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Reasons for the cancellation of the parades in Tokyo Disneyland?

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Hi, I am a big fan of Tokyo Disney Resort, and a 3kids Mom.

And I’m living in Tokyo and going to Disney Resort many times a year!

In Tokyo Disneyland, one of the enjoyments is the parades.

There are many characters and children must enjoy the parades!

However, as it is held outdoors, the parade may be canceled in the event of bad weather.

In this article,

・Reasons why is the parade canceled?

・Can we expect the parade to be canceled?

・When will we find out that the parade will be cancelled?

I will explain these questions!

I love parades so much that waiting at the parade is my hobby!

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Reasons why is the parade canceled

The reasons for parade cancellations are not officially disclosed.

However, based on past reviews and experiences, we can predict approximate criteria.

Here’s why the parade is canceled!

  1. Rain
  2. Strong wind
  3. High Temperature
  4. Equipment trouble

1.Rain

It’s easy to understand that the parade will be canceled if it’s raining.

If you have to use an umbrella, the parade will most likely be canceled.

When it rains a little that you don’t have to use an umbrella, it is difficult to judge if the parade will be cancelled or not.

Predicting the acceptability based on a forecast of 0.1mm to 0.3mm of precipitation is difficult.

If the weather is foggy, there is often a lunchtime parade, “Harmony in Color”.

However, there is a high possibility that the parade will proceed with a ‘rain version,’ featuring fewer dancers and floats.

And characters also appear wearing raincoats.

On the other hand, the night parade, Electrical Parade, is almost always canceled if there is rain in the forecast.

This may be because a lot of electric decorations are used.

There is a special parade that is held only on Rainy days!

As for the Electrical Parade, even light rain will cause it to be canceled, so in that case, a mini-parade called Nightfall Glow may be held.

At Nightfall Glow, characters wearing raincoats come to greet you.

Although it is much shorter than a normal Electrical Parade, it is a very unusual parade as it will not be held in case of heavy rain!!

2.Strong wind

Disney resorts near the ocean so it winds strongly sometimes.

There are many large floats in the parade, so if there is strong wind, it can be dangerous not only for the characters on top of them, but also for the guests around them.

When the wind speed is around 5m to 8m, there is often a “wind version” where there are fewer dancers and floats.

When the wind speed exceeds 8 m/m, the parade is often canceled.

Fireworks are difficult to predict because they are affected by the wind in the sky.

3.High Temperature

A common occurrence in midsummer is parade cancellations due to too high temperatures.

This typically occurs mostly between July and August, but cancellations may also happen in June or even September.

If the maximum temperature exceeds 35 degrees, I can expect that the parade will most likely be cancelled.

However, the parade may be canceled even if the temperature is around 30 degrees but there is no wind.

There is also a version with fewer floats and dancers, which occurs from around May.

In recent summers in Japan, the temperature is very high and the humidity is high. For the safety of our guests, the parade will be canceled on hot days.

In 2023, the start time of the noon parade “Harmony in Color” will be set at 17:00 to prevent cancellations due to high temperatures!

The parade schedule for the summer of 2024 has not yet been announced, but it is likely that the times will be similar to last year.

It’s also difficult to watch the parade in the heat.

4.Equipment trouble

There are times when attractions are temporarily suspended due to equipment trouble.

Similarly, if any trouble occurs with the floats performing the parade, the parade will be canceled.

This is completely unpredictable.

But if something like this happens, it means that you are encountering a rare situation.

There are often equipment trouble at attractions, but I have never encountered such troubles with parades.

It can even happen at indoor shows!

Even shows held indoors regardless of the weather can be canceled due to equipment problems.

This is similar to adjusting the attraction’s system trouble and is completely unpredictable.

However, like the parade system problem, I have never encountered it.

When will we find out that the parade will be cancelled?

On days when it rains heavily all day long, an announcement to cancel the parade is made early.

However, in the case of light rain, it is difficult to announce cancellation.

An announcement will be made 1 hour, 30 minutes, and 5 minutes before the parade start time that “the parade will start in XX minutes.”

An hour ago, the announcement was like this, but it may change to ‘cancelled due to inclement weather’ 30 minutes prior.

If you feel like today’s weather is questionable, ask the cast members on the parade route!

Direct announcements from cast members on the parade route are faster than announcements in the park!

Refund is available for Disney Premier Access?

Disney Premier Access is a paid FastPass that allows you to enjoy popular attractions with less wait time, but you can also purchase a spot to watch the parade.

There is no need to take up space for a long time.

    If the parade is cancelled, you will receive a refund, but if there are some changes, there will be no refunds, so please check with the cast member for details.

    In the event that a parade/show is canceled, a refund will be made. A refund will not be made for cases when changes are made to parade/show contents due to weather or operating conditions, start and end times of performances, and the method of viewing performances without prior notice. However, refunds will be made if you have purchased Disney Premier Access to view a parade from a designated area, but the floats did not make a stop at the designated area during the performance as scheduled due to weather or other conditions. For more information, please contact a Cast Member.

    https://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/tdl/guide/disneypremieraccess.html

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    How to spend your time when the parade is cancelled?

    “The parade I was looking forward to is likely to be cancelled, or has been cancelled!”

    Here are some recommended ways to spend your time during such times.

    Character Greeting

    Mickey’s House and Meet Mickey” and “Minnie’s Style Studio” are recommended for families with small children!

    In addition, princesses and other characters often come for greetings in places with roofs like the World Bazaar.

    Normally, these free greetings take place during times when there is no parade, so if the parade is canceled, there may be an increase in free greetings.

    Enjoy shopping and dining

    If the parade is canceled due to bad weather, I recommend spending your time indoors.🎵

    I recommend restaurants like Tomorrowland Terrace or Plasma Rays Diner, which do not require reservations and have a large number of seats.

    Lastly

    I’ve summarized reasons for the cancellation of one of Disneyland’s enjoyments, the parade.

    Rainy days are easy to understand, but factors like strong winds or high temperatures are harder to predict

    When checking the weather forecast, be sure to check not only for clear sunny or rainy conditions but also factors like wind speed and temperature!

    It can be really disappointing when the day you’ve planned to go to Disneyland turns out to have bad weather, but on the flip side, you might get to see a rare parade or experience shorter lines, making it a valuable experience after all.

    Until the end Thank you for reading.

    If you have any questions, please send me a message from Inquiry.

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