Hi all! First I want to say that I spotted
@yulilin3 and her lovely daughter today (her costume rocked!) and made a beeline to thank her in person. Without her info, our experience would not have been as wonderful as it has been.
Now about the parade....Not sure if this was already posted but wanted to spread the word...
When we went to check in for the parade & get our FtF deluxe package badge, we walked right by the signage, which was very small. After a CM directed us to the right spot, the area had people already checked in before 10 am. The Deluxe FtF Parade viewing is on the side of Mickeys of Hollywood. It's completely in the sun. But there is another spot directly across that was for deluxe package holders which accommodated wheelchairs/scooters. This was in the shade the entire time.
The snack carts(water, coke, sprite, popcorn, Mickey bars and fruit bars) is located at the check point. You could get it and walk back to the other side. The CMs also came around with each snack to distribute.
It was excellent viewing on either and after the parade past, we were directed to follow up Hollywood Blvd to the stage. It was cool to walk down the street and right to the front of the stage. I did feel bad for the CMs in charge of crowd control. As soon as people saw our group, it was assumed they could get in as well. There is a rope in front but not on the sides. The had to follow and use their arms to keep the crowds back.
Once we reached the stage, all the characters and guests from the parade were already on the stage. Great photo op! Shows and times were announced on the screen and one final pose then SWW commenced!!
I am going to try and make better ones with no CM talking on Sunday.
