Benefits of FP for Wishes?

[Capang]

I have read Mesaboy's thread on FP and have talked to a few Disney vets that all say FP is not needed for parades or Wishes. I have also read that a Wishes FP is difficult to get. What is the benefit of FP for Wishes? Is the viewing really that much better? We don't want to waste a FP, especially when there is so much we want to do and want the option to get at least a fourth FP. Can anyone help me decide if it is worth it for us? We have 2 days at MK and want to FP A&E, Peter Pan, splash, btmrr, 7dmt, HM and maybe buzz. We know that A&E and 7dmt and maybe even PP will have to be our first FPs. DH and I don't mind watching Wishes from afar. DD is 4. Can anyone give me the pros and cons of Wishes FP? Thanks!!!

 

[mesaboy2]

The viewing area is excellent and (so far) uncrowded. That's pretty much it. It sounds to me like you already know the cons.

 

[staceyeileen]

The main pro is not so much the location of the viewing area (although it is great, but there are many great viewing locations that don't require an fp) but that it is uncrowded and you can sit.

 

[nkereina]

Its not crowded, you can sit, and you can get there 5 minutes before Wishes and be fine as opposed to staking out a spot an hour ahead of time only to have a parent with a child on their shoulders stand in front of you.