I have heard that one special family is chosen every day to help open MK and they get to ride on the train, etc. Where should we go if we even want the possibility of being chosen? Do we just get to the gates as early as possible that day?

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Hi, Whitney! It is possible to be in the opening ceremonies and parades! What's not possible is to plan being in them. My family and I were lucky enough to be asked to be in Mickey's Jammin' Jungle parade last October. We rode in Mickey's vehicle and were so excited to see everyone's faces light up as Mickey went by them. It happened because we were in the right place at the right time (my kids were pin trading with the Cast Member that picked us) with the right number of people. It's random. There's no sign-up, waiting list, or Cast Member to contact. It's just a big dose of pixie dust for the lucky ones that are chosen! Have a Magical vacation!

I have heard that one special family is chosen every day to help open MK and they get to ride on the train, etc. Where should we go if we even want the possibility of being chosen? Do we just get to the gates as early as possible that day?

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