Electrical Parade/ Fantasmic

[pjpoohbear]

Ok, repo folks, when we cross to DL, SPLIT UP to enter. That way we don't clog a particular lane, lol.

Pj

 

[MouseFaninQueue]

Ok, repo folks, when we cross to DL, SPLIT UP to enter. That way we don't clog a particular lane, lol.

Pj

And if you see me and my family trying to cross over ...

PICK A DIFFERENT LINE!

Guaranteed whatever lane I or my wife picks will be the slowest one going!

 

[edna mode]

I'm signing on to remember this thread, I live 10 min. away and can probably answer lots of questions, but don't have time right now. I'll be back.

 

[sandiedvc]

Everytime I time I think about this Trifecta Party I get the giggles.

I just picture me juggling a map, the printed directions for the trifecta, and somehow holding a pen flashlight so I can read the instructions. Saying to my husband that we have to be 10 ft further down the EP route because that is what the directions say... and hearing the same things echoed from everyone else around me!

We may not be able to see it all, but it will be fun trying!

BTW, if you see US in the line to get into DL after EP avoid us as well! I definately have the line jinx! The machines always go down when I get in line!

DH IS good at finding the creases in crowds. I just hold on to the back of his shirt and we get thru!

Thanks again to all the DL regulars who have helped us in our planning for our first visit to DL!

--Kathy

 

[pjpoohbear]

I put in a notepad file and will have my ipod, in the notes section, with the instructions on it. I also put in the notes on my iCal entry for the ELP and it will show in the calendar function that way as well. And best of all the ipod is backlight, it can be the flashlight, woo hoo.

Pj

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

Okay, I've done this many times! Probably not ALL three in one night though very often. Friday night I did the RDCT and 10:30 Fantasmic just me and my 2kids.

Danger Mouse's directions from ELP to RDCT are great. Word of warning: you need to get very near the Frontierland (not Adventureland) entrance for watching the fireworks. The CMs are adamant about you walking in the correct direction after fireworks and will hunt you down! Valuable time will be lost if you have to walk towards Main Street, then across toward Tomorrowland, then back around to the Frontierland entrance. There is roped off standing room only areas toward the hub between Frontierland and Adventureland entrances. Use that one, if you can. After the fireworks, it seems like everyone else has the same plan as you. Do not despair. We went into Frontierland, and were stopped at the Mark Twain- roped off to allow previous guests to exit the area. When they dropped that everyone was off! That was about 9:50-9:55.

NOTE NOTE NOTE:
The first roped off seating areas, in front of River Belle Terrace and POTC were already crowded. Have no fear. Keep moving, across the center of ROA and the center lights control area. Just on the other side of it: EMPTY SPACE! Friday night was still pretty crowded, and we were able to have awesome seats, just one family in front of us right against the water. Pretty much center! I even asked the Fantasmic CM, "are you sure this isn't reserved seating?" Nope! So at 9:55, we were able to sit down. After standing for RDTC this was so nice. By about 10:05 it was pretty much full. Then we only had a half hour to wait for it to start! That's why I highly recommend the second showing of Fantasmic, if you can wait for it. So much less wasted time saving a spot. And no obstructed view for the kids! Wahoo! Sitting then gave my kids a "second wind" for the rest of the night. Even the little 2 year old, who fell asleep on her mama's lap while waiting, woke up for F! and was enchanted. It's loud! The 10:30 crowd always seems more mellow and less, um, rude about saving spots or sitting in front of a small child. (Pet peeve of mine!)

Another tip:
If you are foregoing the fireworks, and just doing ELP and F!, you might want to take the train from Main St. station to New Orleans Square. Don't try to go up Main Street after the hordes leave from the fireworks!! Ack!

It can be done and it will be a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cap off the night with a FP for Indy or Space, and a nice cup of coffee at Blue Ribbon Bakery on your way out...

aaahhhhhhhh

 

[DisneyMomma81]

Yes absolutely! We did it 2 Sun. ago! We would've completed the so called Trifecta no problem had they not canceled the fireworks. If you don't have to hurry over for the fireworks, you'll have no problem taking your time after the parade getting over for the 2nd showing of F!