We did the campfire on New Years Eve, you only need to be a Disney guest staying somewhere on Property to attend.
From Pop, I would go to Magic Kingdom and take the boat to FW, it is a really nice ride, you see the area from a whole new perspective. Note that while on the bus headed to MK, when you take the route that goes by the Contemporary hotel, the road dips down under what looks like an overpass. The "overpass" is where the lake crosses the road.
Get off at the FW dock, not the Wilderness lodge dock, just ask the CM's when you board for us it was the 2nd stop, but I have been told it changes all the time. You then proceed to the Orange bus line, about a 3 minute walk from the dock and take the Orange bus to the Meadows, there is a trading post there that can point the way or if the sun has started to set, you will probably see the fires.
The campfire area sells marshmellos w/sticks for about $2 and s'more kits for approx $5, the kits are large and plenty for a family, there were 4 of us and we didn't finish ours. There was also an assortment of food, nachos, hot dogs, sodas and ice cream.
The festivities begin with a group sing-a-long that was interactive and a lot of fun, meanwhile Chip and Dale arrive and work the crowd. The amphitheatre has lots of log benches and bleachers for the overflow. After about 45 minutes of singing a movie is started and played on the outdoor screen
This event was a lot of fun, it was a great and very inexpensive family activity. We originally had planned to have dinner at Trails End but didn't make it over in time, so we skipped dinner.
For the time of year we went, the fires were going at about 6:45, the sing along began at 7 and the movie started right about 8. I am assuming that during the summer months, they start things later. The movie schedule is released monthly at the beginning of the month and if you check the camping forum you can find out what will be playing during your stay. We had a double feature, Poohs very Merry New Year and Monsters Inc.
You can view the MK fireworks from the beach as well as if you time it right see the boat parade that goes thru the lagoon at night.
Have a great time, I highly recommend this event for a low key family night.
MamaCatNV
