Going to Rose Parade? - The DIS Discussion Forums

eeudj · 10-31-2012, 02:43 PM

Hi quick question we will be heading down to Disney for a last minute trip

We have a chance to see the Rose Parade but do not want to stay in Pasedena... way to expensive. Does anyone know how far from Disney area to parade route.. give or take? any suggestions about doing the same?

StageTek · 11-02-2012, 03:24 PM

It's about 45 miles.

People line up on the parade route beginning on Dec 31, spending the night. If you have tickets for the bleachers parking nearby is very difficult - prepare for a very long walk and very expensive parking. Seeing the parade closer to the end of the route can be easier to get a spot on the street and parking.

sheetz · 11-02-2012, 04:09 PM

Anaheim is too far. If you don't want to find a place to stay in Pasadena and don't want to drive you can find a hotel in either Downtown LA or Hollywood that is close to the Metrorail and take that into Pasadena early on New Year's morning. In Downtown LA the Metro Plaza is a budget motel that is very convenient to the Metro. I just checked Expedia and it's just under $100 for that night.

eeudj · 11-07-2012, 12:04 AM

thanks!! maybe it's not worth it

minniecarousel · 11-07-2012, 12:25 PM

ah, the Rose Parade is worth! But, when we went, we booked a tour through AAA and it was pricey (it included stuff that you don't need to just view the parade). IMHO, seeing the Rose Parade is a "Bucket List" item for a lot of people.

But if your main objective is to go to Disneyland, no, they're not close.

10-31-2012, 02:43 PM	#1
eeudj Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 144	Going to Rose Parade? Hi quick question we will be heading down to Disney for a last minute trip We have a chance to see the Rose Parade but do not want to stay in Pasedena... way to expensive. Does anyone know how far from Disney area to parade route.. give or take? any suggestions about doing the same?

11-07-2012, 12:25 PM	#5
minniecarousel Chris Isaak fan I'll take my earthquakes over tornadoes & hurricanes any day! What's up with ruining corn by "creaming" it? Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: San Ramon, California Posts: 14,751	ah, the Rose Parade is worth! But, when we went, we booked a tour through AAA and it was pricey (it included stuff that you don't need to just view the parade). IMHO, seeing the Rose Parade is a "Bucket List" item for a lot of people. But if your main objective is to go to Disneyland, no, they're not close. __________________ -Julie

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11-02-2012, 03:24 PM	#2
StageTek It's kind of fun to do the impossible. Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hollywood, CA Posts: 615	It's about 45 miles. People line up on the parade route beginning on Dec 31, spending the night. If you have tickets for the bleachers parking nearby is very difficult - prepare for a very long walk and very expensive parking. Seeing the parade closer to the end of the route can be easier to get a spot on the street and parking.

11-02-2012, 04:09 PM	#3
sheetz Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 241	Anaheim is too far. If you don't want to find a place to stay in Pasadena and don't want to drive you can find a hotel in either Downtown LA or Hollywood that is close to the Metrorail and take that into Pasadena early on New Year's morning. In Downtown LA the Metro Plaza is a budget motel that is very convenient to the Metro. I just checked Expedia and it's just under $100 for that night.

11-07-2012, 12:04 AM	#4
eeudj Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 144	thanks!! maybe it's not worth it