Hi all,
Right now, the park closes at 10pm. No parades are listed yet. Assuming the park closes at 10pm–will there be 2 parades? I read in an article that on Saturdays there are 2 parades. Happily Ever After is at 10. Would there be a 2nd parade after, at 10:30, even if the park is closed? Or, will there only be a 2nd parade of the hours change? Thanks!
So far they seem to be doing 2 parades Thurs-Sat so hopefully that will stick but you probably won’t know until 2ish weeks before.
Thanks!
Does anyone have any tips for favorite snacks or treats to get for the fireworks or parade? We have certainly braved the plaza ice cream lines and enjoy the results, but I wonder if there are other less stressful options I haven’t even thought of? Ice cream is probably our favorite end of the night treat, but if we move that to earlier in the day, we can consider other options. (in short, do you have a favorite snack spot and parade fireworks spot?)
Sleepy Hollow nutella + fruit waffle!
I prefer the corn dog there to Casey’s, but I know Casey’s mini dogs have a strong following.
We also have gotten a mixed platter from CHH for savory snacking (especially hush puppies). Note that CHH closes early so it might be hard to grab.
We usually splurge on dessert party because I hate stressing for a good view. I will put myself behind a trash can (double is better) or right on the edge of the fence around a planting to try and get some distance from people in front of me.
Make your own mixed popcorn from the Confectionery! Warning - the line gets long so plan accordingly!
Times for parades have been VERY late to post the last six months. Sometimes they aren’t listed until 10 days before.
We like treats from Chesire Cafe. The kids love the Cheshire Cat Tail and I like the White Rabbit cold foam.
Storybook Treats often has fun featured offerings, as well. And many are ice cream focused.
You hooked me on this!!
When I was there, it opened late and closed early. I never got my treats.
I was able to order the popcorn at the counter where you pick up other treats (apples, fudge, etc). You don’t get to watch them make it but it is faster. Saw a TikTok about it.
Thanks for the all great ideas! My husband will be devastated to see that the ice cream cookie sandwich is currently off the menu at the Plaza. I wonder if it will return after spring break crowds.
Do you still get to customize it? I definitely don’t care about watching them do it. That part seems to take forever!
I got the two Christmas holiday themed popcorns. One had peppermint popcorn, white chocolate, M&Ms, marshmallows and the other had caramel corn, gingersnaps, M&Ms, marshmallows. They have the whole set up behind the glass with all the mix-ins.