[Elodie]

We’ve always walked along the river to and from the parks from Cheyenne / Santa Fe and never had any trouble with insect bites (visiting in May, June and August.)

Another vote for Small World here - the quietest spot is if you head up the path as if you’re going on the ride, and stop at the railings overlooking the parade route. It can still get fairly busy, but if you’re there early, it’s a great view. If you want to be closer to get character interaction, we generally found the parade route reasonably quiet between Small World and Bella Notte Pizza.