Christmas Parade Taping Changes

[Strmchsr]

So, for the past forever, WDW has taped the Christmas morning parade on the first weekend of December, usually Friday through Sunday. It was just announced, however, that this year the taping at the Magic Kingdom will be December 8-9 (Monday and Tuesday). It will be a Frozen themed Christmas parade (wow. We're all totally shocked by that because Frozen hasn't been WAY overblown the last few months - and this from a guy who liked the movie). Guests in the park will be able to participate in the parade taping, just keep in mind that involves a LOT of standing around and waiting as they set up, run a float, back it up, reset, run again, etc.

Also new Holiday entertainment for Epcot this year beginning November 28. Here's what the Official Disney Blog had to say:

"In Mexico, guests will enjoy the songs and traditions of “Fiesta de Navidad,” featuring colorful dancers and mariachis, who celebrate the holiday customs of Mexico in an interactive, musical performance. A Moroccan storyteller invites guests to join her on a journey to experience the gaiety of festivals, holiday traditions, and celebrations that are like the “spice of life” across Morocco. And the China pavilion bursts to life with the vibrant Chinese Lion Dance, bringing good fortune and happiness to all in honor of major holidays such as the Lunar New Year and Lantern Festival."

[PirateLover]

Chris, do you know how much of the parade will actually focus on Frozen? When I saw the name change I was pretty surprised. I know I probably shouldn't have been.

[DVCJohn]

Is the Mainstreet Bypass available? I currently have reservations at 12:45 on December 9th at the Liberty Tree Inn. I do not want to try to get over there and not be able to get back out. I am taking my 90 year old Father. He will be riding a scooter. He gets nervous in large crowds. I'm a little concerned about him trying to negotiate MK During a Christmas Parade taping.

[Strmchsr]

Chris, do you know how much of the parade will actually focus on Frozen?

Not all of it, but there will be a good bit of Frozen focus throughout, especially in what actually airs on Christmas Day.

Is the Mainstreet Bypass available?

I tried to call a couple of my CM friends to find out but couldn't get a definitive answer on that. I'll keep trying. They said they thought "no." Apparently since it's being filmed on weekdays instead of weekends Disney didn't think it would be necessary, but that was not a 100% confirmed answer.

[TheDuckRocks]

Sometimes I really hate Disney.
I worked so hard to schedule around the taping and now I find ourselves right in the middle of it. We have ADRs for noon at the Plaza Restaurant, FP+s all over the place and dinner over at Ohana and then back to see the fireworks. Bet we don't get to do them all. Again

[Katzateer]

Oh boy! Our first 2 days at WDW. . Been there, done the parade taping. Don't want to get involved in that this year.

[bdm@pga]

[QUOTE=TheDuckRocks;2440334]Sometimes I really hate Disney.
I worked so hard to schedule around the taping and now I find ourselves right in the middle of it.

RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!!!! RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!! Don't look back..just run!! The parade taping is the worst! It said "guests in the park will be able to participate"...SOOOOOO NOT TRUE!!! I LOVE Disney, but this is the one thing I will never, ever, allow myself to be apart of EVER again. I would rather sit through 10 lumberjack shows in EPCOT before being involved in the parade taping!