If you are a regular at the Magic Kingdom, you may have heard reference to the 3 o’clock parade. Â The 3 o’clock parade has been the standard time for the daily parade at the Magic Kingdom for many years. Â It appears that the time for the Festival of Fantasy parade will be changing from the usual 3 o’clock to a 2 o’clock time slot. Â According to My Disney Experience and the Disney website, the change will go into effect starting August 20th. Â There has been no official announcement as to the reason for this change, but there are a few speculations for why Disney might decide to make this time change.
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We posted previously about the possibility of Paint the Night coming to the Magic Kingdom. Â It is an evening parade with lighting effects. Â If it comes to the Magic Kingdom, an earlier parade time for Festival of Fantasy may make more sense logistically so that it spreads out the timing of events. Â During peak seasons and holidays, it is common for Festival of Fantasy to be performed twice in a day. Â The earlier show time may make it easier to fit in an extra showing.
Whatever the reason, it shouldn’t have a drastic impact to the happenings in the Magic Kingdom on a daily basis. Â What do you all think of this change?