A kinda different Fantasmic/fireworks question

[wdwmickey]

We're heading to DLR in December

I'm planning on having DH "save" seats for Fantasmic (he isn't willing to pay for Fantasmic seating for all of us ). The question is...where is a good spot to watch both Fantasmic and fireworks? Is there an area where we can see both? We have friends joining us who will only be there for 2 nights. Thanks

 

[Eeee-va]

The only non-paid seating area for Fantasmic! that I know of is a flat area pretty much dead center of the stage. You can see fireworks from there (I think the Disney maps label it as an alternate fireworks viewing location) and I'm almost certain they pipe in the music. There may be Fantasmic! viewing areas where you can see more of the fireworks, but you will miss all the castle fireworks (if any) and other effects. I'm not sure what a big deal that is around Christmas, as I've never seen the Christmas show from the castle area.

Unless you do both fireworks and Fantasmic! by seeing the second show of Fantasmic!, I don't think there is any way around the fact that you will not get the BEST view of fireworks. If fireworks are at 8:45 with Fantasmic! at 9:00 and 10:15--as they are during my trip in November--then you could see the fireworks and then head over to the Rivers of America to get an excellent view for the SECOND Fantasmic!. If fireworks are at 9:30, as they usually are during the summer, with Fantasmic! at 9:00 and 10:15, then you can still see the fireworks and make your way over to Fantasmic! afterward, but you'll likely be standing for Fantasmic! and there's a greater possibility of a less-than-ideal view.

Have a great trip!

 

[GrandBob]

See the Fantasmic Superthread

 

[3Minnies1Mickey]

Anywhere around ROA that you can see F! You should be able to see the fireworks. Not the best view since they are designed to be viewed from in front of the castle, but we still enjoy them there. They pipe in the music and during the holidays it snows there too.

 

[wdwmickey]

See the Fantasmic Superthread

I've read the entire super thread. Couln't find the answer to my specific question.


Thanks for the quick answers everyone. My famliy has several nights, I was just hoping there was a way our friends could see both fireworks and Fantasmic.

 

[wdwmickey]

Anywhere around ROA that you can see F! You should be able to see the fireworks. Not the best view since they are designed to be viewed from in front of the castle, but we still enjoy them there. They pipe in the music and during the holidays it snows there too.

Thanks That is good news

 

[HydroGuy]

I've read the entire super thread. Couln't find the answer to my specific question.


Thanks for the quick answers everyone. My famliy has several nights, I was just hoping there was a way our friends could see both fireworks and Fantasmic.

This info from the Superthread may help.

Can I watch the park fireworks show from my Fantasmic! viewing location?

Yes, sort of. And it depends on the schedule.

The music that accompanies the main fireworks is piped into the Fantasmic! viewing area.

As of this time Disneyland has four different fireworks shows that rotate seasonally. Some of the shows - such as the best fireworks show Remember Dreams Come True (RDCT) were designed to be viewed from the hub. RDCT has many special effects, lasers, castle lighting effects, and special fireworks launch locations that will be completely missed from the Fantasmic! viewing spot. So for RDCT you will see fireworks in the sky - from an improper angle - and you will miss all of the show in the hub. In other words you will miss 80% of the fireworks show if viewed from the Fantasmic! area.


Nights When Fireworks Are Scheduled After First Fantasmic! Show

You can see the fireworks on these nights if you are seeing the first Fantasmic! show and your viewing spot allows you to see the area behind the castle where the fireworks take place - or if you can move into a better spot to see the fireworks.

The main park fireworks show is usually scheduled to start shortly after the first Fantasmic! show ends. Many people choose to stay in their Fantasmic! viewing spot and watch the park fireworks.


Nights When Fireworks Are Scheduled Before First Fantasmic! Show

You can see the fireworks on these nights if you are seeing the first Fantasmic! show and are in your viewing spot when the fireworks start and your viewing spot allows you to see the area behind the castle where the fireworks take place.


Can I see the park fireworks from the hub and Fantasmic! on the same night?

Yes, you can on nights there is a second Fantasmic! show and the fireworks are scheduled between the two shows. And it is not that hard.

You cannot however see the first Fantasmic! show and then make it to the hub to see the fireworks. Disney purposely chooses the starting time of the fireworks to make this impractical.

To see the second Fantasmic! show after the fireworks you should watch the fireworks from the Frontierland side of the hub. Then as soon as the fireworks end move quickly into Frontierland and towards New Orleans Square where the Fantasmic! viewing area is located. You can often find a spot in the sitting area at this time.

Some savvy guests bypass the surge into Frontierland by taking the path through the Rancho del Zocalo restaurant.

 

[wdwmickey]

Thanks HydroGuy Not sure why I didn't see that when I looked Maybe DH won't need to spend 3 hours sitting on a blanket