Leaving Fantasmic Before Fireworks

[Kit Jackson]

I have an upcoming Disneyland trip with a friend who hates fireworks. We are seeing the 9 PM Fantasmic show on a Sunday. Is it possible to leave Fantasmic and be far enough away by the time the fireworks show starts that she cannot hear the noise, or at least have the noise be dim/faint? She's okay with the bright lights, it's really the sound that bothers her.

We did Fantasmic five years ago and I cannot remember if there were fireworks in the Fantasmic show. Also, since it's been five years it's possible they have changed the show since we last saw it. Does Fantasmic have fireworks as part of the show? If so, I want to let her know well in advance so she can prepare herself for them.

When we went to Universal Orlando last year, I remember reading that the park did not have fireworks. When we saw the Nighttime Lights at Hogwarts, my friend got a bit anxious when there were sparklers in the show, but I reassured her that the parks did not allow fireworks and she calmed down. She had some problems during the finale of Universal Orlando’s Cinematic Celebration, because there were fireworks (what I had read online was wrong). I have no idea how Universal defines fireworks, but to me, something that explodes in the air, makes pretty colors/patterns and a loud noise are fireworks.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

[Mark_E]

There are fireworks in fantasmic

 

[theluckyrabbit]

F! does have pyrotechnics as part of the show. There aren't many, but they are there. And there are sparklers in the finale. Leaving the F! viewing area after the first show will be slow going -- there is a lot of traffic in the NOS area. You won't get far enough away to not hear any fireworks noise. Can your friend wear ear plugs or headphones to muffle the noise? If you can have FPs for a ride inside a building or try going on POTC (that's a long ride) right after the show, that could keep your friend sheltered for a while. Then, if the fireworks are still going when you exit the ride, pop into a store and shop until the show is over.

 

[tsumgirl]

I think the easiest way to escape the noise of the fireworks would be to plan to hop on POTC right at 9:30pm. The fireworks can be heard from all the Harbor hotels, so I can't think of another area off the top of my head to escape the sound.

 

[BriannaRuth]

Yeah, there's no way you'd be far enough away not to hear the fireworks pretty loud right after F! Slow going for sure. Tsumgirl has a great idea of boarding POTC! Although you'd still have a lot of noise during F!

My DD20 used to have terrible issues with noise when she was little, but never wanted to leave the park. Several times we rode POTC twice in a row about the time F! started.

 

[Epicnemesis]

Also suggesting POTC. If the line gets too long after Fantasmic I think your next best bet is to hide out in the Golden Horseshoe as far from the door as possible. Maybe upstairs in a corner with an ice cream sundae because why not.

 

[mentos]

Another idea would be to MaxPass the Indiana Jones ride to guarantee you’ll be in the tunnels at the appropriate time. If POTC has a long line, you might be stuck at the start of fireworks.

Otherwise...earplugs and/or going inside is your best bet. Even in the best of circumstances, I don’t think you can put enough distance between your friend and fireworks in that short window.

 

[Pamela M]

I don't like the big booms of the fireworks either but I find the music and noise is so loud during Fantasmic or if I'm watching fireworks from the middle of Main st it's not that bad. The booms actually sound louder to me in the esplanade because there is no music. Not sure how senstive she is but the fireworks can be heard from several blocks out side of Disneyland.

I would definitely have your friend bring either ear plugs or noise canceling headphones depending on how sensitive she just in case you end up having to listen to them.

As for Fantasmic - there are several places that pyritecs are used but the ones to really be aware of is during the Pirates scene - they let off the cannon 2-3 times and it's loud and makes me jump every time! I would definately have your friend watch the youtube of it to see if she'll be able to handle it.

 

[Kit Jackson]

As for Fantasmic - there are several places that pyritecs are used but the ones to really be aware of is during the Pirates scene - they let off the cannon 2-3 times and it's loud and makes me jump every time! I would definately have your friend watch the youtube of it to see if she'll be able to handle it.

It's the combination of the exploding lights in the sky and the sound of explosion together that bother my friend during pyrotechnics/fireworks. We did Fantasmic 5 years and ago and my friend was fine, but I also know the show has changed since then. Also, last time we went the show was not on a night when there was a fireworks show.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

It's the combination of the exploding lights in the sky and the sound of explosion together that bother my friend during pyrotechnics/fireworks. We did Fantasmic 5 years and ago and my friend was fine, but I also know the show has changed since then. Also, last time we went the show was not on a night when there was a fireworks show.

Double check the entertainment schedule for your dates. If MMM is the fireworks show, there are nights when it runs with projections only, no fireworks (usually on weeknights, but also weekends if the high winds kick in). That will help your friend a lot.

 

[Mappyland]

I would also like to flag in F! that the POTC part has a very loud cannon blast at the start.

 

[StarlitNight05]

Speaking of the cannon blast, if you ride the Sailing Ship Columbia make sure to stay at the back of the ship, or skip it. We were right next to the cannon when a cast member "ignited" it. I'm not even sensitive to noises but that thing was LOUD!

 

[wowsmom]

Not sure how senstive she is but the fireworks can be heard from several blocks out side of Disneyland.

We live 5 miles from the parks and can hear the fireworks.