAP and are able to sit in specially marked areas around the stadium that provide a great view of the show. The GAP enables us to not have to arrive at Fantasmic as early as other guests. We usually arrive about thirty minutes before the show begins and eat a snack or dinner while we wait. The show is loud and has some scary parts including villains and fire in the lake.
Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout Hollywood Studios including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com:
Mulch, Sweat & Shears: Landscapers that sing located at Streets of America and/or the Sorcerer Hat.
Disney Channel Rocks!: Performers singing and dancing to music from shows and movies seen on The Disney Channel. Located at the Sorcerer's Hat.
Jedi Training Academy: Near Star Tours, the audience can participate but must register to do so. See a Cast Member at the ABC Sound Studio early in the day to register.
Citizens of Hollywood: Appear throughout the day on Hollywood Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard.
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom Jingle Jungle Parade
For parade and show schedules posted weekly, visit Walt Disney World Entertainment or as you enter the park pick up a Times Guide.
Parade: Like the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom has designated areas for individuals with disabilities to watch the parade. However, those areas fill up quickly based on the crowd level. We like to watch Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade in front of Pizzafari and the street that takes you down to the Lion King Show.
Fireworks show: There is not a fireworks show at Animal Kingdom.
Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout Animal Kingdom including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com:
Gi-Tar Dan: Sing-along of kids' animal songs in Camp Minnie-Mickey.
Burudika: Street party band in Africa.
Tam Tam's of Congo: Music and dances of West Africa in Africa.
Divine: Performance artist Priscilla Blight in Africa.
DJ Anaan: Cultural dance and street party in Asia.
Parade: Like the Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom has designated areas for individuals with disabilities to watch the parade. However, those areas fill up quickly based on the crowd level. We like to watch Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade in front of Pizzafari and the street that takes you down to the Lion King Show.
Fireworks show: There is not a fireworks show at Animal Kingdom.
Live Performances: Additional live performances occur throughout Animal Kingdom including the following daily shows. Verify show times and locations with the Times Guide or www.wdwent.com:
Gi-Tar Dan: Sing-along of kids' animal songs in Camp Minnie-Mickey.
Burudika: Street party band in Africa.
Tam Tam's of Congo: Music and dances of West Africa in Africa.
Divine: Performance artist Priscilla Blight in Africa.
DJ Anaan: Cultural dance and street party in Asia.
Universal Studios
Macy's Holiday Parade at Universal Studios
Show Times are listed on the park map or on Universal Orlando's website.
Blues Brothers Show: Entertaining outdoor music show near the Mummy ride.
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years of Movie Memories: A new nighttime show held on the water in the center of the park. This show features scenes from movies and special lighting and fireworks.
Parades: Universal's Superstar Parade is a new daily parade featuring popular characters like SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora, Diego and characters from the movies Hop and Despicable Me. At certain points during the parade, the floats stop and perform a street party. Universal also has a Holiday parade and a parade during their Mardi Gras
celebration.
Character Party Zone: Throughout the day you can find individual floats from the parade performing a street party and photo opportunities in front of Mel’s Drive-In. Check your map for specific times.
Concerts: Universal Studios has concerts throughout the year in conjunction with different festivals or the Holidays. The concert stage is located near Rip Ride Rockit and the concert goers sit on a grassy field.
Blues Brothers Show: Entertaining outdoor music show near the Mummy ride.
Universal's Cinematic Spectacular – 100 Years of Movie Memories: A new nighttime show held on the water in the center of the park. This show features scenes from movies and special lighting and fireworks.
Parades: Universal's Superstar Parade is a new daily parade featuring popular characters like SpongeBob Squarepants, Dora, Diego and characters from the movies Hop and Despicable Me. At certain points during the parade, the floats stop and perform a street party. Universal also has a Holiday parade and a parade during their Mardi Gras
celebration.
Character Party Zone: Throughout the day you can find individual floats from the parade performing a street party and photo opportunities in front of Mel’s Drive-In. Check your map for specific times.
Concerts: Universal Studios has concerts throughout the year in conjunction with different festivals or the Holidays. The concert stage is located near Rip Ride Rockit and the concert goers sit on a grassy field.
Islands of Adventure
Hogwart's Frog Choir
Performance in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter typically occur every thirty minutes, at the top and bottom of each hour.
Triwizard Spirit Rally: Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students dance and perform acrobatics on the stage before the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Hogwarts Frog Choir: Performers sing songs related to the Harry Potter movies. Located on the stage before the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Oh! The Stories You'll Hear!: Live performance by Dr. Seuss
characters with photo opportunities after the show. Look for show times printed on the map.
Triwizard Spirit Rally: Beauxbatons and Durmstrang students dance and perform acrobatics on the stage before the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Hogwarts Frog Choir: Performers sing songs related to the Harry Potter movies. Located on the stage before the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Oh! The Stories You'll Hear!: Live performance by Dr. Seuss
characters with photo opportunities after the show. Look for show times printed on the map.
SeaWorld
Clyde and Seamore Show at SeaWorld
Fireworks: Reflections is SeaWorld’s summertime and holidays fireworks show that incorporates fountains, fireworks and music along the Waterfront Village.
Concerts: SeaWorld has concerts throughout the year with different festivals. Concerts are located at the Bayside Stadium. In the event of rain, concerts will move to the Nautilus theater.
Shows: SeaWorld has very entertaining shows that feature various animals throughout the park. Check the show schedule online at http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Park-Info/Park-Hours before you arrive. Or check the show schedule on the map immediately after arriving in the park in order to plan your day.
Reminder: Be careful where you sit, especially if you are in the designated splash zones. You will usually get wet and the salt water is cold. Our son enjoys getting splashed so we wear our ponchos in the splash section to keep from getting soaked.
A'Lure, The Call of the Ocean: Indoor acrobatic and aerial stunt show with special effects.
Blue Horizons: Outdoor theatrical show that features dolphins, killer whales, tropical birds and acrobats.
Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island: Funny outdoor show featuring sea lions and otters.
Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt: This seasonal show is offered during the summer and holiday seasons.
One Ocean: Outdoor show featuring Shamu and other killer whales.
Pets Ahoy: Indoor show featuring rescued animals, including dogs, cats, ducks and doves, and potbellied pigs.
Sea Lions Tonight: Funny nighttime show featuring Clyde and Seamore offered during the summer.
Shamu Rocks: Nighttime show offered during the summer featuring killer whales and rock and roll music along with special effect lighting.
Concerts: SeaWorld has concerts throughout the year with different festivals. Concerts are located at the Bayside Stadium. In the event of rain, concerts will move to the Nautilus theater.
Shows: SeaWorld has very entertaining shows that feature various animals throughout the park. Check the show schedule online at http://seaworldparks.com/en/seaworld-orlando/Park-Info/Park-Hours before you arrive. Or check the show schedule on the map immediately after arriving in the park in order to plan your day.
Reminder: Be careful where you sit, especially if you are in the designated splash zones. You will usually get wet and the salt water is cold. Our son enjoys getting splashed so we wear our ponchos in the splash section to keep from getting soaked.
A'Lure, The Call of the Ocean: Indoor acrobatic and aerial stunt show with special effects.
Blue Horizons: Outdoor theatrical show that features dolphins, killer whales, tropical birds and acrobats.
Clyde and Seamore Take Pirate Island: Funny outdoor show featuring sea lions and otters.
Elmo and Abby's Treasure Hunt: This seasonal show is offered during the summer and holiday seasons.
One Ocean: Outdoor show featuring Shamu and other killer whales.
Pets Ahoy: Indoor show featuring rescued animals, including dogs, cats, ducks and doves, and potbellied pigs.
Sea Lions Tonight: Funny nighttime show featuring Clyde and Seamore offered during the summer.
Shamu Rocks: Nighttime show offered during the summer featuring killer whales and rock and roll music along with special effect lighting.
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