Skyegirl1999
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Some notes from the first night of MMM:
We grabbed a spot on Main Street around 8:45 for the 9:30 show. We were in front of the Penny Arcade. Main Street was CONGESTED and they hadn’t put ropes up yet and didn’t have the bypass lanes open, so people were trying to maneuver strollers and wheelchairs down the sides of the street while people camped out on the brick in the middle. At this point, I was thinking, “yikes, this is a hot mess.”
I left my husband and daughter and hiked over to Small World to see the situation there. At 9, the mass of people was backed up past the pretzel cart. I liked the lasers on Main Street, so I don’t know if I’d like watching here.
The area behind the hub (between Jolly Holiday and Plaza Inn) was weirdly empty. It seems like it was too far back for “castle” viewers but not yet on Main Street, so people weren’t waiting there? Not sure if that will hold, but seemed like a promising spot for viewing if you don’t want to wait ages.
Anyway, by the time I returned to our spot on Main Street at 9:05, things were much more organized, with ropes and traffic control CMs. They had everyone stand up at 9:20.
The show was fun! We liked it. People were, literally, dancing and singing and cheering throughout it. The fireworks were more than I was expecting (Since they’re “optional,” I kind of assumed they’d be minimal. Didn’t feel that way.) I actually enjoyed it more than Together Forever, but I also didn’t have very high expectations going in. It is a very random mixture of songs (and the remixes are a little much at times), and really not that much Mickey, but the fun really carries through. It’s only about 11 minutes long - I wish there was another segment or two. The Aristocats are a fun touch, though, that’s not often a featured film! Overall, the reaction around us was very positive.
There is a LOT going on. It’s hard to know where to look!
Next time, I’d stand back a little further - the Crystal Arts building was the “center” of the action, but it was just behind us. We meant to go out more, but we got caught in the traffic snarl and gave up.
One last thought: yesterday was not a super crowded day, and they had F! going, with projections on ROA. I do think this show may be a logistical nightmare on Main Street when that is down (and the castle is covered). WOC, come back soon!
We grabbed a spot on Main Street around 8:45 for the 9:30 show. We were in front of the Penny Arcade. Main Street was CONGESTED and they hadn’t put ropes up yet and didn’t have the bypass lanes open, so people were trying to maneuver strollers and wheelchairs down the sides of the street while people camped out on the brick in the middle. At this point, I was thinking, “yikes, this is a hot mess.”
I left my husband and daughter and hiked over to Small World to see the situation there. At 9, the mass of people was backed up past the pretzel cart. I liked the lasers on Main Street, so I don’t know if I’d like watching here.
The area behind the hub (between Jolly Holiday and Plaza Inn) was weirdly empty. It seems like it was too far back for “castle” viewers but not yet on Main Street, so people weren’t waiting there? Not sure if that will hold, but seemed like a promising spot for viewing if you don’t want to wait ages.
Anyway, by the time I returned to our spot on Main Street at 9:05, things were much more organized, with ropes and traffic control CMs. They had everyone stand up at 9:20.
The show was fun! We liked it. People were, literally, dancing and singing and cheering throughout it. The fireworks were more than I was expecting (Since they’re “optional,” I kind of assumed they’d be minimal. Didn’t feel that way.) I actually enjoyed it more than Together Forever, but I also didn’t have very high expectations going in. It is a very random mixture of songs (and the remixes are a little much at times), and really not that much Mickey, but the fun really carries through. It’s only about 11 minutes long - I wish there was another segment or two. The Aristocats are a fun touch, though, that’s not often a featured film! Overall, the reaction around us was very positive.
There is a LOT going on. It’s hard to know where to look!
Next time, I’d stand back a little further - the Crystal Arts building was the “center” of the action, but it was just behind us. We meant to go out more, but we got caught in the traffic snarl and gave up.
One last thought: yesterday was not a super crowded day, and they had F! going, with projections on ROA. I do think this show may be a logistical nightmare on Main Street when that is down (and the castle is covered). WOC, come back soon!
