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or later. Use FastPass+ when you arrive when wait times are longest. Visit the light grey
anytime attractions (see Magic Kingdom map) until two to three hours before close. Then
move on to the medium grey attractions like Buzz Lightyear and Big Thunder Mountain
and finish the night with the highest priority dark grey attractions like Peter Pan's Flight,
Mine Train, and Space Mountain.
Evening Entertainment and Exit
MAIN STREET ELECTRICAL PARADE The Electrical Parade is scheduled between 3
and 7 nights per week, usually between 7-11pm. It begins on Main Street and exits to the
left of Splash Mountain. The best viewing locations are near Pecos Bill and outside Hall
of Presidents in Liberty Square. Two parades are often scheduled with the second begin-
ning two hours after the first. If this is the case, see the later parade as it will be far less
crowded. Arrive 20-30 minutes early if there's one parade or 10-15 minutes early for the
second parade. The FastPass+ viewing location is in Town Square in the area surrounding
the flag pole. It's a decent spot, but it's not as interesting as the previous location in front
of Cinderella Castle and it isn't close enough to see Celebrate the Magic after.
CELEBRATE THE MAGIC AND WISHES The Castle Projection Show usually begins 15
minutes before Wishes. Position yourself on Main Street just in front of Casey's Corner for
the best view of the show, which is almost immediately followed by Wishes Fireworks. Ar-
rive 30 minutes before Wishes is scheduled to start. The Wishes FastPass+ viewing areas
are on both sides of Main Street. One is in front of Casey's Corner on the west side and the
other is in front of Plaza Restaurant on the east side. Guests have the option of choosing
their side. The views on both sides are marred a bit by light posts, but both provide a direct
vantage point for both the castle projection show and fireworks. If you're exiting after the
fireworks, choose the Tomorrowland side and exit through the Main Street bypass next to
Plaza Restaurant for a quicker exit that avoids the crowds.
EXIT As usual, you can enter the queue for any operating attraction up until the official
close. Consider getting in line for Mine Train, Peter Pan's Flight, or another attraction with
a few minutes until close. Main Street stores will remain open for about an hour after park
close. Linger a bit while others exit in front of you. The Express Monorail is the fastest way
to the Transportation and Ticket Center (parking lot) unless the line is significantly backed
up. The ferry is often a more comfortable ride with more room to spread out, particularly
up the stairs on the second level.