The BEST Place to Watch Wishes at Magic Kingdom
In the following I'm going to provide you with my thoughts and opinions on the numerous places to watch Wishes at the Magic Kingdom, coupled with the opinions of other individuals.
The very best spot all depends on exactly what the person/ group of people is looking to do at the end. For example, it will be simply no good for a person who wants to make a speedy exit from the park to watch the display from Fantasyland, being forced to deal with the people who are all making an effort to do the same thing. But then again viewing the show from an area next to the park exit and then wishing to stay in the park only a few hours after is a complete and total waste of a good chance to get nearer to the show. For this reason before making the decision, decide where you are heading once the fireworks have ended.
For a fast Exit.
If you are planning to get your cranky children (or maybe parents) back to the hotel in the speediest way possible, the best location to watch the fireworks would be the front end of Main Street. You will discover a terrific seating spot on the first level of the Main Street Train Station, however I would advise you get there several hours before the show, which is just in time to make it a perfect viewing place for the evening parade as well! The single bad part about this spot is the fact that you won't get to see the end of a certain "arial trickery" to do with Cinderella's "washing line" (I really hope I covered that up well enough for little prying eyes).
Additionally if you are going to a special holiday event (such as Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party) the show changes into a sort of 360 degree experience, which means you may not be in a position to get the total effect of having fireworks all around you. Other than that, this can be a really good firework viewing spot!
When the show is finished, be sure to check the line for the Magic Kingdom monorail and if it is MEGA busy just jump on the Resort line for an easy journey to the Transportation and Ticket Center (or of course your Magic Kingdom Resort hotel).
If You Are Looking to Be Closer to the Fireworks.
So I know that some of my readers may totally forget how dangerous fireworks can be and get so excited about being at Walt Disney World that they actually want to be IN the show! (Just a joke, you are always safe at all the parks). However if you would like to get a real close up view, then the Hub is the location for you.
The Hub is the circular area positioned in front of Cinderella Castle that links all the lands together. Now I've viewed Wishes in every single place you can imagine. The Hub, Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, the bridge to Tomorrowland, the Polynesian Resort beach, the Grand Floridian, Bay Lake Tower, Fort Wilderness Campground beach, around the back of the park at Disney University, and in lots of hidden places that Guests don't normally get to go. Out of every one of these areas in the front area of the Hub has to be the worst!
The reason why I don't like being in the front part, and by that I mean between Walt and Mickey's "Partners" statue and Cinderella Castle, is mainly because the castle will completely block your view of the many other fireworks. One time I had just finished eating dinner at Cinerella's Royal Table (a restaurant inside the castle) and we found ourselves VERY close to the castle to watch the show. It wasn't pleasant in the slightest and I had an enormous crick in my neck from having to look directly above me. I absolutely did NOT have a magical time!
The BEST Location to View Wishes.
All that being said, provided that you stay towards the back of the Hub you can get the greatest experience possible. Although I recommend that you stay towards the right of the Castle to get a better view of "Cinderella's washing line."
In my opinion, and to a great many others, the ideal place to view Wishes is from the seating area just outside of the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at the Castle end of Main Street (it will be on a park map if you're unsure of where it is). If possible get seats there you should have a splendid view of all elements of the show. Still, I would say this is another "get there a few hours before the show" deal.
The pros of this viewing area:
No standing. A wonderful place to give your feet a rest.
Not too near, but not very far away, from the Castle.
You will see every part of the show, and you won't have to strain your neck looking up.
There will be nobody obstructing your view. You can find a lawn valley area in front of the seating spot. Hence the people in front of you will be several yards away, giving you a terrific clear view.
The cons of this viewing area:
You will have to get there a couple hours ahead of time. Which means missed time on the rides. Perhaps get a non-rider to save a handful of seats for you. My grandma will usually do this.
You will have to join "the buggy races" as I like to call them, and race everyone to the park exit. The easiest method to beat the "races" would be to take an escape course via the emporium side shops of Main Street.
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The very best spot all depends on exactly what the person/ group of people is looking to do at the end. For example, it will be simply no good for a person who wants to make a speedy exit from the park to watch the display from Fantasyland, being forced to deal with the people who are all making an effort to do the same thing. But then again viewing the show from an area next to the park exit and then wishing to stay in the park only a few hours after is a complete and total waste of a good chance to get nearer to the show. For this reason before making the decision, decide where you are heading once the fireworks have ended.
For a fast Exit.
If you are planning to get your cranky children (or maybe parents) back to the hotel in the speediest way possible, the best location to watch the fireworks would be the front end of Main Street. You will discover a terrific seating spot on the first level of the Main Street Train Station, however I would advise you get there several hours before the show, which is just in time to make it a perfect viewing place for the evening parade as well! The single bad part about this spot is the fact that you won't get to see the end of a certain "arial trickery" to do with Cinderella's "washing line" (I really hope I covered that up well enough for little prying eyes).
Additionally if you are going to a special holiday event (such as Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party or Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party) the show changes into a sort of 360 degree experience, which means you may not be in a position to get the total effect of having fireworks all around you. Other than that, this can be a really good firework viewing spot!
When the show is finished, be sure to check the line for the Magic Kingdom monorail and if it is MEGA busy just jump on the Resort line for an easy journey to the Transportation and Ticket Center (or of course your Magic Kingdom Resort hotel).
If You Are Looking to Be Closer to the Fireworks.
So I know that some of my readers may totally forget how dangerous fireworks can be and get so excited about being at Walt Disney World that they actually want to be IN the show! (Just a joke, you are always safe at all the parks). However if you would like to get a real close up view, then the Hub is the location for you.
The Hub is the circular area positioned in front of Cinderella Castle that links all the lands together. Now I've viewed Wishes in every single place you can imagine. The Hub, Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, the bridge to Tomorrowland, the Polynesian Resort beach, the Grand Floridian, Bay Lake Tower, Fort Wilderness Campground beach, around the back of the park at Disney University, and in lots of hidden places that Guests don't normally get to go. Out of every one of these areas in the front area of the Hub has to be the worst!
The reason why I don't like being in the front part, and by that I mean between Walt and Mickey's "Partners" statue and Cinderella Castle, is mainly because the castle will completely block your view of the many other fireworks. One time I had just finished eating dinner at Cinerella's Royal Table (a restaurant inside the castle) and we found ourselves VERY close to the castle to watch the show. It wasn't pleasant in the slightest and I had an enormous crick in my neck from having to look directly above me. I absolutely did NOT have a magical time!
The BEST Location to View Wishes.
All that being said, provided that you stay towards the back of the Hub you can get the greatest experience possible. Although I recommend that you stay towards the right of the Castle to get a better view of "Cinderella's washing line."
In my opinion, and to a great many others, the ideal place to view Wishes is from the seating area just outside of the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor at the Castle end of Main Street (it will be on a park map if you're unsure of where it is). If possible get seats there you should have a splendid view of all elements of the show. Still, I would say this is another "get there a few hours before the show" deal.
The pros of this viewing area:
No standing. A wonderful place to give your feet a rest.
Not too near, but not very far away, from the Castle.
You will see every part of the show, and you won't have to strain your neck looking up.
There will be nobody obstructing your view. You can find a lawn valley area in front of the seating spot. Hence the people in front of you will be several yards away, giving you a terrific clear view.
The cons of this viewing area:
You will have to get there a couple hours ahead of time. Which means missed time on the rides. Perhaps get a non-rider to save a handful of seats for you. My grandma will usually do this.
You will have to join "the buggy races" as I like to call them, and race everyone to the park exit. The easiest method to beat the "races" would be to take an escape course via the emporium side shops of Main Street.
And finally, you can find great vacation tips, find out how to get free disney tickets [http://www.orlandovacationtipsblog.com/p/free-disney-tickets.html], and other top ten things to do in orlando [http://www.orlandovacationtipsblog.com/] at www.orlandovacationtipsblog.com [http://www.orlandovacationtipsblog.com/]
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