I booked the post fireworks party for our trip when the park was set to close at 10 (show at 9:20) mostly for viewing comfort and to extend the time we could stay in MK. Now that hours are extends to 11 I’m having second thoughts that it might be better to hit rides after the fireworks with less lines.
Of course, the pre party is booked.
Any opinions on timing and if it’s “worth it?”
I would recommend not doing the post-party if your goal is to do more rides after the fireworks.
I did the post-party on Sunday 5/12. It was my first time. We had the same hours as you. Fireworks at 9:20. Park close at 11:00.
After the fireworks ended we were instructed to stay in the fireworks viewing area until the crowds died down. We waited for around 15 minutes. So if fireworks ended around 9:40, we waited in the area until 9:55?
Then they lead you to the desert area. Everyone lines up. They check your name again and lead each party to a reserved table. Luckily, we were near the front of the line, but I would say this process took another 10 minutes. If you were at the back of the line, it could have taken maybe 15 mins.
So let's say we were sat around 10:05. Then you have to line up for the treats. Of course everyone is all lining up at the same time. So maybe another 5 mins in line. Then you eat, get seconds, maybe thirds. I would say it was close to 10:45 by the time we left. We could have gotten in line for one ride, but we were tired and didn't end up riding anything after the desserts.
If you rush through, or just go up once, obviously you'd have more time, but given the price, we took our time.
