Missus Toad
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I know there'll probably be a swarm of people with the same idea, but has anyone actually done this? We're going tomorrow, and I'm wondering if it's something we should attempt. Thanks!
If one stays at the Disneyland Hotel with a theme park view, does one see the fireworks? or do I have to be in the park?
Pretty sure they do not run the monorail during the fireworks, so more than likely you would get stuck in the monorail terminal
No one has said this, so here it is. DLR has purposely tried to setup the DEP time and parade route at DCA to make it highly difficult to do what you are asking about.Thanks everyone for the input! We'll just have to see how ambitious we're feeling at that hour. Sounds like a fun challenge though, and it's good to know it can be done! We're there pretty regularly, so if we miss one or the other, it's not the end of the world, so maybe we'll give it a go-- if not tomorrow night, then another time. Thanks again!
No one has said this, so here it is. DLR has purposely tried to setup the DEP time and parade route at DCA to make it highly difficult to do what you are asking about.
Some people have done it, but your luck depends on how crowded it is that night and how good of a spot you want for RDCT.
Since the RDCT fireworks at DL is 10 times better than the DEP (IMHO) then it is not worth it to risk getting a good viewing spot for RDCT in order to see DEP. My two cents.
Well, for folks who have limited time you are quite correct.yes but you could also wait for a good spot for the fireworks, and have them cancelled, and then you see neither..
No one has said this, so here it is. DLR has purposely tried to setup the DEP time and parade route at DCA to make it highly difficult to do what you are asking about.
Some people have done it, but your luck depends on how crowded it is that night and how good of a spot you want for RDCT.
Since the RDCT fireworks at DL is 10 times better than the DEP (IMHO) then it is not worth it to risk getting a good viewing spot for RDCT in order to see DEP. My two cents.
Ahh, some spirited debate. The best kind!Buzz Kill! I was waiting for you to visit this thread and poo-poo the idea of doing both. Trey, have you ever really attempted to do both? For our family it really wasn't difficult at all. And it appears that others have had a similar experience.
I respectfully disagree. They're equally as good. Both bring tears -- both have the major "Disney Magic" factor.
Ahh, some spirited debate. The best kind!
I am curious if you have ever tried to see DEP and RDCT on the same night during high season and how that worked? And have you ever made it from DEP and into the hub and gotten a spot there to see RDCT either high season or low?
FWIW I should add to my previous post that when I came out of DCA that night last June that I purposely looked over at the DL line because of you DangerMouse. I was thinking of you and only you when I gaged the line length and possibility of seeing RDCT that night if I had wanted to. And I do not disagree with you that it cannot be done (I usually point out to people it is possible if you have not already done so), but also say it is difficult depending on crowds and age of children. If one was solo and knew what they were doing I think it would be fairly doable on most if nights even during busy season.I will agree with you, Trey, that RDTC should be experienced at least once from the Hub or perhaps a few yards back on Main St, but I don't think that it has to be seen there every time. There are other great vantage points. I have seen it from IASW, FL, Splash Mountain, Train Station steps, and the jacuzzi at the HoJo. Each were awesome and memorable experiences.
Would this be on the same trip that you try to ride every DL ride on the same day? We have never tried this, but considered it during our June trip for the fun of the challenge. But Nemo would have made it very difficult and I knew we would be wiped out on the day following so we put it off for another trip.What I really want to attempt some time is the ultimate enterainment trifecta, which would include watching the DEP in DCA, catching the RDTC fireworks from the Train Station steps, then catching the train to NOS to see the 10:30 showing of F! Want to join me?