Dear Elias,
We have been to Disneyland a couple times since the 60th anniversary. We love it, but ever since the Paint the Night parade has been out, we have failed to watch this parade every single time we went! I am planning to go again soon, what can I do to get a good viewing area to watch this amazing parade?
Sincerly,
-Arielluver89
Dear Arielluver 89,
Hello! I am saddened to hear that you still have not seen Paint the Night yet. It is an immersive and amazing experience everyone should do at least once. It can be difficult to get a good viewing area and a bit of a mission, but with proper planning, you can achieve this easily. Sadly there is no fastpass option for Paint the Night, but since late January, Disneyland offers a Paint the Night Diner package, similar to Fantasmic. This is offered for a fee and you get to choose one of the following restaurants: Blue Bayou and Aladdin's Oasis. Currently, Aladdin's Oasis is a cheaper package, you get to order your meal from a select menu, eat on the go, and then return later to your reserved viewing area. This area changes and varies. Sometimes it can be right on Main Street, by the Castle, and Small World. The Blue Bayou package is a sit down dinner package that begins at 4:00pm. You go to the restaurant which is located by Pirates of the Caribbean, and enjoy a three course meal. After your meal you go to a reserved and amazing viewing area, which can be a good viewing spot for Disneyland Forever Fireworks.
If this is not an option for you, you unfortunately would have to camp out at least three hours prior. The first viewing of the parade is the most crowded one because after the parade, the fireworks start and everyone watches the Disneyland fireworks. After the fireworks, crowds die down, sometimes. It can be very easy to get a spot for the second showing. Choosing the spot you want it is ultimately up to you. If you want to experience Paint the Night and Disneyland Forever, you would have to get a spot by Main Street or Small World for the projections that are shown in Disneyland Forever. If you want to catch the second viewing. A spot by Pixie Hollow is amazing because it will be pretty empty and the road is narrow. Which means the floats and dancers are closer to you and are more likely to interact. If you want to catch the first viewing. Small World is one of the last spots to get filled since everyone wants to watch the parade in Main Street.
So lets recap!
If you want to watch the parade and fireworks, the first showing will be the best option for you. The best spot would be in Main Street, but it does require a scavenger hunt to find the best spot.
Another option is the dinning plan, but make sure you let the restaurant you are planning to get the package from that you would like to get the first showing. Eat, have fun, then return to a reserved viewing area.
If all you want to do is watch the parade, then the second viewing will be best for you. Grab a spot by Small World or Pixie Hollow and wait for an hour and enjoy the show.
Hope this helps!
Get more info here:
https://disneyland.disney.go.com/dining/disneyland/paint-the-night-dinner-packages/
Have a magical day!
-Elias
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