Monday, June 10, 2013

Where Is The Best Spot To Watch The Fireworks At Disney?

By Billy MacKenzie


In this post I'm going to give my thoughts and opinions on a few unique areas to watch Wishes at the Magic Kingdom, along with the views of a few others.

The best spot mostly depends on what the person/ family is hoping to do once the show has ended. It is quite silly for anyone who wants to exit from the park, to view the show from Fantasyland. Then again, viewing the show from a place next to the park exit and then hoping to stay in the park for a number of hours after is also a silly idea. Therefore before making the decision, decide where you are heading off after the fireworks have finished.

If You Want to Be Near the Castle.

So I can understand that some of my readers may totally forget exactly how risky fireworks can be and get so excited about being at the Magic Kingdom, that they actually want to be a part the show! (Only a joke. You are definitely safe at all the Disney parks). However if you wish to get a real up close view, then the castle area is best for you.

The Hub is that circular section found in front of Cinderella Castle that links all of the lands together. I've actually viewed Wishes in every location you can possibly imagine. The Hub, Main Street, Fantasyland, Frontierland, Fort Wilderness Campground beach, around the back of the park at Disney University, the bridge to Tomorrowland, the Polynesian Resort beach, and at the top of Bay Lake Tower. Out of all these places, in the front section of the Hub has to be the worst!

The primary reason I don't like being in the front section is mainly because the castle will totally block your view of the 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 fireworks. It was a horrible location, and I had a huge crick in my neck from having to look straight above me for 12 minutes. I unquestionably did not have a good time that evening!

The Best Location to View Wishes.

All that being said, so long as you stay towards the back of the Hub you will enjoy the greatest experience possible. Although I do suggest that you stay towards the right of the Castle to get a far better view when a certain fairy flies through the sky.

In my opinion the greatest location to enjoy the Magic Kingdom fireworks is from the seating area just near the Ice Cream Parlor at the end of Main Street (it will be on a park map if you're unsure of the location). Providing that you can get seats there you should have a great view of all parts of the show. However, I do think this is a "get there a few hours before the show" deal.




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